https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:10:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270288 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:30:29 +0000 Suz 2270288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, I'm so sorry you are suffering with this. Yikes. I have no helpful clothing advice but I wish you a speedy recovery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270206 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:17:46 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2270206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, April, I just saw this!&nbsp; </p> <p>I don't have any insight into the getting dressed, but I'm sending all my love and positive energy for a quick recovery!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270175 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:06:53 +0000 lyn67 2270175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My true sympathy -lightweight ponchos to your rescue? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270171 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:14:53 +0000 April 2270171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helpful ideas re scarring!&nbsp; Thank you all.&nbsp; I was fortunate in that I landed directly on the brow bone, so any scar will be largely hidden by either eyebrow or eyebrow makeup.</p> <p>I was warned to observe strict sun-protection protocols for the next year but since I do that anyway, those directions will be easy to follow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270168 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:33:10 +0000 Bijou 2270168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, wow you are being so brave with all of this. Sorry to hear you also got a cut on your face.</p> <p>Regarding scar minimisation, I had a partial thyroidectomy last year which resulted in a surgical incision of about 2 inches across my neck. I used silicone strips (Elastoplast product) for the first 6 weeks (once the wound had healed and the scabs fallen off) and then for the following 4.5 months scar reduction gel (Dematix). I just kept it up until I could no longer see the scar.</p> <p>I was lucky to have a skilled surgeon, but think the silicone treatment made a big difference to how quickly the scar disappeared. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270166 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:09:51 +0000 April 2270166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My word, SF, can't even imagine trying to drive.&nbsp; Taking a deep breath is quite challenging enough.</p> <p>MM - a band would indeed be helpful.&nbsp; I have been doing my clumsy best by aiming a claw clip at my hair w/my right hand but your idea is much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270149 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:41:23 +0000 Jackson Chan 7 2270149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wish you a super quick recovery! How about SELF-PORTRAIT? <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jellibeans.com/products/SELF-PORTRAIT-boucl-mini-dress-0989cdf6edd26804">https://www.jellibeans.com/pro.....f6edd26804</a></p> <p>To me, it looks really elegant!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270128 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:12:21 +0000 Staysfit 2270128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, I hope you heal quickly. &nbsp; I wish I could recall how I managed to get dressed when my left clavicle was fractured the week before I started medical school. However, I vividly recall the agony of trying to use my parking card to enter the parking garage. &nbsp;My car had manual windows so I had to roll them down with my right hand and then find a way to insert the keycard into the card reader….also using my right arm/hand all completed without moving my left side. I caused a daily traffic jam. Once in the building, I couldn’t pretend someone else had caused the slowdown since the fracture was so obvious. &nbsp;(I also developed a quarter sized bald spot where my head hit the pavement…it was definitely my worst years for style). &nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone/page/2#post-2270116 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:22:36 +0000 Minaminu 2270116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG April! Wish you a super quick recovery! </p> <p>Hair bands can be a great help and I think you are on a winner with a shirt dress as you just described! </p> <p>As for the scar, I really like rose hip oil as it helps to reduce the redness of an old 7 stitches scar that I got as a child. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2270089 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:40:27 +0000 Inge 2270089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's a great idea, April! Glad you are finding solutions (that also help you stay cool). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2270084 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:25:24 +0000 April 2270084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have taken two old large dress shirts from Mr. A and cut off most of the arm on the right (for cooling it's HOT here right now).&nbsp; Left just stays under the shirt, in sling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269920 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:42:48 +0000 RobinF 2269920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's a bummer! My youngest broke his collar bone as a child and there was nothing to do but try not to move it and let it heal. Agree button downs shirts will probably be easiest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269901 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:18:24 +0000 Anonymous 2269901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes- sorry to hear! Definitely button downs would be easier than anything pulled over the head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269898 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:37:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2269898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five on looking rough &amp; ready to rumble. A student once told me that a bunch of them had decided that the 3”scar on my arm (it has faded) looked like I got cut by a broken bottle in a bar fight. I hope you are recovering well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269897 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:15:26 +0000 April 2269897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for checking in, Angie.&nbsp; The ER said 3 weeks but I guess now I need to see an orthopedist to confirm.&nbsp; </p> <p>Bright side: Mr. April will remove the sutures above my eye today, and then I should look less like a prize fighter.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269754 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:26:40 +0000 Angie 2269754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:)</p> <p>Checking in, <b>April</b>. How are you doing? Is it a 6 week healing process? I hope you're managing to sleep.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269746 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:44:03 +0000 April 2269746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RandB yes, bad shoulder first when putting on, bad shoulder last when taking off.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA: oops, this is actually the reverse of how I do it.&nbsp; Because I don't take sling off except to bathe, I am not putting that arm through any sleeves.&nbsp; I put the right arm in a sleeve then gently drape the left.&nbsp; Reverse order to undress.&nbsp; (If you were putting the bad arm into a sleeve, you would do as we originally described.)&nbsp; Clear as mud, right?</p> <p>DH has taken over hair washing and is stunned at how many steps are involved in maintaining curls.&nbsp; Perhaps this will cause him to support my idea that I should just buzz it, like Selma Blair did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269679 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:21:30 +0000 Debbie 2269679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I broke my shoulder. I remember button down items were the best. Whatever I put on for &nbsp;the day that was it. I didn’t change if going to dinner or anything. It is very hard. I am sorry this happen to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269657 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:41:37 +0000 Lana 2269657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! &nbsp;I hope you heal soon. What’s the weather like where you are? Could you wear a poncho? I think I would live in stretchy lounge wear for a while.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269653 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:28:36 +0000 Inge 2269653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Oh no, April, I'm so sorry. And it's 'always' the dominant hand/arm, isn't it, to make it even more complicated...</div><div><br /></div><div>I was also thinking items with buttons will be easier than tops you have to pull on. And cape/poncho/kimono-style tops...</div><div><br /></div><div>Really hope you have a speedy recovery!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269640 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:28:13 +0000 Bijou 2269640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear this news. Stretchy and soft clothing is likely to be the best in a couple of sizes bigger than normal for ease of getting on and off. My mother had a stroke which resulted in her being paralysed down her left size and her arm and hand curled inwards, she stopped wearing bras, but wore singlet tops for modesty and soft and loose layers. She had a poncho for warmth which worked well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269638 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:03:13 +0000 Sal 2269638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that.&nbsp; No new advice - but hoping for a smooth recovery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269637 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:53:11 +0000 Anonymous 2269637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Condolences&nbsp;</p> <p>. &nbsp;I hardly know anyone over 60 that has not had shoulger replacement but it is. It absolutely nessessary Wishing you a speedy recovery. Can DH help? &nbsp;A dear friend had a shoulder go bad and could not lift arms above her waist during the depts of Covid, &nbsp;She had her DH do her hair and put on makeup. &nbsp;Physical therapy worked wonders. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269636 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:18:46 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2269636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also putting your sleeves on the bad side first is easiest. It's obvious but it took me a few days to figure that one out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269635 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:15:32 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2269635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found that the most useful clothes were ones which buttoned down the front. Shirts, shirt dresses and cardigans were helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269627 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 02:06:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2269627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, how awful. I'm sorry to hear about this injury. A good friend of mine went through it, too, and I know that for one thing during that time, she embraced the natural waves in her hair. She also told me she became adept at doing a lot of things one-handed/armed. It helped that she was working from home during that time, too, and she had the option of leaving her video off for much of her zoom interactions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269620 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 01:07:20 +0000 Jaime 2269620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oww! Oh April no dressing advice (except maybe a personal dresser ) but tons of sympathy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269583 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:12:31 +0000 April 2269583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all.&nbsp; The support is much appreciated.</p> <p></p> <p>P.S. Any bra strap puts pressure on the clavicle, so I basically ordered some "tube top" styles this morning.&nbsp; Also a couple items from the Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive line.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269577 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:18:51 +0000 JAileen 2269577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! &nbsp;I’m really sorry. &nbsp;I wrecked my shoulder (rotator cuff) a couple years ago. &nbsp;It hurt for almost a year, I think. &nbsp;I avoided pullover tops for a long while. &nbsp;That was the only thing. &nbsp;I have back closing bras. &nbsp;I would just put it on backwards to do the hooks, then turn it around and put it on. &nbsp;I still do this.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-need-ideas-on-dressing-a-broken-collarbone#post-2269575 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:17:32 +0000 rachylou 2269575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohmigoodness. Ouch! Take it easy!</p> <p>I had a frozen shoulder forever… shirts with stretch… </p>