Friends,
"Flat Out Tali" by Ms Tal Eyal is a modern solution for women who have survived the trauma of breast cancer and mastectomy and have made a choice to not have their breasts reconstructed, for personal reasons. Having had to face the surgery with a brave face and filled with joy and gratitude that life has given them a second chance, another challenge tiptoes into their lives.
Yes! It can be extremely shocking to come to terms with 'not being able to' dress up, as before. Although statistically there may be fewer cases, however the fact remains that even young girls have had to go through this trauma of breast cancer.
All these young, old and renewed women with a zest for life, are trying to build up a whole new wardrobe. Here is where "Flat Out Tali" comes to their rescue.
All these young, old and renewed women with a zest for life, are trying to build up a whole new wardrobe. Here is where "Flat Out Tali" comes to their rescue.
I was intrigued and touched when I first read about this initiative by Ms Tal Eyal who lives in Auckland, New Zealand and is a cancer survivor. She opted to 'go flat'. This enterprising and optimistic lady is related to me remotely, my daughter's sister-in-law's mom :) and has struck the chord not only in my heart but millions of women out there.
This is what she has to say:
FLAT OUT TALI was conceived in February of 2016. It came to life following my sudden experience with breast cancer, bilateral mastectomy, and my choice to “go flat.”
Soon after, I encountered a problem which I hadn’t anticipated - how difficult it would be to find feminine, stylish women’s tops to wear after the surgery. It was summer in New Zealand, and after a frustrating and upsetting trek through almost all the shops at several malls, I ended up buying some Men’s T-shirts, which, no surprise, were better suited to my new shape.
In a culture that so often associates femininity with sizable breasts, I could see a need for some happy alternatives. So . . . FLAT OUT TALI has been created to transcend that norm and offer a contemporary and chic collection of stylish tops, dresses, and accessories for women with flatter physiques (as a result of mastectomy like myself, or those who were simply smaller breasted).
As important as it is for women to look good, I especially want FLAT OUT TALI to empower women to feel good about themselves — and truly love and appreciate all the wonderful qualities they possess — whatever their physique. For many years, I worked with women as a counselor and group facilitator; today, FLAT OUT TALI enables me to proactively combine my creativity and fashion sense with my core values and beliefs and share them with others in a way that will benefit us all.
FLAT OUT TALI’s designs for flatter women offer superior quality, classically fashionable, New Zealand-made, smart-casual garments using luscious fabrics, intriguing patterns, and higher necklines. Our accessory range includes long, versatile scarves and unique jewellery along with our fashion tips for flattering a flatter physique — and much more.
FLAT OUT TALI is located in Auckland, New Zealand and our collection can also be viewed and purchased online at www.flatouttali.com
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