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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26 https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:02:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Jonesy on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405483 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:35:18 +0000 Jonesy 2405483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fabulous looks! I love how you're juxtaposing all sorts of interesting textures (like the fishnets and mock croc loafers), which livens up all-black looks so much. I definitely don't see "hot mess" in the lace-up boots outfit, but if it felt that way, then ugh, I've been there. The track suit is very chic and sporty at the same time. Woo hoo for cutting back your hours starting in March! Karie on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405472 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:02:30 +0000 Karie 2405472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting reading and I like how you analyze each outfit and how you felt wearing it. I really like the Mary Jane’s and hope you enjoy them more in the spring. The graphic tee looks great semi tucked - I have a hard time wearing my tees that way because my belly is my problem area and I can never seem to get the semi tuck to not accentuate it. #4/5 and #11/12 are my favorites. Lisa on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405420 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:52:02 +0000 Lisa 2405420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You're doing an excellent job of sorting through your wardrobe and outfits. My matchy matchy self adores the tracksuit outfit. It's perfection on you! Bonnie on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405360 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:03 +0000 Bonnie 2405360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find the comments you've made about your work outfits really interesting. This is a very valuable exercise that I should be doing now that my wardrobe is full and my only purchases going forward should be replacements. That last outfit is fab and looks perfect for your position.  LJP on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405356 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:45:14 +0000 LJP 2405356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Saturday outfit was a work outfit ;). I don't think I'd ever wear this outfit outside of work - too coordinated looking for me . Firecracker (Sharan) on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405347 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2405347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very interesting read, and I continue to be impressed with how you can craft a stylish look within a prescribed work uniform in a fitness facility! That day-off outfit really shines, though!   LJP on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405341 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:35:59 +0000 LJP 2405341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, all. I know these aren't fascinating WIW's and that details are impossible to see in black outfits so I appreciate your taking time to look and comment !   I so rarely have the opportunity to post a non-work outfit (because that's all I do, is go to work, haha) and decided that I was going to "live my truth" and post what it is I have in my wardrobe and what I wear everyday!  I hope that answers your comment - Carla?  (as to why I am posting boring work outfits, lol)  The striped set is a knit - some synthetic or another.  Nothing slow fashion or Canadian made here, but I still have to pick up work outfits when I do see them and they usually don't meet my new criteria of slow and/or Canadian made.   What this exercise is helping me with is determining which pieces feel good - literally and psychologically.  Feeling off in an outfit can actual ruin my day .  Doing this weekly analysis forces me to think about the clothes in a way I haven't before. I tend to take them off after work, shove them back in my closet and not think about them again for a couple of weeks.   RobinF on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405329 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:47:24 +0000 RobinF 2405329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like these. Love the track suit outfit and the loafers are beautiful. I also love the white and black tee. Nice mary janes too. lyn67 on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405322 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:10:39 +0000 lyn67 2405322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You did great again! Loved especially 11&12. Is that a sporty luxe co-ord or an active wear/gym set? Think you really shouldn't be banned for some pop of whites(be it a shoe, o pinstripe, or a tee)-they really brightens up an all black outfit especially for a sporty/daywear look. For the MJ's perhaps you have to show more ankle-come Spring they will work better. Dee on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405319 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:43:31 +0000 Dee 2405319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another nice collection of your black workwear options, always good to have a lot of variety to choose from and you wear the sporty options so well. Happy to hear you’ll finally be reducing your work week, only one more month to go.  Janet on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405318 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:39:14 +0000 Janet 2405318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with Angie and Jaime! The white touches really make the black ensembles work extra well, and you do a great job with a tough dress code. It would be way too easy to phone it in every day! I hear you loud and clear about jettisoning the items that you’ve finally had enough of. High five. kellygirl on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405299 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:33:54 +0000 kellygirl 2405299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How exciting to be reducing your hours! It will hopefully be spring where you are at that time and you will have an extra day to enjoy the sunshine! All of these look terrific to me but it's interesting to see how they feel to you. I love the sporty looks - the white tee outfit and the track suit. You have a fab work wardrobe! Star (Lise) on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405296 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:20:32 +0000 Star (Lise) 2405296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You really do look good in black. Love the last co-ord set especially, however the others are fab too. slim cat on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405295 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:08:19 +0000 slim cat 2405295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like all the looks - dainty boots including ! Love your white graphic tee - awesome look altogether ! Jaime on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405277 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:52:14 +0000 Jaime 2405277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Despite your very tough on yourself descriptions, I think you look quite fab all week long. Yes the set with the white piping is outstanding, but the other outfits all look great too, with little bits of interest livening up the all black. All black works really well with your red hair too. Suz on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405270 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:09:06 +0000 Suz 2405270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the weekend outfit and to heck with the rules! I think you are wearing the black, AND you look sporty/elegant, so you've done the job, so there.  I hear you on how Thursday's outfit felt, but in the photos at least, I like the look! The feel of it is everything, though.  Also, I love you in the graphic tee!  Carla on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405260 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:26:36 +0000 Carla 2405260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I didn’t comment last week, but now I see where you are going with this - and think it’s a brilliant exercise.  That last outfit is so elegant!   <div> </div><div>The cold is getting so hard to deal with.  </div> Roberta on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405258 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:17:38 +0000 Roberta 2405258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I love the crisp white graphic tee with the piped track pants and the black and white shoes. Everything else looks good to me too; you make black look very interesting. I see your point about the boots, although I do kind of like them with that outfit. Angie on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405257 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:13:42 +0000 Angie 2405257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LJP, you milk your all-black work uniform dress code - and carefully contravene it! - to the fullest! That's the way to do it. Impressive and inspirational !! How wonderful to be reducing to 4 days a week in one month! AWESOME to dress how you want on that extra day :) LOVE the co-ord in #11 and #12!! KILLER. That's the best athletic black tracksuit I've seen, and you wear it with verve! Very deserving compliments, and it loves you right back! Super fun earings, sneaker, and bedroom match too! LOVE the KILLER Canada tee, the matching sneaks, and white piping on the track pants in #4 and #5! You look fab in white.  I suspect you'll wear the new black MJ's in late Spring and in the Summer - perhaps when you showcase some ankle.  Despite your reservations about #8 and #9, the pants and boots pairing look smashing in these pics!  Cheers to passing on items that no longer serve you. They'll be fab for someone else! Angie on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405248 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:39:11 +0000 Angie 2405248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I enjoyed the read, LJP! It's good to get these thoughts written down sometimes. Offers clarity. Did you happen to take pics of the outfits before I comment further?  LJP on "Another (short) week at the gym . Two pieces retired. 2/1/26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-short-week-at-the-gym-two-pieces-retired-2126#post-2405245 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:18:06 +0000 LJP 2405245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm doing this mainly for myself - I know that all-black outfits are very hard to look at. But I'm finding this exercise helpful in figuring out what I really want to keep in my work wardrobe. I"m cutting my hours back to 4 days a week effective March 1st and this will be my last year of purchasing work clothes. Tuesday - new this winter loafers - MK (ugh ,but I like the silhouette and they fit really well ) ; stretch wool barrel trousers from Massimo Dutti (few years old and I don't wear them a ton ) The side entry pockets bug me and aren't placed well for my body . Should have paid attention to my initial reaction and returned them but I didn't . Silk front mock neck top from Athleta also a few years old. Starting to look too washed and worn - and might be time to move this one along. I've decided Athleta is not a brand I need to keep looking at - the 4 or 5 pieces I have from them are just not fabulous . Lululemon provides MUCH better quality for the money. Worn with grey/red track jacket. Just a so-so outfit. Wednesday - feeling Canadiana-ish. Team Canada 2022 Winter Olympics t-shirt (Lululemon), old Athleta joggers and my favourite Puma platform sneakers. I have never worn this t-shirt to work and I think I will be now (contravening that dress code again - haha) - I loved the pop of white and the Canadian image. I actually have only worn it twice since buying it 4 years ago . Worn with my grey/red piped track jacket. Thursday - feeling worn out by the constant cold weather. Old cashmere sweater from Saks Off Fifth, washed black 90's straight leg GAP jeans (love these, the length, the fit, everything about them). New this winter Mary Janes from Naturalizer. Never wear these shoes. I was obsessed with finding a pair of MJ's this fall and then promptly ignored them. Hopefully they'll get more play in the spring. I felt comfortable in this outfit but not terribly polished or authoritative. Friday - this was a hot mess and I hated it all day. Old Aritizia crepe joggers (love them but I need to remember they are better in summer with sandals). Old - and now tossed - crepe side-piped shell top purchased specifically for under a work jacket. It's too big, always has been, is not flattering , and why am I hanging on to it?? Plus the boots (MizMooz)were a serious mismatch. Another obsession purchase from this past fall, but they are too soft and delicate a leather to wear to work. They get marked up by my office chair and just aren't supportive enough . Not sure why I even bought them. I think they will be relegated to wear with a cropped jean or heavy cotton pant. Could not get this outfit off fast enough . Also worn with the grey/red track jacket. New this winter red cashmere triangle scarf from Le Bon Shoppe . Saturday - best outfit of the week (Saks Off Fifth) and one of my best buys of the last few years. I get tons of compliments when I wear it , which is only about once a month (again contravening the dress code, but I was in charge in the building yesterday so rules be damned). Worn again with my favourite Puma sneakers and artsy/craftsy black leather earrings. Outfit is starting to show wear though (it's stretch knit acrylic so expectations were low but still.....) and needs a good de-pilling. Thanks for looking - and reading. LP