[LadyLurker]

Originally Posted by jennifer_25_nurse

Oh oh and one other thing. I don't know many women that wear scrubs that don't have the problem of the area where the thighs rub together that doesn't wear out before everything else. It's horrible to wear out a pair of scrubs that still look great but only have the awful hole in you crotch. Thicker material there would be totally AWESOME!

I'm tired of patching that area, cuz it's never smooth, then I have material rubbing me.... I'm hitting the point of TMI.

Inseams about 32" on UNtapered pants, with elastic waistband. And cargo pockets that aren't so far down the leg that they are by my knees... my arms aren't that long, and I don't look particularly graceful bending sideways to get the keys out, or my pager/phone to see what callbell is ringing.
And I may be in the minority here, but I liked the sewn-in centre crease on the pant leg. It just looked crisper, and I didn't have to iron them.

Scrub tops... less deep Vs, HUGE deep pockets, a comfortably deep side slit, real set-in sleeves, wrinkle free material, rich vibrant colours, dainty soft prints (although I LOVE the glow in the dark dancing cows from CrazyScrubs.com), breast pockets are useless for the woman who a sizeable chest, darts would be good.
More green/green prints would be lovely... I don't like blue, and a great majority of prints are blue background. I'd LOVE a sage green scrub that didn't look like OR green.

Tagless would be wonderful, but I often forget where I bought something, or the brand, and the size, so maybe have tags low on a sideseam.

I only carry around a pen, my worksheet, my phone/pager, and the medcart/narc keys. But during my med pass, my pockets become my third and fourth hands, holding aerochambers, puffers, eye gtts, patches, etc, as I run from cart to resident. They also function as a dressing cart sometimes.

I hope to see some of our suggestions make it into real life!

Karen
LadyLurker <size 2X, so it's not always easy to find nice scrubs, alot of mine are custom made>

[abundantjoy07]

Lots of posters posted great ideas. But one different one I could say is I would like my scrubs to be fitted for me, a woman. I would like the outfit to show my figure. I always tend to purchase the scrubs with the waist ties because it makes me look less dumpy and dowdy. Figure flattering is the key for me.

[PNnny4]

A little bit of what everyone said. Something stretchy, we move a lot. Something a little thicker with sturdy fabric and breathable. I like those Old Navy “khaki” and “old army green” cargo pants. Up here in Alaska we layer our top shirts, and some of the girls bought these nice pants that when you pour water on them it just runs off. Really great for snowy days.

[abundantjoy07]

I like Karen's idea of the darting on the tops. That really accentuates the positive...also the center crease on the pant leg is a great idea. Looking good at work helps you to feel great and it also enhances that air of professionalism.

[RNsRWe]

LOTS of good ideas here, and we can see that what one person loves, another hates!

For me, well....I'm short enough that supposedly 'petite' lengths are still too long. Depressing to have to either hem them or let them drag a bit. I'm talking 26" inseam, folks: why is it not possible? The shortest petites I find now are 28" (and some companies think "petite" is 29"...LOL!).

I like elastic waists, BUT I really prefer the ones that aren't so danged tight they could cut off breathing: the kind of elastic waists that don't let your pants fall down, but let you keep your circulation!

Why must a boot cut (or gentle flare) ONLY be associated with low-rise waists? I'd love to know the answer to that: I'd KILL to find a petite length pant, with boot cut or slight flare, a flattering fit, that doesn't have a waistband on my HIPBONES.

How about THIS: when buying "sets" of scrubs, matching solid tops and bottoms, basics, why can we never have the option of buying say a medium top and small bottoms? Or the reverse, whatever? I sometimes find a brand will have me in smalls in their tops, mediums in their bottoms, (or even vice versa) but I CANNOT get a 'set' since apparently I am not sized like their mannequin!

I like, but have a hard time finding, tops that are cut so that they aren't puddling around my middle and yet grabbing at my hips. No, I'm not a pear, LOL, but I *AM* usually carrying enough STUFF in my two patch pockets that they fit a bit snug there. And if I buy a size large enough to accomodate that STUFF, the rest of the top tends to be....frumpy. Finding something that allows me a feminine shape and still has a bit of extra "give" on the bottom near the pockets would be great.

OH! I think I've GOT it....if those very same tops had GUSSETTED pockets in the front, you know, instead of "patches".....the pockets could bulge out a bit and not cause the fabric to pull against my hips. I've never seen that. Maybe it looks ugly, LOL, but I bet it'd be comfortable AND a better fit.

Fabrics? How about something TASTEFUL for a change? I don't wear cartoon characters. I'm not a seven year old; I don't like the latest tv show on my top. I don't like gigantic patterns that no one would EVER wear on clothing outside of nursing. Ever. I'd like to find patterns that I'd be inclined to wear in the REAL world! People will know I'm their nurse because of my huge ID tag, the fact that I've introduced myself and have a scope slung around my neck. Why do I have to dress like bad artwork?

Thanks for asking!

[Suesquatch]

Originally Posted by jennifer_25_nurse

I can wear the underwear and double the duty as a tube top!!!

Originally Posted by jennifer_25_nurse

I wish someone would just make custom fitted scrubs. That would satisfy everyone. You can add a pocket where ever you want a strap to whatever pocket to hold whatever item. You can pick the color and texture. That would be AWESOME. I'm sure that if the quality was really good the price wouldn't be problem at all.

http://sassyscrubs.com/

[Sassybottom]

1) flare/ bootcut pants
2) soft/ non - pilling material - i HATE pilling
3) soft pastel colours - light yellow, baby blue, soft pink
4) draw string pants
5) tops that don't overwhelm a small torso
6) looser fit pants

I usually buy Urbane scrub pants (these seem to be the most flattering on my frame)

[RNperdiem]

The trouble with scrubs is they are designed to look like a square. They are patterned to require minimum sewing complexity(no darts, zippers, or shaping) so they can be quickly and cheaply made to clothe the multitude. Add drawstring or elastic waists and limited availability of inseam lengths. The sizing is crude too, it is easier to simply give 4 or 5 sizes (XM to XL) rather than have to have sizes 2-28 in stock.
That said, I carry a calculator, 3 pens, a couple of alcohol swabs, a tubex, and my folded up report sheet in my pocket.
I prefer blue scrubs with petite pants, a snap front top with large pockets. I do own a couple of mock wrap front tops with a contrast color piping that look sharp.

[truern]

Roomier sleeves...even the XL has smallish diameter sleeves.

More cargo pockets with room...not some tiny things that you can barely slip your hand into.

Speaking of sleeves...how about some 3/4 length sleeves? There HAS to be something between a short-sleeved scrub and wearing a long-sleeved jacket. Some of us hot-natured gals would love a little variety without adding layers.

Fabrics with some GIVE to them. We do a lot of squatting, pulling, lifting, etc and something that squats, pulls, and lifts with us would be great!!

Ya'll carry much more in your pockets than I do....I only carry a 4-color pen and my pager. My "brain" stays on the foyer fold-down along with a clear bag that stores alcohol wipes, dry erase markers, scissors, flushes, IV caps, etc. Its always just a step away so I have no need to carry everything on my person.

Personally, I love those mock wrap tops. They're a little shorter which fits me well, plus the V neck never gaps like some of my other tops. Also they're not cluttered with that useless breast pocket which only accentuates us busty ones.

[morte]

a gusset in the inner thigh area, would help deal with the wear thru issue...the fabric runs with the grain horizontal instead of vertical, so the rub of walking is with the grain not against....BUT this is not an easy sewing skill. would add to the cost..