Stomastyles

Why We Feature StomaStyles

“I stopped hiding my stoma — my body confidence skyrocketed”“I now wear bikinis on the beach and crop tops and wear it with pride.”“Having a stoma is just another part of who I am. It’s not a huge deal to me like it was in the beginning. In the same way that I need to wear glasses to see, the colostomy bag is just another device.”

These are not words we made up, they come directly from people living with ileostomy and colostomy stomas who have shared their journeys online. We feature StomaStyles because we believe these voices matter. Everyone is different. Fashion, shoes, glasses, they’re personal. Why should stoma accessories be any different?StomaStyles was created by Ryan, who at 19 was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. By age 21, he underwent major surgery to have a stoma fitted, a life-changing moment. Rather than seeing the stoma as a burden, Ryan came to view it as a part of his unique journey, something to be embraced, not concealed. From that perspective, StomaStyles was born: a brand with mission to empower people with stomas, to demystify them, and to make the experience of wearing a stoma bag more joyful and less intimidating.
Ryan believes that when stoma supplies are made more personal, more expressive, more comfortable, people are more confident in making life-saving decisions without fear. That sentiment resonates strongly with us that medical aids or devices shouldn’t be clinical or shameful, they should be empowering, even fun.

At StomaStyles, the core offering is stylish stoma bag covers, soft, stretch fabrics in a wide variety of designs. You’ll find covers themed for animals, floral, camouflage, space, tie-dye, and many others. Whether you want bold, whimsical, subtle or statement. there’s something to match your personality.
The covers are light, washable, and intended to be easy to slip on and off, giving users a chance to change the look whenever they like. As one social post shows, using a StomaStyles cover is a simple step that can add confidence and style to everyday stoma care routines. (Pinterest)

Perhaps because stomas are medical devices, people often feel pressured to hide them?. But as the quotes above show, many find that once they stop hiding, something shifts: confidence returns, acceptance grows, and body image improves.
StomaStyles helps facilitate that shift giving people the option to express themselves, not hide away. We believe the stoma is part of a person’s story, not its definition. We feature StomaStyles because they make visible what many try to hide, in a way that feels uplifting. They help people wear their stoma with pride.