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Fashion Difficulties after Injury Mar 4, 2015 15:20:41 GMT -8

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Post by chris on Mar 4, 2015 15:20:41 GMT -8

Good evening all,

I'm not sure if I started this in the right spot or if a similar thread already exists, but after a few searches I haven't found anything. I'm having difficulties with finding clothes that fit well since being in a wheelchair. The main issue is pants/shorts - since 2012 I have basically been wearing sweatpants and I'm sick of it. I really like to look good when I go out in public and as I'm sure you all can relate, sweatpants always feel underdressed.

Do any of you know of clothing that works and is comfortable/functional for doing ICs? Jeans are a no-go because I have too much sensation and they're hard on skin. Does anyone in the GTA/Southern Ontario know of a good tailor who can properly size me for a suit? It's time to create a new wardrobe!

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Fashion Difficulties after Injury Mar 4, 2015 17:33:30 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on Mar 4, 2015 17:33:30 GMT -8

Great question chris! I mainly wear sweatpants too and adapted jeans which I got online from the UK but you should try www.izadaptive.com which is a place from Toronto that I've heard good stuff about. I've never been there but you should definately see what they can do!

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Fashion Difficulties after Injury Mar 5, 2015 7:00:49 GMT -8

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Post by airohs on Mar 5, 2015 7:00:49 GMT -8

I used to a sweatpant prisoner too.not no more.
UA makes a bunch of mens pants that are worth checking into.
its all i wear.. i even wore a black pair with my suit no one noticed and i was comfortable AL DAY
www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=23539996&cp=3733352.3733675.3733675.3915164

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Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Fashion Difficulties after Injury Mar 5, 2015 8:22:15 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on Mar 5, 2015 8:22:15 GMT -8 I dont really wear anything much different but if i use my chair i have to consider what im wearing more so.

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Fashion Difficulties after Injury Mar 6, 2015 6:40:20 GMT -8

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Mar 5, 2015 8:41:16 GMT -8 chris said:

That site is really cool DJ ! $90 for a shirt is a bit high but I'll look into it. Mainly I'm just looking for a suit/nice outfit that fits comfortably.

Do you have issues with shirts? I have no problem with tops really, I just wear whatever and it's fine.

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Fashion Difficulties after Injury Mar 7, 2015 3:10:37 GMT -8

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Post by wavewolf on Mar 7, 2015 3:10:37 GMT -8

Mar 5, 2015 7:00:49 GMT -8 airohs said:

I used to a sweatpant prisoner too.not no more.
UA makes a bunch of mens pants that are worth checking into.
its all i wear.. i even wore a black pair with my suit no one noticed and i was comfortable AL DAY
www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=23539996&cp=3733352.3733675.3733675.3915164

Don't they have writing on the left leg? The one's at Amazon showed that. Inseam of 34" is great for me, but most women and many men could not wear that long.

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Fashion Difficulties after Injury Mar 7, 2015 6:22:51 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on Mar 7, 2015 6:22:51 GMT -8

Mar 6, 2015 11:44:01 GMT -8 chris said:

DJ Not really, the only issue I might have is when trying to get a dress shirt that's long enough in the arms but short in the torso. Then again, I usually bunch up the sleeves at my elbows

Ahh ok gotcha! Yeah go check them out, I think they'll be able to help

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Post by DJ on Mar 6, 2015 6:40:20 GMT -8

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