Re: Best brand for scrubs/uniforms?
Hands down for low cost and durability for me are the White Swan unisex straight-leg drawstring pants. They go by either the name Essentials or Basics (mine say Essentials but I think they may have changed the name). They come in short, regular, and tall lengths up to 2 or 3XL, cost around $12-15 a pair, and they last forever. They don't require ironing if you fold them straight out of the dryer. Can't remember if the tops are one- or two-pocket; I do not like one-pocket tops.
I also like the Koi line, they wear very well and are more "stylish" than the White Swan Essentials. They come in short and tall lengths up to 3X, although their sizes tend to run a little small.
I love how Iguana scrubs look on other people, but they do not come in short lengths or plus sizes, so I have not tried them.
I was *not* happy with how either Landau pants or Dickies pants wore; they did not last. Did OK with Landau tops.
For shoes, I have to say I only wear Danskos, but they are $115 a pair, and I would hate to see you eat up half of your clothing budget on one pair of shoes. Many people like Nike Shox and I think you might be able to get a pair for less then $100.
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