Seeking Advice on Formal Dress and Swimwear with an Ostomy

Hi all!

I'm Carmen in Alaska.  I have a couple questions.  

What do you do for finding a dress for a formal occasion (floor length)?  No matter what I've tried, I can see my Ostomy area (have a rather large hernia also).  

What do you wear for swimming?  Do you wear a stoma cap?   Do you have a special swimsuit? My stoma is just about 2 inches above my waist - not a nice placement for sure.



What ostomy supplies do you use?  



I am very interested in which innovations, improvements, etc. of which you are aware.



Hope to hear from someone!!

Hi Carmen,  the only thing that I have found to hide my colostomy when going formal is a 2 piece dress with a long skirt and a nice blouse that covers my hips.  For swimming, I wear those skirt type swimming suits and I have found a couple of one piece that also don't show my colostomy.  I guess you just have to try different styles to see what works for you.  Several women on the site have pictures of themselves in bikinis with their appliances showing.  They look beautiful, appliance and all!  Jane