I love looking at fashion magazines and style blogs, but honestly I don’t often have the time and energy to figure out exactly what is “in” and what is going “out” each year. Luckily, there is always someone else to do it for me and then post an article summarizing their findings. Here’s the article I found real quick this morning on yahoo.
One thing that captured my attention is that the fashion industry is moving towards more scoliosis friendly clothes!
#3 on the list is “In: Super Flares, Out: Slim-Cut Trousers.”
Now you tell me, which one can hide a brace easier? With dramatic flares and styles we are already seeing like boyfriend jeans, it becomes so much easier for a young girl with scoliosis to hide her brace while still wearing what’s “in”.
#9 on the list is “In: Volume, Out: Bodycon Looks.”
Now, I’ll ask you again. If you need a nice dress, which will hide a brace better — ruffles and volume or slick bodycon fabric? I think we all know the answer.
The only trend that I thought was a significant step backwards was the reemergence of 90’s slip dresses over 60’s mod (#2 on the list). I have always loved mod anyway, but the shift dresses always cover a brace well. But I suppose you can’t win everything.
Honestly, it just makes me so happy to see styles, especially for pants (probably the most difficult piece to wear with a brace), come around that make it easier for a young girl to wear her brace and not struggle to find cute clothing.
Dancing Around Scoliosis 