How to Dress for Hot Flashes

It can be tough to know how to dress when you are constantly experiencing hot flashes; in the dead of winter you can feel like you just ran a marathon in 100 degree weather. So here are a few tips that will help you dress for your menopausal hot flashes.

Layer, ALWAYS Layer

Layering is by far the best way to protect yourself from a hot flash meltdown that can cause you to seriously consider striping down into your skivvies in a public place.

But, if you are dressed in layers, you can take off your clothes without getting arrested. Always start with your basic t-shirt then add a long sleeve shirt and a hooded sweatshirt. If it is really cold out, throw on a jacket that doesn’t have too many buttons or hooks so that it can easily be removed if a hot flash strikes.

The Right Fabrics

Make sure to always wear fabrics that are breathable and allow air to flow in and out. There is nothing worse than to have a hot flash while wearing the wool sweater you got for Christmas. Cotton is a great, affordable option. A nice cotton shirt, paired with some looser khaki pants, is the perfect weekend outfit to keep you cool, even during the summer months.

Skirts

Spring has turned into summer, and you are still suffering from horrible hot flashes. Try to add some skirts into your wardrobe, they are fun and flirty and keep you cool even during the hottest afternoons. Try a longer skirt made with a darker fabric so that if you end up a little sweaty it won’t show on the skirt.

Loose Clothing

There is nothing worse than experiencing a hot flash when you are wearing something tight-fitting and stuffy. Always be conscious when you are getting dressed and try to wear flowy fabrics that will give your body some breathing room during the most severe hot flashes. The looser fitted your clothes are, the more comfortable you will be when you experience a hot flash, and you will not have to worry about sweating through your clothes.

It is always important to know how to deal with hot flashes, but if you want to learn more about how to treat them, click on the following link to find out about the many different treatments for hot flashes.

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