Menopause and the Holiday Party

If you live in a climate zone that has cold winter weather you are faced with some fashion uncertainties. Do you dare don a turtleneck? Do you add that wool or heavy sweater under your coat? Can you wear boots with tights under pants and not start melting?

The real challenge is Holiday party fashion. What can you wear that you will not go into a sweat once your body acclimates to the temperature? Going from comfortable to cool to comfortable to warm is often a formula for hot flashes.

10 Tips on how keep your cool and only look hot this Holiday season:

1.Reduce the temperature in your home as you get dressed.

2.Be sure you are not rushed as this may trigger anxiety and hello hot flash!

3.Put your make-up on last.

4.Have the car warmed up. This means there is not a big temperature change from your home to your car.

5.Try to be dropped off or park as close to the door of your party as possible. Ideally just drape your coat over your shoulders.

6.Choose your clothing to the amount of people at the party. This means an open house with a mob of people; your attire is different than a dinner for 8.

7.For a mob scene party, a sleeveless dress with open toe shoes works well, or pants and a top. No sweaters, boots, or Spanx for the crowded party!

8.For the dinner party you may be able to wear those boots if you must, and even Spanx. If it is a work related party or with people that raise your anxiety level, less is more, respectively.

9.Go easy on the alcohol. Let’s face it, you don’t need any other stimulates to encourage a hot flash.

10.Keep your make-up handy just incase your eyebrow liner starts heading south.

Happy Holidays!