clothing hurts

So with this fibro thing I am not at the point where my clothing hurts.  I had to search high and low for a very soft tshirt I can wear under my work clothes and tucked into my pants to prevent the pants waist band from bothering me.  I thought I bought some comfy cotton sweaters to wear on top of the tshirts, but it ends up they also are irritating my arms.  I thought I found really comfy tank tops to wear to work under jackets, but it ends up they have stitching around the arm holes and neck that really irritate me.

Anyone else have this problem?

Anyone have any recommendations for wear to get a soft comfy 100% cotton tank top for women, that has no stiching on it around the neck or arms, and has no nylon in it (I think nylon is worse at making me irritated)?????

Unfortunately I can't show up for work in no bra, a tshirt and sweat pants like I would like to

Thanks,

Susan

Snue, when I get to the point where my clothes hurt, I wear a fabric made from bamboo (trade name is Modal). Mostly I can only find this in the lingerie/pyjama department of large department stores, but I have found tank and tee style separates that look nothing like pyjamas (Kohls has the most reasonable prices, JC Penney has them, too). They work well as layering pieces, and nobody would know if you didn't tell them. I think there are online stores that sell the organic bamboo clothing, but it is very pricey. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for your feedback. The stiching on the jeans is what kills me. That is a great idea about the PJ's and Modal. I always wondered what modal was. But am seeing bamboo made items more and more and more lately. I'll start searching for some things. thanks. glad I am not the only one. And dresses, that is an interesting idea, haven't done that in a long time.

I am hypersensitive to tags and rough edges of clothing as well. When I'm looking at new clothes, everything has to be evaluated; does it itch or scratch, feel rough, have any edges that will dig in....I try things on, walk around, move my arms (I hate rough stitching in the underarm area) and try to find any areas that will bother me long term.

I absolutely detest bras, but have to wear one when I'm out (never at home though). I've been properly fit on two separate occasions (both times determined the same size), but every bra I try on hurts my ribs or irritates my back. And I don't care what I try, my bra straps ALWAYS slide!!!

I am starting to see more bamboo fabric clothing out there which is great. I wear a shirt and panties to bed now, because I perspire so badly and the bamboo clothing is great for moisture wicking. Too bad I don't have the money to buy an all new wardrobe out of bamboo.

Pam

It's funny what bothers different people. I can't imagine not wearing an underwire bra, which I don't really notice, but I do have to buy a size that's too big around, or it hurts my back.

I can only wear good-quality gold post earrings, nothing heavy, or my ears get infected, so I almost never change them. I can't wear necklaces most of the time, because if they touch my skin, they feel cold (unless they're plastic, wood, or leather.) No slinky fabrics, either, for the same reason. (No matter that it's 95 degrees. I'm cold. I still need a sweater half the time.) Wool is out, acrylic that makes static is out. Itchy!!

Short sleeves are becoming a thing of the past, because (1) I'm usually cold, and (2) I have flabby arms that I don't want anyone to see. Same with scoop-neck tops - which are about all they sell anymore! I don't want to have to worry about bending over. My daughters say, "wear a tank underneath," but it never lays flat or looks right. In a couple of months, it'll be turtlenecks every day for me until about May. I haven't worn shorts for years. NOBODY is going to see my legs!

Nothing tight, nothing heavy. Nothing that has to be drycleaned, ironed, or worn with "flair."

Growing old is not nice. Growing old with fibro is worse.

Debbie

Hi Susan

I'm not sure what kind of job you have but I where I work I can wear scrubs and they are very comfortable and not very heavy at all. I also have problems at times with wearing jeans to work all day so now for work I just wear my scrubs everyday. Just a thought if if you can wear them to work

Sending you gentle hugs and keeping you in my prayers

I had that piercing, slicing, burning feeling from a small measly tag on my shirt yesterday. No one... and I mean NO ONE... can possibly understand this feeling if they haven't experienced it. Just no words to describe it... If we tried to, people would give us crazier looks than they do already. Ha!

Hi Susan,

I also have issues with clothing. I recently tried on a cashmere sweater for the first time, was told it should be okay for my sensitivities and it was not. The material itched a lot.

I even have issues with soft pj's and gowns for bedtime use. I purchased some silk long johns and these work well for me. Take a look at the website called Winter Silks.

Good luck to you.