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Clothing needs

Hi all, Just wanted to check in here and see if anyone wanted to share their story or their needs for specific clothing.
I am currently doing some research into adaptive clothing and would love to discuss if anyone suffering from a disability have any specific requirements that would make clothing easier.
For example, you might have difficult fastening buttons or difficulty putting on socks.
Any advice / feedback is valuable!
I am currently doing some research into adaptive clothing and would love to discuss if anyone suffering from a disability have any specific requirements that would make clothing easier.
For example, you might have difficult fastening buttons or difficulty putting on socks.
Any advice / feedback is valuable!
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Either way, interesting research and welcome to the community @gemmca
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With regards to ties that is a good question - perhaps there is a need for a tie that is already tied and then perhaps It has a velcro opening that is hidden under the shirt collar.
I would love if you could fill in my survey or even share it with those that you feel could benefit from suggesting clothing ideas to make dressing easier!
This is the survey if you would like to take part
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I'd like to look smart. I'd like to not have to buy the same thing every time I buy clothes. I'd like to be able to wear shoes instead of trainers. Trousers instead of leggings. God forbid, even a dress occasionally!
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If you don't mind me asking, What do you think could help you for your clothing, You have mentioned it hurts to pull clothes on - would inside loops on the clothing help to solve this and make it easier for you to get different clothing on? I would love to hear more and hopefully come up with some ideas for you.
What is the maximum you would pay for
- a tshirt , a sweatshirt , jeans , smart trousers , coat , hat , underwear.
I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks for your comment.
@gemmca
I have to use Jacamo for the sizing of tops i need, 4xl long length, i need the longer length to accomodate a significant abdominal hernia so I am very limited in choice and also being on budget i would tend to wait for sales for most pieces
in answer to your pricing question, I would probably pay upto £30 for a polo shirt or dress shirt, maybe £15 for a t shirt upto around £60 for a coat, jeans and trousers maybe around the £20 - 25 mark, if the product was really high quality or a designer piece that fit me I would pay more, i never buy designer bottoms as I am seated all the time
Do you require any adaptive features to make clothing easier?
Thanks