Oh my heavens, Sharon - I just found this!!! This is unbelievable. I opened the post and was reading along with it, oohing and ahhing -- first in sadness, of course, and dismay, at your diagnosis and then in relief that you are fine now, and then in awe of your gorgeous, fashionable, and figure flattering outfits, which are superb!)
And then I got to the part about how you discovered the lump...and a huge lump rose in my own throat and I had to stop to shed a tear.
My mother and aunt are both breast cancer survivors.
I probably don't need to say too much more. Your post touched me very, very deeply. Thank you for sharing. And I can't wait to see your blog. What a wonderful idea. Will you share the link with us?
And now -- for fashion -- I agree with what the others have said. I am not a 0 cup, but you know, there's very little up top in my case. I have found Angie's guidelines to be superb, and I notice that my mother (who elected no reconstructive surgery) also unconsciously follows these. You have already demonstrated some -- higher necklines, sometimes with gathering, cowls, or scarves, or detail on the front of the shirt; jackets work a charm -- they give structure and they are easier to fit; button down shirts -- and if you don't like crisp fabrications, silky ones work just fine.
Boat necks are a nice option in warmer temps where a turtleneck or scarf or cowl would feel too constrictive. I like the Armani neckline you've shown, too. And it can be nice to show skin in other ways (where appropriate) -- so I will go sleeveless or look for a pretty back detail on a dress (for dressy events). This is great with short hair, so your new hairstyle is perfect.
Thank you again for sharing about this. I think I need to go take a rest now. I have to say - it's kind of a big thing to imagine that you are indirectly responsible for saving someone's life. Wow. If I never do anything else meaningful in my life, at least I can say I did that. I am awed.
