Would you try hot-flash fashion?
Up to 80 percent of women experience hot flashes at some point in their lives, usually due to pregnancy, thyroid issues, cancer treatments or menopause. (
Hot flash fashion
The Calgary-based Lusomé line, which includes everything from sexy nighties to comfy rompers and PJs, is made from a luxuriously soft moisture-wicking fabric that absorbs sweat from your skin and quickly evaporates it.
Nightgown, $88, Lusomé.
Photo, Erik Putz.
This Toronto-based company was built on the idea of clothes for menopausal women, but its range of sweat-wicking has expanded to lingerie, fitness gear, sleep shirts, and pillow cases.
Long Sleeve Fitted Shirt, $50, Hot Cool Wear.
The purely Canadian nightwear line (you can't order outside of Canada!), based out of Port Coquitlam, B.C., uses lightweight fabric that absorbs and dries fast. Everything comes in six colours and a range of sizes.
Summer nightgown, $60, Cool Femme.
This popular brand from the U.S. has sweat-wicking sleepwear for both men and women. There's also sweat-wicking for nursing women and cooling bedding, including pillow covers.
Cami top with built-in shelf bra, $36, Cool Jams.
Pop these oversized pearls, filled with cooling gel, in the freezer for an elegant comfort to hot flashes.
Cooling necklace, $100, Hot Girls Pearls.
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