Leg in plaster - clothing for colder weather

Alleycat

Hi all, I had an operation last week which means that my leg from below the knee will be in plaster for another 5 weeks or so. I can't go anywhere at the moment so am happy slobbing around in trackies but will need to be dressing a bit smarter in a few weeks when I return to work.

If it was summer I'd happily wear skirts or dresses but it's too damn cold for that now! Does anyone think I could get away with wearing tights with part of one leg cut off or could I get leggings over the top without looking completely insane?!

Help, fashion tips on the cheap are most definitely welcome.

BTW I'm 5'11" so its hard finding trousers long enough at the best of times that aren't too expensive and I can't get out and about to try anything on.

Nicki

Would you be able to weight bear on the leg well enough to put tights or leggings on? Would a single hold up stocking on the good leg be easier teamed with a longer skirt?

Alleycat

I can't bear weight at all at the moment but should do in a couple of weeks. I've mostly been looking rather odd with my legs in the air to get my knickers and tracksuit bottoms on but have managed it!

A single stocking would be a good idea (maybe with a pair of shorts on underneath for when I have to elevate the leg at work). I hadn't thought of that one, would be a bargain too as when one snags I can just put the other one on!

honeypop

Some wide leg or palazzo trousers would go over and still look smart for work.

Loving the single stocking idea though!

Lovelyjoolz

Some great suggestions already, but also have a look on fashionworld's website for reasonably priced trousers. I'm just under 6' and have a 35" inside leg and I get rousers on their site all the time. They do some plain wide legs too that should go over your cast.

Hope you heal quickly!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Having been non weightbearing at winter, I'd suggest a long stretchy pair of black bootcut trousers (M&S, about £15) and a very large black men's sock.

You'll probably need to have a trainer of some sorts on your good foot, but you will need to make sure what you wear boosts that leg to the same length as the broken one - it really hurts your neck, back, shoulder and good hip/knee if you're lopsided.

I'm usually a 7, but for the cast, I managed to slip a size 9 trainer on. Fortunately, the boss was just glad I was coming into work rather than staying off sick for weeks, so I didn't get any complaints about slightly unconventional footwear choices


It will feel so much better when you can weightbear on it - but it is very tiring to carry yourself around before then, make sure your arms are free. Short or 3/4 sleeve tops are good, shirts are plain irritating when using crutches. You'll be too hot to wear jumpers (it's hard work), and only have cardies that will stay on without slipping when you're moving around.



Hope that helps.


PS, if medically approved, a removable aircast is absolutely brilliant after the initial stages of healing - if you are offered one, I really would recommend one, as it saves the itching and aching you can get as the area heals. They also make it easier to get dressed, washed and mobile again.


PPS, nobody will bat an eyelid at anything you wear - you have a cast, so you get instant exemption from criticism for looking a bit weird.

Alleycat

Thanks for all the suggestions ladies! I admit though that I had to google Pallazzo trousers. They look like a fab idea but not really my style unfortunately.

Looked on the fashionworld website and was pleasantly surprised to find loads of decent priced clothes in the tall section. Am a bit apprehensive of buying online though in case they don't fit. Plus I'm really skint at the moment and can't really afford to pay much more than a tenner per bottom half. Have bookmarked the site for future clothes buying though. There's a really nice tunic dress on there that I may have to order come pay day!

The wide leg trouser idea is good, something with a bit of stretch to get over the cast. At the moment it's a backslab cast with loads of bandaging so absolutely comedy huge! It should change to a fibreglass cast next week and then an aircast boot.

I just can't wait to get out and about that I'm starting to not care what I wear. I'm going a bit stir crazy! Don't think I'll be able to get a shoe on for quite some time, but that's cool. Just hoping it doesn't start getting too icy or we have snow before I'm properly healed or I'll be doing an impression of Bambi!

Alleycat

So does no one dig the cut off tights idea?!!

brook2jack

Having had nine ops in four years with alot if time nwb a couple of tips. Knee scooters are terrific. They make getting around much easier and can be locked so you can stand up to cook etc. They are expensive to buy and rent but were essential for me being able to work three weeks after ankle fusion.
Never go out on crutches in icy weather. For winter when you are weight bearing you can get ice grips for end of crutches and ice spikes to slip over shoes. Worth it for security.

If you still have to elevate your leg when sat down don't bother with skirt as you will be constantly worried what you show. I wore black trackies bottom half and work tops top half. No one worries about lower half if you're on crutches/scooter. Buy extra large socks to go over cast foot . Buy cheap croc look alikes when plaster off as they will probably be the only things you can wear comfortably for a while.

mazza111

Would simple leggins work for you hon? Although, it may mean cold tootsies. When it was the DD, she jazzed up everything she wore with printed sox, weirdo