Cushing's Syndrome Support Group

I know just what you mean I have had a very difficult time finding nice professional clothes. First off the sizes indicated are not always the right size. I have found anything from China certainly is not the size it says it is. I have resorted to actually ordering scrubs. There are some nice pants that when matched with a nice shirt nobody can even tell they are scrubs. You can purchase the ones with or without the creese. They also have some nice dressier jackets that do not look like lab coats. These come in all sorts of different colors. These work well for me because not only do they give me a professional look but they are darn comfortable as well.

Shopping for clothes after a body morph with meds sucks, i feel your pain with the hump, i like to wear my hair up, but, "you know". I have gained 180 in 5 yrs and I still think my body is the same it was before I got sick. I have learned to adapt, though the styles ive gone may look more like cute and pregnant than fat and ill-fitted clothes. I like trouser pants. i also like empire waist tops and wrap tops, for me blazers are out of the question, but cardigans and great.

I have had to dress professionally with this body-shape, I found that Talbot's Woman has some that work well for my shape, both skirts and jackets.

I find that shells work much better than blouses, they minimize the belly and can be worn over the waistband without looking messy or unprofessional.

I also found slacks at Lane Bryant that work. They have a new line of "shape-specific" formal slacks. Try their yellow/square line.

Also, wearing heels or pony heels with extra-long, wide slacks will create a longer leg and balance the weight in the torso.

I have lived with my hump since my teens. I am now 38. There is not much you can do to hide it all. I always look pregnant, but have learned to be graceful as I can about it. When asked when I'm due I explain my diease. People back off! LOL
I also wear my hair up almost all the time.
I wear a swimsuit, maternity one that fits quite nice. You can find some maternity clothes that aren't too obvious and make them work. A few blazers from my daughter's pregnancy are still favorites.
I have no shame in buying something that fits. I will wear maternity! LOL
What I do try and do is keep things simple, classic and tailored. I use scarves and jewelry to put my own touches to things.
Simple shirts like the suzi in the city line they have a Ross stores are my basic's. They flatter, wash up nice, never shrink and yet drape just right. Jeans, I go with the Lane Bryant fit as my little legs float in anything else since I am so out of proportion. Simple shells under cardigans work well. Dressing can be an effort, but still can be fun.
Remember God made us all shapes and sizes.
Cushings is a major blow to your body image, I know, but having nice hair and a pedicure can do you a world of good and if nothing else theres shoes!
Good Luck, Kelle

I don't have much to wear as I am just recently going through the weight gain but agree that it is a major blow. I still want to wear my cute silky tanks and capris and have little choices in my closet. But what seems to work the best for me is babydoll tops that gather just below the bust and flare out. I buy them a size too big and wear a tank top underneath. I also use layers like a mens jean shirt (casual) or blazer and just deal with the heat. Elastic waist pants are all I can wear because my butt and legs are so small. Some of the really loose fitting summer pants work because they are flowy and give the appearance of a wider leg. They are cooler in the summer too. I would'nt be ashamed to wear maternity either. I always wear my hair up with some long peices around the face. Good ideas posted here!

Just wanted to add about the hair up thing...I never even noticed I had the "hump" till I was looking at my pony tail one day in the mirror. I know people can see it but I am SO hot dressing for my size and trying to cover it all up as it is, I just dont care. I live in hot and humid Florida and never want to go out now.