What to wear with a stoma?

What to wear with a stoma?

Hello wonderful pelican readers! It’s been a while…

My work/life balance has been super, crazy busy recently but something that hasn’t changed is the thought of what to wear whilst living with a ostomy! 

I had an image in my mind before my stoma surgery that I would have to buy a completely new wardrobe and also that I would be living in baggy clothes for the rest of my life. I was totally wrong… and it’s really surprising how many outfits that I wore previously look absolutely fine! 

It will be three years with my stoma this year so I have found a few favourites that look great but are also super comfortable! Here’s my top items ⭐️ 

• HIGH WAIST EVERYTHING. Particularly jeans or shorts- this is the only fit jeans I wear! Mid or low waist jeans don’t sit right at all for me.

• Dresses – you cannot go wrong with a nice dress with tights in the winter! I find the tights hold my stoma nicely in place and then most types of dress work well alongside this! And then the looming summer brings so many more opportunities for dresses; my personal favourite are shirt dresses. (Just the right mix of fitted enough but not too tight!) 

• Co-Ord! – I am a sucker for a co ord, no matter what the fit – as long as it’s comfy! I feel like it brings a vibe and I totally forget about my stoma… 

An important reminder that the way we dress and how we feel about the way we look certainly starts within; so it’s really important to give yourself time to heal and feel confident in your new body. 

Once you are accepting your stoma, what to wear will automatically become much easier and should become more fun! 

Lots of love!

Charlotte xxx
@char.crohnsftwilson