Wraparound skirt styles. Underwear with alternative seam openings. Short jackets with side vents. Clothing Shapes and Designs Clothing for the disabled often deviates from usual shapes in order to be more functional and to minimize flaws. Although the body may not be symmetrical, clothing can make it appear that way.
Separates are excellent choices when the top is different in size from the bottom.
Clothing for the disabled should be as fashionable as possible to convey a sense of normalcy. It is particularly important for disabled youth to feel that they belong. Apparel Availability Finding appropriate, functional, and attractive self-help clothing is difficult. A need exists for specially designed clothing for the disabled to be manufactured and marketed. Although the number of Americans with disabilities is large, manufacturers are reluctant to mass produce this specialty clothing.