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Fashion Tips for Women with
Osteoporosis It
estimated that over 10 million people
already have osteoporosis, approximately
80 percent of these people are women.
Compression fractures of the spine can
cause body changes: a loss of height, a
curving of the shoulders and backs and a
thickening waistline. These changes
often make it difficult for those with
the disease to find stylish, comfortable
and properly fitting clothes.
Every woman has had
the experience of trying on several
outfits, before finding one that fits.
For women with osteoporosis, shopping
for clothes or getting dressed can be a
difficult and frustrating experience.
Jackets and blouses pull across the back
and shoulders. Collars gape. Skirts do
not hang properly. All are effects of
the physical consequences of
osteoporosis.
 These fashion and
design tips listed emerged from Beauty in All Forms®, a fashion
project founded by the National
Osteoporosis Foundation in partnership
with New York's Fashion Institute of
Technology.
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- Overall, wear
clothing that is loose, straight or
just slightly fitted
- Jeweled, rounded,
slight V or soft cowl necklines work
best
- Raglan, dropped
or dolman sleeves
- Find pants with
elasticized waistbands
- Dresses with
empire waist, dropped waist or
A-line
- Make good use of
accessories, such as long scarves or
shawls to highlight the face and
draw eyes up away from shoulder area
- Add shoulder pads
to compensate for sloping shoulders
- Use backpacks to
evenly distribute weight and leave
hands free for balance
- Wear flat or
low-heeled comfortable slip-on shoes
with rubber soles
- Work with
department store personal shoppers;
they are usually free of charge
TIP: Using
scarves is one of the easiest ways to
disguise shoulder and back curvature. A
colorful or patterned scarf can help you
feel great and update the look of an
outfit. A scarf can fill a gaping collar
or neckline. A bold scarf will also draw
attention away from the shoulders and
toward your face. A long scarf draped
around the neck, flowing down the back,
will give a longer profile.
You can find scarves
in a variety of sizes and fabrics. By
learning a few tricks of folding,
twisting or tying, you can add more
style to any outfit. Two basic shapes
for scarves are the square and the
rectangle, also known as the oblong. A
shawl or cape can also be used to
describe curvature. Here is a basic way
you can tie a scarf or shawl.
Modified Ascot
This style is best
used with very soft scarves such as
rayon, chiffon or silk, which will allow
you to play with the drape of the scarf
within the neck area. It looks good with
collars, scooped or v-necklines.
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