Maried
Jun 20, 2025 6:41 pm
Staten island lady
Jun 20, 2025 7:02 pm
Hi Maried, I think that's a very nice dress. It will do the job for concealing the appliance. Very good choice. Regards, S.I.L.
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SusanT
Jun 20, 2025 8:35 pm
It looks great for someone with a lower stoma placement than mine. Anything below the belly button should be fine.
It is too snug around the rib cage for me.
Justbreathe
Jun 20, 2025 9:50 pm
Looks good on her… For me, it wouldn't be enough to conceal my flabby arms, and I would have to have it hemmed about 2 feet….😂jb
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Jo 🇦🇺
Jun 21, 2025 12:17 am
Same, looks fabulous on that lass, but I don't do sleeveless as I have always had an inverted triangle shape with "tuckshop lady arms" - "bat wings" - "bingo wings," whatever each country calls 'em!
Personally, I prefer the term "swimmer's physique," and I can guarantee if I'm ever stuck out at sea in a life raft, I will be able to row you all to safety (as opposed to someone with chicken wings)! 😅🚢🤭🌊
SusanT
Jun 21, 2025 1:36 am
The length is fabulous for those of us who are tall. Lol
Wear a shawl, lace jacket, or one of those gauze toppers to hide arms in a sleeveless dress.
Jackets used to be my go-to, and I think they may do wonders for hiding the bag too.
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IGGIE
Jun 21, 2025 7:23 am
G-Day Susan,
Apparently, with how the world is going, all I have to say is "I am a woman," and I am.
But I will still stay with jeans and a shirt.
IGGIE
Justbreathe
Jun 21, 2025 9:56 am
Yes, jackets, tops, scarves would help the top (but negate the coolness of this dress), but I am not tall and would need stilts to even begin to capture the look in this picture 🎼🎶🎵 “Short people have no body” 🎶🎶🎶. jb🥲