Jeans, fashion, and denim with a stoma

Looks are always going to be important.  It does not matter if you are a boy or a girl.  If you are medically disabled, or simply have an ostomy.  Looks matter to our inner selves and to the world around us.  So, when I found out a stoma was going to be in my future, I panicked.  When you find out for any reason that you have to get a stoma, it can be disheartening. It’s scary, and many different emotions overwhelm you all at once.  No, it's not vain or arrogant to first be worried about your looks. It is only natural to be afraid about carrying around a bag with you all the time that you don’t want new people to know about.  So once you get over the initial shock there are some great things to research and remember.  Denim is your friend and always will be.  Yes, everyone will say get high waisted leggings and a baggy shirt. And that is an easy look that well I use all the time, but don’t forget that Denim works really well too at hiding ostomy supplies and being comfortable.  So next time you are shopping look for a few of these items too. 

Some of the best advice I was ever given was simply to get yourself a pair of dungarees. They are fun and very comfortable.  I usually go a size bigger and then can sinch down the waist to get the comfort, look, and feel I am going for. Feeling fresh and being able to have freedom of movement without being worried of your personal ostomy supplies moving or leaking is a big deal.  This is why I love the range of movement in a dungaree.  So next time your at the store, give one a shot.  Now I also like other types of denim too. 

Branch out and find social media people who have a stoma.  Learn what they are doing and see if something actually works from their routine.  Don’t forget to give the bodycon skirt a try.   Don’t be afraid to try new things and show yourself off a bit.  It's a bit high waisted and then you can throw a shorter shirt on just for fun.  A little daring never hurt and with the bodycon skirt, you won’t have to worry about your bag being a focal point.  You can use a nice belt to keep everything secure and not crush it.  Tailor Swift has been a godsend for fashion for anyone with a stoma and the high-waisted looks keep on coming. 

Last but not least, mom jeans… I know that sounds insane, but if you get them a bit big and sinch that waist down, it's a fun look and can totally work if you are in a rush.  Lets face it we all go to Target not exactly looking our best.  But it doesn’t mean you can’t look good doing it.  Next time your at Target give a pair a shot and grab a nice belt to go with it and see how it work with your body.  Remember you are beautiful and are confident and denim is a great way to accentuate that. Don't sell yourself short and keep on exploring.  That is the best way to feel confident and to look good.