https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:13:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter/page/2#post-2296116 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:17:12 +0000 Cee 2296116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's one of the pluses of wearing a cowlneck or a turtle/poloneck with a looser French style collar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter/page/2#post-2296040 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:58:12 +0000 Andrea H 2296040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena, six or so years ago when I was going through the worst of my hot flashes while also sharing space with a co-worker who, though delightful in every other way, ran very very cold (and thus wanted our workspace MUCH warmer than I did), I asked on here what was the lightest possible layer I could wear under my clothes and still decently strip down to for a few minutes until the flash passed. Someone suggested the Uniqlo AIRism t-shirts and that suggestion served me well.</p> <p>I agree with everyone that it's fascinating how much this all differs from person to person. One of my close friends never had any perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms, not a hot flash, not a night sweat, not a mood swing, nothing. But she never had any significant PMS either, so I'm not sure if there's any correlation? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter/page/2#post-2295933 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:46:38 +0000 DonnaF 2295933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an interesting read. I had about two weeks of warm flashes, so more like Jaime's experience. Women's hormonal experiences are so varied, aren't they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter/page/2#post-2295891 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 17:49:37 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2295891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Help may be on the way. If nothing else, they’re likely to stop in 4 years.<br /> <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/is-it-possible-to-cure-hot-flashes-menopause-drug?rid=1B8D5E7E827B2219423D65C1062432AE&#038;cmpid=org=ngp" rel="nofollow">https://www.nationalgeographic.....id=org=ngp</a>::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=Health_20221211 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter/page/2#post-2295399 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:40 +0000 Helena 2295399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread is therapy as well as solution ... Thank you so much everyone for your suggestions and commiserations! Xoxox </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter/page/2#post-2295396 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:42:44 +0000 Bijou 2295396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG Helena, I think the forum has explained why I am not getting much wear from a new merino turtleneck. It is the perfect colour and I used to enjoy wearing turtlenecks. However last winter it just felt a bit much having the layers of warmth on my neck. Looks like I will be sticking to crew and v necks in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter/page/2#post-2295370 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:14:23 +0000 Kate 2295370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never had hot flashes or night sweats, but boy did I ever have a complete thermostat reset. I went from loving hot weather—anything under 60 degrees F and I was frozen—and disliking cold weather, to the exact opposite. It’s one reason we vacation in winter and go to cold places!</p> <p>Hoodies became my friend as did light wool sweaters layered over a cami or long sleeved silk tee for winter. I am now a huge fan of light layers. I cannot stand to be trapped in garment I can’t take off. Apparently the only part if me that still runs cold is my neck. which is why I still wear lightweight merino turtlenecks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295368 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:28:02 +0000 Chiara 2295368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had these from medication- yes to cotton and linen, fine layers. In winter I found that a jacket I could unzip helped sometimes to head off a flash- letting cold air in.<br /> Apparently the inner thermostat band of comfort becomes narrower- so this can lead to feeling heat more quickly, but equally some become more cold sensitive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295350 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:06:51 +0000 Lynette 2295350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Layers layers layers!!! That is the answer! And hopefully it gets better with time. Mine did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295342 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:54:48 +0000 Joyce B 2295342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Besides removeable thin layers, maybe thinking about very thin base layers, either very thin cotton or trying an active T shirt such as the ones used for running. I am thinking that since active/sports T shirts dry quickly and do not soak up perspiration, they could help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295337 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:03:57 +0000 Sally 2295337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess layering is your friend.&nbsp; I have never had them.&nbsp; But I do have a very irregular menstrual cycle these day which takes a bit of consideration around what I am wearing.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295331 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:26:54 +0000 Indigoprint 2295331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardigans and a sleeveless topper underneath was what helped me, in addition to hormone replacement supplements.<br /> Interestingly a TIBI sweater that has cut out elbows sounds like intetesting for hot flashes. I cannot afford TIBI but could easily dup the concept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295325 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:27:09 +0000 Helena 2295325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime, so there's hope, yay!</p> <p>L'Abeille WOW yes that's it ... Once the switch flips it's HOT ... There's no warm up period. Great explanation, thank you so much. I like power surges! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295324 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:11:09 +0000 L'Abeille 2295324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I learned that when you start getting hot flashes, what happens is that your thermostat setting changes: there is about a 2-degree zone of comfort before suddenly you are too hot.</p> <p>So, I could wear clothing close around my neck, wear my hair down close to my face, drink a hot sip of tea, OR walk briskly across a room, but not two or more at once. I wore a lot of buttoned shirts, packed away my turtlenecks, gave up on my signature scarves, and always kept a scrunchie handy for spur-of-the moment updos. Thankfully it didn't last forever.</p> <p>Also, I learned to call them Power Surges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295317 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:29:14 +0000 Jaime 2295317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No great advice - in retrospect I did experience some "warm" flashes but now on the other side am back to my generally cold self! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295256 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:02:37 +0000 Helena 2295256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone; it's so helpful to hear everyone's experiences as well as sense of humour about this most glorious phase of life! Appreciate it a lot xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295254 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:52:29 +0000 rachylou 2295254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cotton. Breathable. Cardigans and hoodies which can be removed easily. I had a weird problem this fall of being too hot in my puffies but too cold without them. Now it’s freezing winter and the problem has gone away, but still… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295236 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:39:36 +0000 Janet 2295236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and this is one reason I rarely wear turtlenecks now. But I love scarves more than ever, because they are the easiest thing to remove when you get warm, and put back on when you cool down! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295233 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:35:52 +0000 CarolS 2295233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Light, easily removable layers for sure, Helena. </p> <p>I gave up turtlenecks for a while -- and they have always been 'signature' to me. Am cautiously reintroducing them now -- but still very wary about anything with a fold down. The orange sweater I wore the other day is heavy, but the t-neck is just one layer. I was also careful to wear it on a super cold day. And I am lucky that my office runs a bit cold. :-)</p> <p>Was never much of a camisole wearer, but avoided it even moreso in the hot flash days because it's not a strippable layer!</p> <p>I hope this phase of life passes quickly!! It's not the most fun.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295230 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:26:26 +0000 LJP 2295230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess you don’t want to hear that I never had one . Ever . And I’m well out of that stage now . If anything , it regulated my body temp to be even more consistent . I am almost never cold anymore - or hot either. Knock on wood . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295228 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:15:52 +0000 Jenni NZ 2295228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine wasn’t too bad but my whole life I have taken off layers and then put them on again, so I kept doing the same.<br /> I think they are “flashes” in North America but they are called “flushes” here and probably in Australia too?<br /> Great cartoon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295227 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:14:28 +0000 Angie 2295227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've yet to experience a hot flash, so no words of wisdom from me. But hope you find a solution and goodluck!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295224 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:08:03 +0000 slim cat 2295224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like cotton/modal tees versus 100% thick cotton ones; cotton, cashmere/cotton or thin merino wool cardigans, layering with thin layers with the confidence of undressing/changing layers while on the bus, at work or during grocery shopping - lol. I remember sitting on a bench, waiting for the bus and changing my socks to the half socks that I carried in my bag just in case .</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295215 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:53:07 +0000 Cardiff girl 2295215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You would save a fortune on your heating here!Not helpful l know!Lightweight layers of washable natural fibres ,avoid synthetic stuff like the plague. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295214 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:47:58 +0000 kkards 2295214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>that cartoon! OMG</p> <p>i have no practical suggestions because i never had hot flashes during the day.&nbsp; (night time is a different story, and i wouldn't call them flashes, it more like i run hot at night and cold in the day) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295211 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:43:14 +0000 Elle 2295211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally sympathize.&nbsp; For me (and everyone is different), natural fibers and loose clothing layers helped. Anything form fitting or close around the neck seemed to make things worse. The minute I started feeling comfortably warm, I'd take off a layer which would (usually) fend off the worst of it.&nbsp; A fan also helped, although my husband wasn't fond of it.&nbsp; Hope this passes quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295202 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:30:02 +0000 Suz 2295202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That cartoon! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I was lucky (I guess?) in that mine mostly came at night (although that meant I was up most of the night...). So my main tricks were to kick off all covers, toss and turn, open the bedroom window, turn on the overhead fan, and change the sheets! (Mr. Suz, who runs cold, was not too thrilled with all this.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I still run a bit warmer than I used to, as Janet said. But nothing extreme.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thinner layers, as others have said, and maybe more V necks vs. high necks. My mother stopped wearing turtlenecks entirely for the rest of her life. I still like them, myself. So everything's individual!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295198 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:57:38 +0000 anchie 2295198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am currently going through similar problem due to my hyperthyroid condition. I was always running cold and my winter office uniform is all about keeping me warm - camisole, layering merino sweater and a blazer. But now I am sweating constantly and feeling very warm. I have been on sick leave since symptoms suddenly started but I think I will have to go back to the office next week. At home I am wearing just lightest short sleeve cotton t-shirts and I still have to change every few hours due to them being completely soaked. Gross, I know, sorry :). I think I will have to bring change of clothes to work. Hope this thread will give me some inspiration too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295196 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:47:04 +0000 Lesley 2295196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh crap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsiw---for-hot-flashes-in-winter#post-2295192 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:40:07 +0000 Anonymous 2295192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a coworker that would be in a Freezing (to me) office in a tank top and she'd be fanning herself! Agreeing about making layers as easy as possible. </p>