16 October 2023 , 15:00
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Finding underwear that feels comfortable and sexy without looking frumpy can seem like an impossible challenge when the menopause kicks in, but finally, I think I've done it.
As if having to endure hot flushes, brain fog and a bunch of other meno-nasties isn’t enough, many of us also have to deal with unwanted weight gain and an unnecessary amount of bloating. I usually turn to big cotton pants and a crop top for comfortable underwear that doesn’t squash my painful tummy or dig in between the folds.
Imagine my delight then to receive a matching bra and knickers set that not only looks a bit posh and feels super soft to the touch, it is so flexible that it feels like a second skin. No more saggy cotton bottoms for me, the Original Glossies range from Gossard is an absolute game changer.
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The Gossard Glossies range has been designed to make the wearer feel seductive and glamorous underneath our clothes, while still feeling agreeably soft against the skin. With age, I've developed a pure hatred for anything that feels tight or restrictive so this super pliable material has been a revelation.
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I'm not going to lie, my menopause has been a rollercoaster of increasingly bizarre physical changes. Many of these can be managed with the right supplements, but I've personally found that no amount of spin classes, low-carb diets or power walking has really made a dent in my most unwanted weight gain.
Alongside the extra lbs and ounces, we lucky ladies also have to contend with sore boobs that lose their elasticity and start to head south, needing more support. As hormonal changes also lead to a bloated belly, some days it is hard to remember what it felt like to have a beautiful body and not one that wobbles when I walk.
The Orginal Glossies range from Gossard comes in a seductive range of colours, including leopard print, petrol blue and magenta as well as practical black and nude. Made from cutting-edge fabric all of the pieces in the collection utilise some super fancy shape technology that lets them hug against the skin without digging in.