By ELLEN LEWIS
I just returned from my home in Cabo San Lucas where I horseback ride practically every day. It’s not easy doing high impact sports as a larger breasted woman. I am a G cup and luckily, in the past several years, I have had options. But I remember when this wasn’t reality and I struggled to participate in certain activities. That’s why I can relate to the … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately thinking about the value of comfort in bras. I used to be all about aesthetics when it came to lingerie, but over the past year I’ve found my collection expanding into more comfortable options that don’t have wires and are easy to throw on. Unfortunately, many “comfort” bras are not that attractive. Why can’t we have god looking bras … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am hard pressed to admit that I only recently got on the Royce bandwagon. Royce is a family owned British brand who has specialized in the design and development of wire free bras since their inception in 1991. I knew this, but what I didn’t quite get was how much the company’s DNA resonated with me, personally and professionally.
As a teenager in the 1960’s, Phys … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Bralettes are still a dominating market force, but there are many women who are looking for a different kind of wireless bra. Beyond new mothers, we don’t talk about them much! There can be lots of reasons that women develop a dedication to wireless bras. Some women have health conditions that make wearing underwires deeply uncomfortable. Some women have skin sensitivities. Some women dislike the sense of … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
I was always inspired by black lace, sultry designs, couture and sexy lingerie. I typically bought high-end lingerie for years before and even after my diagnosis with breast cancer, although afterwards, I was challenged. The post-surgical apparel lines with any brand from hospitalists to retailers were as utilitarian as were the over-garments. The market was remiss and I had to get creative.
I ended up buying stretch … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
News of Angelina Jolie’s prophylactic double mastectomy and breast reconstruction has many women wondering about their own risk and what they might do given the same diagnosis. But not every woman facing breast cancer has identical surgical options. Some women undergo lumpectomies (partial removal of breast tissue), bi-lateral mastectomies (loss of one breast), any of a number of breast reconstructions, or no breast reconstruction at all.
Jolie’s … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
Are designers meeting the needs of breast cancer patients?
This October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month saw the launch of a new educational initiative to make women more aware of their surgical options after mastectomy and lumpectomy. This new BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day was created because surveys showed that few women knew about their choices. And only one out of 4 women decide on breast reconstruction after … Read More
