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Dec 14, 2001 03:07 AM

Let's All Just Wear Bags


Who the heck designs uniforms?
I don't want to look "sexy" when i go to work but a little bit of style would look nice. Uniforms all look the same (hence the name i suppose) but they all have the same cut.
i would LOVE a lab coat styled like the dusters that are out now. i go thru rack after rack and i dont like any of them!
is this my imagination or am i just shopping in the wrong places?

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No. 1
from P_RN
Old Dec 14, 2001, 07:02 AM

You could look in a pattern book for something similar to what you want and have it made in a VISA type fabric.

If you mean the sleeveless duster you could get a labcoat with set-in sleeves and remove the sleeves.

I had a lot of luck just buying from stores like Walmart....not uniforms but pants, shirts etc. that held up better than any uniform. Bobbie Brooks makes some really "sturdy" items.
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No. 2
from thisnurse
Old Dec 14, 2001, 11:20 AM

bobby brooks huh..thanks ill check that out.
it just gets so frustrating. everyone looks like this
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unless there are flowers or some other pattern men and women can wear the same thing.
on our unit we are only allowed to wear white or navy blue lab coats. there is one pattern allowed but its that generic paint looking thing.

i thought about having some made too but the thing is i am an absolute slob. i consider myself lucky if i can get to work with out a stain or mark from something. i have just ruined my favorite top and lab coat with a leaking pen. i tried the hairspray but it didnt work. oh god now im rambling...sorry...lol
thanks for the good ideas
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No. 3
from KRVRN
Old Dec 14, 2001, 04:55 PM

I saw flare-bottomed white pants in one catalog. I'm sorry, but I am NOT a teenager and I don't wish to dress like one at work! Next they'll offer halter top scrub tops to match!
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No. 4
from KRVRN
Old Dec 14, 2001, 04:58 PM

But don't get me wrong, I don't much like to wear oversized baggy clothes all the time either. I've gotten some nice scrubs at lifeuniform.com
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No. 5
from prmenrs
Old Dec 14, 2001, 06:31 PM

I just bought some great Christmas tops at Tafford.com. I am of the "omar the Tent maker" size range, and I do very well w/that company.
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No. 6
from ERNurse752
Old Dec 14, 2001, 06:38 PM

We have to wear navy blue where I work.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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No. 7
from P_RN
Old Dec 14, 2001, 08:29 PM

http://www.simplicity.com/s2b.htm

Look at this pattern. It has a duster, slacks, and a top. It ought to be simple to make too. Also look at the rest of the sportswear.
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No. 8
from Danielle4
Old Dec 14, 2001, 09:16 PM

I do have a question.

Honestly I have a problem just finding scrubs to fit me.

It is sooooo sad. I am 5'3'' which maybe is a little short, but I know others are shorter than me.

(I have only found one store where they fit me)

I buy extra short/small and I still have to roll them up 4 times!!
Does anyone know where I can get super short pants??

HOW EMBARASSING!

how I wish i were taller....
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No. 9
from pkmom
Old Dec 14, 2001, 09:23 PM

I'd just get out a needle and thread and shorten my pants myself.
I have the need to alter a lot of my clothes.
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