La Nageuse
A sporty cut and wide straps: the swimsuit for swimming laps again.
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Swimwear after a mastectomy
Cuts that flatter your figure, invisible pockets for one, two or no prosthesis. Swim, move, feel beautiful: nothing changes.
Designed for you first. Worn by all.
Discover the cutsIn short
ikonō designs swimwear in Brussels for women after breast surgery, a mastectomy or a breast reconstruction, with or without a prosthesis: pockets sewn in on both sides, cups that balance the bust, shaping fabric with no underwire and a second-skin lining.
Does the prosthesis stay in place in the water?
Yes. The pockets, sewn in on both sides, have an elastic that holds the prosthesis and stops it from slipping, and the shaping fabric keeps it firmly in place, even when you swim. Without a prosthesis, you forget they are there.
Which swimsuit for an asymmetric bust after breast surgery?
A cup in front of each pocket rebalances the bust, with or without a prosthesis, after a mastectomy as well as after a reconstruction. The shaping fabric, with no underwire, gives a smooth silhouette.
Which swimsuit for sensitive skin?
Whether your skin is naturally sensitive or weakened by treatment, choose ultra-soft, certified materials. All our swimsuits are fully lined with a second-skin tulle, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, for softness and comfort against the skin. The swimsuit fabric itself protects from the sun (UPF 50).
How is it different from a regular swimsuit?
The difference is on the inside: invisible pockets, support and comfort built into the cut. On the outside, simply a beautiful swimsuit.
Designed to hold your breast prosthesis
Support you feel when you need it, and forget the rest of the time.
“We tested every cut with women of all shapes and stories. The goal was simple: create swimsuits that feel beautiful and secure, no matter what.”
— Claire Baillet, founder
Our swimsuits
How to choose a swimsuit after a mastectomy?
Which cut is right for you?
Pockets, cups, shaping fabric and a second-skin lining, in recycled materials, on every style: all that’s left is to choose the one that feels like you.
La Versatile
Halter neck, controlled neckline: from the beach to dinner, worn as a top.
Allure
Square neckline and removable belt: three silhouettes, depending on your mood.
Fierce
One shoulder, a graphic wave, an open back: boldness, gently.
The tankini
The long top covers the tummy, with the freedom of a two-piece.
The bikini
Halter top, three bottoms to choose from: classic, high-waist or shorty.
Sizes 36 to 46 · Free exchange within 15 days · Made in Spain and Portugal
In their words
Back to the sea, after
A moment when I felt strong.
“The top of the swimsuit hides my implantable port. I don’t use my external prosthesis; the volume of the foam is enough for me. […] That first swim, on an island in Brittany, in a pretty swimsuit that stayed in place despite the waves, was a moment when I felt strong.”
Translated from French
Agathe
She wears La Versatile Oasis
Free to feel beautiful in a swimsuit.
“After going through illness, reconnecting with a new body and feeling free to be beautiful in a swimsuit: that’s my path back to vitality!”
Translated from French
Florence
She wears the La Versatile bikini in Orange
Perfect support, unrivalled comfort.
“I’ve finally found the swimsuit that gives me perfect support and unrivalled comfort, that follows all my movements, at the pool as at the beach, while letting me feel beautiful and feminine […].”
Translated from French
Sylvie
She wears La Nageuse BlueWorn by you
Not a medical swimsuit.
The swimsuit, as it should always be.
We started from the specific needs of the body after a mastectomy to design swimsuits that suit all women.
With or without a prosthesis, with or without scars: one collection, for everyone. Every detail is crafted with couture care, so only the style shows.
Your questions
Which swimsuit should I choose with a breast prosthesis?
A pocketed swimsuit that holds the prosthesis in and out of the water. Ours have a pocket sewn in on each side: it takes your usual prosthesis, or a lighter textile swim prosthesis, like those from our partner ProudBreast, shown below. Your prosthesis fitter can also advise you.
Can I wear a swimsuit without a prosthesis after a mastectomy?
Yes. The pockets stay invisible, and a cup in front of each pocket balances the bust. The shaping fabric smooths the silhouette: many of our customers swim without a prosthesis.
Which swimsuit should I choose after a breast reconstruction?
A comfortable swimsuit with no underwire that follows your new silhouette. The cups even out the bust if the two breasts differ slightly, the shaping fabric supports without compressing and the second-skin lining prevents rubbing on scars. The pockets are still there if you wear a partial prosthesis.
Which swimsuit covers scars after breast surgery?
Our armholes are designed to cover scars under the arms, and our necklines stay controlled; Allure, with its square neckline, covers the whole upper chest. For a scar on the tummy, after an abdominal flap reconstruction or a C-section, the tankini and the bikini’s high-waist bottom cover it.
What size swimsuit should I choose after a mastectomy or breast reconstruction?
Your usual size, from 36 to 46 depending on the style. For the bikini, top and bottom are chosen in separate sizes. See our size guide: exchange is free within 15 days.
Where can I try on a post-mastectomy swimsuit in Belgium or France?
At our stockists in Belgium and France: find the nearest shop on our stockist map. Or order online: exchange is free within 15 days.
Partner
Our partner ProudBreast
For swimming, we love ProudBreast textile prostheses: ultra-light, soft and machine-washable, they are designed for water and slip naturally into the pockets of our swimsuits.
Discover ProudBreastSustainable by nature, supportive by design
Made from 80 to 100% recycled fabrics depending on the style, GRS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, UPF 50 and resistant to chlorine and salt water: ikonō swimsuits care for your skin and the planet.
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