Bilateral mx and professional conference

MI-Runner, the "layered look" works pretty well for those situations.

Maybe try a camisole for the innermost layer (something to cover your skin in lieu of a bra; with a knit top over that (a not-so-sheer knit shirt with sleeve length appropriate to climate and formality of the occasion); and then a jacket over the whole thing.

I like to wear jackets unbuttoned, so there is some movement. Eyes are less likely to focus on my chest if the clothing over my chest is not sitting still.

You can do this--it will be fine!  Some of the women who had bilateral mx and don't wear prostheses at all, will chime in pretty soon. You just had your surgery, so I can sure understand why you might not want to wear any kind of prosthesis yet.

otter 

I posted some tips on breastfree.org (under the heading Going Form-Free) that have been useful to me. In addition to what the others have mentioned here, you might try a crisp button-down shirt that stands away from your body or a shirt with a busy pattern so the eye can't focus on what's missing or a dark top that obscures the lack of shadows. Shawls and scarves help too. And earrings draw the eye from your chest to your face. I almost never wear foobs now. Just not comfortable for me. Good luck with your conference. I found that work really helped me keep my mind off my troubles.

I wear short jackets or cropped sweaters that are in fashion right now, thank goodness! I also wear busy tops to distract the eye. Nothing with a scooped or obvious cleavage neckline. From the front you can wonder.....does she or doesn't she (have boobs) and from the side, the jacket or sweater disallows any confirmation. I work in a very professional environment in front of different clients all day long. I'm so used to it now, that I think attitude is half the battle. Have fun!

I had bilateral 5/1 and am at first real business thing since then..today I worn a cup formed bra that I had cut one layer of fabric out of and stuffed....it look good but it was only comfortable for about 5hours.   I have found that realy soft mens or womens no sleeves undershirts are the best....I can wear these undershirt with crisp button front shirts and it is OK.  It feels good and with a blazer or jacket no one can really tell...when the skin heals more I may try something else,  but for now healing and feeling good is more important.  I must say today even when I was wearing just undershirt and shirt with blazer people who had not seen me for a year had no idea....Hope this helps

Hi MI Runner, I'm wearing cami tops with the shelf bra and cardigans or zip up tops over and I button right where my chest is to hide it...hope that helps, Paula

Hey  I have gotten emails that say there is push for insurance co. to make Mx day surgery.  There is bill before Congress to require atleast 2 days to be covered by insurance.  I have written my Congressman Joh Barrow, who is supporting requiring up to 2 days to be covered.  Pass this along