With Breast Cancer Awareness Month here, I wanted to chat about something super important that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—the process of finding inclusive mastectomy bras and prostheses.
Years ago, I had my first bra fitting at Nordstrom in Minneapolis, and I remember they couldn’t find a bra that fit me.
The fitter then asked, “Have you ever tried Anita or Amoena?” I hadn’t even heard of those brands—well, they are mastectomy bras.
But these bras weren’t even displayed; they were hidden in the back room. She said they didn’t want to offend anyone or make them uncomfortable. They weren’t discussed, and I remember thinking, “Why are we worried about offending people? We need to make this a positive experience and not intimidating for these women.”
So, for years, the search for comfortable and supportive post-mastectomy wear has felt like a treasure hunt.
Fortunately, times have changed over the last twenty years, and we now have sizes for all body types. It’s been great to see the inclusivity of prosthesis colors; they come in all shades and sizes.
Supporting breast cancer survivors has always been close to my heart, and I’ve seen firsthand just how much difference the right bra can make after watching close friends and my sister on their…
