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Fashion, Function, and the Future of Adaptive Discovery

Marisa Conners on finding adaptive style that actually fits her life, and the brands she discovered on Adaptiv along the way.

By Marisa Conners · August 17, 2026 · 4 min read

Marisa wearing Lady Fines' Pretty Iconic Adaptive Jeans with a pink graphic tee and a silver M necklace.
Marisa wears Lady Fines' Pretty Iconic Adaptive Jeans and the Who You Are Is The Best pink graphic tee with their M silver adaptive necklace.

Finding stylish, functional clothing when you live with a disability can often feel like a needle-in-a-haystack search. For years, I have navigated the struggle of finding adaptive options that meet my needs without sacrificing personal style. That is why when I discovered Adaptiv in my inbox last month, it felt like a true game-changer.

When I started using the Adaptiv platform, I was thrilled to find so many wonderful adaptive options. I was truly blown away to discover such an extensive collection of adaptive brands listed on the platform. Finding names like Kohl's Adaptive, Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, Billy Footwear, Silvert's, Zappos Adaptive, and more all in one place is groundbreaking. It is incredibly useful for the disabled community to have a dedicated space that showcases real adaptive fashion brands, making it so much easier to find products that meet our unique, specific needs.

One of my favorite discoveries is Lady Fines, an adaptive fashion brand specifically for women with disabilities. They create Barbie-inspired adaptive apparel and adaptive jewelry. Not only are they stylish and functional, they look chic. I have felt a strong, special connection to this brand, and seeing them listed on the site was an immediate win. They recently released a new item called Pretty Iconic Adaptive Jeans, which features rhinestones on the denim fabric, side hook and loop top closures, and side zippers. I always wanted to wear adaptive jeans. I tried these jeans on and they fit well. They look so pretty and chic. I felt like a 90's girl, in fact, I was born in the 1990s. I love their functionality and versatility. I highly recommend these adaptive jeans for anyone who loves wearing jeans! Additionally, they offer fabulous graphic tees that make you look more chic and confident in your appearance!

I also discovered Love, Emma, a beautiful, Cincinnati-based adaptive womenswear brand that draws its design inspiration from a love letter, and the brand is listed on the site. The brand reflects how fashion meets romance, and its designs are elegant and modern adaptive apparel.

The ability to easily discover these brands and products means more than just a convenient shopping experience; it means empowerment. It allows us to shop for items we love and feel confident in, without the typical barriers.

Adaptiv is truly a rising star for the adaptive community, shedding light on the innovators who are making the fashion industry more inclusive. It creates a space where everyone can be happy and confident searching for the products they need and love. I highly recommend checking out Adaptiv to see what you can find for your own journey. Happy searching!

Marisa Conners smiling, wearing a bright pink top and a pink pearl headband against a pink background.

About the blogger

Marisa Conners is an ambitious fashion expert, entrepreneur, designer, techie, blogger, and disability advocate living with nonverbal cerebral palsy. She is also a full-time AAC user. She is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and she divides her time between Cincinnati and Florida, the best of both worlds. Outside of her remote work, Marisa enjoys exercising, shopping, traveling, and socializing with her friends.

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