"The Ultimate Guide to Fashion for Women with a Single Mastectomy"

miriandra
miriandra Posts: 3,146
in Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

"The Ultimate Guide to Fashion for Women with a Single Mastectomy"

Here is a fantastic article encouraging single-breasted women to embrace their new body and leverage it to create their own unique style. Anna Robinett, @closetladyflatfashion on Insta and double-mastectomy breast cancer warrior, offers advice on textures, shapes, and patterns that you might play with after a single mastectomy. 🦄

The blog hosting Anna's article is Ask Ellyn, the website that also hosts "the AskEllyn chatbot, the world’s first non-medical AI companion to accompany you on your journey." As an artist, I'm not a big fan of generative AI personally; but I've heard positive things about it on other social media platforms. I'm happy to give her a bump.

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  • sinthia
    sinthia Posts: 1
    edited October 20

    Thanks for sharing this guide. Anna Robinett's advice on textures and shapes is spot on for embracing our bodies.

    That guide sounds really empowering. I've personally found that blending different styles works well; lately I've been wearing techwear from ATLAS 1 for its durability and unique look. It might give you some ideas for your own wardrobe.

  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Posts: 18

    wow, cannot believe her positivity. I do not think I can muster as much enthusiasm with having a unilateral mastectomy. I had hoped for a lumpectomy but because the cancer was multifocal I had to have the breast removed. My other breast is large. Still recovering, 3 weeks post op now. I have only went out once. I went to a family dinner and I stressed so much getting dressed. I have a recovery bra with a pocket and a temporary puff so put that in the pocket. Well it sat right up while my real breast sagged down. I could not achieve symmetry so put on a lot of layers. I cannot get over feeling like a freak and that everyone is staring at my chest. Have not gotten fitted for the real prosthesis yet but I found it helpful that the article says to choose lightweight rather than heavy silicone. I want something that would also be cool and not make me sweat. I have always lived in v neck tee shirts. Will I ever be able to wear those and no I do not think I could ever embrace the idea of going anywhere public leaving the one side flat.

  • miriandra
    miriandra Posts: 3,146
    https://community.breastcancer.org/en/discussion/comment/5961054#Comment_5961054

    This is part of why I am openly half-flat. I want my visibility to help normalize having one or no breasts. We didn't choose cancer, so we shouldn't be shamed for changing our bodies to save our lives. If my appearance and presentation can make another woman feel even a little less conspicuous, that's my silver lining.

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  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Posts: 18

    I admire you for not being self conscious. I wish I could be. I miss my old self.

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