Pink Clothes Hangers

As a woman who has had a mastectomy I would like to put forward a suggestion to you. Since my operation I have become somewhat frustrated that I cannot simply walk into a store and easily find garments that are suitable. This is particularly the case with swimwear but also to a lesser extent with bras. As a woman I love to browse, and whilst your sales staff are always extremely helpful, I sometimes feel like I’m taking up too much of their time or have to make a decision about a garment without due consideration.

My suggestion is to put all mastectomy products on pink coat hangers, and advertise this, so that those who have had mastectomy surgery can come in and choose bras, swimwear etc. without the embarrassment of having to ask staff where suitable products are located. Pink would seem a good choice as it is internationally known as the colour for breast cancer research and support. I feel something as simple as this would make shopping a more enjoyable experience for many women.

I am a member of a couple of breast cancer support groups and have found that many women find it embarrassing, especially in the beginning, to have to ask for mastectomy products, Many women are sensitive to their changed shape and this would allow more anonymity for them. And even for those of us who do not feel particularly sensitive, it does afford us more of an opportunity to browse and have some ideas of what we like before approaching staff for their expert opinion.  I really do feel such a simple measure would make a huge difference to the life of a breast cancer patient.

I hope you don’t mind me suggesting this to you and I do hope you will take time to consider it.

Thanking you in advance.