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Clothes That Are Chronic Illness Approved
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items Sometimes getting dressed is one of the hardest parts of having a chronic illness or disability. Here are some of my favorite items and brands for every occasion.
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Comfy Clothing
When I’m Forced To Dress Up
Adaptive Clothing
Comfy Clothing
My go to items for relaxing, lounging, or doctor’s appointments. These are the items I’m most comfortable in all the time.
This sweater is not only incredibly soft and comfortable, but it's odor-repelling, so you can wear it many days without washing.
Alpaca Crewneck Sweater
This sweater is so comfy and I get so many compliments on it. It washes well and it’s easy to take care of.
Oversized Sweater Hoodie
These hoodies have a stress ball or a fidget (depending on your needs) built into the cuff of each sleeve! It doesn’t change how you wash it, but it could change everything for wearing it!
Cloud Hoodie
The hoodies are slightly weighted to help with stress and anxiety. It’s not heavy to the point where it’s uncomfortable. It’s just a little bit heavier than your average sweatshirt.
Signature Weighted Hoodie
A hoodie you can keep on when getting blood drawn or IV’s inserted.
IV Zip Hoodie
These are super cozy and extra warm
Fleece Lined Thermal Leggings
This shirt comes in a ton of colors (I own it in 4) and it’s so comfy. It’s effortless and looks put together, but it’s also a great hang around shirt.
Crewneck Sweatshirt Tunic
I have sun shirts in just about every color. I like these ones because you wouldn’t necessarily know they’re sun shirts and I can wear them like normal shirts.
Women's UPF 50+ Sun Protection Shirt
One of my favorite things is to wear this massive sweatshirt dress with leggings. It feels put together, while being so comfy at the same time. I don’t feel lazy even though it’s a lazy outfit.
Oversized Hoodie Dress
They advertise this dress as something you can lounge in, wear to bed, or wear out… and I can confirm you can do all three!
Daydreamer Dress
These pants are comfortable, durable, and never seem to get dirty!
Halle Pant
When I’m Forced To Dress Up
When I have to abandon my comfy clothes, I still look for dressy clothes that I can be comfy in. I also look for dressy clothes that won’t interfere with my wheelchair.
This dress looks nice sitting in my wheelchair and doesn’t have so much fabric it gets caught in the wheels when I’m moving around.
Boho Maxi Dress
This skort comes in a bunch of colors and is a great option for summer. It’s a good length for sitting in a wheelchair and the shorts underneath keep you from worrying if it’s windy and blows up.
Knee Length Athletic Skort with Pockets
This dress is super light and airy and really comfortable. It’s great for anyone with temperature intolerance.
Breezeful™ Adjustable Strap Backless Cut Out Side Pocket Pleated Mini Quick Dry Casual Dress
Adaptive Clothing
Items that are designed especially for disabilities.
Brad suck, so I just don’t wear them… but these could be an option if you need them…
Adaptive Front Close Bras
Another company with multiple options for front closure bras.
Adaptive Front-Closure Bras
This Canadian fashion designer aims to design stylish clothing that solves the common problems disabled folks face when getting dressed each day. Her pants use a seamless technology to avoid pressure sores so those wearing them sitting down can look ...
Adaptive Clothing | IZ Adaptive
Some great options for men’s clothes using magnets
Men's Adaptive Clothing - Magnet Closure
This is a UK company and is definitely geared toward a more… mature woman. I check it occasionally and I’ve found a few things that match my style, but it’s not my go to. They typically use Velcro for closures, which is also not my favorite.
The Able Label