This topic is about finding comfortable and practical ways to wear formal clothing when you have a stoma located above the waistline. The challenge is to ensure that the stoma pouch is not pinched or restricted, especially when sitting, while still looking sharp in formal wear. Here are some helpful suggestions:

1. Opt for a slightly larger dress shirt and pair it with a vest. You can tuck in the shirt but keep it loose enough so that the pouch can hang freely inside the trousers.

2. To prevent the pouch from extending too far toward the waistband, try rolling it up several times and securing it with a small clip, like an IGGIE clip, which is similar to a small paper clip.

3. Consider using Hollister short urostomy pouches. These are designed to be shorter in length, which can help reduce the chance of the pouch being pinched when you are seated in formal attire.