I was unprepared for the journey that I was about to take – surgery, treatment and life post cancer. I was fortunate that I was referred to an amazing medical team who were experienced, empathic and supportive. It has been 7 years since I heard the words that I will never forget. Post-surgery, I was advised that I would need to wear a mastectomy bra for a short time. I went to a specialist boutique to purchase the bra and was horrified at the lack of styles available. Basically my choice were bras that looked like they belonged on my great great great grandmother, not a 37 year old woman used to wearing nice lingerie. The bras felt clinical and they were boring beige. I believe it was that moment that planted the seed to do something, although it took me a few years to act on it. |
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Prior to diagnosis and treatment, I always loved lingerie and wearing gorgeous sets. I loved the lace, the delicate fabrics, the way that just putting something nice on changed my day and how I felt. So you can only imagine how I felt at the post-surgery fitting and saw the limited styles available. I was unable to understand why lingerie that has a purpose of being functional could not also be pretty, stylish, modern. It was like mastectomy lingerie was a taboo within the lingerie industry.
I officially launched Red Fern Lingerie this year in May 2015. I spent nearly four years planning, research, testing and sampling. As a survivor, I understand the struggle to find lingerie post-surgery and treatment that meets the needs of functionality and comfort and combines this with our desire to feel like the women we are by wearing modern and stylish designs. |
Creating Red Fern Lingerie and my first range has helped me reclaim the confidence in my body, self and soul. By creating a brand that truly understands my sister survivors it brings me joy to see women feel fantastic again. It was amazing to watch Lisa, my model, on the day of the photoshoot. By the end of the day, she was confident and happy. You can see her confidence and the joy in her eyes in the photographs. It made me emotional to see that the lingerie I created helped her feel that joy again. I honestly love what I do and how it is helping many women to feel fabulous again.
You can meet Tina in our Facebook online community
Go to Red Fern Lingerie website
You can meet Tina in our Facebook online community
Go to Red Fern Lingerie website
