Accessible Clothing Line Is Bringing The Fire

I love fashion!

Any piece of clothing with bling or has great details, primarily on the front, catches my eye.

To look good is to feel good and clothes have a way of bringing out one’s confidence. When I put on something fly, and I “know” I’m looking good, I feel like I’m sitting six feet tall.

When a person has a disability that requires, he or she to use a piece of adaptive equipment like a pair of crutches, a walker, a wheelchair or a cute little red scooter, certain clothes can be a hindrance rather than a fashion statement.

Although I like the fitted look, I don’t want my clothes to be too tight where it’s uncomfortable to sit on my scooter. By me having to sit for practically the entire day, my clothes need to have some stretch so I can maneuver to different positions. I also need my clothes to give a little so I can reach my throttle to make my scooter go.

I also don’t want my clothes to be too baggy. Baggy clothes pose their own issue like overlapping one’s limbs or getting caught on or in the adaptive equipment.

Since I’m a woman that loves fashion and happen to have a disability that requires me to use a scooter for mobility purposes, I’m so happy to hear retail mogul JCPenney’s has an accessible clothing line.

https://www.jcpenney.com/g/shops/adaptive-clothing-and-accessories?id=cat11100002883

This accessible clothing line is right up my alley.

Velcro, zippers, and rounded collars are just a few of the accessible options JCPenney’s is offering. Of course, I’ve been looking at their website to make sure that not only is the line accessible but fashionable as well and I am so happy that it is.

So many times, when clothes are meant to be accessible, they look hideous. At least they do to me and since I’m a fashionista, I know what I’m talking about.

Just a little background, I’ve been on this accessible clothing journey since I was a young girl. Back in grade school during winter, when I got a new coat (which was every year) the occupational therapist would suggest to my mother that the zipper be replaced with a wider one so it would be easier for me to use. The therapist also had other hacks for making my clothes accessible.

My mom would oblige sometimes, but other times she wouldn’t because I would complain if I thought the hacks wouldn’t look fashionable.

I believe JCPenney’s is on to something because I’m liking the accessible clothing line. I also like the models in their ads. They all seem to have disabilities. At least I hope so.

Other retailers have accessible clothing lines as well and it’s good to see. I just say, keep them coming because this girl likes to look good!