Which Scrubs Look Professional?

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I am currently looking to purchase the Koi Lindsey Low Rise Drawstring Pant, but I wonder . . .

Which scrubs look the most professional? I don't want to look sloppy at all, but I would like them to fit me and not look like I'm swimming in it either. Wrinkle resistant would be ideal, but I don't mind ironing.

Also, does anyone have any suggestions for a top? Thank you very much :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Long Term Care.

I wear ICU by Barco and find they are very neat and look well put together. I do think some of the higher priced brands (Grey's, Koi, Barco) all are great quality and don't fade terribly and hold up to washes well after I researched. I have a cheap pair of scrubs and the fit alone makes a difference in my over all appearance. Fit is important because scrubs cut too big or that are too tight tend to look sloppy.

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Thank you so much. Do you have any suggestions for tops?

Also, do you think the pant that I'm looking at, that I mentioned in my original post, do those look professional?

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Like for instance, here are the Koi pants I am looking at purchasing (they have to be red) but then when I look at uniforms like in the 2nd picture I've attached, they seem to look more professional so I'm just unsure.

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Specializes in Emergency room, Neurosurgery ICU.

Over the years, I have learned the best bet is to go to a Uniform store and try on various scrub types. No one person look as professional in one brand of scrubs over another brand due to body type/shapes. try on a few and figure out which styles most flatter your body type is my best advice.

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Perhaps I can be more specific. Which scrubs look the most professional (cut, style and fabric)? It is of no concern to me if a uniform flatters my body or not. I just do not want to look sloppy or unprofessional. I do not care about comfort either. I know how to pick a proper size for myself. I just want a brand that looks the most professional--not to look like a person in pajamas. Thanks.

I guess...in the end...I am wondering...are there any rules in the health care industry when it comes to uniforms? Forget about color (I already have a specific color I am required to get)

For instance:

1. Should the scrub top cover your butt?

2. There are Greys Anatomy scrub tops with pockets that just look like tshirts. Is that considered unprofessional?

3. Are drawstring cargo pants considered less professional than say a non cargo pant?

you know...stuff like that

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Specializes in OR/PACU/med surg/LTC.

I don't think you need to limit yourself to scrub tops that cover the butt. As long as when you raise your hands or bend over, the top still covers and you don't show skin.

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Just a heads up but you do want to concern yourself with comfort. You'll be in your scrubs minimum of 13 hrs at a time and you want to make sure that you have a full range of motion in them so that your aren't afraid to stretch and feel like your going to pop seams, show your butt or tummy when lifting your arms up, etc. As someone else said go to a uniform store and try several brands/styles on. Snap a selfie in the dressing room and see how you look in each set and then make a decision. When you go to the store don't limit yourself to trying on just red because they may be out of a particular style in red if it is a high demand color but may have different style in another color and can order red in for you. Ask the store attendant what are popular styles/brands they sell and you'll find which ones are good and which don't sell very well.

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Perhaps I can be more specific. Which scrubs look the most professional (cut, style and fabric)? It is of no concern to me if a uniform flatters my body or not. I just do not want to look sloppy or unprofessional. I do not care about comfort either. I know how to pick a proper size for myself. I just want a brand that looks the most professional--not to look like a person in pajamas. Thanks.

I guess...in the end...I am wondering...are there any rules in the health care industry when it comes to uniforms? Forget about color (I already have a specific color I am required to get)

For instance:

1. Should the scrub top cover your butt?

2. There are Greys Anatomy scrub tops with pockets that just look like tshirts. Is that considered unprofessional?

3. Are drawstring cargo pants considered less professional than say a non cargo pant?

you know...stuff like that

Re: 1 - for me, yes. I have a long torso, so a top that come at least half way down is guaranteed cover the back when I'm squatting or bending over.

Re: 3 - how exactly is anyone going to know you're wearing drawstrings to begin with?

Overall, I'm a bit concerned that you are more concerned with your "professional" appearance than the comfort and fit. A pair of uncomfortable and poorly fitting scrubs will sabotage a good, efficient day faster than anything. I second earlier advice - go try them on and see what you can move in, power walk in, and look professional in.

PS sloppy scrubs, as you call it, doesn't mean a nurse is unprofessional. My scrubs are quite loose because I've lost weight. I'm still a good, if novice, nurse.

I'm curious - why are you asking? School? Interview?

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Perhaps I can be more specific. Which scrubs look the most professional (cut, style and fabric)? It is of no concern to me if a uniform flatters my body or not. I just do not want to look sloppy or unprofessional. I do not care about comfort either. I know how to pick a proper size for myself. I just want a brand that looks the most professional--not to look like a person in pajamas. Thanks.

I guess...in the end...I am wondering...are there any rules in the health care industry when it comes to uniforms? Forget about color (I already have a specific color I am required to get)

For instance:

1. Should the scrub top cover your butt?

2. There are Greys Anatomy scrub tops with pockets that just look like tshirts. Is that considered unprofessional?

3. Are drawstring cargo pants considered less professional than say a non cargo pant?

you know...stuff like that

The girl in pink is not even wearing socks lol. Not sure that look is what I would say looks most professional. Not everyone has the same body type and what may look professional and put together on one body type might look horrible on another. I think what everyone is trying to tell you is that if you find scrubs that fit your body type well, are the right size, and not stained or full of wrinkles, you will look professional.

I have co-workers that can look put together and professional in the hospital OR scrubs, not me. If I wore those I would look and feel ridiculous. They just don't fit my body right. Every time I bend over or crouch down I worry my butt is showing because I have no hips to hold them up. And the tops have too deep of a v-neck so I have to wear a shirt underneath to prevent flashing my patients during tasks. I FEEL sloppy and self conscious. That is not a professional look in my book.

Find scrubs that fit you well, and are comfortable and make you feel confident and professional when you look in the mirror.

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Perhaps I can be more specific. Which scrubs look the most professional (cut, style and fabric)? It is of no concern to me if a uniform flatters my body or not. I just do not want to look sloppy or unprofessional. I do not care about comfort either. I know how to pick a proper size for myself. I just want a brand that looks the most professional--not to look like a person in pajamas. Thanks.

I guess...in the end...I am wondering...are there any rules in the health care industry when it comes to uniforms? Forget about color (I already have a specific color I am required to get)

For instance:

1. Should the scrub top cover your butt?

2. There are Greys Anatomy scrub tops with pockets that just look like tshirts. Is that considered unprofessional?

3. Are drawstring cargo pants considered less professional than say a non cargo pant?

you know...stuff like that

Cargo pockets are great for storage of your stethoscope and scissors. I have never worn a scrub top that covers my whole butt but I do like to wear a tank or tshirt under my scrub top and tuck it in. I think greys anatomy scrubs in general look nice as long as the top is not too tight on the chest and the pants aren't too long/don't drag on the ground.

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Agree with the advice to go to a uniform store and try out first, unless you have time to try/return online purchases. Also agree that you should consider comfort. I once had a pair of pants that just was not cut right for my rear. I found myself very self consciously "moving around" all the time while wearing them, so I stopped wearing them. Wasted my money. And another thing to consider regarding sizing. Even within the same manufacturer, there can be differences. I found this out with my (at the time) favorite brand. One pair fit well, the other was way off. It was a different style number and manufactured in a different country. I was happy that I tried both on in a store and had not ordered online. Just convenience/inconvenience matters to consider.

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