Many healthcare professionals spend their workday in scrubs – comfortable, sanitary clothing worn in clinical and surgical settings. While it’s important to keep things simple and safe on the job, adding practical, professional accessories can add a pop of personality and help you feel fashionable when in uniform. Here, Misty Craig and Vicky Villanueva with Medical Outfitters share the many ways scrubs can be styled and personalized from head to toe.
Accessorizing medical scrubs can add personality and style while still keeping things professional and functional.”
Misty Craig
Owner, Medical Outfitters
Vicky Villanueva
Owner, Medical Outfitters
Scrubs modeled by Ainsley Craig
Functional Accessories
These items can combine both practicality and personality.
- Badge reels or holders – choose a creative retractable reel (think monograms, glitter, or character designs)
- Compression socks – available in tons of fun patterns, these support your legs during long shifts
- Utility belts or fanny packs – especially for nurses or techs, these can hold essentials like scissors, pens, and alcohol wipes
- Penlights or clipboards – select sleek designs or colors to match your personality
Jewelry
Stick to small, non-dangling items that won’t get in the way.
- Stud earrings – simple and safe for a clinical setting
- Silicone rings – comfortable and safe alternatives to metal bands
Footwear
Your shoes can be supportive and comfortable without sacrificing style.
- Sneakers or clogs with colorful designs
- Shoe charms or lace clips – small, cute additions that make your shoes pop
Hair Accessories
If you wear your hair up, these accessories can add
a personalized touch.
- Patterned or sparkly headbands
- Colorful scrunchies or clips
- Surgical caps in fun patterns or seasonal prints
Embroidery
Custom embroidery can make your scrubs one-of-a-kind.
- Single letter or initials monograms
- Name with credentials
- Logos
- Appliqués
- Custom designs
Meet the Author
Rachel Studebaker, BA, English, Summa Cum Laude
Rachel Studebaker is a graduate of Lee University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in advertising with the distinction of summa cum laude and served as editor-in-chief of the university’s biannual magazine, The Vindagua. After graduation, Rachel joined CMC Media & Marketing Group as an editor. Today, she serves as managing editor and is responsible for leading the editorial team in the development and completion of content for 17 publications involving health & wellness, business, sports, and lifestyle published in print and online for HealthScope® and CityScope® magazines as well as Choose Chattanooga® and Choose Huntsville® – premier publications serving Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia, and North Alabama. In addition to writing, editing, and coordinating copy, Rachel oversees networking and reputation management for the company’s publications. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, attending concerts, trying new restaurants, and traveling with her husband.
