Silk is a favorite for many reasons. Along with being a timeless, elegant style, once revered by royalty and now considered an stylish luxury – its natural cooling properties also prove beneficial for regulating body temperature, preventing overheating and excessive sweating. Especially for those going through menopause.
We spoke to a customer the other day who said her mother has gone silk-exclusive due to menopause. And we’re here to give you all that you need to know about why many women approaching menopause are turning to silk and the best silk styles to ease these symptoms!
Why is silk so useful for menopause symptoms?
When you say the word “menopause” most anyone will know what you’re talking about. But when it comes to the actual symptoms and the experience itself, it’s not always so clear. You likely know about the hot flashes that come with the symptoms of menopause – but did you know it can be a back and forth between cold chills to hot flashes?
The fluctuating hormones during menopause and perimenopause can cause a dysfunction in the “hypothalamus”. While we’re not going to give you a science lesson, all you need to know is that it’s the part of your brain that regulates body temperature, and can lead your body to temporarily become overheated or over-chilled.
While this can be frustrating enough, it can be even worse when it comes to laying your head down at night. Constantly going from overheating to so cold that no blanket seems like enough can feel like your own personal hell.
But with silk, it’s like having a specialized suit designed for these rapid temperature changes.
Silk is naturally thermoregulating, effectively regulating your body temperature. It adjusts to your body’s needs, so whether you’re burning up or freezing cold, it’s able to ensure optimal comfort. Giving you exactly what you need from your sleep.
Beyond that, silk is also naturally moisture-wicking, which means it can absorb sweat and other moisture from your skin.
So, while it’s a great night-time solution to ensure better sleep, you can imagine just how beneficial it also is to experience this relief through the day too.
It’s clear why this particular customer has turned exclusively to silk, namely high-quality silk such as our 27 Momme silk. Because it’s able to meet her where her body is at, and give her the relief she needs to sleep, live, and regulate temperature at every point.
The best silk styles to ease menopause symptoms
While silk in itself is a super-useful material for easing menopause symptoms through both the day and night, we’ve discovered a few extra things to keep in mind when selecting styles. Of course, breathable materials such as silk allow the air to flow, but it’s also a good idea to consider wearing an open neckline that can let in a light breeze, while letting out heat.
This may not combat the cold flushes. But, if you’re in the right material – such as silk – you’ll be able to enjoy the cozy warmth when you need it and, when the temperature gets a bit high in your body, you’ll be able to experience the maximum relief from these symptoms.
Here are some of the best silk styles to ease menopause symptoms, with both daytime and nighttime styles:
Luxury Artisan Silk Blouse for Women - Button Down Shirt
This Button Down Silk Shirt for Women is a perfect staple for a menopausal wardrobe. Made from natural mulberry silk, this silk blouse is soft, lightweight, with a beautiful sheen that exudes elegance and sophistication. It’s versatile enough to pair with any outfit – be it skirts, pants or jeans – as a perfect “desk to dinner piece”. But it’s also an ideal style if you’re looking to combat cold flashes, while still offering a lightweight solution for when your body swings over to hot flashes too.
Due to the button up nature, you can easily pop a button, let the breeze hit more of your chest and flow through the fabric, while still being able to button it back up when you need that extra coverage.
It features a classic loose fit, individually handmade French seams for durability, and is machine washable for added assurance. Because the last thing you need through the thick of menopause is another casual “lazy” style. This allows you to exude luxury, class, and elegance, while still checking off your body’s needs.
Luxury Artisan Silk Blouse Sleeveless - Tank Top V Neck
The next on our list of best silk styles to ease menopause symptoms is this Tank Top V Neck Shirt style for women. It’s the perfect balance of comfort, elegance and practicality. As with all our silk styles, the natural silk material is incredibly soft against the skin, making these shirts comfortable to wear all day long.
With a classic loose fit and V neck style, it’s the perfect style to keep your neck and chest ready to catch a breeze, but can easily be added to with a warm jacket as needed.
Thanks to that thermoregulating nature, you’ll have no trouble elevating your wardrobe with this ultra-soft, breathable and comfortable style. And, just like the rest of our range, this piece is machine washable too. Ensuring yet another thing to cross off on your long list of worries!
Luxury Artisan Silk Pajamas for Women - Band Collar
If you’re looking for a night time ritual that puts your menopause symptoms on pause, this Band Collar Silk Pajama Set is just the thing. They’re such a soft and comfortable style and the top itself is designed to resemble a casual yet elegant silk blouse with cuffs, mother-of-pearl buttons and a band collar.
It’s actually a great way for you to get a two-for-one style. A cozy pajama shirt through the evening, to a stylish wardrobe staple through the day, great for meeting you wherever you’re at: with whatever you need.
The pants feature pockets and an adjustable waist, including silk-covered elastic to ensure optimum comfort. Thanks to its temperature regulating properties, you can rest assured this piece will be like your own personal heaven to sleep with. It’ll ensure whether you’re too cold or too hot – you’ll feel “just right” in this set. Plus, due to the drapey, elegant nature of this fit, it’ll feel more like sleeping in a cloud than anything else.
Luxury Artisan Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
When it comes to easing menopause symptoms for a good night’s sleep, there’s nothing quite like accessories for your bed. And these Mulberry Silk Pillowcases are just the thing. They offer a luxurious sleeping experience like no other.
While they’ll help you say goodbye to morning bedhead and hello to soft, shiny hair and smooth skin, they can also be the cherry on top of easing your menopause symptoms. You can easily snuggle up with your pillow when temperatures are rocking in your body, and rest assured they’ll keep you cool or cozy as needed. It’s just another added bonus to a nightly ritual that’ll give you a great sleep, free of hellish temperature changes.
At Tara Sartoria, we do silk differently. With artisan-quality 100% mulberry silk, all of our designs offer unrivaled comfort, functionality, and a timeless style you’ll love. Alongside a menopause-friendly range of styles, we have a wide variety of both men’s and women’s styles too, including sleeping accessories, to give you the best from your everyday life. No matter where you’re at.
Shop our full range today and enjoy free United States shipping and Afterpay available on all orders. Oh, and don’t forget that 10% of all purchases go toward empowering disadvantaged women. So you can reap all the rewards of shopping our range – including the “feel good” factor too!