When You Enter Menopause, You May Need To Overhaul Your style—Here's Why

For even the most stubborn among us, your personal sense of style will probably change a lot throughout your life. That's not a bad thing; in fact, entering your 60s might just be the most exciting time to overhaul your style. With the onset of menopause, you're embarking on a new era of freedom and vitality, and that should be reflected in your closet. "A benefit to a refresh during this time is to be confident and comfortable as much as you can," says Katie Schuppler, founder of KS Style Consulting.

However, likely to a greater extent than previous life stages, your body and lifestyle are undergoing several changes you should consider when redesigning your wardrobe. Just as you had to learn the best tips for applying makeup to mature skin, it helps to have a few pointers for your postmenopausal fashion journey. To that end, "choosing quality fabrics is very important for comfort and breathability as well as picking flattering silhouettes to adjust during menopause," Schuppler exclusively tells Women.com.

When it comes to which fabrics are best suited to menopausal lifestyle concerns, Schuppler has one rule. "Choosing natural fabrics will be your friend over picking any synthetic fabrics," she exclusively tells Women.com. These fabrics offer superior ventilation, a must for keeping cool and comfortable. (Those hot flashes are no joke.) Look for 100% cotton, linen, wool, hemp, and silk.

Just as your body is changing on the inside, it's likely changing on the outside, too. Those transformations might be accompanied by a desire to hide under baggy clothes, but try to resist. "If you have gained a bit of weight, don't dress too oversized because it will make you appear bigger," Schuppler says. "Instead, opt for a third piece like a cardigan or a jacket to cover any insecurities while being a little more tailored." With these simple tweaks, you'll be stepping into your no-period period relaxed and reassured, not cross and clammy.