https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 07:10:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-980485 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:17:39 +0000 Marley 980485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so know what&nbsp;you mean!&nbsp; I used to try to wear my "nice" clothes when I was working with the shelter animals - and the clotehs&nbsp;would immediately get ruined and I would be upset - until one day it dawned on me that I needed to invest in some clothes that I could wear when working with frightened, shy or aggressive, furry, matted, flea-ridden little fur-beings.&nbsp; It has made a huge difference in my life to have some "nice" clothes for that kind of work - and not have to worry about ruining them - since I pretty much know that they are eventually going to get ruined anyway!&nbsp; I like your idea of getting some nice gear to start with - great idea for the work that you are doing and still presentable in public! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-980340 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:33:17 +0000 Ariadne 980340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. &nbsp;There are big chunks of my life where I'm doing very dirty, sweaty, sticky work, and I wear the appropriate clothing for that. &nbsp;It'll never show up in a WIW here but it's the right clothing for the "job" (parenting very small, very challenging, VERY dirty/messy kids)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-980257 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:17:55 +0000 Isabel 980257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewy, I don't know why this seems to be a hard thing to accept or figure out, but it is. &nbsp;Maybe because we are really subliminally messaged to buy aspirationally. &nbsp;It can be a hard mental shift that escapes us. &nbsp;I am so glad that you were able to do it ! &nbsp;And now you will look even "fabber" doing what you do.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979760 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:55:13 +0000 Beth Ann 979760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent thinking, Khris!&nbsp; I have a couple pair of small, but fab earrings that I wear when I doing nasty work.&nbsp; They make me feel "spiffy."&nbsp; I also curl my eyelashes, and use a little mascara and neutral lippy to feel fresher in the heat.</p> <p>I would make sure that you are well protected when working with furniture.&nbsp; Long leather work gloves, solid shoes, and heavier pants might be called for on some days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979660 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 02:11:22 +0000 Anonymous 979660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of nice gear for this Khris, it will allow to wear a really good supportive athletic shoe, too. After all, what you're doing is very athletic! Now you can sweat and be proud of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979653 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 01:59:13 +0000 ironkurtin 979653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what AG said. The money I've spent on my workout gear has paid back by about a zillion - I feel great in it and I wear it every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979601 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:14:18 +0000 annagybe 979601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why one of my best fashion investments this summer for me was updating my gear capsule. It's paid off in all the hiking I've done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979586 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:46:54 +0000 Anonymous 979586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Joy. Go thrifting! If you don't want to drop any coin, I would suggest moving all the clothes you wear down a level. I tend to drop any wearable clothes (such as ripped jeans or slightly too baggy t-shirts)&nbsp;but not really entirely suitable for more smart-casual occasions to hiking/athletic/home DIY&nbsp;wear. They fulfill that sweet spot of being able to be seen in public and not be embarrassed while still being functional enough for the job.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979583 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:38:39 +0000 Anonymous 979583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need dirty work things too. It sounds like you have a start. How about thrift stores for this, still being picky about colors, style and fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979510 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:13:17 +0000 Suz 979510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes perfect sense to me. And I agree....even though Angie says it, it was sort of a palm to forehead moment for me, too, when I finally realized it! Ah! I need clothes that work for working at home...duh!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979503 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:08:57 +0000 RoseandJoan 979503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It absolutely makes sense to have a work uniform of sorts, you don't expect to see a dentist in a cocktail dress or a mechanic in speedos, function first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979499 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:56:40 +0000 unfrumped 979499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes great sense to me! There are many more options now for better style and fit in sporty wear, chino-T shirt wear, and comfortable footwear--cuts and colors are better. Sounds like you deserve a capsule for this part of your life!<br />And maybe need some kind of sporty but polished (and washable) jacket to toss over if you have to go more public in a hurry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-the-life-you-live#post-979497 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:52:47 +0000 chewyspaghetti 979497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that I remember Angie saying something about this before, but it's been a lighbulb moment for me this week. I am spending increasing amounts of time doing dirty/sweaty work- refinishing/deconstructing and fixing&nbsp;furniture pieces, loading and unloading, and digging through dirty/dusty places to find more goodies. The one outfit that I was using for painting was in such poor shape that I would be embarrassed to be seen in it- even in the car. Since I often have to stop what I am working on to drop or pick up kids, it just makes sense to develop a work capsule that is serious athletic wear and also&nbsp;it is&nbsp;ok to be seen in public. I added my first pieces to this capsule this week. Nothing too exciting (black sports bra, black exercise capri pants, and a gray&nbsp;racer back tank with neon green piping), but nice to have when loading up the moving truck in the heat today, and&nbsp;even though I had people coming by- knowing that yes, it's athletic wear, but I can be seen in public in it. </p>