12 Ways That Fashion Gives Back to Breast Cancer Awareness
Fab stylish finds that fund breast cancer non-profit organizations.
- Jill Jordan, BettyConfidential.com
Pink brightens up any complexion. Wearing pink doesn't only give you a glow, it helps a variety of non-profits that promote awareness, detection and care for women dealing with breast cancer.
Check out our 12 picks to look great all year long while empowering women everywhere.
Lingerie
1. Lula Lu Petite Lingerie's pink Kaylen convertible bra and bikini bottoms (bra $50, bottoms $26, LulaLu.com). Made specifically for sizes 30AA-36AA and 30A-36A, the lace trimmed convertible bra and matching panties will look fab no matter what the weather. Lula Lu Lingerie is donating a portion of sales of the Kaylen set sales towards the Save the Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.
2. Affinitas Intimates Samantha half-padded bra ($28, herroom.com). This sexy, lacey creation fits cup sizes from 32B to 38D. The half-padded bra has a front clasp- they help accentuate cleavage. Affinitas Intimates and HerRoom.com have teamed up and are donating 20 percent of all sales proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
3. Kohl's Cares® Simply Vera Vera Wang plaid tee and boyshorts set ($10, kohls.com). This cute and comfy pink plaid with pink ribbon sleep set may just give you sweet dreams. 100 percent of the net profits from this outfit will go to fight breast cancer. Want to learn more? Visit Kohl's Cares to learn about their programs.
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Clothing
4. Puma's Project Pink Tee ($24- $55, shop.puma.com). Pick up a pale or fuchsia pink or white WPS soccer tee and Puma will donate 100 percent of profits from the sale to breast cancer charities.
5. Silver Jeans- Suki dark skinny jeans ($90, Torrid.com). Not only will you look great in these jeans, if you donate $5 or more, you get $15 off this pair or any pair of jeans on the site. The money goes to the Nation Breast Cancer Foundation.
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6. Love It blouse by Rebecca Taylor ($265, RebeccaTaylor.com). This romantic top comes in blue or pink. If you purchase it in pink, 50 percent of the proceeds will go to Triple Negative Breast Cancer Organization.
Accessories
7. Tory Burch limited edition pink print umbrella ($45, toryburch.com). Brighten up gloomy days with this brolly. 15 percent of the proceeds from the umbrella, up to $10,000, will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
8. Karats for the Cure headband ($26, freshkarat.com). Keep unruly hair in place and look chic while wearing one of Fresh Karats Karats for the Cure hand crystallized headband. 15 percent the retail selling price goes directly to the Making Strides San Diego fundraiser walk for the American Cancer Society.
9. Pink Hope Grace sunglasses ($55, $75 for polarized, angeleyewear.com). These sultry, Audrey Hepburn-esque sunnies will add a touch of glam to any outfit. 6 percent of the net sales will go to the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Jewelry
10. Embassy by Gruen Breast Cancer Awareness watch ($25, endless.com). The watch has a beautiful Mother of Pearl face, a pink second hand and proceeds from the profits of this watch will be donated for breast cancer research.
11. Breast Cancer bracelet ($38, anntaylor.com). Every day of the year you can carry hope and love with you where ever you go. Designed by Lisa Axelson, 70 percent of the proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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12. Global Breast Cancer Crusade pin ($3, avon.com). It's a classic emblem. Wear the pin anywhere -from a lapel to a hat. 100% of the net profits ($2.27) will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.
Jill Jordan is a freelance writer based out of Sacramento, California. She first discovered her passion for the art of writing while attending the Fashion Institute of Merchandising in San Francisco. She has written for BettyConfidential.com, the Prima Jiva Fashion Collection and her own blog online at jilljordan.blogspot.com.
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