How do I look cute in scrubs?

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7 Tips on How to Look Great in Your Nursing Scrubs

Choose the Scrub That Suits Your Body Type.
Choose the Right Size Scrubs.
Wear Complimentary Colors.
Match Your Tops and Pants.
Do Some Personal Touch on Your Scrubs.
Use Minimal yet Fetching Accessories.
Wear Your Scrubs with the Right Attitude.

Are petite scrubs just shorter?

Petite scrub pants come in shorter lengths than the usual scrub pants. But it is best to know its exact length, as some brands offer 28 inches and others a bit longer for its inseam length. Although you might opt pulling it up a bit on the waist, having an exact fitting length is better.

Should scrubs be tight or loose?

Scrubs are supposed to fit loose enough to allow for easy movement, but tight enough to be professionally appropriate. For a more semi-fitted look, many opt in for our 2-pocket v-neck scrubs. Healthcare professionals typically wear scrubs for 8-12 hours during their shift or longer.

Should I size up or down for scrubs?

Choose the length and style that is right for you. Fit Tip for Women — when choosing S.C.R.U.B.S. tops and pants, order your street size if you like room to move. Order one size down if you prefer a more precise fit.

How do you look skinny in scrubs?

A forgiving cut, like a tunic-style top, gives you the look that is more figure-friendly, which creates a slimming and flattering look. Another way to look thinner is to wear a V-neck scrub top, which creates a nice vertical line and a leaner, longer look.

Is it OK to wear different color scrubs?

Keep your primary colors to two, at most. A third color can make for a great accent (such as a bright seam on your scrub top, or a colorful accessory), but avoid having three clashing colors on your scrubs.

Who should wear petite scrubs?

Petites—Ladies who are less than 5’4” will likely need petite size scrubs. Tall—Ladies who are over 5’7” are likely to need tall scrubs for women. Plus—Ladies who usually wear a size 18 or larger may need plus size scrubs.

How do I know what my scrub size is?

Scrubs Sizing & Guidelines

How to Measure:
Bust/Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your bust/chest.
Length: Measured from the center back neck seam to the bottom edge.
Waist: Measure around your natural waistline.
Hip: Standing with your feet slightly apart, measure around the fullest part of your hip.

Do you wear anything under scrubs?

The most common layer to wear underneath scrubs is a scrub undershirt, either short-sleeved or long-sleeved, in neutral colors. While long-sleeved t-shirts may help keep you warm in a colder building, do be aware that they have a greater likelihood of getting stained and carrying germs around.

How many pairs of scrubs should I own?

So a good rule of thumb is to have enough scrubs to last you for the amount of shifts you’re working in a week, plus 1. So, 5 shifts=6 sets of scrubs.

Are tight scrubs unprofessional?

Scrubs that are too snug are unflattering and uncomfortable. Even if you’re fit and trim, wearing skin-tight scrubs is not the best way to communicate a message of professionalism. Scrubs that are too large and baggy are as unflattering as those that are too small.

Do scrubs run small?

Unisex Fit: Unisex scrubs are made to fit both men and women, so a small will be closer to a men’s size than women’s. The overall fit is a basic natural waistline and a straight leg. For unisex scrubs, women should usually order one size down from what they normally wear.

How do you hide your stomach in scrubs?

A round-neck top with smocking will do the trick nicely. Avoid wrap tops and empire-waist tops since these styles just accentuate a bulge in this area. In contrast to the advice above, a mock wrap or an empire-waist top is ideal for concealing your lower tummy.

What do GREY scrubs mean?

Scrub Colors, Their Meanings, and Hospital Dress Codes

Sometimes it’s not to separate specialties, but professions: doctors wear a dark blue, while nurses wear a softer blue, surgeons wear green, receptionists wear gray, technicians wear maroon, and so on.

What do black scrubs mean?

A very bold and powerful color choice, the black scrubs meaning as seen above is consistent with strength, sophistication, and elegance. By wearing black scrubs, a feeling of formality is part of your presentation.

What height is petite?

5 ft 4 in
In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a U.S. standard clothing size designed to fit women of a short, smaller build of height 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) or less.

Is 5 4 a regular or petite?

What Height Is Considered Petite? Petite sizes are designed for women 5’4” and under, regardless of their size. In the petite category, sizes range from extra-small to plus-size.

Do scrubs shrink?

Do scrubs shrink in the wash? The short answer is “yes.” But there’s a trick. The key to shrinking fabric in the washer and dryer is using high temperatures. Depending on the type of fabric, the higher the heat in the wash and dry cycle, the more the fabric will shrink.

Do the color of scrubs mean anything?

Why do doctors tuck in their scrubs?

Those working in the OR are also usually tucked in since they need to keep everything as sterile as possible and tucking in will ensure that their scrub top won’t sweep any surfaces.

What your scrubs say about you?

The Cheerful, Upbeat and Optimistic Personality
For example, if you are a cheerful, upbeat kind of person, you’ll probably go for colorful, flowery, bright tops. When people see you in a flowery scrub top, they will see you as someone who doesn’t take life too seriously, someone with a sense of humor and inner peace.

Should I wash my scrubs everyday?

Wash your scrubs daily, and don’t reuse them without putting them through a wash and dry cycle. You should have at least one extra set of scrubs in case of damage, or, more realistically, if you’re getting ready for work and realize that you forgot to wash your uniform.

What to do if your scrubs are too big?

What Do I Do if My Scrubs Are Too Big?

Return them for a different size or brand — but there are so many stipulations on what can be returned and what can’t be.
Wash and/or dry your uniform in high temperatures.
Take on a new hobby sewing and hem them yourself.
Send them to a seamstress.

How many scrubs do I need?