As much as I embrace those wonderful days of my youth, I'm so happy I don't feel the need to torture myself with uncomfortable fashion just to impress people. Once I hit menopause, the last thing I wanted to wear was anything tight or made with heavy fabric (not a great mix with hot flashes) or wobble around in stilettos that might cause me to twist an ankle. No thanks!
Like so many other menopausal and post-menopausal women, I dress for casual comfort. This means lightweight tee-shirts, comfy shoes with great arch support, relaxed fit jeans and of course, a small pair of hoop earrings to finish the look. My husband and I spend a lot of time on the road in our RV, so comfort is of the utmost importance for me. Although I'm post-menopausal, I still experience the sting of hot flashes, so I prefer wearing clothes that are timeless yet have breathable fabric to minimize sweating when the hot flashes hit. Colorful tee-shirts are perfect for this, and I can match them to just about everything in my closet.
And let's face it
Arch support footwear has also changed a lot since the days of our granny's orthotic shoes. I have several pairs of cute slip-on/arch-support shoes that I wear for all occasions---dinner out with friends, relaxing at home or exploring the walking trails at our campsites. Unlike my stiletto collection from the '80s, these shoes actually help keep me balanced, and they never cause blisters. I could dance in them all night!
Easy accessories are important, too, and that's why I love all my hoop earrings. They never go out of style, and they match EVERYTHING I wear. Most days, you'll find me in a colorful cotton tee-shirt, my light denim jeans, some comfy slip-on shoes, and a pair of glittery silver or gold hoop earrings to accent my face.
Lovely gold crossover hoop earrings
That punk rocker girl I was in the 80s may not approve of my post-menopausal fashion, but who cares? All that matters is that I'm rocking the comfort look while dancing to the Ramones and flashing a smile now instead of fanning a hot flash!
*****Disclaimer: This partnership is between Responsival and the Menopausal Mother blog.
Jeans are my go to. And yoga pants. As a writer, I am home. So get comfortable and get working. Thanks for your post.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!
DeleteI love this, Marcia. I can't even with clothes or shoes that aren't comfortable anymore. I wear what I wear and I don't care!
ReplyDeleteThanks---I feel the exact same way!
DeleteI have never been one to worry about fashion, my go to in my younger days was jeans and top, now I don't own any jeans, but I wish I did finding a comfortable pair isn't easy, it was never easy.
ReplyDeleteI love my stretch Jeans because they fit no matter what my current weight is.
DeleteI wear comfortable clothing now. I have to be comfortable.
ReplyDeleteSame girl, same!
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