Our feature, shop the look, has been
running a little while now. The aim is to break down key looks by item in order
to build stylish, practical and versatile outfits that are all easier to dress.
Someone who saw the look and 'Shopped the Look' is Ann from Tunbridge Wells. Ann had been told she had Parkinson's,
but this was identified in October as PSP. Misdiagnosis of PSP (ProgressiveSupranuclear Palsy) initially is common as it is a Parkinson's-like
neurological condition caused by premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts
of the brain. It can affect balance,
movement, vision, speech and swallowing. Currently around 4,000 people in the
UK have a diagnosis of PSP. Ann in particular, flagged mobility, walking in particular
but also dressing into clothing is proving to become more of a struggle.
Having heard about The Able Label at a
group she attends, she contacted us to say 'how delighted she was to learn of
our existence'. Ann particularly liked our ‘Shop the Look’ feature covering the
white Imogen Shirt paired with the Debbie Maxi Skirt in navy look. We therefore
took the clothes along to her group enabling her to try the shirt and maxi
skirt on.
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| Shop the Look - easy dressing white shirt with navy maxi skirt |
The shirt looks as though it is button
fastening however with the buttons only for display, the shirt is in fact
secured using Velcro at the center front. Particularly in white, the shirt is a
staple piece they can be used to create a variety of looks - smart or casual.
Likewise, the maxi skirt in navy is also a staple item, which can be layered
around.
Neat on the shoulders with room from the
waist down, the shirt was extremely flattering yet made Ann feel comfortable.
The shirt fitted so well, Ann bought it in three of the four colours available.
Initially unsure of the red, as soon as she tried it on, she loved it and the
way it warmed her beautiful complexion. After following up to see how Ann was
getting on with the shirts, she advised she found it ‘much easier to get on and
off due to the stretchy fabric and also far simpler to fasten with Velcro’. She
did give the 'top tip that to get a quicker and neater finish fastening the
Velcro at the front, secure the first four Velcro squares before allowing the
natural drape to align the remaining fastenings which you can then pat closed'.
The maxi skirt at 97cm / 38.2" was
too long for Ann so for a small fee, we arranged for the skirt length to be
reduced so she didn’t have the hassle of dealing with it. Actioning this
quickly for Ann, she was able to take it away with her on a weeks stitching
break. Eliminating the need to pull up from the ground, she found the wrap
around skirt much easier than a regular skirt with balance required to dress
into it reduced.
We leave you with an image of Ann having
'Shopped the Look'. I am sure you will agree how lovely she looks and what an
inspiration she is.
If you would like to see the full range of The Able Label adaptive clothes, please click the link to visit our website.
Alternatively, if you would like some advice on what items
may be best for you and your specific requirements, or to discuss alterations,
please do contact us at cservices@theablelabel.com
We would love to hear from you and are more than happy to help.
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| Ann 'Shopped the Look' wearing Imogen Shirt (Blossom White) and Debbie Maxi Skirt (Shibori Navy) |
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