“Recovering's by ERA was designed specifically to empower women during their post-partum recovery. There are currently no adequate garments for women's recovery as the industry focuses on maternity clothing. We decided to design a collection utilizing medical research to create clothing that promotes healing and provides increased movement are birth. We achieved this by researching and targeting upper middle-class post-maternity women aged 25-40.  From colors, styles, and materials to medical research and advanced technology, we worked to create clothing women would feel confident and comfortable in. One of the main areas of focus was the use of compression garments. Medical research has shown that abdominal compression is beneficial for recovery regardless of how a woman gave birth (Tussey et al., 2019). Aligning with the legacy of K-State Fashion Studies, this project helps women to recover so they can help their families thrive.”

-Elizabeth Esch, Rebekah Hennesy, and Alexia King