Our Friend. Steven Adams.

It is with heavy hearts that we share that on September 22, 2013 we lost a very special, creative, tenacious, artist and friend! Steven Adams, SOL’s first photographer, and co-founder of the Morgan Adam’s foundation passed away from cancer. He guided Cindy and Jeanie in their early creative endeavors. It was with Steven that SOL's first advertisements, the signature black and white "It" items, were created. 

To learn more about our amazing friend and force or to donate to his Endowment fund for the Morgan Adams Foundation, click here 

 
We will miss him dearly. 

XOXO,

Cindy

Cindy's Breast Surgery Tips & Advice

When I think of all the Sol Girls I have helped over the years, the gals I have offered the most advice and support have been the ones that have gone through some type of breast surgery.  I am always struck by the varied outcomes depending on the surgeon and the amount of research put forth.  I hope some of my information will help when contemplating an upcoming surgery.  I will touch on mastectomies& reconstructions, implants and reductions.

I feel lucky that over the 20 odd years of fitting bras, I have met some amazing gals that have gone through breast cancer and removal of tumors.  The first thing we have learned together is to do your homework.  Interview at least 3 surgeons before making a decision.  In most cases the surgery can be put off for at least a week or more to give you time to determine which doctor will be most compatible with your personality and has the best skills to suit your needs.  The most successful tip I'd like to share is to consider having a double mastectomy even if you only have cancer or a tumor in one breast.  More times than I can count I have had gals chose the double mastectomy come back and tell me that their doctor found cancer in the second breast. By having a double mastectomy she was saved the need to go back under the knife.  I've also found it can be a bunch easier to get back to feeling whole again when both sides match and fit easily into your pretty bras.

The next topic I want to chat about is implants. I think it is super important to be clear on the size you WANT to wear AFTER the surgery.  Because surgeons do not base the implant size on actual bra sizing (they base it on CCs), you could choose what seems like a small implant (350cc) but because you are a 32 band size,  you end up being a 32E not a 34C.  I know it all sounds complicated but it isn't if you come in and work with your fitter prior to the appointment. We will set you up with bras so you can show your surgeon what size you want to be.

Lastly, every Sol Girl I have ever helped in regards to a reduction wishes she would have done it years ago!  My advice here is to spend time talking to the surgeon about what size would be balanced for your body type.  Now I know if you have been lugging around a pair of 38Gs for your entire life, your first request will be a small C cup.  Chances are a full D cup will suit you better.  Most gals lives change after the surgery.  I remember one girl saying she was shocked the first time she could run across the street without holding her boobs.  Good times!!!

No matter the surgery, I urge every gal to talk to as many surgeons as you can to make sure you bond with them.  You will have tons of questions and want to feel comfortable with them.  You want to feel confident that the doctor understands your request.  If I or my fitters can't fully answer all your questions we have a list of Sol Girls that have gone through every surgery imaginable and are happy to share experiences or advice. Here is a short video again of Jackie talking about how SOL helped her with advice when she found out she needed to have breast surgery.  

My goal is for every Sol Girl having breast surgery is to have as positive an experience as possible.   Call or email anytime!!

xoxo,

Cindy