HOSPITAL GOWNS could be better.
Posted by sarahdaniels on July 2, 2008
I was watching “House” last night and pondering at the pathetic, unchanging state of hospital gowns. The fashion industry has managed to make every delivery person, vet tech, and flight attendant look better and feel more comfortable, but it can’t seem to afford this luxury to a garment that nearly all of us will spend time in at one point. Are sick and bedridden synonymous with ugly and unflattering?
Surely someone can remedy this “Don’t” quite easily. I’ve seen some fantastic strappy, backless numbers that would certainly do the trick. Granted, they’re not exactly appropriate for a clinical setting. Point is, we can do better. (It is, after all, called a “gown” for God’s sake.) If not a complete garment overhaul, can we at least swap out gray with little blue polka dots for something a little less bland?
I hear a “Project Runway” challenge coming on!
Saskia Vogel said
Oh, Miss Sarah! You hit that one on the head. But they must keep the blue plastic booties. I love a the “shower cap as dirty shoe/clean floor protection” look! Or maybe they just use those at Swedish day care facilities?
Danielle said
There is an solution to this problem! Original Healing Threads has designed a stylish alternative to the dreaded hospital gown. They are made of 100% micro fiber and come in a variety of colors, they have special features like deep pockets to hide drainage bags and soft hook and loop closures so you only expose the areas neccessary. One top they designed is the elegant, it is a kimono looking top that can be worn in and out of the hospital. I love them!