Question about Wearease compression T-shirt

Hi aunt_paula

The Compression T will also work if you do not want to wear inserts with your bra. It should work well for women who don't want to wear a bra or prosthesis because it has a double layer of fabric on the front and back so it should fit snug enough for you. If you have any more questions about the size and fit please call us, we will be happy to help. 866-251-0076

Aunt Paula,  I bought a wear ease compression t shirt about a month ago.  I love it.  I go flat 100% of the time.  I love how it stays down below the waist and doesn't roll up like my compression bra.  My shop had to order it for me and it took 3 tries to get the right size.  The sleeves aren't as snug as I think they should be, but I wear my compression sleeves under the t shirt sleeves.  Since it doesn't have a zipper, hooks, or velcro, my DH has to help me get it on.  I've been able to get it off by myself recently.  It cost me $90, and it has been a god-send.  Just be aware you may have to try on several to get the right fit.

And if WearEase is lurking here, thank you for this garment!

Jan

I do love this compression tee!  Great compression for breasts, back and axila.  And does not ride up.

Great  scoop neckline does not interfere with clothing.

 I have not tried yet, but I think sleeping with this tee and including a swell spot for breast swelling problems would work well.

I think the arms are meant not too be too tight so as not to interfere or put double compression when worn with a day or night sleeve.

For those finding this tee difficult to put on have you tried stepping into it?  I have no problem getting it on by myself  that way. 

I tried ordering another one in black, as is listed on the products page, but when you go,to the actual ordering page, ivory is the only option.

Maybe this is a mistake?  Anyone else have this problem?

doxie - I don't know how to advise on up or down sizing on the t shirt.  I think my pear shape made the fitting difficult.  Good luck ...

Oops! Thank you for your discussion regarding our Compression T. We found that we had a mistake on our website, the Compression T only comes in Ivory at the moment. We do have plans to make it in black which should be available within the next month. We will be sure to update our website and send an email when we get black in. Thank you ladies 

bhd - I've worn my compression T with sleeve over and under the T.  For me I think it is best to wear sleeve under T shirt.  You might find the opposite works better for you.

I love this t shirt; it's so very comfortable, especially when compared to everything else I've tried.  The problem I have with it is I can't wear it when going to doctor.  I'd never be able to get out of it and back into it to get my "feel up."  Fortunately that's not so often now.

Best wishes, Jan

@JAN69

Consider another option for donning the T, try stepping into the shirt and pulling it up. Check out our video about the features of the T and how it fits:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFPTFGVkYrE

hi folks... I chose no reconstruction and bought one of these tees... I wrote them the following letter, and got no response. I also posted on there fb page and it looks like they deleted my opinion... This is long, but if you're going to buy one, these details may help you in ordering...

Hello, I received this compression tee and had hoped it would resolve the dilemma of underarm and truncal Lymphedema caused by surgery for advanced breast cancer. Specifically, I had high hopes for compression in my armpit where a large tumor of matted lymph nodes was dug out. I read your website very carefully and even watched the You Tube video. Although, the video statement that it could be stepped into and be pulled up, instead of putting it on over the head, should have been a huge red flag as to how much therapeutic compression this garment would provide. I was still very excited by your claims that it would work for breast free women, because I cannot find any breast free compression garments, and that it could be worn as a stand alone garment. I thought $100 was a small price to pay for a solution to a very painful condition.

Sadly, this is by far the most disappointing product I have ever purchased for Lymphedema. Unfortunately, my husband washed it so it cannot be returned. I have been a seamstress for more than 30 years and want to give you detailed feedback regarding the construction flaws of this garment.
1. The tee runs large for the measurements given on your website. I did measure myself 3 times, with help, so know that my measurements were as accurate as possible, given I don't have breasts and didn't quite fit into any of the size categories your site listed.
2. This tee is NOT made for women without breasts (as advertised on your site and You Tube). There is a fault with your basic premise for a measuring system of S, M, L, XL, etc. for women without breasts. It is not like regular female size measuring where there is a mathematical proportion between the bust, waist and hips. For those of us who chose no reconstruction, the "landscape," so to speak, does not conform to industry standards of the female proportion sizing system. Sizes like 8-10, 12-14, 16-18, Small, Medium, Large, etc., mean absolutely nothing when it comes to how well tops will fit breast free women. In fact, I use a dress maker's mannequin and had to saw the breasts off of it in order to make tops to fit my new body shape. When I put on your tee, it was barely snug on my torso (certainly not compression grade) and the fabric at the bust had a large gap making it worthless as a compression tee for the breast and upper trunk area. I added breast forms which I NEVER wear and it still did not provide a compression fit. In fact, I even thought of trying to change it by custom fitting and sewing it to fit my chest, but the breast area fabric is so flimsy it will not hold for any compression.
3. Also, unlike your website claims, this tee DOES ride up. In fact because the two pieces of fabric are not stitched together at the bottom serged seam, or anywhere below the "bra" line, the two pieces of fabric move independent of one another. The top layer moves with every body movement, and then within a few seconds, as the top layer starts to rise up the torso, it brings the bottom layer up as well. Miserable garment. I found myself having to constantly pull it down and back in shape. I was never able to wear it for any length of time over 15 minutes.
4. Again, there is no stitching holding the two torso layers together, so the top layer slides to the left or right when I turn my body. The fabric is simply too "slippery" against the skin and provides no grip, or resistance to body movement. While the fabric is pleasing to the touch, it is the wrong fabric for a base layer. The base layer should have a fabric with some friction against the top layer to keep it intact with the torso and upper layer movements. Although, because of the "slippery" nature of the inside layer, I'm sure it would sill roll up or ride up the torso without tightening the bottom with pants, a belt, etc.
5. While good in theory, the length of the sleeve when covering a compression sleeve makes too tight of a fit. I tried it with all of my sleeves, even my thinnest, and it was extremely uncomfortable.
6. Your advertisements say, and even show, that it can be worn alone as a tee. I was very excited about that since body heat is an issue and summers can be unbearable with a compression garment under another shirt/blouse. This is absolutely not true. I polled my Facebook friends. I simply posted a close up photo of the front and the back of the garment and asked them what kind of shirt they thought this was meant to be and/or where would it be appropriate to wear as a stand alone top. Every single person said it looked like an undergarment or pajama top, except my nursing friends who said it looked like "some sort of medical garment." There is nothing about this garment that suggests it is appropriate to be worn on its own in public.

Now for the sort of good qualities:
1. I do like the feel of top layer as it does not "stick" to the shirts I may have worn over the tee. This is great since it is difficult to find compression tank tops that do not stick to the outer layer shirt/blouse. For example, it does not cling to cotton tees, performance tees or polyester blend button down tops.
2. I love the tee shirt concept. This is the only garment I found to advertise compression for the underarm area, a very difficult part of the body to apply consistent compression. I also like the length of the sleeves, if I didn't need to wear a compression sleeve.

I am very unsatisfied with your company's claims and description of this tee. The photos, written and video advertisements of this tee are completely false. It is worthless for compression. Again, I cannot return it for a refund because my hubby just grabbed it from the top of the dresser, assumed it was dirty and washed it. I had to pay out of my own pocket for this garment, and it wasn't cheap. I had some concerns over a bra on your site that promises compression, but know from the photo there is no possible way it could provide therapeutic compression. I should have trusted my instincts and not made the purchase. I seriously doubt that I will ever purchase from your company again. Very, very disappointing.