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    How to Choose a Bra After Breast Reconstruction

    Bythebreastlife December 7, 2017 8:48 am

    After a mastectomy, even if you have breast reconstruction, your bra needs will likely be very different from what you wore before your surgery. Wearing a bra after breast reconstruction is optional, whether you have new breasts made with implants, your own tissue, or both; your new “girls” will likely be higher and firmer than…

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  • Bras Without Wires: Stylish and Sustainable Wire-Free Bras
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    Bras Without Wires: Stylish and Sustainable Wire-Free Bras

    Byelisabeth October 5, 2017 9:11 am

    Bras Without Wires is a new independent intimate apparel brand, whose name says it all. There are plenty of women who prefer non-wired bras. For some, it’s about comfort and sensitivity. But other bra wearers specifically need this option. For instance, someone with a breast augmentation doesn’t need the extra support. Wired bras can be both uncomfortable…

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    Anita: An Innovative 130-Year-Old Lingerie Business

    Byelisabeth September 7, 2016 9:07 amJune 15, 2025 6:29 pm

    Yep, that’s right. Intimate apparel and swimwear brand, Anita, has been in business for 130 years. They’re celebrating their anniversary with a PR campaign featuring images of 130 women from different walks of life wearing their lingerie and swimwear. And that makes perfect sense, given their dedication to serving the scope of women’s intimate apparel needs….

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  • Red Fern Mastectomy Lingerie
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    Red Fern Lingerie: Mastectomy Bras Supporting Women’s Lives

    Byelisabeth September 9, 2015 11:02 am

    New intimate apparel brands like Red Fern Lingerie are changing the world of mastectomy lingerie. And it’s about time. Yes, women need more choices and access to feminine and sexy styles. But designs must also go beyond the usually pocketed bra made to hold a breast prosthesis. Post-mastectomy intimate apparel has to factor in the different…

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