Swimwear Struggle

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I had a Single mastectomy and now going through adjuvant chemotherapy. A friend and I have booked a special holiday to celebrate the end of treatment but I cannot find 1 mastectomy bikini in the UK in my size. My natural breast is 34E but swimwear tends to go to a C/D. My issue is, I have tried a mastectomy swimsuit which just squashes the natural breast. Also, I am only 54, and still want to feel good in a bikini. I have emailed all major mastectomy suppliers, Amoena, Anita, Nicola Jane, etc, but currently no joy. My nurse has a meeting I have been invited to at the end of the month with the Ameona rep. Has anyone else had any joy?

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You seem to have tried all the usual suppliers. Just wonder if it is possible to have a prosthesis pocket fitted to a well fitting “standard” bikini?  Sorry if that is a rubbish idea!  Have a lovely holiday anyway, what ever you wear. Love xxx

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Hi Debbie

have you tried M&S? They do a post surgery range that I know of.

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Sorry pressed wrong button. Have you tried www.woman-zone.co.uk. You can buy swimwear of your own choice and size from anywhere, send it to them and they will sew in a pocket/pockets for you. I think it is about ÂŁ7.50 per pocket. I have not used this company but saw them online when I was trying to find swimwear for myself. Good luck and enjoy your holiday.

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Hello. I am very late replying to this post! I am launching a range of beautiful swimwear this year for women like myself who have been through treatment and are struggling to find swimwear that doesnt look like mastectomy swimwear and which can accomodate a prosthesis or work without. I would love to to hear from any women out there who are searching for beautiful swimwear and would be willing to either try my samples or chat to me about their requirements. Many thanks in advance. mary@emerje.co.uk
www.emerje-swim.com

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Hi everyone,

I hope this is okay to post here. I’m currently studying fashion product development and working on a project focused on improving swimwear options for women after breast surgery.

I’ve noticed that a lot of post-mastectomy swimwear can feel quite outdated or limited in style, and I’m exploring how more fashion-led options could better support confidence while still meeting practical needs.

I would really value hearing from anyone who feels comfortable sharing:

  • What do you look for in swimwear after surgery?

  • Have you struggled to find styles you feel confident in?

  • Are there specific features (fit, support, coverage, pockets, adjustability, etc.) that are important to you?

  • Would you be interested in more trend-led options designed with these needs in mind?

  • Would you purchase swimwear similar in price and style as high street options (e.g M&S, H&M) but with prosthesis pockets and support, or would you prefer more specialised and functional swimwear options at a higher price (e.g Nicola Jane, Amoena) ?

There’s absolutely no pressure to respond, and I really appreciate any insights you’re willing to share. This is purely for a university project and to better understand real experiences.

Thank you so much :yellow_heart: