AGELESS STYLE: I was fashion savvy until the menopause

AGELESS STYLE: I was fashion savvy until the menopause Anastasia Pavlou, 55, from Essex By Stephanie Sofokleous For You Magazine Published: 03:00 EDT, 26 October 2024 | Updated: 03:00 EDT, 26 October 2024 e-mail PROBLEM ‘I’ve always been fashion savvy and taken pride in how I dress. But the menopause means my body shape is changing. I’m coming to terms with that, but I need advice on how to dress to complement my new curves.

’ SOLUTION Dressing when your body has changed can be hard. Luckily, Anastasia hasn’t lost her love of fashion. High-waisted pleated trousers are essential for anyone with tummy insecurities.

The high cut of this pair elongates, the wide leg defines the waist and the full-length pleat detail smooths and flattens her middle. Anastasia wanted a look that could be styled up or down, and this tailored co-ord can do just that. Coat, £80, 4tharq.

com. Waistcoat, £35.99, and trousers, £45.

99, reserved.com. Top, £35, karenmillen.

com. Earrings, £12, riverisland.com.

Necklace, £28, oliverbonas.com. Bag, £279, kurtgeiger.

com. Shoes, £175, dunelondon.com ANASTASIA'S VERDICT ‘I love this outfit, and everyone making such a fuss of me just shows that whatever your age or body type, you can still look and feel amazing.

It’s all about having the confidence, which, thanks to Steph’s tips about what’s flattering for me, I now do. I will definitely be wearing this look, and lots more like it, again!’ Hair: Dayna Vaughan-Teague at Carol Hayes using P.