Comments on: Sewing clothes that hide a stomach : 10 ways that help a big belly

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:07:57 +0000

It’s a good post, but doesn’t address my figure problem. My belly isn’t too big but I have a roll of fat under my breasts and above my waist.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:34:41 +0000

In reply to Michaela. Some people need to work more than others, which is completely unfair; and then there is AGE! :) cheers and best wishes.

By: Michaela

Michaela — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:26:01 +0000

Love this. The beginning of the article did make me laugh. I’ve always been an exercise person, sit ups, planks and all, but after 3 kids… I’m just trying to get my sanity. I have a little pouch…so much for years of hard work. I love your website,very detailed. Please keep up the good work.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:44:22 +0000

In reply to anju chauhan. Thanks Anju

By: anju chauhan

anju chauhan — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:34:07 +0000

very well written loved the information

By: Shelley

Shelley — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:45:42 +0000

In reply to Shelley. I am trying to do this on a cell phone...another one of those new techy things that drives me nuts. For some reason the phone doesn’t always print out what I’m trying to type. I was referring to a “big gut” NOT a big guy!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:39:38 +0000

I have a similar problem…about 7 abdominal surgeries. Two abscessed & the stitches were taken out & everything left open to heal. Had to have temporary ostomies twice. I was only 36 to 37 at the time. Prednisone caused rapid weight gain as well. I was pretty devastated as I was suddenly a single mom but felt too unattractive to ever want to date again. Your styling tips are very good but as I am now an “old geezer”, I’m wondering if I’m not finding your full article. I’m not proficient on the computer!
Anyhow, I shall sign up & see what happens. Oh…I had always been a petite person & very slim. A “big guy” was disconcerting! My daughter who was also very slim has a similar problem now that she is 40. She has been eating too much junk food due to depression. She was the reason your article caught my eye. Further tips from you would be awesome.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:07:50 +0000

In reply to moninuola. Me too, moninuola : ) Happy to know that it is helping you and thanks for writing that.

By: moninuola

moninuola — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 17:02:30 +0000

I so much love this website. It helping m alot

By: Elaine Baer

Elaine Baer — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 23:52:53 +0000

In reply to OneBirdieMa. I just found a long jumpsuit with wide legs and a top that draped over the elastic on the waist. I then cut an opening in the crotch area that you cannot see and put in four velcro straps so she can use the bathroom. The legs were wide enough to hide her colostomy bag. The fabric was a cotton-poly jersey that had great stretch back quality. It was the only thing I could think of for her and she is so grateful. Maybe this can serve you.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:33:31 +0000

In reply to OneBirdieMa.

And that Kid was unkind to say it. Sorry you had to face that and for the illness (but that is unavoidable fate). The unseen, the invisible, the unnoticed – that is a new way of saying we are old : )
Regards
sarina

By: OneBirdieMa

OneBirdieMa — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:14:43 +0000

One more reason an adult may have a non-negotiable tummy bulge: If one has had a resection of the colon for any reason any number and sometimes all of the muscles that could otherwise be persuaded to keep the lower tummy tucked are severed and they aren’t going to be able to do what they once did — or could have done. Some folks can wear things that are tight against the belly, but some (me!) can’t. Your tips, which are reasonably commonsensical, are very good and helpful. (When I was much much younger and I was out of shape my body type gave rise to a low tummy bulge which occasionally a kid would comment on, to the available parent’s embarrassment: “Look, mom, she’s pregnant!” I’m waiting to be nailed for any reason whatsoever at my now relatively advanced age, just to be able to come back with a “kind” lesson in anatomy: “Well, dear, you have to understand that I had to have a cancer removed and the muscles can’t hold my tummy in any more.” So far, I’m only dreaming, partly because at age > 40 yoa I am among the unseen, the invisible, the unnoticed — which is a great blessing!)

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:11:51 +0000

In reply to Bernadette Raikar. Thank you Bernadette

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:09:37 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Hi Kathleen : ) True

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:58:38 +0000

Greetings, while I appreciate your great information, it would have had more visual impact if the models actually had bellies to hide. Thank you.

By: Bernadette Raikar

Bernadette Raikar — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:08:33 +0000

Good tips.