Pardon the attention grabbing headline, but I have a frivolous question about men's scrubs. I'm a guy (as is obvious from the title), a nursing student, and I work in a local hospital as a clinical tech/nursing assistant/patient care tech, what have you. I've always had the cheapest durable scrubs, but over the last 3 & 1/2 months, I've lost 25lbs, with 10 more to go for my fitness goal, and for the first time, in like forever, I'm looking kinda... well... hot.
I need to change out my entire wardrobe, but I'd also like to look attractive in scrubs. Not just for work, but I volunteer frequently too, and I'm trying to live it up (seriously, never had this going for me before...), and I'd like to be attractive in scrubs as well. What are good brands and styles that provide some added sex appeal while remaining professional?
*FULL DISCLOSURE*
I have an ex that works on a different floor, and she hasn't seen me since our break up, 25lbs heavier. I would like to look great if and when she does.
I don't know about you guys but I do alot of bending and lifting all shift and I prefer a loose fit and big so there's no binding (say no to crack-right). I believe scrubs were designed to be more functional than form- its funny how things evolve. I get my scrubs off the cart in the locker room.
I agree, function over style, but not all nursing positions require bending and lifting.
This thread inspired me to order some new scrubs. I have looooong legs and I'm sick of high waters. I went for the Landau unisex drawstring pant that has the 34.5 inch inseam. Hoping it works well... I ordered a size large because I don't want the skin tight look (I'm 6'3" with a booty problem.)
I wear Carhartt scrubs at my job as a tech and don't plan on switching. I don't buy them for the "looks" but they're very durable, have rip stop fabric, all the pockets I need, and my favorite feature is that they have a zipper and belt loops. I think it's unprofessional to see healthcare workers with scrub pants sagging and even dragging on the floor. I don't want to stoop down and have to jack my pants back up when I stand up. (Let alone worry about tech crack?) The belt loops in themselves are reason enough that I will continue to purchase Carhartts.
Good, I must work in a narcissistic hospital then, a LOT of young female nurses get their scrubs tailored where I work. I hear them talking about it. I thought about having my flight suit tailored but decided I needed room for growth LOL
An account created just so you can poll how best to make your EX jealous of your new look? Wow, AN has sunk to a new low. Where has professionalism gone? I sure do miss it....
I'm sorry my question makes you feel that way. I've been an unregistered visitor to AN since I first started working towards nursing school, and created the account last semester, but hadn't posted any other questions thus far because most were already answered in previous threads. I hope my question doesn't actually cause you to devalue AN, because AN has been such a HUGE beneficial resource for my classmates and I.
I lost a lot of weight recently too from 2010-2011. I have a pair of black Carhartt scrubs. I get compliments all the time! However they are close to $60 a pair. They are EXTREMELY durable though, designed to protect from sticks, and last a long time, so I feel it's worth it.
Brooks Brothers is my "goto" for clothing when I want to make an impression, their reputation is synonymous with "gentleman." . Their quality and style for a gentleman is indisputable.
One last bit of advice: bring in a tray of brownies, cookies, cupcakes, etc. every so often for the other nurses on your floor and maybe your ex's and a couple other floors where her friends work.... and do NOT make a big deal about it. Just say you felt like having a brownie, so you bought a couple trays. The less you say, the more others will say. It will get back to you ex "what a nice guy you are" and "did you see how good he looks" as they stuff their faces with goodies (some "dark humor" here).
I just saw an ad for this line of scrubs designed by a person with experience in fashion. The brand is called 'figs.' Not sure how they fit but the ad looked slick. I wear koi brand and find they are cut in a way that slims my slightly pear shaped figure and they're super comfortable.
One last bit of advice: bring in a tray of brownies, cookies, cupcakes, etc. every so often for the other nurses on your floor and maybe your ex's and a couple other floors where her friends work.... and do NOT make a big deal about it. Just say you felt like having a brownie, so you bought a couple trays.
And if you make these, they're even healthy (well, healthIER). I've made these several times and people who don't know absolutely can't tell what they're made of, and in the ultimate test of acceptance, my kids even adore these: Amazing Flour-less Brownies | Skinnytaste
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I agree, function over style, but not all nursing positions require bending and lifting.