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Jun 24, 2023

Perfect Dress for Stoma Wearers!

Topic Explanation
The forum discussion revolves around a specific tank dress found on Amazon that is particularly suitable for individuals with a stoma. The original poster shares their positive experience with the dress, highlighting its ruched tie waist and stretchy front, which accommodates an expanding stoma bag while still being stylish and comfortable. The dress is described as a mini but appears longer on a 5' 4" frame. The poster mentions wearing it to a bridal shower and buying multiple pieces due to its suitability.

Advice and Insights

- Dress Features and Benefits:
- The dress has a ruched tie waist and a lot of give in the front, making it ideal for accommodating an expanding stoma bag.
- It is described as a mini dress but appears longer on shorter individuals (e.g., 5' 4").
- The dress is comfortable and lightweight, making it suitable for warm weather.

- Brand and Purchase Information:
- The dress can be found on Amazon under the name: "AMABMB Women's Summer Casual Elegant Tank Dress Party Bodycon Ruched Tie Waist Birthday Mini Dresses 375-Minzufeng-M."
- Other similar options on Amazon include:
- "MEROKEETY Women's Short Sleeve Crew Neck T Shirt Dress Tie Waist Ruched Bodycon Mini Dress."
- "Berydress Women's Classic 3/4 Sleeve V Neck Sheath Casual Party Work Faux Black Wrap Dress."

- Styling Tips:
- Some users prefer dresses and tops that tie just below the waist to camouflage the stoma bulge.
- Patterns can be more effective than solid colors in hiding the stoma area.
- For those who prefer not to wear sleeveless dresses, searching for "side tie, ruched dress, short (or long) sleeved" on Amazon may yield suitable alternatives.

- Community Feedback:
- Multiple users expressed interest in purchasing the dress for special occasions and upcoming events.
- There is a humorous consensus that while many might buy the same dress, it would be amusing to avoid wearing it to the same event.
- Users shared personal anecdotes about accidentally matching outfits with family members, highlighting the commonality of finding similar items on Amazon.

- Concerns and Considerations:
- Some users are concerned about how the dress might look on different body types, particularly if they are petite or overweight.
- One user noted that the dress ties only on the right side,
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