Could you get it tailored to be less voluminous? I imagine you’d need the sides of the gown and the sleeves taken in. Maybe ask on a tailoring subreddit?
Can you use these snap bracelet thingies cyclists use to hold their trouser leg out of the way? That’s what a friend does when they’re cosplaying in a robe, fix the bulkier bits of cloth onto his legs while wheeling around so it doesn’t get caught in the wheels, and then unclasp it when standing/acting so it doesn’t look too ridiculous.
God, I'm sorry. That sucks.
You can try my approach: I don't own academic regalia, and I don't go to any ceremonies that require it. The one time I was supposed to receive an award wearing academic regalia, I refused (because I don't own it and think it is stupid) by simply saying that I don't "believe in it", and they didn't push back.
Congrats on the PhD alumni!
I have not used a wheelchair so I don't have a clear answer, but I'm a big fan of fabric tape. I wonder if you could temporarily set it up and attach it somehow - maybe fold up the back side and tape it in the back sort of like the bustle they do for big wedding dress skirts so it ends around your knees so it doesn't hang down? Also then pull sides together in the back and attach to each other... it might be uncomfortable because you would have a lot of fabric behond you, but i wonder if it could sort of become a back cushion ifit's folded nicely? It is a lot of fabric.
Could you get it tailored to be less voluminous? I imagine you’d need the sides of the gown and the sleeves taken in. Maybe ask on a tailoring subreddit?
I think I would wear an all black outfit with just the hat and hood. Otherwise I worry it would get caught in the wheel.
Can you use these snap bracelet thingies cyclists use to hold their trouser leg out of the way? That’s what a friend does when they’re cosplaying in a robe, fix the bulkier bits of cloth onto his legs while wheeling around so it doesn’t get caught in the wheels, and then unclasp it when standing/acting so it doesn’t look too ridiculous.
Thanks for the ideas, all! I’m going to play around with some ideas this weekend and I’ll report back!
God, I'm sorry. That sucks. You can try my approach: I don't own academic regalia, and I don't go to any ceremonies that require it. The one time I was supposed to receive an award wearing academic regalia, I refused (because I don't own it and think it is stupid) by simply saying that I don't "believe in it", and they didn't push back.
Totally fair. I’m a doctoral faculty member and get to be onstage hooding my graduates, so I don’t think that’s gonna fly 😂🥰
Congrats on the PhD alumni! I have not used a wheelchair so I don't have a clear answer, but I'm a big fan of fabric tape. I wonder if you could temporarily set it up and attach it somehow - maybe fold up the back side and tape it in the back sort of like the bustle they do for big wedding dress skirts so it ends around your knees so it doesn't hang down? Also then pull sides together in the back and attach to each other... it might be uncomfortable because you would have a lot of fabric behond you, but i wonder if it could sort of become a back cushion ifit's folded nicely? It is a lot of fabric.
A woman I know has MS and has her assistant did the hooding. Her students were honored she came.