https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:31:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process#post-2124056 Thu, 28 May 2020 19:32:55 +0000 unfrumped 2124056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you big-time.<br />As in my previous post, I took EVERYTHING work, church, event-related out of my closet. I would kept chino-types that fit as I wear on errands, can actually wear just at home if I want to get out of elastic waists, and can take a quick walk.<br />You are in my head on the sneakers. Sneakers are now the big search/reveal for me, as to which ones give enough support for all day wear, which ones are for the REAL outdoors, vs. my Loungewear capsule Sketcher types, some that&nbsp; may also be more attractive (for my "sugar eye" which is based on how I like my feet/legs to look and not always the trend), and also adopting Angie's "indoor only" shoes for some. We are not a no-shoes-inside household; it is more that I like keeping some more pristine, for appearances--often lighter colors or light soles. In general, "fashion sneakers" do not work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process#post-2124035 Thu, 28 May 2020 17:38:19 +0000 slim cat 2124035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sneakers or sporty/sturdy sandals . Jeans look nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process#post-2124025 Thu, 28 May 2020 17:08:02 +0000 Suz 2124025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those Athleta jeans look great! And how terrific that the ones <b>Angie </b>recommended worked out.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think a <b>LOT </b>of people have decided sneakers are the thing right now. And no wonder. Comfort and practicality rules and that makes sense.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process#post-2124013 Thu, 28 May 2020 16:36:49 +0000 kkards 2124013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer came all of a sudden, and now I’m wearing shorts to work LOL, because, well, I’m WFH. And it feels both wrong and 100% right at the same time...and in the last 2 months I’ve worn sneakers or now comfort sandals....so i hear you.&nbsp;<br />Yes to wearing sneakers 100% of the time! And yes to bottoms that are 100% comfortable 100% of the time....<br />as for the chinos/dressier pants, where you wearing them before the pandemic? If you were, then I’d hold on to them. If you were not, then let them go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process#post-2123991 Thu, 28 May 2020 15:42:52 +0000 Jenn 2123991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe put the dressier pants in a holding zone for now. This isn't going to last forever, but who knows how much it will change our lifestyles going forward. Get them out of sight and reassess in six months or so.</p> <p>I really like both those pairs of jeans. Great choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process#post-2123976 Thu, 28 May 2020 14:27:17 +0000 LaPed 2123976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I like the look of those Athleta jeans! I tried their Sculptek denim back when all they offered was a skinny fit; loved the way the fabric felt but the cut was not great on me. The straight leg looks more up my alley and better for warm weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-life-these-daysreassessing-process#post-2123972 Thu, 28 May 2020 14:14:09 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2123972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, an update on the search for light-wash denim, after my <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poison-eye-or-really-bad-kr">failure with the Madewell pair</a>: I ordered the Eloquii pair Angie recommended in that thread (find 1), and they are a keep. The denim is a lightweight 100% cotton, no stretch, and they loosen up as you wear them, so they definitely give that boyfriend slouchy vibe. I’d also ordered a pair from Athleta – the Sculptek straight leg (find 2). Totally different fabrication with lots of spandex and stretch, but similar higher-waist rise. I waffled about keeping them too and ultimately did; they were on sale and a great deal since Athleta never seems to have my size left when things go on sale. I got the tall and probably should have gone for the regular, as it’s a bit of an awkward “is it ankle-length or is it just too short” length unrolled, but I’ll wear them rolled most of the time. OK, Laura, no more light-wash denim for a while, you’re good.</p> <p>I have to admit that I’ve been shopping (online) as stress relief a little bit, driven by the big discounts a lot of retailers are offering. I haven’t bought anything super-crazy; it’s all stuff I know will work for me, but I definitely need to pace myself. Right now I’ve got orders in at Talbots, Chico’s, LL Bean, and Target. </p> <p>I’ve been thinking about what I like to wear at home, since home is where I’m going to be most of the time for a good long while. I have an irrational hatred of the word “athleisure”, but something along those lines is what I’ve been reaching for. Things where you can move, and if you feel like taking a walk or doing a quick cardio workout you can. This has impacted me mostly with bottoms – I am wearing my gear fabric pants/capris all day now. I’ll always love jeans and still wear them sometimes, but anything dressier than that I really don’t need in my wardrobe, or at least in multiples. Yet I still have all these chinos and dress pants – what do I do with them?</p> <p>Also key in the last couple months have been everyday sneakers. The slip-ons and retro skater shoes I had were just not cutting it in terms of comfort for all day. I ordered a pair of the Brooks Revel (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/revel-3-womens-road-running-shoe/120302.html">https://www.brooksrunning.com/.....20302.html</a>) as new running shoes but they’re a bit narrow, so I think they might turn into everyday sneakers instead. The New Balances in black and grey (finds 3-4) and the Adidas Cloudfoam Pure (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.adidas.com/us/cloudfoam-pure-shoes/DB0695.html?forceSelSize=10">https://www.adidas.com/us/clou.....SelSize=10</a>) have been my go-tos for days at home. Days when I’m working (retail) I want something with more support and a thicker sole. I need to replace my Sketchers Work sneakers but that line seems to have gone full-on sturdiness – lots of alloy or comp toe choices which I don’t need in my job. </p> <p>The whole thing has affirmed Angie’s advice about buying for the life you actually live, not some fantasy life. </p> <p>Summer weather will be coming on soon (has been here already, when it’s not pouring rain thanks to all the tropical storms and thunderstorms). I think I’m in pretty good shape except for sandals; all of mine are several years old now except one pair of flip flops. I keep on looking for new options and I just don’t love the aesthetics of what’s out there right now. Maybe I’ll just keep wearing sneakers most of the time anyway?</p>