I’m a breast cancer survivor, and after my mastectomy and reconstruction, I can honestly say it was one of the most confronting and transformative experiences of my life. I remember feeling utterly helpless, frightened of the unknown, uncertain how I’d look or feel when it was all over. What struck me the most during that time were the undergarments I was told to wear: functional, clinical, and completely devoid of femininity. They were uncomfortable reminders of a body I was still trying to reclaim. I avoided mirrors because every reflection brought back the trauma of my breast cancer journey.
That’s why discovering EMBODY felt so deeply personal. Founded by French designer Stéphanie Romanet, Embody is a lingerie line created specifically for women who have undergone breast surgery, but it’s far from medical. It’s luxurious, sensual, and empowering, giving women back their confidence and sense of beauty. With delicate lace, thoughtful structure, and designs that celebrate rather than conceal the body, Embody redefines what post-surgery lingerie can be – beautiful, functional, and profoundly feminine.
Embody redefines what post-surgery lingerie can be – beautiful, functional, and profoundly feminine.
A French Woman’s Mission to Restore Beauty and Confidence
When I spoke with Embody’s founder, Stéphanie Romanet, her passion for empowering women was instantly clear. A Parisian through and through, Stéphanie has always believed that lingerie is more than just fabric, it’s an expression of how a woman feels about herself. Her journey to create Embody began after witnessing two close friends go through breast cancer. One underwent aesthetic surgery, while the other, only 30 years old, at the time, faced a mastectomy like me.
“I was shocked by how technical and emotionless the post-surgery lingerie market was,” Stéphanie told me. “After such a deeply personal experience, women deserve something that makes them feel beautiful, not clinical.”
Determined to bridge that gap, she combined her expertise in design with medical innovation, working alongside surgeons and textile engineers to develop lingerie that offers both comfort and confidence. Each piece in the Embody collection features soft, breathable fabrics and seamless support, carefully tailored to accommodate sensitive skin and changing body shapes.
But what truly sets Embody apart is its philosophy — that every woman, regardless of what she’s been through, deserves to feel sensual and strong in her own skin. “It’s not just lingerie,” Stéphanie says. “It’s a celebration of resilience, femininity, and joy.
Finding Beauty Again
Speaking with Stéphanie reminded me just how important it is for women, especially those who’ve walked through the fire of breast cancer to feel beautiful again. Healing isn’t just about scars fading or surgeries ending; it’s about reclaiming confidence, sensuality, and identity.
When I slipped into my first Embody piece, I felt something shift. It wasn’t just the exquisite French lace or the thoughtful fit, it was the feeling of being seen. Of being celebrated, not defined, by what I’d been through.
For the first time in a long while, I looked in the mirror and saw me – strong, feminine, and whole.
Embody isn’t just lingerie. It’s a reminder that beauty can bloom even after the most difficult chapters of our lives and that every woman deserves to feel elegant, empowered, and deeply herself again.
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