Tips to look thinner in your scrubs!

There are so many stylish and beautiful scrubs today, HOWEVER, just because they look great on the models doesn’t necessarily mean they are going to look that great on us here in the real world! With long hectic work hours, and daunting daily tasks it is impossible NOT to gain a few unwanted pounds and some “lovely lady lumps”. Below I am breaking it down on how to look amazing in your scrubs by taking fashion techniques that are effective and applicable to scrubs!

Not too tight, not too loose!
This is a common misconception among shoppers. You definitely don’t want anything too tight. With the thin scrub material it will show off any little lumps or cellulite you may have. Equally as important, do not select anything that is too loose on you. Baggy, bulky, and loose will just make you look even bigger! Find a size somewhere in the middle.

One color or Monochrome
I know wearing all one color is the old fashioned way for nursing apparel but with some of the newer modern colors and styles this is one of the best ways to lose ten pounds instantly! Also, if you wear all one color or two different colors with the same value try and keep it on the darker side. This will elongate your body and is a slimming technique. (This is why the color black will never go out of style)

Prints, Prints, Prints
Prints are all the craze right now, but are there right and wrong prints? There sure are when it comes to looking fashionably thinner! It’s actually pretty simple; the bigger and louder the prints the larger they are going to make you look. I would suggest smaller prints that trick they eye. The new Elan eyelet prints from Barco do this well, as well as all of the “new prints” from Cherokee.

Finally the PANTS
This part of your outfit is worth spending the time trying on different styles and getting it right. (MP Nursing Apparel has a super selection in pant styles) Watch for pants that have extra seams, pockets, and pleats that may contribute to a heavier look. Try and find pants that flare out at the bottom, that will help thin the upper leg. And don’t forget not too tight, not too loose!

Some other small side notes . . .

If you are looking to down play a large chest stay away from empire-cut waists.

Also scoop necklines are very flattering for your neckline and face and v-neck scrubs create longer vertical lines making you look thinner

Remember to always choose your scrubs based on what you like and what will make you happy. If you can apply some of these techniques listed above that’s great. You want to look comfortable in your clothes and look like you belong in them!