Fall is here and so different clothes are in order. Most of what Dancer Girl wore last year still fits although she has outgrown some of it so needed a couple of replacements. The trick with this time of year is that the temperatures can change a lot from morning to afternoon to evening so lightweight long sleeves, or 3/4 length, and layers are alway good.
This first top we found at T J Max and is a fun, casual hoodie style that is not too heavy. The pattern really hides the brace lines in the front and back but the style still retains some figure to it's form. It hangs down past the hips and the shirt underneath and the patterns on the back pockets help hide any brace lines on the pants.
The second one is also lightweight and we found this at Nordstrom's Rack. It is a looser fit and a little shorter but not quite a crop top. Dancer Girl can get a casual sort of style with a tank over the brace without revealing any of the brace. Because of the loose fit it hangs in the back in such as way as to hide the brace lines.She is wearing a Sugar Lips seamless tank under her brace with both tops. She is also wearing Everyday camisole from Kohl's over the brace to protect her clothing from the velcro straps and give the layered look. That exact style is no longer available but this is similar, Women's Apt. 9 Essential Seamless Camisole, and is seamless so might work under the brace for some.
She actually fits the top of the brace in between the camisole and the shelf bra which ends up hiding the part of the brace that fits under her arm as well as providing a bit of protection for her underarm - very clever, I thought. These come in all sorts of colors and are often on sale so stock up when you have the chance!
Also, check out the latest fashion posts on "c-ing curves differently"
- she's got some great ideas for clothes to wear over a brace!
Thank you so much for your blog. My daughter just started wearing her brace and we are quickly realizing how much of an issue clothing can be. Wonderful tips. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGlad you found this helpful. There are a number of great sites online and with a little trial & error you can find cute stylish clothes in most of the trendy stores girls & teens like (H & M, Forever 21, Aeropostale, etc.) as well as Kohl's, Target, etc. It may take some adjustments to styles she normally wears but it is possible to find fun clothes for over the brace - good luck!
ReplyDeleteThe Kohl’s link is no longer valid :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know! I updated the link and found a similar camisole at Kohl's that could work, and it is seamless so could go under the brace for some people if it covers the right areas.
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