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Outfit formula for hospital visits

Like the Season

My husband was hospitalized unexpectedly last week. There have been a number of related worries, of course, but what to wear hasn't been among them. I found I have in my closet the perfect uniform (for me) for many consecutive days of hospital visits.

Every day, I have worn:

Long cardigan (I have several)
Solid tee
Jeans (blue or black) with a bit of stretch
Comfortable flats or nice sneakers
Cotton or silk scarf

These clothes are presentable and comfortable for the hour-and-a-half drive each way, quite a bit of walking through a large hospital, and sitting in a chilly room for several hours with my patient. Along with my purse, I've been carrying a tote for my knitting, a book, a water bottle and snacks.

It feels good to be prepared for at least part of this ordeal.

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Carla

so sorry you are going through this, sending strength and healing. at least you feel comfortable and presentable, as you say, which helps a little.

Barbara Diane

Veteran

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’m glad you had the right clothes in your closet. When needed I’m going to try and remember to bring a scarf.

rachylou

Veteran

Sorry to hear your husband is in hospital! Why is it always so cold in the hospital? Glad you have some go D cardigans.

Bijou

Veteran

I hope your husband recovers quickly. This sounds like the perfect uniform to wear, comfortable, stylish and practical. It is great when your wardrobe can just cater for whatever situation is thrown at us, and at least that is one thing you don't have to be concerned about.

Thinking of you and your husband.

Jessikams

(website)

Veteran

Sending you good vibes at this difficult time—

Mainelady

Veteran

I am so sorry you and your husband must got through this. Your uniform sounds perfect for your travel and visits. It is important to remember to take very good care of yourself during this time, too.

Anonymous

Hope all goes well with hubby’s health and recovery. It is great that you have items that you find comfortable for sitting, waiting and of course dealing with temperature variations found in hospital setting. Hang in there and while staff takes care of him- remember to care care of you.
Hugs

ChrisM

Veteran

Hope he’s better soon! Such a gift to be able to pull from your closet and feel pulled together and appropriate for just theses sorts of times.

kkards

Veteran

so sorry you are finding a need for a hospital outfit formula....hoping that need ends soon and that your husband is on the road to recovery...glad that you've found what you needed in your closet....during my need for this type of dressing i found scarfs and shawls to be a game changer.

K.M.

Veteran

I'm so sorry--it's so stressful when a loved one lands in the hospital unexpectedly. I agree that having a go-to comfortable, elegant formula takes some of the edge off. I know in the past, in similar situations, I was always looking frazzled and that feeling of being not put together didn't help. I can imagine comfy shoes that don't click-clack on the hallways are must...

I hope your husband recovers soon.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

How hard, and I’m sorry this has happened. Sending healing thougts and hoping hubs makes a swift recovery. Much love to you.

I know you look pulled together and fab in your daily outfit formula.

Cardiff girl

Veteran

So sorry to hear that your DH is unwell.Here s hoping that he s back to full health and strength soon.Look after yourself as well,daily hospital visiting can be very draining.

delurked

Veteran

I’m glad you have a good outfit formula for a tough time, and I hope it gets better soon.

Toban

Veteran

Echoing all the above comments. Wishing your husband a smooth recovery. Glad you’ve found an outfit formula that simplifies your life for this tough period.

The Cat

Veteran

Your outfit formula sounds fine. I often wear something similar for traveling--including traveling for hospital visits.

Best wishes for you and your husband.

3style

Veteran

So sorry to hear about this. My two best outfit tricks are more for your husband than you. If you haven’t already gotten those sleeping blindfolds and drug store ear plugs, I highly recommend them. It’s so hard to be surrounded by so much random beeping and also there always seems to be such a fragmented sleep schedule. Healing thoughts for you both.

Anonymous

I am so sorry to hear this!!!!! I wish your husband a speedy recovery.

jussie

Veteran

So sorry to hear it. Glad your go-to “uniform” is helping to ease your stress a tiny bit.

Bonnie

Veteran

This does sound like the perfect hospital visit outfit. Hopefully, your DH is recovering and will be home soon. Take care of yourself, too.

Like the Season

Many, many thanks to you all. Your good wishes are so appreciated.

Sal

Veteran

Sorry to read this - it is so busy when family members are in hospital.

You are wearing exactly what I would choose in that situation. Tidy and comfortable and warm. One less thing to worry about.

MISSPRINT

Sorry to hear this! Your clothings are really great for this type of situation.

Joy

Veteran

How did I miss this !? I am glad the Mr is doing better. I have recently been there too. My daily outfits included those I could sleep in, in case I was called back to the hospital at a nighttime hour. Are you going to a series of post hospital appointments? That takes a similar outfit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

JAileen

Veteran

I missed this too! My husband was in the hospital a year ago and I wore a very similar outfit. I took a big tote for reading, knitting, etc, and a scarf. The main difference was the hospital was about a ten minute drive. I hope your husband is doing better.

gryffin

Veteran

I just wanted to say you and your husband are in my prayers and I am beaming strength and healing thoughts for a speedy recovery. I spent too much time in the last two years with my father in the hospital who just passed away from lymphoma. Being comfortably and appropriately dressed was super important to me. Since my siblings and I took turns sleeping there and being full time advocates we needed clothes that could bear up being slept in and rumbled and not show it. Your formula sounds great. Layers, because it's so often really cold, food, because you won't eat and often food is a schlep and you wont want to leave. Hungry, tired and rumpled is the pits. Awesome post for anyone in this situation because we need to remember to put on our own oxygen mask first. The only thing I'd add to your list is phone charger is key!! Travel toothbrush/paste (it really helps).

Like the Season

Thanks, Joy. I hope your DH is healing comfortably.

Thank you, JAileen. What would we do without our knitting, right?

Gryffin. I'm so, so sorry about your dad. Such a difficult thing to go through.

My husband is home and doing well now, but I will add your suggestions to my list for next time. Because there's always a next time, isn't there?

cindysmith

Veteran

Sending you (((hugs))) and hopes for your husband's speedy recovery

Aida

Veteran

Oh I missed this the first time around! More well wishes from me, and glad to hear that your husband is home and doing well.

Joy

Veteran

Like the Season. Please don’t think about a next time. That thought, suggested by a friend of a friend actually gave me panic attracts whenever I drove the car.

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