https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:16:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820446 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:18:15 +0000 Meredith 1820446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bridgie, thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820439 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:46:18 +0000 bridgie 1820439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bet you didn't dream your hard work could entertain so many people.&nbsp; I find everything you posted here fascinating.&nbsp; And, although I have been in most states I have missed the plains and some northwest states. I know they all have a lot to offer.&nbsp; I have really enjoyed your post.&nbsp; It is the next best&nbsp;thing to actually traveling there.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820035 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:48:50 +0000 unfrumped 1820035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous. Love to see how others work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820034 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:33:06 +0000 Meredith 1820034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Becky! I didn't know you lived so close. We do have some pretty amazing sunrises and sunsets, don't we?</p> <p>SW Anne: Good socks, you are so right! And they last forever. I'll have to check Cabelas for pants this fall. Great idea.</p> <p>Lozz_oz, Tanya, Barbara Diane: Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820032 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:28:48 +0000 Meredith 1820032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaP: I really like both pairs. They are Marmot "Lobos Convertable" and "Mountain Hardware Yuma." The Yumas are stretchy and water repellent so I like them for travel and kayaking in addition to hiking. The Lobos are a more durable fabric (still really comfortable but you have to be st peace with the feel of the shorts seam).</p> <p><a href="https://www.backcountry.com/marmot-lobos-convertible-pant-womens?cmp_id=EM_bcs_DDM54-2_M1" rel="nofollow">https://www.backcountry.com/ma.....DDM54-2_M1</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.mountainhardwear.com/yuma-pant-%7C-029-%7C-6-786559907853.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.mountainhardwear.co.....07853.html</a></p> <p>Let me know if there are other things you are specifically interested in and I can find links.</p> <p>Thanks for the Athleta tip. We don't have one here so I often forget about them. I'll look forward to your capsule post. I'm always looking for new ideas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820020 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:10:05 +0000 LaPed 1820020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF, Meredith! Do you have finds for any of these? I'm in the market for some new synthetic hiking pants that aren't leggings. I'll try to do a gear-capsule post later this summer (I'm a backpacker, so my capsules are even smaller!). Gorgeous landscapes, too. :)</p> <p>BTW, you might want to check out Athleta for tops -- their "&nbsp;CYA" (cover your a**) styles are cut long for leggings but many work tucked in as well.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820018 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:07:49 +0000 Becky 1820018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! There are definitely different needs for different types of work. Your capsule is very similar to what I would pack/wear on a camping/hiking vacation. Your site is probably only a few hours from us. I do love living here and seeing those sunrises and sunsets! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820015 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:04:19 +0000 Tanya 1820015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun capsule, and perfectly suited to your needs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Thank you for sharing the photos, #3 is amazing, the colors are incredible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1820012 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 23:50:55 +0000 Barbara Diane 1820012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful spot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819972 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 22:03:38 +0000 lozz_oz 1819972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you're an old hand at getting your capsule together. Fascinating to read of your work - hope you had a successful dig! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819921 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:25:28 +0000 Rambling Ann 1819921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend at least part of most days outside doing chores and wrangle animals and I need pants with cargo pockets. Phone, chapstick, a piece of bailing twine tied into an emergency leash/halter, seed packets, pocket knife, pruning shears. I just don't have enough hands! I mostly get hunting pants from Cabelas in the fall, replacing as many pair as I've worn out in the last 12 months, but in the summer I sometimes switch to lighter synthetic hiking pants.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>And really good socks are worth spending $20 a pair on, even if it kills me at the cash register.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819850 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:05:24 +0000 Meredith 1819850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz: Yes, "empty" is how most people think of the plains. The site is in south-central Kansas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819843 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:52:51 +0000 Liz 1819843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You think there might have been a town of that size in the Great Plains? How fascinating to picture that kind of town on what I've always thought of as "empty" prairie! Do you mind saying what state or location you were in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819840 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:39:27 +0000 Meredith 1819840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen: Thanks for the Duluth Trading Company suggestion. I've heard of them but never spent time exploring their products. I'll have to take a look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819833 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:23:49 +0000 JAileen 1819833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your capsule is very interesting to me. We went on a road trip a few weeks ago, driving to Minnesota. We stopped along the way for sightseeing, birding, and very short hikes. Some of my clothing was similar, and some of our scenery was similar, too. Your photos are gorgeous.</p> <p>You're probably already familiar, but Duluth Trading specifically mentions that they make their tops long so there are no gaps. I bought a jacket from them, and the quality seemed excellent, but I'm returning it for fit issues.</p> <p>I started using lip balm with sunscreen. I found my lips were getting sunburned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819826 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:17:34 +0000 Meredith 1819826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie: Thanks!</p> <p>Suz: Footwear is so important! My boots need to be upgraded before next summer.</p> <p>Lisa: I have a shirt like the one you described and really love it. It's nice to have the extra sun protection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819825 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:15:01 +0000 Meredith 1819825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sisi! Eye drops and lip balm are essentials for me as well.</p> <p>We are researching a site in the Great Plains of the U.S., an area most people associate with nomadic Native American tribes. We believe our site was a permanent agricultural settlement of over 20,000 people, so quite a departure from the traditional interpretation. We are gathering evidence of the town's size and social networks. Specifically, we are excavating storage pits and analyzing pottery and stone tools.</p> <p>We also helped some fellow archaeologists in the Southwest U.S. because we believe there were close trade relationships. Their project focused on recording agriculture fields and sacred shrines in New Mexico. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819824 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:14:01 +0000 Angie 1819824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good, and happy digging!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819822 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:13:39 +0000 Lisa 1819822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun thread! &nbsp;When I'm outside it's often for horseback riding, which means a button down shirt that has some UV protection is my go to item. &nbsp;I like the one's from Columbia that have a roll up sleeve. I roll them up in the summer and wear the sleeves full length in the fall. &nbsp;The shirt is long enough to tuck and while I'm not a big fan of bright colors I always buy bright one's so I can spot any ticks on me after my rides (I'm in the woods a lot).<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.columbia.com/womens-silver-ridge-long-sleeve-shirt-AL7079.html?dwvar_AL7079_variationColor=160#start=7">http://www.columbia.com/womens.....iationColo</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819812 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:07:45 +0000 Suz 1819812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing what looks like a terrific capsule for your work.&nbsp;</p> <p>My must-haves for outdoor activities depend highly on the activities and...of course...the weather! In my case, the right footwear is key and also outerwear. A hat in the cold.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819809 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:06:30 +0000 Sisi 1819809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your outfit and I think that you have&nbsp;put together a pretty and effective capsule! Not easy.&nbsp;Beautiful pictures of the landscape.&nbsp;May I ask, what&nbsp;were you looking for? First thing that comes to my mind for outdoor activities&nbsp;is not a piece of clothing but ... eye-drops&nbsp;and lip balm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819807 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:05:44 +0000 Meredith 1819807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joyce: Yes! Sunscreen is the key element of my summer "beauty" routine and insect repellent is my "perfume." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819804 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:04:07 +0000 Joyce B 1819804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks like a great capsule for your field trip. I love the scenery and you get to ride an ATV, fun! I hope you wore your sunscreen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819797 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:57:57 +0000 Anonymous 1819797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love a travel capsule post! I also like higher necklines for outdoors to help with sun coverage, but I'm no camper, so can't comment there. Looks compact and cohesive. Nice sunset pic too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-different-kind-of-work-capsule#post-1819788 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:51:30 +0000 Meredith 1819788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone! I haven't been around much because May and June are when I head to the field to do research (archaeology). I've been in gear or extremely casual clothes almost every day. I think most of us like a good travel capsule post, so I thought I'd share what I packed for an 11-day research trip. We camped but did have a few nights in a hotel so I had a chance to do laundry. </p> <p>Pants: 3 pairs (2 synthetic, 1 denim)</p> <p>Tops: 5 (4 synthetic, 1 cotton)</p> <p>Toppers: 3 (synthetic long-sleeve shirt, fleece, rain jacket)</p> <p>Shoes: 2 (boots, flip flops)</p> <p>Accessories: 4 (straw hat, beanie, bandanna, sunglasses)</p> <p>Gear/Supplies: Hydration day pack, sleeping bag, pad, pillow, bowl, spoon, mug, water bottle, flashlight </p> <p>Not pictured: Tent, misc. camping gear, 2 polished casual outfits for lectures and cultural events </p> <p>This capsule was perfect for my needs but I am really ready to wear some real clothes and makeup. Hope you enjoyed my version of "business casual." </p> <p>Do you have any specific items that are must-haves for outdoor activities? I absolutely need shirts that work well when I bend over. This means no exposure of the bra/chest and enough length so they don't expose a few inches of skin on my back. They are hard to find so I always buy multiples!</p> <p>Bonus pictures from the field! </p>