5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Women’s Scrubs

Learn how to find the best women’s scrubs for you and your job.

When you’re putting in double shifts at the hospital, you need dependable, durable scrubs. They should be comfortable and functional at the same time.

With a little help from Blain’s Farm & Fleet, you can find the perfect women’s medical scrubs to help you get the job done.

1. Combine Comfort & Style

When you’re working hours upon hours, you want to be comfortable. Women’s scrubs from Blain’s Farm & Fleet combine ultimate comfort with durability and style.

While scrubs were originally designed for comfort, they’ve come a long way in terms of style. You don’t have to look boxy and unkempt. Scrubs can actually be flattering, especially if you pick a style that works well with your body type.

If you wear plus-size clothing, go with an empire waist or mock wrap scrubs top. And opt for darker colors.

If you carry more weight on the top than the bottom, it’s a good idea to wear the same-color scrubs top and scrubs pants. The same colors will help elongate your body.

If the majority of your weight is on the lower half of your body, an empire waist or mock wrap will work for you.

Also keep in mind that there are V-neck and crew neck options for scrubs. Overall, dress in what makes you feel comfortable.

2. Choose the Best Fabric

Most nursing scrubs are made from 100% cotton, a cotton/polyester blend, or a rayon/polyester blend. Cotton and cotton/polyester blends are durable and comfortable.

You can also opt for scrubs with a polyester/spandex blend. The spandex makes it easier to bend and move in the scrubs, while the polyester helps them remain durable.

3. Dress for the Job

This may seem obvious, but you need to dress for the job. Hospitals typically have a color code when it comes to medical uniforms.

Each department may have a different assigned color, or differ between patient care personnel, such as physical therapists or nurses.

Each institution can have a different code, so check with your workplace first.

4. Consider Colors & Prints

After you’ve determined your work’s dress code, it’s time to pick the appropriate color or pattern. If your work has a specific color requirement, you’ll have to go with that.

But if they don’t have any strict guidelines, use that as an opportunity to showcase your unique personality and style. Scrubs can come in a large variety of fun prints. But if solid colors are more your thing, choose scrubs in your favorite shade.

5. Prioritize Pockets

Scrubs can come with and without pockets. We highly recommend you find a set that has multiple pockets.

Pockets are an essential feature for many healthcare professionals. It’s important that your scrubs are functional. And having pockets will make it much easier for you to carry smaller items around.

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, we understand that medical professionals require the best scrubs for the job. That’s why we carry high-quality scrubs from trusted brands like Dickies and Carhartt.

We also have scrubs for women of all shapes and sizes. When you’re in the right scrub tops and pants, you’ll feel your best, and then you can work your best.

For more buying guides like this one, check out our Workwear Blog.