Hello and welcome! I’m Gloria Smythe, the founder of The Menopause Stylist. I have spent years helping women express themselves through their wardrobes, but my own personal journey through menopause over the last eight years has been just as transformative, if not more so.

My menopause journey brought a wave of challenges.

I knew so little about menopause as no one really talked about it, not my mum, not family, not even friends. Mum would occasionally mention her hot flushes and waking up at night drenched in sweat, but that was about it. When I think back on it, I get it now, she probably didn’t know much about it herself, exactly the same position I was in, so what was there for Mum to say?

My first hot flush hit at 52 and I was in complete denial. Me? In menopause? No way! But reflecting on it as I write this, I realise it probably started long before that. In my mid-40s, my hair started thinning, and I gained a bit of weight that didn’t make sense, but I never connected the dots. Then came the frozen shoulders, swollen knees, vitamin D deficiency, and dry mouth, all things I brushed off as random issues, never realising they were connected to menopause.

Each of these changes impacted not only my physical health but also how I viewed myself. There were times when I felt disconnected from the person I used to be, and that was tough. But through my experience, I realised something powerful—menopause is not something to fear or avoid. It’s an opportunity for growth, reinvention, and discovering new ways to feel stylish, confident, and empowered in our own skin.

With my background as a designer and clothing technician, I understood the importance of dressing in a way that would support my changing body and make me feel confident. As a personal stylist, I also knew that the right outfit could not only improve how I looked but how I felt. And so, The Menopause Stylist was born and it became my mission to combine my professional expertise with my personal experience to help women going through menopause feel fabulous, inside and out.

Through my own journey, I’ve learned that menopause doesn’t just alter our bodies—it changes how we relate to ourselves. It’s a time to embrace who we are becoming and step into our power with confidence, making it my goal to help you discover that same strength and style as you navigate this new chapter of your life.

Whether you’re struggling with physical changes, emotional shifts, or simply feeling a little lost in the process, I’m here to guide and support you. From expert styling tips to advice on managing the challenges of menopause with grace, I want to empower you to rediscover your most confident and stylish self.

Together, we’ll redefine what menopause means and create a life filled with style, confidence, and empowerment.

With love, style, and confidence,

Gloria x
The Menopause Stylist