Mum just had mastectomy - Where sells PRETTY 44DD bras?

[nobodysfool]

My Mum has just had a mastectomy and we are looking for bras for when she gets fitted with her prosthetic breast. The only ones in her size seem to be very grannie-fied which has filled her with horror and dread if they are her only option.She likes bright and pretty bras normally.
Any sites or advice would be great.
Thanks.

[Softlysoftlycatchymonkey]

Have you tried la senza?

Hope she has a speedy recovery xx

[bikermouse1]

Hello, all the best to your mum.

I had a bi-lat mastectomy and I bought a lovely lacy bra. I think the hospital offered a 'pocket' service (sewing really soft backing on to my bra so that the Dolly Partons could be slipped in) .

Worth asking the breast care team if this service is available in your area.

Btw I then made a template of the pockets and a friend made some more for me, so that my choice of bra was widened.

Really hope this helps.

[nobodysfool]

Thanks ladies . Softly- no off to have a nose now. Biker- Yes they did mention the pocket service so that sounds hopeful. Hope your on the mend now?

[sandgrown]

Have you looked at Bravissimo? Good luck to your mumx

[Hebburnisaplaceonearth]

Perhaps verify her size using the better bra guide method too?

[HeyLuciani]

I used to work near a shop specialising in mastectomy bras/swimwear. This is it:
www.nicolajane.com

Not sure if they will have what you're looking for, but the website seems to have plenty of information.

[bikermouse1]

I'm back from a morning networking for your mum and here's what I found out.

A friend, v.v.smart who adores her clothes (and she's 80 and size 42DD) showed me her latest 3 bras. satin/lace, straps wide enough to give lift and support, she'd got white, lilac and mocha- 18.00 each, M&S. They would v.easily adapt to be pocketed. Btw, for DIY pocketing (the way to go, I reckon, not just cos the NHL will only do ONE for you and it's an expensive service they offer but also who on earth wants to be restricted to just one bra??) -anyway, the material needs to be something like soft jersey cotton. Regular cotton too harsh, I think.

Friend's sil had a mastectomy a few years ago and she buys her bras at Asda and does her own pockets too.

Hope this helps. Was really impressed by the pretty M&S ones. I know that some stores also sell bras for mast.customers but back in the days when I was looking there didn't seem to be a very inspiring choice.

Has the H introduced her to Amoena yet? Skinny perfectly toned young models and I'd bet that underneath their bra forms they've got the full works......spit.

Again, all the v.v. Best to your mum from me. X