Specialty Bra, Mastectomy & Compression Fitting Experts in Portland
Personalized fitting services, knowledgeable guidance and specialty products designed around your body, comfort and life.
A Different Kind of Fitting Experience
Just Like A Woman is a specialty fitting boutique in Portland, Oregon, helping women find bras, post-mastectomy products, breast forms, compression garments and specialty lingerie selected for their individual bodies and needs.
We believe finding the right garment should not involve guessing, frustration or trying to make your body conform to limited sizing. Our knowledgeable fitters take the time to listen, measure and help you explore options for your comfort, lifestyle and personal preferences.
Whether you are looking for a better-fitting everyday bra, preparing for breast surgery, adjusting after a mastectomy or reconstruction, or managing lymphedema or another condition requiring medical compression, our goal is the same: to provide knowledgeable guidance in a private, respectful environment.
Our Story
Just Like A Woman was founded by Fern Carness and Margy Imlay to address the mastectomy, lingerie and compression needs of women throughout the greater Portland area.
From the beginning, the goal was to provide something that can be difficult to find in a conventional retail setting: specialized products combined with knowledgeable, personal fitting assistance.
Over the years, Just Like A Woman expanded its expertise in medical specialty products, foundation garments, post-mastectomy care and compression fitting while remaining focused on the individual experience of every customer.
Remembering Our Founder, Margy Imlay
December 3, 1958 – October 8, 2024
Margy Imlay helped shape Just Like A Woman into the resource it is today. A health educator with more than 30 years of experience, Margy was a BOC and ABC certified fitter, a certified cancer exercise specialist and a member of the BOC Board of Directors.
Her commitment to education, compassionate care and professional fitting continues to influence how we serve our customers today.
Margy is deeply missed by the Just Like A Woman community and by the many people whose lives she touched.
Personal Attention. Specialized Expertise. More Choices.
Professional Fitting Expertise
Finding the right fit requires more than taking measurements. At Just Like A Woman, our experienced fitters bring specialized knowledge of body shapes, garment construction, sizing and support to help you find products that meet your individual needs. From everyday bras and specialty lingerie to post-mastectomy bras, breast forms and medical compression garments, our team understands the unique fitting considerations for each product.
Private, Personalized Appointments
Your fitting experience is all about you. In a comfortable, private setting, our knowledgeable fitters take the time to listen to your needs, understand your preferences and help you explore options that work for your body and lifestyle. You’ll receive personal attention, thoughtful guidance and the opportunity to find the right fit at your own pace, without pressure or guesswork.
Options Beyond Conventional Retail
Your body shouldn’t have to conform to a limited selection of sizes or styles. At Just Like A Woman, we believe every woman deserves access to garments that fit her unique shape, needs and lifestyle. We specialize in hard-to-find sizes and offer options beyond what you’ll typically find in department stores or conventional retail shops.
Support for Medical and Everyday Needs
We welcome every woman looking for a better fit, greater comfort and personalized support. Whether you’re searching for everyday bras, hard-to-find sizes, specialty lingerie, sports bras or shapewear, our experienced fitters can help you explore options suited to your body and lifestyle. We also provide specialized fitting services for women navigating breast surgery, post-mastectomy needs, lymphedema and other conditions requiring breast forms or medical compression garments.
Insurance Guidance
For applicable medical products, Just Like A Woman works with a number of insurance plans and may be able to bill insurance on the customer’s behalf. Coverage varies by plan and product, and our team can help answer questions about insurance eligibility and requirements.
Specialty Fitting Services
Breast Cancer & Mastectomy Fitting
Private fittings for mastectomy bras, breast forms, partial shapers, post-surgical garments and related products.
Compression Garment Fitting
Professional fitting for ready-to-wear and custom compression garments for lymphedema and other medically evaluated compression needs.
Specialty Bra & Lingerie Fitting
Personalized bra fitting for women seeking greater comfort, support and options beyond conventional retail sizing.
Tell Us What You're Looking For
Tell Us What You're Looking For
We'll talk with you about your needs, concerns, preferences and any applicable medical requirements.
Receive a Personalized Fitting
Your fitter will take appropriate measurements and identify garments or products worth trying.
Find What Works
for You
We'll help you compare fit, comfort and function and explain how to wear, adjust and care for applicable products.
Your Body Deserves Better Than Guesswork
Bodies change. Needs change. The garments that once worked for you may not always be the right ones. At Just Like A Woman, we believe the answer is not asking your body to fit the product. It is finding products that fit your body. Our team is here to provide knowledgeable guidance, privacy and choices so you can find solutions that feel comfortable, supportive and personal.