Bras and Breast Prostheses at The Fitting Studio

A well-fitting bra is not only more comfortable but can improve posture, breathing and even spine alignment, says Philippa Mitchell from The Fitting Studio.

For an item of clothing that’s worn day in, day out, there are still a surprising number of women who are wearing the wrong size bras and don’t even know it. “So many women don’t know their size, they don’t know what style of bra to look for and nobody helps them,” says Philippa, a professional bra fitter. “So, they put something on, think it’s okay, go home and an hour or two later it’s so uncomfortable they throw it in the bin.”

Or worse, she says, they simply put up with it and endure the discomfort, shoulder and neck pain, chafing, and risk premature sagging.

Philippa o ers personalised expert measure-and-fit services out of a private fitting room located at her home, where she can supply the most suitable bra for your age and lifestyle.

“The first thing I do is measure them, but I also ask them questions like, what do you do for work? Do you have children? Are you retired?

“Then I recommend the right bra for them, for their age, their body shape and their lifestyle,” says Philippa, who is a stockist for a wide range of bras from size 8–30 and AA to K cup, as well as camisoles, briefs, and headwear.

Philippa is also the only local fitter and stockist of breast prostheses, ensuring you will get the right breast form or shaper for a natural look.

“Again, it’s based on age, body shape and lifestyle,” says Philippa. “And you match it to the natural breast. Or if they’ve had a lumpectomy, shapers come in di erent styles and sizes and brings that breast back to the same size as the other one so they’re in balance.”

Philippa sells a range of pocket bras as well as camisoles, sports bras and swimwear.

“There’s an active breast form that can be used for sport and swimming,” she explains.

“I sell nipple prostheses as well. These match the size and colour of your nipple and it makes a massive di erence to the look of the breast”.

The cost of a breast prosthesis can be claimed on Medicare and Philippa can even help you through the claim process.

Philippa is available for private appointments at her home from 10am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Friday and 8.30am to 2pm Saturday, but you can also arrange for Phillipa to come to you if you aren’t able to drive, or have mobility issues.

And with her newly fitted-out caravan, Phillipa is able to take The Fitting Studio further afield, and she welcomes invitations from communities who would benefit from her much-needed services.

“I like to ask for someone to host me. It might be a boutique, a beautician, or hairdressers, where I can set up in a room or I can take my caravan.”

To get in touch with Philippa, call her on 0499 991 650 or email admin@thefittingstudio.com.au Or find out more by visiting www.thefittingstudio.com.au