Everything changes over time - and this is certainly true if you have bone loss of osteoporosis. Small compression fractures can affect the way you sit down, stay, walk - and look. You can be a little shorter now, your posture a little different.
"These changes alter as a woman's clothes fit," says Susan Randall, RN, senior director of education for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. "Clothes do not seem to drast as they should. The length of a dress does not seem right - is in front, pulling up, or the sheath does not look like"
So you pull here, pull up there, then give up frustration. "What's more - it's hard to find new clothes that fit better," Randall says WebMD. "The worst part is that you end up staying at home when you prefer to have fun."
So Randall offers these tips for women about finding clothes that hide problem areas. "We want people to feel good about how they seem. So they can participate fully in life ... Get the greatest joy of life," she says.
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When you buy new clothes, do not hesitate to use a personal buyer, Randall advises.
"Many department stores have personal buyers today," says WebMD. "There is greater awareness among the fashion industry and the retail stores of special needs that women have. They can help you find clothes and accessories that help solve your problems."
Another option: Find a good seamstress to adapt clothes. For your body - or go to a seamstress, and have clothes made just for you, she suggests.
Ready to forge ahead for fashion? Here are some tips:
Select the right silhouette. It is best to wear clothes that are mounted loose, direct aligned or slightly embedded - nothing too close. Forms of dress that work better: a line, tent, empire waist, fall waist, princess (with vertical lines), tunics.
Find Necklines that flattering. Jewelry, rounded, slight V, soft hood necklines work best.
revisiting shoulder cushions. "The judicious use of shoulder pads can help jackets, shirts and dresses fit better," says Randall. Fabric stores sell shoulder cushions in various sizes.
Look for sleeves smoothly in style. Raglan, fell or Dolman sleeves adapt easily anyway.
accessorize, accessorize. "Jewelry pulls the eye away from the problem area," she says.
Work magic with scarves. Weaks attention to the face and eyes while they kindly threw their back. There are wide variety between scarves - shapes, sizes, fabrics, colors. Shawls or covers are also good options. By learning some folding tricks, twisting and tying scarves, you will add a lot of style to any clothing.
loosen up. Finally, an excuse for comfort! Buy pants with elastic waistband.
Whether realistic about the shoes. Invest in flat shoes or low jump - the type of slip with rubber soles. You will be less prone to fall.
Do you have a shoulder bag? Change to a backpack. Those heavy shoulder bags can take you imbalance, advise randall. "A backpack helps to distribute weight more evenly." And buy there; There are many elegant backpack styles to choose from.
Invest in large underwear. The right bra - typically a long line bra - can help provide support and increase comfort. You may need a personal fit to find the clothes that work best for you.
A long-line shaper (aka strap) helps withstand the stomach. Some women need spinal supports such as corsets or keys prescribed by the doctor. "When you are buying, do not forget to use these spinal supports when trying out of clothing - to ensure that the laundry fits in relation to the support," counseling randall.
