Clara Non-Underwire Rear Fastening Soft Bra by Anita

Fitter's Product Notes

Useful Resources

Mastectomy garment suggestions.
Options for correcting Breast Shape Difference.
Wear, Adjust & Care for your bra.
Reimbursement Options.

Product Notes

For the first 6-12 months after most breast surgery, a non-underwire bra style with a medium cleavage and low/medium underarm can be more comfortable on the chest and under the arm. It also reduces the risk of underwires or a narrow band creating lines of pressure that can aggravate lymph flow and scarring.

After a lumpectomy, breast reconstruction or breast reduction, cup styling with a medium height cleavage can cover breast scaring.

This bra does not come with pockets. Go to Bra Accessories for pockets and pocket fitting.

Components

Brand & Manufacture   German brand. Made by Anita in China.

Material   65% Polyester, 25% Polyamide, 10% Elastane. Cup: 52% Polyurethane, 48% Polyester.

Fastening   Rear clips.

Adjustment   Band: 4 clip positions. Straps: Dual sliding buckles at back.

Performance

Free of Harmful Chemicals (Latex)   OEKO-TEX Product Certificate 98.0.1439.

BreastCare STUDIO is centrally located in the Perth suburb of Burswood. You're welcome to drop-in or call if you have any questions.

T (08) 9361 1300
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Measure & Size Notes

Sizing Notes

Product Label Sizing   European (EU).

Measuring Tips

Measure to the nearest centimetre.

A flexible cloth tape is best. Alternatively, use non-stretch fabric or a belt, mark the size and then measure the length with a metal tape or ruler. Avoid string because it presses into the skin and flexible metal tapes because they wrap unevenly.

Having someone else measure is better. Wear a bra, stand still and upright, relax and breathe out. Measure the underbust against the skin under the bra band and measure the bust over the bra. If self-measuring, use a mirror to check posture and that the tape is level and wrapped firmly (but not tightly) around the body.

After a unilateral mastectomy, measure the natural breast using the Half Bust x 2 illustration above, then calculate the bust measurement.

After a bilateral mastectomy, measure the underbust, then use the Sizing Chart to select the preferred cup size.

When correcting breast asymmetry, bra size is determined by the underbust and larger breast using the Half Bust x 2 method above.

Sizing Suggestions

Measurement is a reliable way to match chest circumference to band size and breast volume to cup size, but it cannot match bra style to breast shape. For example, ‘puckering’ when the breast shape does not fill the front of the cup.

A STUDIO fitting provides the opportunity to try-on different bra styles, and to know how the bra looks and feels.

If purchasing online, relying on an existing band or cup size may not achieve a good fit.

Over time breast and body shape tend to change. With wear, bands tend to stretch as elasticity is lost. Relying on an existing band size rather than using an underbust measurement is likely to result in a new bra with an uncomfortable band.

Cup volume changes as band size changes. Changing the band size and not using a bust measurement is likely to result in a new bra with a cup size that does not fit the breast.

BreastCare STUDIO is centrally located in the Perth suburb of Burswood. You're welcome to drop-in or call if you have any questions.

T (08) 9361 1300
E info@breastcarewa.com.au