# Post Mastectomy Fashion Ann Jacqueline Design By Bianca | Published 2008-03-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-mastectomy-fashion-ann-jacqueline-design References: [stores.annjacquelinedesign](http://stores.annjacquelinedesign.com/StoreFront.bok) Breast cancer survivors often struggle with feeling beautiful while staying comfortable after a mastectomy, but Anja Mullins, a survivor herself, has set out to change that with **[Ann Jacqueline Design](http://stores.annjacquelinedesign.com/StoreFront.bok)**, a line of flattering post mastectomy fashion. The apparel is meant to make women feel attractive and comfortable as finding clothing after the surgery can be quite a struggle. Prosthesis can be bulky and heavy as well as awkward when they shift around inside a bra. "Any woman who has had a mastectomy soon realizes that all sense of fashionable comfort is gone forever," she says. "Either you're wearing 'the prosthesis' and are physically uncomfortable or you're not wearing ;the prosthesis' and are uncomfortable with your appearance." Mullins created a one-piece garment that entirely eliminates the need to wear a prosthesis and has designed an accompanying fashion line for both those who have undergone single and double mastectomies. "Women may now choose to wear a lightweight, pull-over, one piece prosthesis free, fashionable garment that can be worn in any social setting," she explains. The line includes camisoles, lace top, T-shirts, tank tops, [sleepwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuka), [swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaping-swimwear) as well as accessories like watches and scarves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Post-mastectomy Fashion:** Designing special clothing and accessories to help breast cancer survivors feel fashionable and comfortable after undergoing a mastectomy. - **Prosthesis-free Clothing:** Creating a line of fashion focused on one-piece, prosthesis-free clothing for women who have undergone single or double mastectomies. - **Comfortable Sleepwear and Swimwear:** Designing comfortable sleepwear and swimwear for breast cancer survivors to help them feel fashionable and at ease after their mastectomies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can create a new niche in designing fashionable clothing and accessories that provide comfort to those who have undergone a mastectomy. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can develop innovative solutions and technologies to help breast cancer survivors feel comfortable and beautiful after their mastectomies. - **E-commerce Industry:** The e-commerce industry can connect breast cancer survivors with specialized fashion retailers who cater to their post-mastectomy clothing needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Surgery Friendly Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prettylittlething-and-girlvscancer.md) - [Post-Surgery Garment Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-breast-cancer-awareness-collection.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-canada.md) - [Human Hair-Made Prosthetic Nipples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosthetic-nipples.md) - [Intimate Maternity Clothing Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-postpartum-line.md) - [Versatile Apparel-Lingerie Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boobwear-brand-nuudii.md) - [Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-zero.md) - [Adaptive Intimate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorias-secret-1.md) - [Inclusive Undergarment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-1.md)