(And Why I Don’t Stick to “Just the Usual”)
People ask me all the time how I pick scrub colors—and honestly, I love that question, because it’s never been random for me.
Color has always meant something in the places I’ve worked. It can change how you feel walking into your shift… and it can change how the people you care for feel when they see you.
And that’s really where Kaze started.
A little backstory: patients noticed my color before they knew my name
I spent years working in healthcare, and a lot of times I’d move between floors or units where nobody knew me yet. But patients still recognized me.
Not because I introduced myself ten times (even though we all do that 😅), but because I wore bold scrubs and my tie-dye Crocs. They remembered the color. They smiled at it. And it gave them a little spark of joy in a place that can feel heavy.
That stuck with me.
Because it made me realize something people don’t talk about enough:
what we wear at work affects us… and it also affects the people we take care of.
So when I started creating scrubs, I didn’t want them to feel boring or “one-note.” I wanted them to feel like personality still belongs in the profession.
My goal is simple: I want you to be able to express yourself
And I know everybody doesn’t have the same freedom, some workplaces require certain colors, and I get that. But if you can wear different colors, I want you to feel like you can actually express yourself through what you’re wearing.
That’s why I don’t only pick what’s “common.”
I choose:
- Common colors (because sometimes you want classic, clean, and easy)
- Uncommon colors (because sometimes you want something different that feels like you)
It’s never just “what’s trending.” It’s: What’s going to make someone feel confident walking into that building?
Why brown was an intentional choice
“When I pick colors, I always think about the people wearing them.”
Brown is not necessarily a common scrub color and that’s exactly why I loved it.
I wanted something that still looks good if you have to run errands after work. Like… grocery shopping, picking kids up, whatever. Something that doesn’t scream “I just got off a 12.” (You know what I mean. 😩)
Brown feels:
- grounded
- stylish
- different
- still professional
And when you pair it with details like leopard print? It gives style without doing the most.
That’s always the balance I’m trying to hit: work-ready + still you.
Why I switch up colors (and don’t repeat every release)
Another thing that’s just part of my process: I like to switch it up.
Every scrub color I’ve released so far, I haven’t repeated. Not to say I won’t in the future… but I try to make each new release feel like its own thing.
For me, it keeps the brand fun and it keeps the collections fresh. And it also makes it easier to connect memories to colors like “that drop” you loved, that set you wore on your favorite rotation, or the color you felt your best in.
How I decide what color comes next
When I’m choosing the next shade, I’m usually thinking about a few things:
How do I want people to feel in it?
Because the right color can change your whole mood.
Will it still look good outside the perfect lighting?
Not just in photos—real life, real shifts.
Is it a color people don’t already see everywhere?
Because part of what makes Kaze fun is that it’s not the same thing you can grab anywhere.
Can it bring brightness to a shift?
That’s always the goal: bringing brightness to every shift—and not just for nurses. If you work a shift, you deserve to feel good in what you wear.
If you’re not sure what color to pick, start here
Here are a few easy ways to choose:
Choose based on your vibe
- Want something bold? Pick a color that pops.
- Want something calm? Go neutral and grounded.
- Want something “clean and classic”? Choose the shade that goes with everything.
Choose based on your real life
If you’re the type who goes straight from work to errands, pick something that feels like an outfit not just a uniform.
Choose what makes you feel seen
That matters more than people admit. And if you’ve ever felt invisible during a shift, you understand exactly why I care about that.
A quick note from me
Kaze is built on connection between caregivers and patients, and within the community. That’s why every scrub set is meant to carry more than fabric and stitching. It’s meant to carry personality, confidence, and a little joy.
And if you’ve been watching a color you love, don’t overthink it. If it speaks to you, it’s probably for you.