From Operating Rooms to the Big Screen: Recreating Medical Uniforms in Latex for a Short Film
What happens when vintage medical uniforms and modern fashion collide? Imagine the sterile white of a hospital gown replaced by the sleek sheen of latex—this is the journey I’m embarking on as I create a unique collection for an upcoming short film. Inspired by the history of medical clothing, I’m reimagining the classic nurse and surgeon uniforms with a bold, futuristic twist.
For this project, we are diving into the past, exploring how medical uniforms have evolved over time, and then bringing them back to life with a new material—latex. The film will feature actors dressed as nurses and surgeons, but unlike anything you’ve seen before. Some of the key designs include latex aprons and dresses, which I’ve highlighted in the photos below.
Latex might seem like an unusual choice, but its flexibility, durability, and stunning visual appeal make it perfect for the screen. The contrast between the traditional functionality of these uniforms and the modern edginess of latex creates a visual statement that’s hard to ignore.
Now, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
What kind of designs or details would you like to see in these latex nurse and surgeon costumes? Should we stick to traditional colours or experiment with something bold and unexpected? Feel free to share your ideas in the comments—your feedback could help shape the final look of these pieces!
Either 1950s/60s nurses uniform or some sort of mad scientist coat the kind with the press studs down the left/right side you could make one short knee length or above with the nurse belt that you already make .
And one long ankle length for a surgeon
Thank you so much for your suggestion!
I love the idea of incorporating both a 1950s/60s nurse uniform and a mad scientist-style coat into the project. The contrast between the shorter knee-length design with a nurse belt and the long, ankle-length surgeon’s coat would create a visually striking balance. I’m excited to explore how press studs and the belt could add to the overall look and feel.
Your feedback is incredibly helpful, and I’ll definitely consider these ideas as I move forward with the designs. Stay tuned, and thank you again for your input—it’s always great to hear from customers with such creative ideas!
I have a fetish for latex and a fetish for females in nurses uniforms. Due to my experiences as a child with my own hospital admissions and the fact that my Mother was a nurse. The majority of the pictures you show are not UK medical, but probably American. There has always been a difference. The only one that may be of a British nurse is the 3rd from the left on the top row. All the rest are not Uk uniforms in my opinion.
Also, medical uniforms changed over the years, so there are quite distinct ‘periods’ in which a new style was adopted. Particularly for female nurse uniforms. So for instance after the second world war in the 60’s and 70’s the female dress went from being long (down to the ankles) to shorter and also sleeves became a lot shorter. So by the 70’s you had a shorter length coloured dress with short sleeves usually with a white starched apron. Also the belts were very important and distinguished SEN and SRN (State enrolled to State Registered) nurses. They sometimes had elaborate metal buckles which deonted a particular Nurse training hospital where the nurse did her training. Each training hospital had their own styles and the nurse would sometimes keep that style even when she moved to another hospital. (but not always)
The uniforms these days are pretty much uni-sex and more like technician outfits. The deliniation has pretty much gone and you no longer see females in dress style uniforms – more top and pants (unisex). Which is a shame.
You need to look at which period you are going to choose – but for my part I would say the sexiest style for me was in the late 60’s and early 70’s. A coloured (light blue or green) shorted dress with a starched white apron , cap and belt. Sisters uniforms (Next up in the rank from Nurse) was usually denoted with dark blue and long sleeves. All nurses wore caps and the style of the caps was different in each hospital !
Please see examples of uniforms from 60’s. Thereafter they became more generic gradually
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/48413764736259717/
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/611082243202575010/
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/12596073943572537/
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/30469734971725921/
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/1117103882550366598/
So you have the difficult choice of choosing which period to go for ! I would suggest the 60’s being a good one as the dresses were shorter and more body forming. Certainly not the wartime and 50’s styles which where not feminine in style. As far as I am aware America just went of white outfits for many years and there certainly was not the subtle style changes for different hospitals.
Herewith some links to show nurses uniforms around the 60’s.
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/4714774600532766/
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/48413764736259717/
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Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful input!
I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge about the evolution of nurse uniforms, particularly the differences between UK and US styles. You’re absolutely right that medical uniforms have gone through distinct changes over the years, and it’s fascinating how they reflect different eras and regions. I’ll definitely keep that in mind as I continue working on this project.
Your suggestion of focusing on the 60s-70s style with the shorter, more tailored dresses is very helpful. The links you’ve shared provide great examples, and I’ll be sure to review them closely. I agree that these uniforms have a strong visual appeal, and I’m excited to incorporate some of these elements into the designs.
As this is a creative project for film, we’re aiming to find a balance between historical accuracy and modern fashion influences, while maintaining a professional and respectful approach to the subject. Thank you again for your contribution, and I hope you continue to follow the project as it evolves!