It’s that time of year when we’re all tired of wearing sweaters and snow boots and ready to pull out the warm weather clothes. Although the days are longer and temps are beginning to rise, it’s not yet warm enough to go outside without layers, or to wear sandals without getting hypothermia.
Pools & beaches can be extremely anxiety provoking, so I try to make what I wear over my afos as comfortable and as easy to get on and off as possible. Resort casual offers so many opportunities to look amazing and feel comfortable in leg braces. My go-to on vacations (and all summer long) are cute & comfy pull-on jumpsuits and maxi dresses in lightweight and breathable materials.
The Holiday Season isn’t all jingle bells and sleigh rides when you have an invisible disability. As temps begin falling and your calendar starts filling, the stress and worry about how the hell you’ll make it through it all, rears it’s Scrooge like head. Of course this time of year can be stressful for everyone. There is a ton of pressure to be merry and create picture perfect, Norman Rockwell like moments, to then post on Facebook of course.
This previously published post has been updated as of November 2024 to reflect current styles and relevant content. It includes affiliate links that may offer a very small commission. Using these links has no impact on the price, but does helps me offset my website expenses and indulge in an occasional Starbucks skinny vanilla latte…
I’m pretty sure fall gets the ”favorite season” award for people living with chronic conditions and disabilities. Personally, my body just works better with pumpkin spice lattes, crisp (not too hot & not too cold) air, and the return of all my favorite tv shows.
Most people don’t have to think about walking—they just walk. But for those of us living with foot drop, walking requires focus because we know from experience how just one distracted step can quickly manifest into a painful fall. Foot Drop 101 Walking with foot drop involves lifting your foot high enough to avoid dragging…
This post was previously published and has been updated to include the current styles of AFOs (leg braces) and disability-friendly boots. While it includes affiliate links, they do not affect the price you’ll pay. However, the small commission helps me offset website costs and occasionally indulge in a few Starbucks skinny vanilla lattes. Shoe shopping…
This post about the cutest and best denim and fall shoes for AFO wearers and people with disabilities has been updated and republished as of August 2024 to reflect current styles and links. Now, before you dive in, let me sprinkle in a little disclaimer: This post contains links that may offer a very small…
If you grew up watching The Love Boat, then the prospect of going on a cruise might trigger childhood fantasies of dining at the selective “Captain’s Table”, or kissing handsome men on the Lido Deck. But, for first time cruisers with disabilities, those Julie McCoy fantasies may be replaced with nightmares of being stuck on the Titanic.
Please note that this post about what to wear to a wedding with AFOS was previously published and has been updated as of July 2024 to reflect current summer wedding fashion and affiliate links. These affiliate links when used have zero impact on the price buyers pay but they do help me to offset some…
One of the reasons I created Trend-Able was to help leg brace (Afo) wearers & others living with invisible disabilities find clothing & shoes that helps them to feel confidant so that they can live their best lives.
One of the reasons I created Trend-Able was to help leg brace (Afo) wearers & others living with invisible disabilities find clothing & shoes that helps them to feel confidant so that they can live their best lives.