We aren't all shaped the same... so why settle for ill fitting scrubs!?!
Luckily Scrubs have come a LONG way and there is now a fit that flatters every body shape!
RECTANGLE/STRAIGHT/ATHLETIC: If you would like to create the illusion of more of a waist, wrap tops and side panel tops can help create a waist and give a more feminine look. Print tops with ruffle and layering are also ways to make you look fuller in the bust/shoulders. Try a fun flare leg pant to add style! If you like to stick to the basics, a good pair of unisex style pants are always an option.
TOP HEAVY/REVERSE TRIANGLE: These tips are for broad shoulders AND larger busts. Steer away from tight fitting jackets and tops, they will be more uncomfortable and draw attention to larger areas. Try not to go in the totally opposite direction and wear tops that are 2 sizes too big, this will make your scrubs seem baggy and shapeless. In order to show off your shape try a wrap top and stick to v-neck top options, they will elongate the neck and tone down the bust/shoulder areas. Try to stay away from print tops and stick to solids or solids with contrast trim.
HOURGLASS: Having curves on the top and bottom is all about accentuating the waist and/or creating balance. Try flare pants and scoop neck or v-neck tops to create length throughout the body. Fitted jackets and a straighter leg pant will also help create length and balance. If you must do a print top or jacket keep the print as small as possible.
PLUS SIZE: Scrubs have come a long way over the years and plus size options are better then ever! A longer sleeve (avoid cap sleeves) will provide upper arm coverage. Prints are not totally out of the picture, just remember that the larger the print the more attention it will draw to your top half. Brands such as Cherokee Flexible, Landau and Jockey are great for comfort and quality for plus sizes (2xl-5xl) These brands have a wide range of styles available through 5xl as well as jackets. Pants should be an appropriate length to avoid bunching around the bottom which can add visual weight. Having a wider elastic waist band and avoiding drawstring will also help smooth out your shape. AVOID LOW RISE PANTS!
*Most every brand now carries PETITE and TALL lengths in pants. Petite is a term used more in the woman's styles. Petite means the pant will be shorter in the stride and the leg length. Tall pants are simply longer in the leg. In men's and unisex sizing the term short is used instead of petite, this is because the stride is NOT shorter just the leg length.
For more information on fit and styles check out these 2 websites:
http://scrubsmag.com/what-scrubs-style-is-best-for-your-body/
http://scrubsmag.com/style/?
