What’s Your Summer Scrubs Style?
Straight leg, wide leg or joggers? Tucked in or no tuck? Bright colors or patterns?
Over the past few weeks, we visited with nurses and medical staff across the Cape Cod Healthcare system to get a pulse on the scrubs fashion scene.
We discovered team members share a common thread—they take pride in expressing themselves head to toe with bold and bright scrubs, whimsical patterns with llamas, leopard prints or ice cream cones, and unique headbands. Several even add a pop of personality to their favorite pair of Crocs with charms such as butterflies, brightly colored gems and hearts.
“During Covid, we were gowned up all the time, so it didn’t really matter what we looked like,” says Pam Morrison, Clinical Leader on South 2, who is wearing scrubs in a bold, bright purple. “But now that we don’t have many Covid patients or isolation patients, we can express ourselves.”
Scrubs today feature many options—plenty of chest pockets and side pant pockets, mock or V-neck styles, wide legs and curved hems. They are lightweight, breathable and antiwrinkle—and feature vibrant colors such as lavender dew, hibiscus, pop red and shocking pink. A quick survey among staff of popular brand names include Figs, Skechers, Grey’s Anatomy—and even Betsey Johnson.
“I lay out scrubs the night before,” says Sarah Mandy, RN, on South 2, who admits to owning about 13 pairs. Sarah, who is 20 weeks pregnant, says she also appreciates the stretch material and loves the variety of colors. “I get excited about what color I am going to wear,” says Sarah. “Is that weird?” she asks, sharing a laugh with her coworkers.
“On Sunday, I lay mine out for the workweek,” says Pam. “I have orange, bright green, hot pink and turquoise.”
Amanda Rich, RN on South 2, says she owns mostly joggers because they look better with sneakers. “I have jumpsuits, too, with lots of pockets.”
In addition to looking fashionable, modern scrubs add a sense of fun and playfulness and even help patients identify staff. “You’re always easy to spot,” says Sarah. “If a patient walks by, they know the color you are wearing.”
We hope you enjoy clicking through the slideshow of photos that capture CCHC Team Members making fun, fashionable and functional statements! To view slideshow, click on arrow at right (or swipe right on mobile).
The Fab Four on South 2: Sarah Mandy, Amanda Rich, Pam Morrison and Jacqueline Falconer-Hall show off their unique and personalized styles.
Bryanna Medeiros, RN, at Fontaine Primary Care, owns an array of colorful scrubs, including bright pink, purple, blue and teal.
Bryanna says she loves wearing joggers because “they show off the fun shoes!” The RN at Fontaine Primary Care says she bought these psychedelic Crocs and vibrant charms for a ’90s-themed party and decided to turn them into her new work shoes. “I have long been known as the nurse with the crazy shoes!”
Brenda Fagundes, Ashley Stuart and Kayla Dennison, who work in the Diagnostic Radiology Department at Cape Cod Hospital, display stylish yellow linen scrubs, compression socks and comfortable clogs.
Tiffany Cole-Turco and Kyle Wolfe at Strawberry Hill make a statement with llamas and lively hues.
Strawberry Hill Styles: Kelley Assarian, Katie Kozich, Claire Hogan, Kyle Wolfe and Tiffany Cole-Turco express themselves with bright colors and fun patterns.
Dynamic Duo: Lisa Duty and Caren Vital, Patient Service Techs at the CCHC Lab Services in Bourne, welcome summer with vibrant hues.
Pretty in Pink and Patterns: Caren Vital, Patient Service Tech at the CCHC Lab Services in Bourne, takes pride in putting together stylish scrub outfits.
Tricia Botelho, Dee O’Donnell, Vicki Linnell and Brittney McBride in Lab Services are dressed for summer in scrubs featuring sherbert shades and ice cream cones.
Strike a Pose: Kelly Sanford, Joana Oliveira, Kustalee Nelson, Selina Pearson, Meagan Harrington, Hilda Haye and Althea Gardner of Lab Services wear a variety of scrubs styles from V-neck and linen tops to pants with zipped pockets.
Fun at Fontaine: Melinda Stoltz, Marilyn Peters, Christina Streitmatter, Brendan Conlin, Sanique Stone, Sharon Kelly and Bezie Evangelista bring plenty of smiles and styles to the work environment.
Laura Vindick, Philip Scali and Zoia Tsoleridis show off their cozy and comfortable scrubs at Fontaine.
Valerie Doyle, Benjamin Hixon and Philip Scali opt for comfort in classic blue and black colors paired with sporty sneakers.
Alexa Brynildsen, Mary Kate Fitzgerald, Cassie Papadonis, Jennifer Beebe and Dan O'Day show off their own unique styles, from joggers and straight legs to fitted polka dot tops (designed by Betsey Johnson).
Mugar 3 staff inject a little fun in the workplace with a variety of styles and colors, from purple leopard patterns to paisley and polka dot tops.
