Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a user, Dynodon, seeking advice on clothing options post-colostomy. He used to wear jeans but now only wears elastic waist chinos or sweatpants due to concerns about wearing jeans after his colostomy surgery.

Advice and Insights:
- Consider using stoma guards to restrict the flow to the pouch and aid in wearing jeans.
- Pleated pants can help hide the pouch and provide more room.
- Try wearing braces to avoid conflicts with waistbands and provide comfort and security.
- Switch to pleated pants to diminish pancaking and make the bulge less prominent.
- Use boxers to provide room for the appliance and apply baby powder on the thigh to prevent sweating.
- Change the flange positioning to look "diamond-shaped" instead of horizontal to the waistline to prevent the elastic of underwear from shortening the appliance's lifespan.
- It's okay to wear snug-fitting jeans if they rise to the natural waistline, and the stoma is tougher and less vulnerable than expected.
- Consider using a stoma guard, buying half sizes bigger than usual, and using a little olive oil in the bag to keep the stool sliding down.
- Irrigation each evening can be a valuable tool for those with colostomies, providing freedom from stool passing into the pouch for 24-36 hours.