Fashion Fridays, Kuel Life Thought Leader: Tracy Gold
In my opinion we cannot have enough perimenopause fashion tips!
Dressing a perimenopausal and menopausal belly can be quite a challenge. However, I have some stylish hacks to help you conceal your belly while making you feel fabulous rather than dowdy.
My Favorite Perimenopause Fashion Tips:
It’s easy to fall into the trap of wearing frumpy clothes to hide your belly. Ironically, attempting to cover up can often make you appear larger overall. Yikes!
” Stretchy materials greatly enhance comfort.”
Instead, try these options:
1. A-Line Skirts:
Made from stretch fabric: Stretchy materials greatly enhance comfort. They allow you to wear garments that have structure without feeling tight or constricting. Skirts that cinch at the waist and flare out at the hem are perfect. When the hem is the widest point, it creates the illusion of a narrower waist and belly.
The length of the skirt can significantly impact your overall appearance, particularly if you’re petite. Choose lengths above the knee if you like your knees, at the knee, just below the knee, or full length. Lengths that fall in between can be tricky. A great way to navigate this is to opt for asymmetrical hemlines or pair those in-between lengths with tall boots to create a sleek, elongated look.
2. A-Line Dresses:
With a bit of extra room around the waist and belly: I’m not suggesting overly baggy styles. The dress should still maintain its shape, but it can easily be belted or worn as is.
“The dress should still maintain its shape, but it can easily be belted or worn as is.”
These types of dresses can be lifesavers during body transitions. For added tummy camouflage, choose a printed dress. The patterns on shapely dresses work wonders to distract the eye, making it hard to distinguish between fabric and tummy. Give it a try; you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
3. Ruched Dresses:
Fantastic for providing shape while offering some tummy concealment. However, choosing the right style is key.
The most flattering option features a fitted waist with a flared hem, allowing the ruching to do its magic. If the dress is too tight-fitting, like a pencil or bodycon style, the ruching may not be effective.
Bonus Perimenopause Fashion Tip:
This is a bonus tip not covered in the video, but it’s too good not to share! Layering is an incredible tool for creating flattering, stylish outfits during perimenopause and menopause. While we didn’t dive into these in the video, they’re definitely worth exploring further. Who knows? We might delve deeper into these styling strategies in future discussions with our amazing community. Stay tuned!
Layering: The Art of Illusion:
Layering is another stylish hack that works wonders for disguising a menopausal belly. Lightweight cardigans, structured blazers, and open-front jackets can add dimension to your look without adding bulk. Opt for pieces that skim your body rather than cling, and aim for longer layers that fall below your hips to elongate your silhouette.
To pull the look together, experiment with monochromatic outfits or tonal layering, which creates a visually slimming effect. Adding a statement accessory like a bold necklace or scarf can draw the eye upward, further enhancing your overall appearance. Layering isn’t just practical—it’s a chic and versatile way to dress during body transitions.
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About the Author:
Television personality, fashion designer and stylist Tracy Gold’s newly launched talk show, Tracy Gold Show, is inspiring women over 40 to look and feel fabulous regardless of age. A born entrepreneur, Tracy has enjoyed success as a fashion designer, YouTube influencer and QVC fashion presenter. After launching her own fashion line in 2003 out of the trunk of her car, Tracy now has a worldwide customer base clamoring for her next TGNY fashion release. A powerful social media influencer, Tracy’s YouTube channel Tracy Gold Fashion Tips has more than 20,000 subscribers with over 2 million views.
