I am always amazed at the different things people will tell other people. One of the craziest things I had ever heard which really put me off was that people who have stomas can’t be sexy or ever be stylish. This was really a slap in the face and it makes me think that some people are simply aweful. I think that everyone can be beautiful, sexy, and fashionable and that having an ostomy bag on your hip doesn’t change that one little bit. But some people are more affected by words than others and I feel like I need to let people know that they can look incredible and if you have a stoma or are going for an ostomy, life is going to be ok. You are still going to be able to look amazing and I am going to help you find the new you. Now I am not saying that I am the answer, but I have been able to help people find the fashion that they actually want.
There are so many looks and fashions out there that it can really be a wild thing to look into. I am not going to say that there is anyone source of looking good, but knowing how to get the right ostomy gear and the right clothing to go with it is important. Knowing how to look good is something that I have never really had, but relied on others to help me with my looks and that is why I am here to give away what I know. Now luckily, leggings are basically a staple for all looks in 2020, and that if you are a woman you are in luck because before the last few years these were not so popular except for looking a bit sluty. But now it is the new norm and these are amazing for keeping you nice a comfortable and also for keeping your ostomy gear nice a solid on your body.
But what I really want to let people know is that the internet is here and here to stay. It is hard to say that but some people still are afraid of it and all the social media that has become so massive. I mean the majority of advertising budgets of most companies are spent online these days. That says something, so get out of the gutter and start looking for your ostomy gear and fashion online. The internet is filled with hundreds of blogs, forums, and places to learn about how to dress during certain things with an ostomy bag. I have found social media to be an amazing source of learning from real people with stomas.
I know that my body type does not fit everyone’s online nor does my stoma. So I take what I see with a grain of salt and the understanding that not everything is going to work. That is 100% ok and good to know ahead of time. But there are hundreds of people willing to talk about their lives and show how they look and what gear they use on a daily basis. This gives you some amazing ideas on how to look and dress and be fashionable in so many different ways. So hop on Instagram and enjoy your new look!
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