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Scrubs Review: Cherokee Pro Flexibles Top

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I’m back with another scrubs review! Talking about nurse scrubs is one of my favorite things to do on the blog, in case you hadn’t noticed. 😉
Before this, I only had one pair of Cherokee scrubs, the workwear core stretch ones. Now I’m adding one of their new Cherokee Flexibles tops to the collection! 
I like this top. Quite a bit. 
It’s true to size (mine is XS) and for a girl with a long-ish torso, the top is a perfect length and I feel totally comfortable wearing it. The material is soft and the side panels are stretchy (made from a poly/spandex material) and makes the top fit in a more flattering way. I’ve worn this top 3 times in the last 2 weeks and it’s going to hold up in the wash like a champ, I can tell. :) Very, very comfortable. 
The one flaw: 
See those buttons on the pockets? They snap the pockets CLOSED. For “added security,” apparently. 
Listen, I’m not spending my whole 12-hour shift snapping and unsnapping my pockets to get my pen/scissors/alcohol wipes/brain out. And I can’t simply leave them undone because it looks weird to show the round metal disc on the front, sticking out like a sore thumb. 
So I did a little DIY project on my scrubs. :) For someone who isn’t crafty, I’m pretty proud of it!
First, with the snap flap closed, I took some scissors and cut the flap free. With a little free-hand stitching, I sewed the top part of the flap to of the pocket. Then, using my seam-ripper, I turned my scrubs inside out and got rid of the leftover bit of fabric that was still attached where I cut the flap off. That’s it!
 
Does that make sense? 

 Now, if you like the idea of your pockets snapping closed, then you don’t have to do a thing when you buy this top!

And really, the whole modification took less than 10 minutes (if you sew, I bet you can do it faster), so don’t let that deter you from considering this top! PLUS, when looking at the Cherokees Flexibles scrubs on uniformedscrubs.com, the top has different pockets than mine! They’re more of an open concept with one side snap tab on the right. If you search Cherokee Pro Flexibles online, other websites have the snap closure pocket style.  (See what another nurse did with her snap tab pockets! brilliant.)

So. My plan is to swap this with my old navy top. I’ve worn it so much, it’s starting to fray at the neckline where I attach my name badge. :)

And here’s a little something for you readers! A 15% off coupon code for their website! 
ps. Looking back through these pictures makes me realize that this post makes me look like I have a lot of blue and grey in my life. Have you noticed a general color scheme in your scrub wardrobe? Or do you work at one of those places that have a color dress code? 
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**Disclaimer-  This scrubs top was provided by Uniformed Scrubs in exchange for an honest review of the product.**

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