Some few months back, I wrote about finding the medical scrubs that is right for you and I certainly got a lot of comments about it since, except for the basic v-neck scrubs, everything was very chic and stylish. The scrubs uniforms have changed over the years and not only are they no longer in all-white but there are so many styles to choose from these days. Add to that is the fact that these nursing scrubs are not only available in vibrant colors like green, yellow, blue and red but in pastel colors too including ceil blue, aloe, pearl pink, wisteria and so many more. What is more amazing is that prints have also invaded the medical uniforms and apparel. And looking at it makes us wonder whether you are looking at one of the medical scrubs for the nurses or you are looking at an after-work top.

Not to be outdone, scrub pants or what one pairs for their nursing scrubs are also getting trendier. To think that these medical scrubs really just used to be worn inside the operation or by the surgery staff, albeit in green and with masks, they have certainly gone a long way. Scrub pants worn in surgery were typically drawstring pants which made use of a string to draw or tighten the pants. These days though there are so many styles to choose from giving one the freedom to choose their favorite style in their favorite color or the style and colors that pairs well with their nursing scrubs. Some though do not have the option to choose the color since there are hospitals that color code their medical uniforms according to departments. And of course, there are those who choose which scrub style fits them perfectly or comfortably or from their favorite brands like Cherokee, Dickies pants, Landau, Adar, Urbane and many more.

Here are some of the most common scrub pants styles preferred by nurses and healthcare professionals:

Drawstring Pants: These are pants with string used to draw or tighten or tie an opening in a fabric to close it.

CH-4100 - Cherokee Workwear Unisex Drawstring Medical Scrub Pants

DI-850106T - Dickies Unisex Drawstring Scrub Pants

Straight-leg: These are pants that have a straight, narrow leg from the waist down.

UR-9705 - Urbane Women Flat Front Straight Leg Medical Scrub Pants

Boot-cut: These are pants that fit like a straight-leg pant from the knee up but are cut wider at the ankle in order to comfortably fit over a pair of shoes.

DI-853102 - Dickies Women Boot Cut Hip Flip Pant

Flared: These are pants are narrow and slim from waist to knee then widen from knee to ankle. If the flare is particularly wide, the pants are called bell-bottoms.

CH-26034 - Cherokee Women Slim Fitting Flare Leg Pants

Classic Fit: Flatters every shape and size, and features a stitched crease leg for a polished look with an elastic waistband.

AD-502 - Adar Unisex Classic Comfort Medical Scrub Pants

Eased Fit: More relaxed than our Classic fit, with a fuller cut through hip, thigh, and leg and elastic waistband.

LA-8327 - Landau Women Eased Fit Elastic Waist Medical Scrub Pants

Elastic Pants: These are pants with elastic sewn in the waistband or inserted in a stitched-down casing to hold the pants in place. 

DI-850506 - Dickies Ladies Elastic Waist Scrub Pants

Cargo Pants: These are pants originally designed for tough, outdoor activities. They are baggier, permitting free movement, made of hardwearing, quick-drying fabrics, with tough stitching, and have large belt loops and several additional patch pockets.

DI-857455P - Dickies Women Petite Nine Pocket Youtility Scrub Pant

Flare Leg: These are pants that are slim fit through the hip and thigh with a flare leg, drawstring and elastic waistband.

AD-507 - Adar Woman Drawstring Flare Leg Medical Scrub Pants

Flare Cargo: These are pants that are flare leg with full drawstring, low rise waist and more cargo pockets.

UR-9702 - Urbane Women Cargo Flare Leg Medical Scrub Pants

Cargo Drawstring: These are pants that have drawstring front and elastic back for an adjustable fit with oversized cargo and side pockets and straight leg.

AD-506 - Adar Unisex Multi-Pocket Cargo Medical Scrub Pants

CH-190 - Cherokee Women Original Boxer Scrub Pants

Cargo Elastic Waist: Cargo pants with an elastic waistband with slightly tapered leg.

CH-4000 - Cherokee Men Elastic Waist Utility Cargo Nurse Scrub Pants