What to wear when you have gastro
Nothing. You wear absolutely nothing.
Kidding.
You will most likely be sitting on the toilet, holding a bucket as you explode from both ends.
The less layers on your body, the better.
You don’t care what you look like when you’re sick, but there are some key outfit tips to ensure there are no wardrobe malfunctions when heaving or pooing through the eye of a needle.
1. Make sure there are no tassels, drapes, ribbons, accessories or attachments on your top or dress that can drape into the toilet bowl or bucket.
2. Overalls are probably a poor choice due to the time to unbuckle them off. As are pants with fiddly fastenings.
3. Loose fitting clothes are a must. Think a loose t-shirt dress or slouchy pants and a tee or singlet.
Was running late for school this morning so chucked on this tee dress from @kmartaus with @misskellymadeintasmania necklace and @seedheritage shoes. #everydaystyle #sharedmystyle #repeatedmystyle #casualchic #casualoutfit #teedress by @styled_by_bec
4. No tight nickers. Your tummy will have enough tightness to deal with.
5. Bra free, unless your boobs block the direction of your spew and need to be held in.
6. Cotton or bamboo are the best materials to wear to allow for body ventilation during the hot sweats.
It’s the second year in a row that I’ve caught gastro from my kids and it’s been nasty. Being sick sucks when you’re a mum.
Despite being vigilant with washing my hands, holding my breath when catching my daughter’s puke and cleaning like crazy, I still got it 2 days later.
I wore a t-shirt dress (as the ones from my Instagram feed) as I didn’t want to be stuck in my nightie all day. I also wanted to have some dignity when the home doctor arrived.
If I look pale and sick it’s because I have been sick and I’m still pale! Wearing my fave tee dress from @bohemian.traders with @katiesfashion necklace and @styletread shoes #gifted and @witcheryfashion sunnies. #everydaystyle #repeatedmystyle #sharedmystyle #casualoutfit #casualchic #teedress #thirtyplusdailystyle by @styled_by_bec
It’s always good to have an outfit ready for those days when you need something to wear because you’re sick. Pyjamas are always good, but I find they make me feel worse. I like wearing clothes that can be lounged in or slept in easily.
While I don’t wish it on anyone to be sick, it’s always a good idea to be prepared. Get a slouchy t-shirt dress that can be worn on those days where you need something that looks presentable but allows your body to do what it needs to do to get rid of the infection.