https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 03:26:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn/page/2#post-205201 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:51:40 +0000 Sparky 205201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yowza, Cookie. That story takes the cake. I think that is exactly the kind of extreme attitude that Tim is addressing with his comments. PS. Your gold dress sounds so fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204923 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:27:18 +0000 Bianca 204923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dead on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204880 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:36:27 +0000 Barbara 204880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Tim. I don't grocery shop dressed for the opera, but you won't ever see me in sweats unless I'm at home, working out on my elliptical. There IS a happy medium and I have found it: Great jeans, nice top, funky shoes and accessories - this is my daily uniform. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204853 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:17:01 +0000 shana 204853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo, Tim Gunn! I think there are many levels of comfort. To be honest, if I wanted total comfort, I'd probably be naked (well, maybe I would like a bra). Speaking of bras, I remember seeing a bra fitter (maybe it was the Intimacy founder??) talking about how women are so hell-bent on comfortable bras that the compromise totally on support, shaping etc. Especially when you are well-endowed, a well-fitting, supportive bra is supposed to fit snug and it might even feel a little uncomfortable for most people who are used to wearing a much too large band size! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204836 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:58:50 +0000 Lisa 204836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Tim. I am tired of seeing people in public dressed like they are ready for bed. PJ bottoms, slippers, it's ridiculous. There are plenty of fabrics and options available that are comfortable without wearing bedroom wear or sweats in public. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204827 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:41:32 +0000 Cookie 204827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw a perfect example of what Mr. Gunn is talking about on Saturday evening. I attended a party in a very new, very upscale restaurant. We had a private dining room and the setting was stunningly beautiful - dark woods, china, crystal, hundreds of candles, soft music. I wore a gold lace dress and felt most appropriate. But two women (a mother and daughter) showed up in shorts! The mother had on denim shorts and a t-shirt and was inappropriate in one way but the daughter - wow. Her shorts were inappropriate in a whole different way. When this girl walked in to the restaurant she was stopped by the hostess who thought she was a "working girl" from the strip club two blocks over! Her shorts were the tightest and shortest I have ever seen. She looked like she was wearing a bikini bottom. And she paired these with 5 inch heels. I do not think she would have been allowed in if we had not been in a private room where the other customers were somewhat shielded from this girl's outfit. But here is the clencher. When the mother saw how the rest of us were attired, she said "We don't care how we look - we want to be COMFORTABLE"! The fact that they were inappropriate, rude, and embarrassing to the rest of us did not matter. It was sad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204764 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:13:42 +0000 Refugee 204764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I do love Tim Gunn. I know for myself, in my pre-YLF days, I was firmly in the comfort camp. What I came to realize was comfort was a code word I used to say 'I don't care about myself, I don't deserve to look nice, and I'm going to do everything I can to hide myself from the world.' There was a lot more to it than just physical comfort. Emotionally, I was more comfortable hiding myself and my body. Now comfort has a different meaning for me. Being comfortable means being appropriately dressed for the day, putting some effort into my appearance, and in general caring more about me. Whereas before I would leave the house wearing any old thing, I am decidely uncomfortable if I am not at least somewhat put together when I leave the house. If I am at home cleaning or gardening or working on a messy project and have to run an errand for a needed item, I am NOT comfortable going out to the store in my 'work' gear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204705 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:02:39 +0000 RoseandJoan 204705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. I agree with Tim, lack of respect for yourself is shown in how you dress and also how you interact with others. Taking the due time to look appropriate in your environment is so important or else why bother to even wash in the mornings? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204677 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:30:38 +0000 AJ 204677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So true. We've become a society of conveniences that has spread to our attitudes, manners, and appearances. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204671 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:55:43 +0000 Kristine 204671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you seen the Fruit of the Loom commercial on wearing sweats for all occasions? It's tongue in cheek but I think it says it all.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neuQSazR7WU" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neuQSazR7WU</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204666 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:51:07 +0000 Luinae 204666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree!</p> <p>Being uncomfortable is different from being comfortable- I am comfortable in my everyday clothes. I can walk or ride a bike, etc. but I'm comfier in pajamas. But I SLEEP in pajamas. I interact with people in my clothes. Difference? Yes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204664 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:46:56 +0000 NK 204664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Tim Gunn and I think he's absolutely right.</p> <p>He's definitely not saying we all need to wear girdles and 4 inch heels everywhere, just to put a little effort into getting dressed each day instead of showing up for everything in sweats and a t-shirt.</p> <p>Remember when kids had school clothes AND play clothes? Shouldn't adults have a similar system? Clothes that are for going out and clothes that are for staying in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204656 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:00:06 +0000 Maya 204656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Khris said. I don't think he is saying that one needs to be uncomfortable. I think what he is saying is that it's not appropriate or even socially healthy to expect the same degree of comfort in your day to day life as you experience when you're sleeping or lounging around the house. It's lazy, undisciplined, and rude. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204655 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:35:29 +0000 chewyspaghetti 204655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think that either of you do actually disagree- reread the quote. He doesn't say that you should feel uncomfortable, he says that proper clothing is less comfortable than pajamas- and it's true. I think it's a major reason that the demise of manners has gone hand in hand with the demise of more formal every day attire. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204644 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:54:15 +0000 biscuitsmom 204644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Im with you on that, crwilson! I cant stand it if Im wearing something itchy or too tight..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204625 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:30:10 +0000 crwilson 204625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be the lone dissenter. While I don't like to see people wearing their pajamas in public, I also know that, for me, I HATE being uncomfortable. I despise things that pinch or itch or that pull awkwardly. It puts me in a truly foul mood and can ruin my entire day. As a solution, I find clothes that are comfortable and still look nice - like dresses, pants with a bit of stretch to them, and non-woven shirts. Shoes seem to be the lone exception, as uncomfortable shoes generally don't bother me.</p> <p>I get his point, and maybe I'm just too sensitive, but I can't concentrate on anything but my clothes if they're too restrictive or have a bad texture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204622 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:24:33 +0000 taylor 204622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotta love Timmy!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204619 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:14:31 +0000 sinead 204619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After years in Seattle, where fleece, flannel and clogs still rule, I have to agree with Tim and Maya on this. I also think that "being comfortable", for women who are around middle age, is just an excuse to stop trying. And it takes more effort once you've stopped trying... (not that I know about this from personal experience). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204615 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:53:05 +0000 bj1111 204615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yessssss....dressing appropriately _is_ a basic courtesy. great comment, michelle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204575 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:36:01 +0000 Michelle 204575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotta side with Tim on this one. Basic courtesy should never be a chore, and includes dressing appropriately. Comfort is a relative term here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204574 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:28:27 +0000 biscuitsmom 204574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I hate seeing people out in public who are wearing pjs or sloppy clothing. Dress like that in your home, if you wish, but put on some decent clothing before you go outside and assault everyone's eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204571 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:15:37 +0000 Sparky 204571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Tim's dead-on there. The whole casual/comfort look has gone too far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204570 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:15:08 +0000 Louise 204570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha I thought for an awful minute he was on about people such as you Maya who strive for comfy shoes etc x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204569 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:13:59 +0000 annagybe 204569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear scrubs and sneakers at work, the closest thing you can get to pajamas and I don't feel fab at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204568 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:12:42 +0000 Maya 204568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Louise, I think this is directed at those people who think jeans and shoes that aren't flipflops or sneakers are all "uncomfortable." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204567 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:11:47 +0000 Louise 204567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally see and accept you can't spend your life in PJ's but regular clothes can be comfy, perhaps I misunderstood his meaning I took it that it shouldn't matter if your shoes are uncomfortable etc x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204566 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:11:36 +0000 Traci 204566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not to mention the fact that if your day clothes aren't a bit uncomfortable you miss out on that amazing feeling of relief when you walk through the door and strip them off.</p> <p>(I hope it's not just me that does that) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204564 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:07:19 +0000 PalmFronds 204564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do agree with Tim.I think we have pushed "comfort" too far. I don't think he means we should be very UNCOMFORTABLE, as that would end up being counterproductive. But,like cold buildings keeping us awake, sometimes a little short of full-on comfort is best for being productive and staying awake in this world! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204563 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:06:37 +0000 Maya 204563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really? I think he's dead on. I don't think he was saying you should be uncomfortable, but you don't need to be in pajamas permanently or consider it a chore to dress properly.</p> <p>I don't think Tim Gunn has made a stupid comment in his life. Sometimes I don't agree but I always find him articulate and thoughtful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bless-you-tim-gunn#post-204558 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:03:41 +0000 Louise 204558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Surely you can't engage properly in the world if your feet hurt or your pants are chaffing your waist. What a stupid comment for the man to make!!!!! </p>