Talk about a versatile piece of clothing. This smart skirt can be worn as a top, and highlights all the parts of a woman’s body so she looks amazing sitting down. Designed exclusively for wheelchair-users, by Ag Apparel. Watch my video review
Category: Style
Spin 2.0: Dressing trendy to fight stereotypes
If my daily clothes routine only included sweat pants, basic shirts and non-descript white tennis shoes – the PT recommend outfit of shame – if the average person took one look at me in my wheelchair, I’d be done for. Read more
1/31/11: The Leslie Jacket – Rocker chic personified
This hot faux leather cropped jacket – the Leslie Jacket – in Camel (a great “goes with everything” color), is one of the coolest items available from AgApparel.com.
11/30/10: Paralyzed bride-to-be is the epitome of class, strength
Rachelle Friedman, a 24 year old woman from Virginia, has shown nothing but strength and class since a prank at her bachelorette party last May resulted in paralysis.
11/19/2010: “Say Yes to the Dress” features gorgeous wheelchair bride
Amazing $4,000 (and over) wedding gowns are standard fare on Say Yes to the Dress, the hugely popular wedding dress shopping reality show. And Kelley Brooks, a gorgeous paraplegic from Tennessee, was the first wheelchair-using bride to be featured on the show.
11/8/2010: Men in wheelchairs can rejoice, new adapted clothing line premieres
It’s been too long since a company has tried to fill the shoes of the several (now closed) adapted clothing companies that once catered to disabled men. IZ Adaptive, an adapted clothing company based in Toronto, has decided to fufill this need by selling handsome adapted coats and perfectly tailored button-up shirts.
11/5/2010: Video: What will you be wearing this holiday season?
It’s tripping me out too, but yes, the 2010 holiday season has actually arrived. That means family gatherings, parties and the need to look GOOD are in your future. Check out this awesome outfit.
11/4/10: Arizona foundation empowering young women with disabilities with fashion, and Kelly Rowland
The Aurora Foundation is a non-profit after my heart. Their mission – “To empower young women with disabilities to access their inherent leadership capacities.” Their sister foundation, disABLED DIVAZ, has an exciting fashion show coming up. They’ve also launched their first ever fashion design competition.
10/28/10: How not to look frumpy in a winter coat
Living in Minnesota and new to being paralyzed, I learned quickly that wearing a winter coat in my wheelchair was NOT going to be easy.
10/15/2010: World’s first wheelchair accessible wedding dresses
If you’re a bride who uses a wheelchair and have been stressing about how you’re going to look on your wedding day, look no further. No crazy alterations will be needed with these classic gowns. Ranging from $179 – $295, they make the people on Say Yes to the Dress look like robbers.