FASHION

from MK Pulse magazine October 2022

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How to choose post-surgery lingerie

Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is only the first step on the road to recovery. Post-surgery, ladies are often left struggling with feelings of insecurity over their new shape and many don’t realise how much correctly fitted specialist lingerie can do to boost confidence and restore their pre-surgery silhouette.

Happily there are many ways to ensure that you keep your confidence after having breast surgery and as long as you have selected the right piece for your personal situation you can feel confident in your shape and still enjoy activities like swimming and going on holiday to the beach.

Eloise has a fitting suite at Furzton Lake Milton Keynes and has been providing women who have had various forms of breast surgery with beautiful lingerie and swimwear since 2015. Our styles cover a wide range of price points to suit all pockets and include the latest fashions from brands Anita, Royce and more.

Additionally we can offer you a selection of breast forms, and partial forms, including special swim forms for ladies who want to return to swimming or sporting activities post-surgery. As well as suggesting a few starter styles for you, our specialist Bra Fitters, Lisa and Hazel look forward to welcoming you for a free of charge bra and swimwear fitting at your convenience. Why not call us today on 01908 340 094 to book your appointment and see how Eloise can help you with your postsurgical bra and breast form needs.

Having a specialist bra fitting with a retailer is usually the best option for both lingerie and breast forms but if you can’t get there then Eloise have put together a few tips on what to look for that might help you to find your perfect pieces of post-surgery lingerie online. • Wide comfortable and adjustable straps – this is crucial to reduce the risk of Lymphodema developments. • Good separation between the cups, with a deeper centre that sits against the breastbone along with deeper cups to ensure the breast form is secured firmly and cannot be visible if the wearer bends forward. • Deep side wings under the arms and no stiffeners so they do not rub or chafe on scar tissue from lymph gland removal. • Appropriate depth in the cup to Sit in the relaxed and comfortable fitting accommodate the breast form suite situated at Furzton Lake • Pocketed to house the breast form • Comfortable and soft fabrics and seams • Generally wire free – on the advice of surgeons • Multi-sectioned or pre-formed cups generally give a better and fuller shape. >> If you would like to browse our collections of post-surgical lingerie and swimwear please visit our website at www.eloise.co.uk where you will find styling options. Alternatively to make a private appointment for a bra or breast form fitting please call 01908 340 094.

Open Day at Eloise

We are having an open day on Tuesday October 25, 8am to 8pm.

There will be samples on sale and an opportunity to view the fitting suite and learn about what we do. We are asking everyone to wear masks inside the building.

Bra fitters, Lisa and Hazel are there to advise you in making the right choices

Matalan £23

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SHOULDERS

It’s happening: The temperature is dropping, and our need for layers is rising at an alarming rate every day. But before we confront winter in yet another new coat, let’s rally round the catwalks for a little inspiration - see if they don’t show us things we already know and have, hanging up at home... Along with aviator jackets, the key shape for outerwear is a classic: the boldshouldered blazer. Seen across almost all the designer collections, they came feathered at Prada, double-breasted at Jil Sander, and oversized at Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, and Louis Vuitton. To wear the one you probably already own? Throw slouchy armed blazers over shirts, ties and trousers - or over knitted joggers - like the models at Louis Vuitton. Fitted blazers in basic black looked great over mini skirts and skintight, thigh high boots at Givenchy; sleek as hell when buttoned up, sans anything underneath besides a matching pair of trousers, at Versace. But if you must, must arm yourself with a new coat or jacket, consider colour, fabric and make it worth the spend. For maximum impact choose a luxe-fun vibe, with silks in high voltage hues - Barbie pink, sky blue, or grass green. Versace did it best with boxy, blazer-shaped overcoats that came down to the shins, flung over corset tops, slouchy trousers and maxi skirts. See River Island, Matalan and Zara for items that are just as bold - after raiding your wardrobe first of course, for secret weapons you’ve bought, long forgotten, but could dust off and wear now. Because it surely feels better battling the weather, while doing one’s bit to fight climate change, too.

< Zara £109