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Dec 04, 2021

How to Wear a Tux Shirt with a Stoma Bag?

The topic is about finding ways to wear a tuxedo shirt while keeping a stoma bag discreetly hidden, especially for a formal event like a wedding. Here are some helpful suggestions and insights:

1. Consider using an Ostomysecrets Wrap. This is a snug fabric wrap with a pocket to hold the pouch flat. It can be worn under a tucked-in tuxedo shirt, and many people find that it keeps the bag invisible.

2. If wraps feel too tight, you might adapt the shirt itself. You can sew a small hole in the front of the shirt for the pouch to pass through, and add a horizontal slit beneath the pouch so the shirt can still be tucked in. Keeping the jacket buttoned and using a black pouch cover can help minimize visibility. It's also a good idea to eat lightly before the event and roll the pouch up small. Make sure to test this setup well in advance.

3. Use the Ostybelt as a Cummerbund. Wear the existing belt outside an adapted shirt so it looks like a formal cummerbund while still supporting the pouch.

4. Size up the trousers and use suspenders or braces. Buy trousers that are 1–2 inches larger at the waist, or let them out, and use suspenders to hold them up. This extra room can help prevent the pouch from being compressed or ballooning.

5. Consider the EZflo Waistband by StomaFlo, a product from the US. This waistband protector allows you to wear normal trousers and belts even if the stoma is at waistline height. You can blouse the shirt slightly over the top edge for additional coverage.
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