Pso, you want to wear comfy clothes?
What tips can you share with the community about wearing comfy clothes? What fabrics do you recommend? What fabrics do you avoid?
Hello
, This has been a big dilemma for me. For 61 years have always had to figure out what to wear. I can remember someone saying to me at the age of 8 years old that my mom needed to make me wear a sweater. It took me many years for me to get comfortable with showing my skin. Here is an article that was written about dressing with confidence. https://plaquepsoriasis.com/living/dressing-confidence
There are so many different things we can wear to fit in without looking out of place. The one fabric I never wear is wool, not ever. It just doesn't agree with me at all. Makes me itch all over. I do like cotton dresses, linen, and silk. They seem to be nicer to the skin.
What comfortable clothes do you wear, especially since the summer is upon us? Diane (Team Member)
Frankly, the only comfortable clothing is the least clothing possible (or allowed)! Whatever, it must be loose, cool, and very soft. Labels and even seams can be trouble. , I agree with you on that. The least clothes the best. Thanks for sharing. Diane (Team Member)
This was a very major problem for me and my careers. Serious psoriasis and eczema made it impossible for me to wear any tight or confining clothing, especially neckties. And those were (are) required in most all "professional" settings. Even where accommodations were offered, failure to "look the part" really hindered credibility and acceptance. It was a HUGE problem.
In many settings, appearances are every bit as important as competence (sometimes even more important). Workplace environments have gotten more relaxed and less formal in recent years, but appearances and following workplace norms are still very important. It is career crippling when you can't comform for medical reasons.
you bring up a very valid point. Professional settings call for professional wear. I can see a necktie being a huge irritation for someone who has psoriasis on their neck. Do you still have to wear them or are you allowed to dress more comfortable now? Vickie, Team Member 
I totally agree—appearance in the workplace still plays a huge role, even though it really shouldn't. It’s frustrating how things like health issues, which are completely out of your control, can prevent you from fitting into those expectations. Even though some industries are more relaxed now, dressing a certain way is still closely tied to professionalism and credibility. It’s unfair that something like a medical condition can limit your career opportunities. This really highlights how much more progress we need to make workplaces truly inclusive for people with chronic illnesses. -Latoya (Team Member)
Fortunately, I am very retired now and will never again be forced to itch and kvetch like that, anywhere, ever again. I even threw away all my ties as soon as I could get away with it!
But it was truly horrible for both me and my careers, as I'm sure it still is for many other psoriasis and eczema sufferers. And, it's been a lifelong problem: I vividly remember being tormented even as a small child of 3 or 4 by having to "dress up" for many required occasions, yet no one seemed to understand nor care.
