Tall Girl Scrubs

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I need to buy my first ever pair of scrubs this weekend :)

The thing is.. Im 5'11''... pushin 6'... And I cant stand pants that are too short!!

I may just end up buying a skirt instead if I cant find any, but to all the other tall women out there, where do you buy your scrubs? & what brand do you prefer?

I live in Arizona, and I know we have a huge scrub store in one of the malls, so I'll try there..

Thank you in advance!!

Just a note of sympathy from a short nursing student. I was astounded when I shopped for scrubs and didn't have to buy "short" or "petite" and I'm only 5'2" and average girth.

Something is wrong with scrubs sizing. I haven't bought "regular" jeans EVER but regular length scrubs fit great. Anyone over 5'5" is in trouble.

Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

Well I do like tall women

but Im married to a short one though

Specializes in school nursing, ortho, trauma.

I'm 5'11" also -I have a few pairs of the Dickies talls - the 34" inseam ones and they seem like they are okay - though they do come up a bit when i sit down. The landau talls are also good- but same problem. I usually hang dry them so they won't shrink and then fluff them in the dryer on medium heat for a few minutes to get that hang dry stiffness out.

I feel your pain, my tall sister!

SmartScrubs in Arizona Mills has pants with a 34-inch inseam. If you go to the mall, go to the central kiosk and get a coupon book (you can usually get an additional 10 to 15% off your purchase). Alternatively, you can buy from their Web site: www.smartscrubs.com. I wear the SmartScrubs brand. The scrubs are sewn very well out of durable fabric. I get a poly-cotton blend as I don't have to iron it. They have more fabric designs available in their all-cotton fabrics, however. They also have many of the other brands listed in the preceding posts, but I don't know if they offer the longer inseams in those brands. --I intend to ask next time I shop. --

One other note ---the retail store will price match provided you bring in information on the item and the competitive pricing.

By the way, I dry my scrubs on high and wash them in warm or hot water. No shrinking issues.

Specializes in Rehab.

I am shocked. I am 5'3" and wear cherokee scrubs. I have to buy the regular length because the petites are WAAAY to short, even for me. But, the regular lengths go completely over my shoes and drag on the ground (really not all that professional). Anyway, I just never thought that you lovely tall ladies would have such a problem. I so sympathize.

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