I've mentioned how hard it is to find bras that work right now. But getting dressed in general is a bit of a challenge. I'm still not used to my new body! I've been fairly busty for a long time, so to suddenly be small-chested is a novelty.
I've Googled mastectomy fashion but haven't found much for inspiration. So it's been a process of trial and error. I think my chest area looks okay - I'm not totally flat (I have 250 ccs in each side, and have been wearing a lightly padded bra). But I am much smaller than I'm used to, so it makes me a little self-conscious. I haven't been trying to disguise it but I'm not comfortable in anything that really shows the area.
Some of the things that are working for me so far:
I've Googled mastectomy fashion but haven't found much for inspiration. So it's been a process of trial and error. I think my chest area looks okay - I'm not totally flat (I have 250 ccs in each side, and have been wearing a lightly padded bra). But I am much smaller than I'm used to, so it makes me a little self-conscious. I haven't been trying to disguise it but I'm not comfortable in anything that really shows the area.
Some of the things that are working for me so far:
- Scarves. I've always liked scarves (I have quite a collection of them!) but now even more so. They're great for draping over my chest area, without being too obvious.
- V-necks. For some reason I'm finding V-necks are the most flattering neckline on me right now. Maybe because it creates an illusion of cleavage? It's working better than straight necks right now. Fortunately I have a lot of V-necks in my wardrobe so I haven't had to invest in a bunch of new tops.
- Button-up shirts. I can pull shirts over my head but button-ups are still a nice option. Plus they also give that V-neck feel.
- Patterns and stripes. I've been shying away from too many solid colours, unless I'm wearing a scarf or a cardigan. Patterns and stripes seem to be working - I guess because they distract the eye a bit.