This topic is about a creative idea for a women's swimsuit designed to discreetly hide an ostomy pouch bulge. The swimsuit takes inspiration from the French-maid style, featuring a unique apron-front design. Here's a breakdown of the concept and some helpful advice:

- The bottom half of the swimsuit is a standard bikini with high-cut legs, which helps to elongate the look of the thighs and leaves the rear fully exposed.

- The front of the swimsuit includes a very short, apron-shaped flap that hangs just enough to cover a vertically worn ostomy pouch. This design helps conceal any bulge as the pouch begins to fill.

- The purpose of this design is to allow women with ostomies to keep their pouches in the medically preferred vertical position. This helps avoid issues like reflux, blockage, and poor drainage that can occur when a pouch is worn horizontally or under a high waistband. It also allows women to walk to the bathroom without feeling embarrassed.

- The goal is to help women feel sexy, confident, and "normal" on the beach without needing to constantly empty a partially filled pouch.

Additional insights and advice include:

1. The originator is looking for companies, designers, or contacts who could help develop or market this design, as it's challenging to convey the concept without a visual sample.

2. The originator has already made a homemade version and received compliments from strangers, describing it as "cool" and "cute" while on the way to empty a semi-full bag.

3. The aim is to avoid current workarounds like waist-high bands or horizontal pouch placement, which still show bulges and compromise drainage.

4. Positive feedback from several members suggests the concept sounds good and interesting, with some expressing interest in it.

5. To create visual proof, consider taking a photo of the prototype (with the face cropped if desired) and posting it in a new topic or poll to demonstrate demand.

6. It's important to document and protect the idea. Consider applying for a design patent or other intellectual property protection before widely sharing details. When approaching companies, simply state you have a new swimsuit design with proven interest, and avoid revealing the full "French-maid" concept until confidentiality or rights are secured.

7. When approaching potential partners, contact heads of marketing, development, or sales at ostomy-wear or adaptive-swimwear companies. You can find names and numbers via company websites or Google. Ask to speak with the person responsible for new fashion designs and emphasize the swimsuit's relevance to a broader female market beyond ostomates.