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    Royce Lingerie: Wirefree Bras for All

    Byelisabeth March 30, 2017 8:54 am

    A few weeks ago, we published a lingerie review about a Royce Lingerie post-mastectomy bra. Today, we’re highlighting the non-surgical styles available from this UK intimates brand. Wireless bras are Royce Lingerie’s specialty. That’s all they do. Bras that support without wires are not just for women who’ve had breast surgery. Many pregnant and nursing mothers…

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    Royce Lingerie: Post-Mastectomy Bra Review

    Byelisabeth February 21, 2017 9:09 am

    As I’ve written before, post-mastectomy bra styles continue to change to meet evolving breast cancer therapies and surgeries. Because breast cancer patients may or may not have any reconstructive surgery, or often undergo several procedures over many years. Today we’re sharing a post-mastectomy bra review of a UK lingerie brand. Royce Lingerie has been in…

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  • Flat & Fabulous: Lingerie for Women With Unreconstructed Breasts
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    Flat & Fabulous: Lingerie for Women With Unreconstructed Breasts

    Byelisabeth February 8, 2017 7:19 am

    Breast cancer treatments are changing and evolving to meet the needs of women with this disease. Patients now have more options after bilateral or unilateral mastectomy procedures. They may not need or want to wear a prosthesis or a post-mastectomy “pocketed” bra. Many women opt out of breast reconstruction surgery altogether. They choose to remain…

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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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    AnaOno Recovery Wear: Clothing for Post-Mastectomy Lives

    Byelisabeth August 17, 2016 9:30 am

    I’ve got news today about one of my favorite lingerie brands, AnaOno Intimates. I was lucky enough to attend their last photoshoot in Los Angeles. And I also got a chance to take behind-the-scenes pics and meet a few of their models. I’m a big fan of this post-mastectomy lingerie line because of their innovative styles. Their…

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  • MAKEMERRY Collection For Ana Ono Intimates
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    MAKEMERRY Collection For Ana Ono Intimates

    Byelisabeth May 18, 2016 8:34 am

    Ever had a bra that irritated your skin? Or one that pinched you underneath your arms? Maybe you are more sensitive to seams, hardware, and fabrics. Now imagine how difficult it is for those who have been through breast cancer treatments. They not only have painful surgical sites (with or without reconstruction) but must face additional…

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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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    Redefining Mastectomy Bras to Meet Breast Cancer Patient Needs

    Byelisabeth June 9, 2015 1:24 pm

    If you don’t know what a mastectomy bra is, it’s a bra with pockets to hold a breast prosthetic in place. They’re sometimes called “pocketed” bras by the lingerie brands specializing in their design and fit.   There are alternatives to buying bras made to hold breast forms. Consumers can purchase “pockets” separately and sew…

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