How to Buy the Perfect Women’s Cherokee Scrubs for You

Since 1972, Cherokee has become the standard for scrub wear, not exactly converting hospitals into fashion runways, but pretty close. The clothing manufacturer has managed to instill a lot of personality on medical uniforms without compromising the functionality.

The women’s Cherokee scrubs are known for their durability, softness of the material, stretch, comfort, and moisture-wicking characteristics. They are machine-washable, so they are low on maintenance. You do not have enough time to wash your clothes after hours of rendering duty at the hospital.

You might be surprised to know that the medical uniform industry is worth billions. According to estimates, the market size of the medical textiles sector will reach $23.3 billion by 2025.

It is such a massive industry that everybody is jumping on the bandwagon. You can probably buy cheap knock-offs on the market to save money. However, you severely handicap your ability to do your job without worrying about whether or not your uniform will fall apart at the seams.

Scrub as a Confidence-Booster

Earlier medical uniforms were designed only for function. As such, they were not very flattering on one’s body and nobody minded. When they were first introduced in the 1950s, doctors were wearing exclusively white scrubs. It wasn’t until the 1970s and 1980s when female nurses began wearing scrubs.

Pretty soon, women discovered that they like to look good on their scrubs, too. After all, they are wearing it for 8-10 hours a day. It does nothing to their confidence when they look utilitarian while on the job.

Take Your Measurements

Before buying women’s Cherokee scrubs, make sure to take your measurements first. With the use of a tape measure, you ask somebody to jot down the numbers on the following:

1. Your waist. Hold the tape measure loosely as you loop it around your natural waistline
2. Your bust. Loop the tape around your bust area, beneath your arms and on the fullest part of your breasts
3. Hips. Stand straight with your feet together then coil the tape measure around the fullest part of your hips
4. Inseam. You measure downwards from the inside of your thigh and stop an inch below the ankle.

You can go true to size if you want a more fitted medical scrub. If you opt for more comfort, you can go one size up.

Choose According to Body Type

For ready-to-wear apparel, manufacturers have made it easier for consumers to choose according to their sizes.

1. Petite. The sizes for petite medical uniforms typically cater to individuals who are 5’4” or shorter.
2. Regular. The regular women’s size range from 0 to 10. It is the same with Petite, although the latter’s hems are shorter. 
3. Plus-size. For women who are a size 12 or up, they can choose plus-size scrubs.

Meanwhile, there are various designs to fit different body types.

For women with an hourglass figure, they can accentuate their built by selecting a v-neckline uniform. The apparel typically features a wrap detail, which brings attention to their waist and hips.

For round-figured women, they can wear monochrome scrubs that flare out from their bodies. A V-neck uniform will also draw the eye to their faces, but make sure it is not deep enough to properly hide their cleavage.

Women with triangle or pear-shaped bodies should wear brightly colored scrubs with an empire-waist cut. Instead of the V-neck, choose square-neck scrubs to give the illusion of broad shoulders.

If you are particularly gifted up top, never wear loud prints. Instead, opt for darker colors with stretchable fabrics.