Dec 2

Dec 2 Disability, But Make It Fashion

Accessibility, Brain Injury, Christmas, Disability, Holidays, Outfits, Fashion

The holidays are upon us, so now is the perfect time to share about four of the top trends of the season, from the perspective of a fabulous fashion-loving brain injury baddie living with disabilities (moi!)

Having disabilities doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy fashion. In fact, it’s a way to express yourself to the world when you are often stereotyped, or assumptions are made about you as a disabled individual. Making fashion accessible may not be as difficult as you think, so here are four top trends of the season and how to make them more accessible if you have a brain injury.

Note: I read somewhere that we have enough clothing in existence right now to clothe the next seven generations of people. If you don’t already have something from these trends, I encourage you to try to find pieces secondhand. Good for the environment, your bank account, and who doesn’t love the thrill of the hunt???

Faux Fur

As someone born and raised in Alaska, faux or vintage furs make an appearance every winter-even if now that I live in Arizona. This time of year I can wear them in the morning but by the afternoon I am being roasted alive. Faux or vintage furs elevate casual outfits like sweats, which are often more comfortable when you’re living with a disability.

Burgundy

Red became a go-to shade for Fall, and now that the holidays are upon us, burgundy is making a big statement, especially with monochromatic outfits. Wearing a solid color from head to toe not only looks super chic, it also makes dressing easy when you have a brain injury-no need to try to match pieces, they’re all the same color!

Leopard Print

leopard print jumped off in the Fall and is still going strong. I’ve always considered it a neutral and therefore appropriate for any time of year, but that’s just me. You can just do a single piece or an accessory (like a handbag) if patterns aggravate your sensory sensitivities.

Statement Pieces

Try easy-to-put-on jewelry like a string(s) of pearls (faux is fine!) or clip on statement earrings that don’t require a lot of dexterity or hand-eye coordination, which can aggravate your brain injury symptoms.

Big Bags

I have to be careful with this one as I have chronic pain so if the bag is too heavy, it’s painful for me to lug it around. But having the ability to have everything you need with you at all times as a disabled person: medication, ear plugs, sunglasses, snacks, etc. and you just happen to be on trend for the season? That’s a win-win!

Are you looking forward to the chic, glitz, glam of holiday fashion? Which trend do you want to try this year?

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