Wacoal 65191 (click for details)

Every woman loves pink.  As we celebrate women who have thrived and survived breast cancer, celebrate these final days in the month of October in the signature color pink.

Wacoal 64391 (click for details)

Pink is a color of passion, joy, energy and power!  I find these perfect words for women who have gone through the journey of breast cancer.  Looking good from the inside out is a goal for most women.  A great fitting bra and underwear is a woman’s ultimate connection to self.   Think Pink.  Live life victorious everyday for the women who continue the fight against breast cancer.

Glamorise 1803 (click for details)

As we continue to spotlight Breast Cancer Awareness, I have chosen to honor my aunt who recently finished chemo and a breast lift.  In the early stages of treatment, my aunt needed a bra that gave support.  A front closure bra is the ideal.  My aunt was fortunate that they were able to remove all of the cancer through surgery, so she is able to wear underwire bras now.

Lunaire 15211b (click for details)

Don’t forget that women with a mastectomy form or without can wear beautiful bras.  It helps give you the “psychological lift” you need to recover.  I encourage every woman to be there after a friend or loved one has had a diagnosis.  Go with them for the post-surgical bra fitting.  During the month of October, anyone who purchases bras from Lingerie Fit Expert is helping to save lives.  A donation is being given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through our online retailer Bare Necessities.  Thank you!

Hanky Panky 487544 (click for details)

October is the celebration of women and the fight to eradicate breast cancer.   This year, the cause has tremendous significance for me as one of my dear friends who is one of my cheerleaders and inspiration behind starting Lingerie Fit Expert was touched by breast cancer.  My friend wanted to remain anonymous.  She is a bright and beautiful 40 something diva.  She was given the diagnosis earlier this year and opted for a double mastectomy.  Recently, she has had reconstruction to include implants.  As she glowingly stated on the phone to me a few weeks ago, “these girls look great”.  She is beginning her bra shopping journey and excited.

Moving Comfort 350025 (click for details)

The first goal for a friend or yourself in finding a bra that fits is to focus on comfort first.  No underwire is absolutely the way to go until your physician gives you thumbs up.  There are numerous options no matter the size.  If you exercise like my friend aforementioned who practices yoga, then a sports bra that is supportive but not smashing is also a must have.  Getting back into life is vital to your recovery and an overall feel good.  We celebrate every woman who has been touched this year.  Continue to thrive!

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In Style Magazine recently reviewed new bras for women.  It was well done, and wow what a collection.  It is so awesome to see that women of every size and shape can truly have their own style.

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As I reviewed lingerie trends for spring, my favorite pick is vintage inspired lingerie.

Vintage is timeless, and if you’re a woman who likes to collect lingerie, it’s a must have. It appears that dresses and being ultra feminine is the key this season.  A vintage bra and panty set would be the ultimate accessory to your wardrobe. Regardless if you can not see it, you know how fabulous you feel and look.

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It does not cost a fortune to do the vintage look.  Prices range from $24 to $60 for a bra and $10 to $30 for the bottom half.  Create a new expression of you with a return to classic intimate apparel that celebrates the old, but brings out a bold new woman in you!

Fantasie 2182 (click for details)

I bought a handbag a couple of months ago.  When purchasing I sort of stepped back, looked it over and pondered if I would use the bag all the time because of the color.  It was gray and I never owned anything in this color.  I became confident with my choice as women and men complimented me on my bag.  Wow, it’s a winner!  It caused me to look at other options for my discovery of this very sophisticated color.  I noticed that I could put the bag with multiple colors from dark to light.

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How perfect for us women who want a new color that goes beyond beige or nude for lingerie.  In the case of the Fantasie Full Figure Set, you can mix this into your black or khaki color story.  You will find the color gray in a variety of tones.  Dark pewter to light silver is the palate range.  Instead of selecting your normal black, white and beige try gray!

Cosabella Amore 1103 (click for details)

In honor of our Gals, I thought we would celebrate the signature color that is dedicated to the cause, pink.  I am a pink fan and wear it in every season including while visiting New York in the middle of winter with my pink trench coat.  Yes, that was me.  I am a California Diva what can I say…We picked out a few of our favorites to inspire us that pink is a color that is full of life, vitality and girl fun.  Felina 630461 is a super cute with a soft feminine floral print.  Cosabella AMORE 1103 is rock star fun.  This one would have to be seen in my book, so I would wear it under a sheer camisole with a peek a boo affect under a button down shirt.  The black trim allows it to be a perfect match for fall wardrobe solutions.

Ed Hardy True Love Camisole (click for details)

I could not pass up Ed Hardy “True Love Camisole” 3016 as one of our picks.  It is symbolic for how I feel about what I do for women and how Lingerie Fit Expert feels about women who have fought for their life with breast cancer.  All three of these items could be worn as an ensemble.  Remember, lingerie just like fashion can be mixed and matched.  Gal tip of the day:  Never Give Up.  Trust, believe and have unshakeable faith.

Panache 5301 (click for details)

I have been wearing balconette bras for around two years.  The style is perfect for us ladies who want lift without pouring out of the cup.  This one in particular has a lined cup which I loved not only for modesty, but for someone who is seeking a solution after breast cancer surgery.  A mastectomy form would fit in perfect and or it gives a little bit more shape if you’re smaller in one side than the other. A pocket can always be added to  a regular bra with a seamstress assistance.  I just fit a client who was in need of a contour bra and was going to reject this style.  She ended up loving her new look.  It does take and reshape your figure.  I know I need this at times myself.  Gal tip of the day:  Embrace where you are and where you want to be is not far…

TC Fine Intimates Camisole 4102 (click for details)

Support, Lift and Shape is my motto for a great fitting bra.  I was thrilled when I saw the TC Fine Intimates Camisole 4102.  We at LFE love the 444 camisole and now we have a new fit that allows you to have a foam cup that provides modesty and just a little uplift for a shaping solution with impact.  I thought of this camisole for our salute to women who are thriving with breast cancer this month.  If you had a mastectomy, this would allow you not to worry about a padded insert.  The clients of mine who have purchased are raving about the fact that they love wearing fitted sweaters, knit tops and they don’t have to worry about cumbersome lines or seams.  On the confidence scale of 1 to 10, we give this one a 10 plus!   This is our Gal Pick of The Month.  We are giving a percentage of all sales through our website to The Gals in honor of the virtual walk www.galtogalwalk.org

Warner's: Shaping Made Simple Up-A-Cup Wire-free Bra (click for details)

Welcome to October Divas!  In honor of the Gal to Gal Virtual Walk, we are focusing on “Thriving Underneath It All”, lingerie and intimate apparel solutions for women who have been touched by breast cancer.  We also will be celebrating the friends, and sisters who have helped to uplift women going through the process.  Lingerie is the best way to empower yourself to feel good again.  I have seen it numerous times as I have helped women in my fit events around the country.  I begin my review with Warner 2008 “add a cup” bra.

Wacoal Awareness Bra 856167 (click for details)

One of my clients and her husband are the proprietor a lovely historical hotel in Mississippi was looking for a bra to help provide a symmetrical fit and lift after having survived breast cancer for over 10 years.  I found this bra for her and I was beaming for joy with her reaction…”Lisa the ladies are perky and I have lift”.  This was music to my ears and my client’s confidence soared to a new height.  The bra features a sculpted cup that makes your silhouette totally curvaceous.   The inside has a luxurious liner.  Totally comfortable and no wire makes it a dream.  If you are a D cup, Wacoal Awareness bra 856167 is another option.  Regardless if you have had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, being symmetrical is possible.  So many women are afraid to wear body conscious clothing because they fear “fit issues”.  We are brining more of our Lingerie Fit Expert Favorites this month.