https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:23:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment/page/2#post-2342734 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:00:34 +0000 Bonnie 2342734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment/page/2#post-2342733 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:55:12 +0000 rachylou 2342733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that like a cat with a bell, a principal with heels? ;)</p> <p>19th century London must have been deafening! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment/page/2#post-2342657 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:15:20 +0000 Bonnie 2342657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a principal who loved to wear very high heels. &nbsp;We could always tell when she was coming by the loud clacking of her heels down the hallways.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment/page/2#post-2342656 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 17:15:05 +0000 Suz 2342656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super interesting, <b>Rachy</b>. And you raise some good questions.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with <b>Helena</b> -- I dont mind a clack. I think it was -- yes, <b>Cee</b>! -- my mother's love of 1930s musicals. All those tapping shoes...I love the sound. Anyway, I know I've clacked my way down a few granite floors and corridors and while sometimes I think, well, I'm certainly announcing my presence here, I've never really minded it much. I mean, except if people were trying to write exams or something in the rooms to the side...</p> <p>Sometimes I think about what roads sounded like in the 19th century. The horses hooves...a different sound than all the engines.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment/page/2#post-2342627 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:28:55 +0000 RobinF 2342627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting observation! It bugs me if my shoes clack or squeak at work but not enough to not wear them usually. I'm with Helena regarding the pendulum - swings up and swings down. Are we at the bottom yet though? Hard to say. I had to chuckle at "maybe Athleisure is too dressy". Maybe since that's what the moms wear it is out for the kids.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342621 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:15:25 +0000 Cee 2342621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Life could be a 1930s musical ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342615 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:21:37 +0000 Echo 2342615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have become very aware of "clacking" shoes. I work in a school building, and EVERYONE turns to look at the person clonking in a quiet hallway. I've even attempted to buy rubber heel taps in an attempt to quiet some favorites (to varying degrees of success). I very much prefer a blingy sneaker or rubber soled boot instead of a clacking one, and often test them in stores to be sure before I buy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342614 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:31:42 +0000 Indigoprint 2342614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well maybe she works there ....<br /> I am guilty of wearing shoes that squeak from the rain while walking down the long hall of my work building. I notice and try to take quiet steps.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342599 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:35:33 +0000 Anonymous 2342599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be that lady and own it Casualization everywhere makes me sad! </p> <p>I definitely do dress for buildings though. The wedge heeled sandals that were just fine in the shop went to consignment after trying to navigate steps. And I do often have to layer in offices cause the agencies are too stingy to put the heat on properly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342593 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:48:49 +0000 rachylou 2342593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lean a lot on sound as a person with a weird eyeglasses prescription. I used insulin pens because you can dial a dose and don’t need to see! I recognize people by their gait. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342591 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:35:51 +0000 merwoman 2342591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A little off topic, but your post Rachy made me think of memories associated with sound. I had a charming colleague whose rapid fire click clacking heels never failed to make me smile. It’s lovely to be able to identify the approach of a dear one.<br /> Being an introvert I prefer to travel in stealth mode, noisy footwear gets taken to the cobbler for silencing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342585 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:30:57 +0000 Ginger 2342585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena&nbsp;</b>said: "I think things like central heat and air conditioning probably drive lots of layering that wouldn't otherwise happen."</p> <p>I agree completely. Since I've been working at home, where I can control the temperature, my summertime layering is almost completely gone. I layer in winter still, but just because I need multiple layers to stay warm without a crazy heating bill; I don't remove them throughout the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342581 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:24:15 +0000 rachylou 2342581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pj bottoms, chunky sneakers, and a fitted crop top look good to me. With dad’s sweatshirt, not so much to my eye. Jus’ sayin’… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342575 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:39:46 +0000 Helena 2342575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to admit, I love a good clack. I remember going to the father-daughter dance in high school and clacking down the hall in my dressy outfit. The Vice principal commented about loving my "confident stride" ... perhaps that's where my love of heels comes from!</p> <p>Angie, this sounds like DDs uniform ... interestingly though, she and her BFF have just 'pitched' me and the other mom on taking them to dinner downtown specifically so we can all dress up ... granted their version of dress up is jeans and a nice bodysuit, but even the concept would have been a no-go a couple of years ago ... the pendulum swings, as it does! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342574 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:29:38 +0000 Angie 2342574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With respect to our age of casualization:</p> <p>I’m seeing more and more youngsters in flannel pj bottoms with crocs, big socks, and sweatshirts here at US airports. It’s a look! Maybe Athleisure is too dressy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342568 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:06:48 +0000 Staysfit 2342568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought: &nbsp;I need to go barefoot! &nbsp;My sneakers squeak and my booties click and clack! &nbsp;:-)<div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342562 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:25:27 +0000 lyn67 2342562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What if&nbsp; she was aware of that but especially wanted&nbsp; to pop out of that environment or more, she could never care less... We often just cannot be sure on how intentional the looks we see are. As Angie said some of us will always defy the norms in various forms and for various reasons...LOL- and this is what's&nbsp; keeping the fashion wheel moving!:-) </p> <p>Oh, and about grey hair on youngs-they can do everything wanted still looking yound and fab, isn't it!!:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342555 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:02:01 +0000 Sisi 2342555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting! I've always thought that climate and practicality are the main reasons of our fashion choices. It never came to my mind that the infrastructures have an influence as well. Actually it makes sense.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342551 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:06:02 +0000 rachylou 2342551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve seen this too, Carla. I guess it’s like wearing men’s boxers as shorts — that was the thing when I was in high school. Some do it more successfully than others IMO.</p> <p>Interesting about the school uniforms, especially the shoes! School uniforms have devolved to the same tee shirt and khakis for kids around here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342548 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:32:20 +0000 Carla 2342548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With cooler weather, I’ve seen the return of flannel pajama bottoms as pants. &nbsp;It boggles the mind!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342545 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:35:39 +0000 Bijou 2342545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some interesting observations. I am amazed at how most schools continue to stick to a very strict uniform code, with little having changed since the days I was at school. </p> <p>My DS has to arrive and leave school in his formal uniform (winter uniform comprises blazer, tie, shirt, trousers, belt, school socks and black dress shoes), even if sport is the very first activity of the day (requiring an immediate change out of the formal uniform into the sports uniform). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342534 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:55:57 +0000 Zaeobi 2342534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If not trainers, I suspect she'll at least switch to rubber soled boots &amp;/ or heels At least that's the compromise I've made, as someone naturally inclined towards dressy maximalism. </p> <p>I never thought I'd be a flatform (flat platforms) or lug soled sort of person, but I now find 'traditional' (thin) soled shoes to be uncomfortable on hard, modern surfaces (tiled floors, concrete pavements, metal staircases etc). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342532 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:51:40 +0000 Jaime 2342532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting point Rachy! I have my own clacking memory as a teen that put me off clogs. I will give this some thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342531 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:36:33 +0000 MsMaven 2342531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mr. M worries about what to wear now more than he did in the days when a suit, dress shirt and shoes, and tie were usually required. Now it's constant questioning: can I wear Levis? Should I wear a blazer but dispense with the tie? Nothing more embarrassing than showing up in a suit and all the men are wearing jeans and a casual shirt. I think it's easier for me--I rarely wear a skirt anymore.&nbsp;</p> <p>In the cold, snowy city where I grew up, girls had to wear dresses or skirts to school. Finally in college it was ok to wear pants (not jeans) once in a while, although the women who did might be subject to teasing. I had a part-time job after classes and couldn't wear pants to work. So skirts and dresses, no matter how high the snow was piling up.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking back, I can't believe "they" made us wear dresses almost everywhere no matter what the weather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342527 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:02:03 +0000 rachylou 2342527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ps: It’s interesting that young people dyeing their hair grey is a thing now, speaking of boomers moving into retirement.</p> <p>pps: I do think even fancy casual is starting to look… startling. With sneakers and comfort clothing being such a thing, snappy casual seems more fashion forward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342526 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:53:48 +0000 rachylou 2342526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m totally curious now about what train stations sounded like in the 19th century. I feel certain the acoustics of buildings have changed a lot. As in, no one can build a good concert hall now.</p> <p>I prefer skirts, but do find them fussy for commuting—especially at 7am in the morning (cold and dark!). I may be in a dress in the garden before I leave for work, but I’ll switch to pants for going out. I also started seriously in on the puffer thing in Tucson, AZ, of all places. I went around in 120F heat with a puffer because of A/C.</p> <p>Stretch fabric I suspect is very much an infrastructural artifact of readymade clothing: ‘custom’ fit with a plain, straight seam - no darts, no tucks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342525 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:20:20 +0000 Sloper 2342525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An interesting observation. &nbsp;I do wonder if “cold” surfaces make us instinctively turn to warm/soft clothes.</p> <p>Was at the DMV a few weeks ago (Department of Motor Vehicles for non-US Fabbers) for my drivers license renewal. &nbsp;8 or 9 am. &nbsp;My first thought at looking around at the crowd (and myself included) was “disheveled.” &nbsp;Which was neither kind nor accurate! &nbsp;8am institutional fluorescent lighting does no-one any favors, the process was actually extremely efficient and organized, and who wouldn’t want some personal comfort as a bit of reassurance when dealing with mundane bureaucracy. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>And thanks for getting vaccinated! &nbsp; DH and I got our Covid and flu shots last week.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342524 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:15:00 +0000 phoebe 2342524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That IS interesting!</p> <p>It can feel a little vulnerable to use a floating staircase in anything other than pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342518 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:38:16 +0000 Carol 2342518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting observation,&nbsp;<b>rachylou</b>.&nbsp; If you're talking about moving towards comfort, then think of what's happening to bras. It seems like half of bras in catalogs these days are wireless, bralettes, or some type of hybrid jogging bra.</p> <p>Also, I see a trend more and more towards snappy but casual outfits for dining out. The coolest people seem to be wearing a great tee or sweater, great jeans, and an easy shoe. When you get there in your heels and dress you feel a little out of place.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-and-the-built-environment#post-2342513 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:20:47 +0000 BlueJay 2342513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha! I, too, had a "public heel clacking" incident, but thankfully, it was walking to my car on the pavement and not inside. hee hee. I think it is a noise we're no longer used to hearing because we were all clacking together in unison. Now we're all so quiet, the clackers are noticeable! I'm starting to see things swing the other way, back to heels. Seeing many more heels in ads, and starting to see more out and about downtown. </p>