https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:17:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness/page/2#post-2166302 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:52:13 +0000 Renee P 2166302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear more or less ath-leisure clothing when my lupus flares up. Sometimes I will even buy some nicer looking ath-leisure if I need to leave the house, but am in too much pain to wear anything constricting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness/page/2#post-2166163 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:53:08 +0000 Gretchen 2166163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another one on team sweats/joggers when sick. And I add in a pashmina or warm scarf - there's something about having something snuggly around my shoulders that is soothing.&nbsp;</p> <p>The comments about abdominal surgery triggered a memory for me. DH had to have surgery about 10 years ago, and I went out and bought him pajama sets with loose drawstring waists. He couldn't understand why, until post-surgery - he lived in those things for 4 weeks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness/page/2#post-2166024 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:30:10 +0000 Angie 2166024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a "sick capsule", and simply wear extra comfy clothes when I'm ill or under the weather. Very occasionally, like <b>Shevia</b>, I wear my loungewear during the day..........but can't remember when that last happened?</p> <p><b>Windchime</b>, please stay safe and healthy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness/page/2#post-2165891 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:09:57 +0000 cindysmith 2165891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It truly depends on what kind of sick it is. If it's yarfing, I wear comfy "chores" clothes that I don't care about. If it's cold/flu, I wear luxe casual comfort clothes like your 10 year old joggers. The key in either case is comfort, because I don't want to deal with any stiffness or constriction or fidgety nonsense when I'm not feeling well to begin with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness/page/2#post-2165679 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:51:31 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2165679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just read through the rest of the responses. Like Deborah and Janet, I found that abdominal surgery required different clothing. I didn’t want anything that touched my waist, so I got these dresses, which each are gentle on my waist in their own way. After that, I put them away for a while, but now I enjoy wearing them again.</p> <p>Joy and Rachylou, we are glad you are still here! Joy, the attitudes some have shown towards the elderly in relation to Covid are shocking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness/page/2#post-2165667 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:40:43 +0000 Jaime 2165667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my loungewear or more accurately wear around the house stuff would work. Right now I am wearing sweatpants, a long tee, and prized thrifted Patagonia pullover! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165660 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 03:23:56 +0000 Ledonna N. 2165660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>House Dresses long cotton with pockets I have 2 they are perfect </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165623 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:03:27 +0000 Anonymous 2165623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd just wear my normal sleeping joggers and fleece tops in quiet black + furry socks (not necessarily black). Though I wear a lot of color out in the world, black feels restful and comforting at home! Knock on wood maybe the masks, social distancing, working from home, hand washing will help me avoid the flu as well as Covid? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165580 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:29:04 +0000 CocoLion 2165580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I love Bijou's pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165579 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:28:49 +0000 CocoLion 2165579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have matching sweatpants outfits. &nbsp;One has red hearts, the other is tie dye from a few years ago before the market exploded with tie dye sweats.</p> <p>I like your idea of having a poncho or big shawl scarf to bring to the hospital. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165571 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:15:29 +0000 cjh 2165571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yoga pants, long sleeve teeshirt, sweatshirt or fleece jacket, very cozy socks. Thankfully I haven’t been sick for years. I blame it on running. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165556 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:58:33 +0000 Suz 2165556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice to have cozy pieces when we are feeling low and under the weather!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a couple of loungewear items specifically for this purpose.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165532 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:03:31 +0000 Carla 2165532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven’t been sick in a while, but when I had shingles end of 2017 I lived in yoga pants and a hoody. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165530 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:54:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2165530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just want to add how smart I think you are to figure this out now, when you *aren’t* under the weather, so it’ll be ready for you to crawl into when you need it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165528 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:45:25 +0000 Anonymous 2165528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Because I am absolutely committed to complete denial I wear the same things with fewer complicating factors, like buttons, etc.</p> <p>It really would depend though because sometimes for more serious health problems, things that open in front and don't require raising the arms are best.</p> <p>I like your poncho story! I can see how that would have seemed perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165524 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:31:48 +0000 MsMaven 2165524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for reminding me that I haven’t been sick for a long time, years. When I’m not doing great as with my recent sprained ankle, I’ll wear yoga pants, most comfortable bra, and an oversized top. But I might wear that on a lazy day.<div><br /></div><div>Hope I haven’t jinxed myself. Mostly staying home helps.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165499 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:49:27 +0000 Minaminu 2165499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;When I am sick at home, during the cold months I rely on an old wool or merino jumper, thick warm socks and thermal leggings.&nbsp;</p> <p>If I would be unwell during the summer, I have a loungewear dress that I could use but wouldn't be that comfortable hence I am prioritizing the summer pieces.&nbsp; </p> <p>This year, I am planning to buy pieces that I can use when sick or at the hospital during the hot weather (pjs, kimono robe, lose linen pieces).</p> <p>Next year I will probably focus on the cold weather!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165498 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:47:27 +0000 nuancedream 2165498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting topic. I've never thought about an illness wardrobe capsule.  i typically wear my my fluid lounge pants and a cozy knit top, sweatshirt or a sleep cami. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165495 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:37:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2165495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear any of my pjs/lounge cloths when I’m too sick to leave the house (I don’t wear any of the above to sleep). If I must be out &amp; about when I’m under the weather, it’s sweater dresses all the way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165493 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:29:17 +0000 Minaminu 2165493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>duplicated message - sorry!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165492 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:25:47 +0000 nemosmom 2165492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some well-loved/worn-in pieces I reach for when I feel yucky. One is an ancient pair (12+ years old) of Old Navy sweatpants that just refuse to die.&nbsp; Layers are key! But yes, here's to hoping none of us need them any time soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165491 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:14:25 +0000 Helena 2165491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, I love this ... comfort clothes! Like the chicken soup of the wardrobe :)</p> <p>Mine are my Roots sweats and hoodies - comfy, warm and soft.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165487 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:37:07 +0000 Windchime 2165487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let’s hope none of us need “sick clothes” any time soon!<br /><b>Bijou</b>, your pink pieces are so pretty that I feel good just looking at them.<br /><b>Rachy Lou</b>, that employee’s comment, even if intended humorously, was totally out of line. &nbsp;I’m sorry you had the whole experience of food poisoning, the ER, and that disturbing comment.<br /><b>Deborah and Janet</b>, great idea to put together a capsule of comfortable items that also make you feel good about how you look, if there’s going to be an extended recovery period. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165480 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:06:14 +0000 RobinF 2165480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I am sick I am either in PJ's or loungewear.</p> <p>Loungewear for me has to be super comfy, especially around the waist since I can't stand any constriction there. It's been a while since I've been sick - knock on wood - and hopefully won't be any time soon!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165475 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:59:53 +0000 Janet 2165475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been very fortunate in my life to have not dealt with much sickness (I can laugh now about getting chicken pox just in time to go on my first real adult vacation when I was 22 — the perils of working in a school, as I got strep, chicken pox, and pinkeye all in the first year, for the first time in my life!). When I don’t feel well, I will just wear my usual pajamas or loungewear — whatever works for that season. </p> <p>Like Deborah, when I had abdominal surgery 7 years ago, I made sure I had a small capsule of loose elastic and drawstring waist pants, loose dress, and comfortable underwear for the weeks of my recovery. I remember attending a semi formal benefit dinner with my husband only two weeks after, and managed a nice skirt (stretchy waist), top, and lace blazer for the event. He was impressed I even chose to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165471 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:30:11 +0000 Sisi 2165471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting topic, Windchime. Generally I get sick in Winter (flu) so I look for comfort and <b></b>warmth.<b> </b>My capsule is cotton tee, wollen cardigan, sweatpants, socks and warm footwear. I prefer an old pair of rubber sole shoes rather then slippers (cold house, icy tile floor).Like you, I have a very old pair of sweatpants and a very old cardigan that are definitely battered, but I have not the least intention to let them go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165460 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:47:36 +0000 AJ 2165460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding sick capsule to my wardrobe list.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165457 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:16:11 +0000 Deborah 2165457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great topic.&nbsp; I think wearing comfy clothes and ones that don't look too bad when we are ill can actually help us feel more positive and provide an element of comfort.</p> <p>10 years ago when I had a surgery, I had to take 6 weeks off to recover.&nbsp; I recall putting together a small capsule of black jersey pieces.. elasticised pants, loose tops, a draped dress that I wore day in day out for 6 weeks.&nbsp; It meant not only was I super comfy but I looked 'put together' when people called in.&nbsp; It's a very practical idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165454 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:06:55 +0000 rachylou 2165454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It really was a very rude experience! </p> <p>I know a young man who got covid... he’s not recovered even tho he’s recovered. Tachycardia, fatigue... it’s been months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfort-clothes-for-illness#post-2165453 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:57:09 +0000 Anonymous 2165453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, that sounds awful. If I get Covid I can imagine that I will be written off as I should just die now. It sounds like one does not fully recover. </p>