Email this page |
Back to top of page
This section powered by WordPress
This Accessible " WordPress Theme" Created by
Just because we are in a wheelchair or we walk with a walker, cane or crutch, we can still be stylish! I like to look good and when I do, I feel good! (Even in my wheelchair)
Just like before MS entered our life, we can take care of our skin, diet and clothes. There is nothing out there that says, “you’re disabled so you can look frumpy”. My care-workers are very aware of my need to look my best, so they often give me ideas and help.
What are your ideas?
Christine
Comment by Christine - April 7, 2008 @ 11:45 am
I agree completely!!! I am 52 and it is so important to look good. When you look good, you feel good about yourself and to me that helps boost one’s self esteem. I’ve often thought about wanting to start up a clothing business for not only people with MS but adults, young and old, and children, anyone disabled, who wants not only to look good but maintain their independance, to be able to dress oneself, to both look and feel GOOD! It is so important in our everyday lives. Are there any designers out there who would be willing to start a clothing line, that we could could send suggestions to or better yet work with?
Comment by maria - April 7, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
Maria
I am currently setting up a home business to address just this. I will be starting out with pants, particularly for those in wheelchairs, or those that sit for an extended period of time. I hope to get into other lines, as needed. I would appreciate any information, comments or advice. I am in the process of getting a web site running, so let me know here what your needs are.
Comment by Linda - April 8, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
Hello Maria.
If you are looking for feedback on jeans here it is. I had been trying to find jeans that meet my needs and fashion sense for a long time. Once on a bulletin board I read about removing the top button of jeans and replacing the closure with velcro. No-one can see the velcro — it’s great!!! You can sew a button back on the outside if you want. I have used this same idea on other pants, capris and shorts.
I still have had difficulty with the backs meeting my needs. When they have excessive material I have had to have the seamstress insert adjustable elastic. She uses the same means as she does with maternity clothing. It is totally unnoticeable in the chair but it makes the jeans so much more comfortable and I do not have to worry that my undergarments are showing when I bend forward in the chair or transfer.
Pockets with or without embellishments on the butt are uncomfortable after a long time so I remove them if I can do so.
I have had to resort to having the hems on some jeans totally let down — to the point that the raw edge is left showing. This is not particularly attractive but better than wearing “flood pants.” (I think that I have just given away my age!!!) TALL pants work sometimes but not in all makes.
Linda, please let me know how you are doing with the web-site. I’m very interested in what you are doing!
Deb
Comment by Deb - April 23, 2008 @ 3:42 pm
Looking fashionable while sitting in a wheelchair has been challenging! I tried a different route…hoping to get a tv personality to do a fashion show/segment, “looking fashionable in wheelchairs”. I’ve written to Oprah a number of times…no response.
If any of you think this is a plausabile idea please send e-mail to her site. I also tried the “What Not to Wear” show.
Comment by sandy - May 19, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
your client base for clothing is huge. work through the CPA and your numbers will increase
Comment by Ronald - May 19, 2008 @ 12:53 pm
I have to admit until I read your blog I never really thought of this as a problem. Thank you so much for bring this to my attention! I commend the person for starting a site that addresses these issues.
Again, thank you for posting about this.
Comment by Jan - June 25, 2008 @ 10:43 pm