Fashion and the Tripp Trapp Chair
Just like the Tripp Trapp chair grows with a child, fashion can adapt with us too. With the right mix of flexibility, comfort, and practical features, our clothes can meet our changing needs, no matter what stage of life we’re in or what challenges we’re facing.
I was clearing out the house the other day when I came across something I hadn’t seen in years—our old Tripp Trapp chair. If you’ve had kids, you might know the one. It’s that wooden high chair designed to grow with them, from baby to adult. We bought it because it wasn’t just practical; it adapted as our kids grew. We didn’t have to keep replacing it—it adjusted, it changed as they did.
And it made me think: Why isn’t fashion like that?
Clothes That Evolve With Us
Our bodies are constantly changing, whether it’s pregnancy, recovering from surgery, or simply getting older. But when it comes to fashion, we’re often stuck buying clothes for the stage we’re in right now, knowing we’ll have to buy something new when things change. But what if, like that Tripp Trapp chair, fashion could grow with us?
What if instead of searching for special clothes when we’re dealing with something like arthritis, post-surgery, or ageing, we could easily find fashion that adapts to us—no matter what our body needs at the moment?
A Wardrobe For Every Stage
That old chair reminded me how great it is when something is designed to stick with you through life’s changes. It’s practical and long-lasting, just like our clothes should be. Imagine a wardrobe full of pieces that adjust, with features like flexible fits or easy fastenings that are there when you need them, but still look great no matter your age or ability.
We’re All Temporarily Abled
Here’s the thing: we’re all only temporarily abled. Life throws us curveballs—injuries, illnesses, getting older. Our needs change, and so do our bodies. Dressing shouldn’t become another challenge we have to navigate. The truth is, we all experience times when we need clothes that do more than just look good—they need to work for us, too.
Fashion should reflect this reality. It’s not about creating separate lines or making people feel like they need “special” clothes. It’s about making it easier for everyone to find what works, no matter their current situation. Because our abilities will shift, but our love for great clothes won’t.
Just like that Tripp Trapp grows with kids, fashion should grow with us. Wouldn’t it be nice if our clothes adapted to us, instead of us always having to adapt to them?