I have always believed that fashion is a language, and the way we dress speaks before we ever say a word. As a wheelchair user, my clothes are more than fabric. They are confidence, visibility, and sometimes even advocacy.
Recently, I slipped into a tailored two piece suit and felt unstoppable. There is something about a matching set that says “I am here, I am powerful, and I am stylish on my own terms.”
Fashion Meets Function
Wheelchair fashion is often overlooked in mainstream style conversations. People think about trends for walking bodies, not rolling ones. But what works for me has to check a few extra boxes.
A great two piece suit does more than look good. It moves with me when I transfer, it sits comfortably for hours, and it avoids the bunching that can happen with bulky seams. When I find a suit that works, it feels like fashion and function finally agree.
Why I Love a Matching Set
Two piece suits are versatile. I can dress them up with heels for an event or wear sneakers for a casual but polished look. And as a mom, I love that I can throw on the blazer with jeans for school drop off, then wear the full set when I want to command a room.
There is also something powerful about seeing a Black woman in a wheelchair redefining what elegance looks like. Representation matters, and I want other women to see that style has no limits.
Tips for Rocking a Suit in a Wheelchair
Focus on fit: Tailoring is everything. A blazer that sits right when you are seated changes the whole look. I love trying on multiple sizes and then going with the one that checks all my boxes.
Think comfort: Choose fabrics that stretch and breathe. You want pieces that support your movement, not restrict it.
Play with color: A monochrome set elongates and looks sleek on camera and in person.
Layer smartly: A blazer should enhance your posture and silhouette, not overwhelm it.
Closing Thought
A two piece suit is not just fashion. For me, it is a statement of power, identity, and visibility. Wheelchair fashion is about rewriting the rules so that style is not about what you can or cannot wear, but about what makes you feel unstoppable.
So here is to every woman who wants to roll into the room and own it. Yes, you can. And yes, you look incredible doing it.
