Dr. Eboni Green
November 8, 2021
Children get bullied at school for just about everything. If your kid receives a scoliosis diagnosis and must wear a brace, they may want to hide it from their peers. One of the best ways to wear a scoliosis brace at school is to find clothes that naturally cover it up. Use these fashion tips for covering up a scoliosis brace to help your child feel confident when they go out into the world.
There are many ways to cover a brace with clothing. Layers are your best friend when trying to cover a scoliosis brace. Consider vests, scarves, jackets, and other accessories to help hide the brace’s ridges. Loose fabrics and dresses can also cover areas where hard plastic might poke through. Try long tunics with asymmetrical patterns.
Since the brace may meet your child’s hips, you’ll want a pair of pants that stretches over the bottom of it. Your child may feel most comfortable in leggings or sweatpants. Anything with an elastic waist is typically more comfortable and better at covering the brace.
Though no one will see it, what your child wears under their brace is just as important as what they wear over it. To protect their skin, they should always wear a tight shirt beneath their brace. Bodysuits, T-shirts, and camisoles that prevent the brace from rubbing against their skin are ideal.
When you take your child to the store to try on new clothes, make sure they are wearing their brace. They won’t know which clothes are best for covering it if they don’t bring it. Use these fashion tips for covering up a scoliosis brace to point you in the right direction while shopping. Your child may want certain items of clothing that only look good when they remove the brace. Encourage them to wait until after treatment to buy them.
