Opinions: Best scrubs?

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Alright nurses.... Which brands make the best/ideal scrubs?

Landau is awesome! I've found some good priced tops in the area. Super comfortable.

Pants...Cherokee....the only xxs I can find! The white ones are fairly heavy too....perfect for my CNA clinical.

Cherokees are my favorite so far....I hate trying to find pants that actually FIT!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I found the xs in iguana med fit like xxs in Cherokee brand - I think Cherokee runs a little bigger than other brands?

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blue sky scrubs!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I looove IguanaMed. They are a bit pricey I think but definitely worth it. The fabric is very comfy and they have lots of pockets and they fit well. My facility requires RNs to wear navy blue and white so I am disappointed I can't really wear all the fun colors out there. I also like Cherokee Fit, Urbane, and Koi.

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Specializes in Emergency, Critical Care (CEN, CCRN).

Okay, here's my 100% anecdotal, completely unscientific analysis of scrubs I've worn. Please note that my hospital mandates solid ciel blue for RNs, so availability of cute prints will not be discussed here.

Dickies Everyday: got these for my student whites, per professor recommendation. Pro: Minimal show-through. Durable. Cheap if purchased online. Con: Way too few pockets. Baggy cuts looked sloppy on my frame (5'4", 125 lb). Fabric remained stiff and slick, never "broke in."

Cherokee Workwear: 1st set of work scrubs, per recommendation from fellow nurses. Pro: Comfortable. Soft fabric. Cheap anywhere, super-cheap online. Con: Small is awfully baggy on me. Pockets rip out easily. Drawstring waist won't hold a SpectraLink.

Aviator: 2nd set of work scrubs, per AllNurses.com reviews. Pro: Tons of pockets. Tough as nails. Custom ordering is fast and easy - they'll make you whatever you want. Integral belt can easily hold a SpectraLink, stethoscope clip and probably an O2 tank if you really wanted. Con: Expensive, especially if you custom order. Fabric takes about five washes to break in. Styling is... utilitarian.

Fashion Seal: Hospital-provided "sterile area" scrubs. Pro: Issued and maintained for free. Been washed about 1500 times and counting, so they're perfectly broken in. "Surgical Green" color associated with OR, L&D and other hotshot specialties. Con: One size fits none, especially if you're the poor soul stuck with the last pair in the dispenser system, invariably XXXL. Occasionally you'll get a pair worn through to transparency. No pockets. Ugly prominent "Property Of (name) Hospital" stamps over chest and knees.

As of now, my everyday work scrubs are the Aviators, and I'm quite happy with them - they're durable, comfortable once broken in, and hold all my stuff with room to spare.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

I buy natural scrubs sets for $12/set. They are comfy, fit well, launder well, and practical.

Specializes in LTC, SICU,RNICU.

Here is what I have concluded in my scrub quest.

I am a petite (5'2) and weight is around 120. I am shapely with large thighs and butt. I also am narrow in the shoulders and some of the tops swallow me there.

Cherokee are ok, they run big though and feel like they swallow me.

Urbane has a great style but the tops are too short, not enough pockets and the pants make me feel like I have plumber's crack.

Med Couture (I think they are made by Peaches) are the best. They are plenty big in the stride but not too big and they fit me perfect.

Laundau and Peaches pants run big too and I feel frumpy.

I haven't tried Grey's or Blue Sky but I hope to soon.

I don't buy petite because I don't feel they are long enough but regulars are too long in some brands.

I think it's to each his own, and you just have to see what fits you best.

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My favorite scrubs are NrG scrubs by Barco. They are the same type of material as grey's anatomy and made by the same company. They are super soft and look professional. I have seen a lot of people rant about grey's anatomy scrubs and the NrG scrubs are great and fit me much better. I'm 5'7'' and about 120 lbs and I'm in love with the NrG scrubs, great fit, soft, and have stretch to them.

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I like the cherokee workwear but the Greys anatomy are really soft too. Great prices at everydayuniforms.com and great service

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Specializes in Administration.

I love the Wink brand! They run about 20 bucks per piece, but the pockets are AMAZING!! I can load them with all my essential tools and they never look bulky! I bought Iguana med as well, but wink is definitely my new favorite! They also wash up nicely, I hang them up to dry and they have yet to fade :)

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Specializes in Administration.

You are a lucky individual!!

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I am starting nursing school in 2012 and I've been shopping around looking for scrubs but there are so many brands out there. Could someone please give me some pointers on what to look for? Brands? Fabric? Pockets? Something inexpensive would be wonderful!!! Any websites recommendation?

-Thanks a bunch!!!

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