https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 03:15:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1345772 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:19:09 +0000 Staysfit 1345772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! &nbsp;These responses have been very interesting to read. &nbsp;You have some very clever and unique ways of staying visible when it gets dark. &nbsp;I sincerely hope we all stay&nbsp;safe and enjoy our outdoor exercise this fall and winter.</p> <p>Amy K. &nbsp;I have never heard of a rule requiring reflective wear/LCD lights on people or pets before. It is very common here among the walkers and runners in my neighborhood though. &nbsp;Maybe its one of those unwritten community standards that most people adhere to, out of social conformity or&nbsp;peer pressure?</p> <p>Makrame, thanks for mentioning the headlamp. &nbsp;I think it's &nbsp;something many of us use and they are so helpful. &nbsp;I have two of them. &nbsp;One takes AAA batteries and one has a lithium battery. &nbsp;They are very bright. &nbsp;The lithium battery headlamp weighs less. &nbsp;I sometimes feel like it gives me a headache though. &nbsp;Maybe the strap is too tight? &nbsp;Maybe the light glares too brightly?</p> <p>Great Firecracker! &nbsp;Any illumination is better than none! &nbsp;</p> <p>Elly, your point is excellent, &nbsp;the light at dawn and dusk is most problematic for drivers and they are more likely to hit someone or something.&nbsp;The LED lights are definitely safer than the reflective tape. &nbsp;It's sad to think that a driver wouldn't stop for the eyes of a small&nbsp;animal though. &nbsp;</p> <p>DonnaF, I'm right there with you about the skunks! &nbsp;I do my best to avoid them!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1345645 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:18:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1345645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great! Feeling guilty here. I wear a jacket that has some reflective pieces built in, and I wear a headlamp when it's dark. But yes, it's not enough. <br />I do stay on the sidewalks and trails, and I don't jaywalk, if that helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1345577 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:03:34 +0000 Staysfit 1345577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woo Hoo! &nbsp;It worked, and I see there is also a flashing LCD version now in pink! &nbsp;Very nice, but it's "no spend September" for me, and I most definitely do not need it. &nbsp;NIce for someone who doesn't have one though! &nbsp;<br />The Brooks vest is several years old, so the current version is here:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/womens-nightlife-essential-vest-iii/220784.html?dwvar_220784_color=305#mkwid=PsRCcCU6&amp;pcrid=4918991622&amp;pmt=b&amp;pkw=%2Bbrooks+%2Bvest&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Search%2B%7C%2BB%2B%7C%2BApparel&amp;utm_keyword=%5Bkeyword%5D&amp;start=6">http://www.brooksrunning.com/e.....20784_colo</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1345572 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:00:39 +0000 Staysfit 1345572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my attempt to add a link. &nbsp;I'm trying to show the amphipod belt from REI. &nbsp;If it works I will go back and try to add the vest.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rei.com/b/amphipod?s_kwcid=uP8TtxD7|pcrid|4358057785|pkw|Amphipod|pmt|be|bing|main"><a href="http://www.rei.com/b/amphipod?s_kwcid=uP8TtxD7" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/b/amphipod?s_kwcid=uP8TtxD7</a>|pcrid|4358057785|pkw|Amphipod|pmt|be|bing|main</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344706 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:37:34 +0000 Elly 1344706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As someone from a rural area, I recommend the actual LED lights over the reflective stuff, especially in small strips. The reflective stuff is less effective during the two most dangerous light conditions (dawn and dusk) and if you have a lot of critters, drivers often mistake the smaller spots for animal eyes in the dark. </p> <p>I like these:<br /><a href="http://www.nathansports.com/visibility/led-lights/lightspur" rel="nofollow">http://www.nathansports.com/vi...../lightspur</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.goneforarun.com/LightGUIDE_LED_Arm_LightBAND_p/tr-08346.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.goneforarun.com/Lig.....-08346.htm</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344697 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:23:56 +0000 DonnaF 1344697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I walk on a track so I don't have to worry about cars.&nbsp; I've learned not to go out when it's dark or dawn, especially when it's quite warm.&nbsp; Skunks!!!!!&nbsp; Either on the track itself or in the middle.&nbsp; Baby skunks are cute as heck, but you know when you see three babies, Mommy must be nearby.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344684 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:09:53 +0000 Laura 1344684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice exercise gear! As a recreational inline skater, I know how important being visible is, especially during dawn and dusk. I also know that this years line of running shoes has been infused with a lot of neon colour items that include reflective strips. I can't wait to get a pair of those along wit Adidas Climacool athletic pants that have a reflective strip that goes up to the waist then connects with my sports top that has the reflective strip too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344669 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 19:27:34 +0000 Makrame 1344669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often run in the dark because in the summer it is often too hot to run during the day so I have to wait until 7 PM or later, and in the fall/spring, the days are too short to run in daylight. &nbsp;My primary specialty gear items for those days is a headlamp but I also have reflective spots on most of my running gear (sneakers, t-shirts, jackets). I also have a Brooks Nightlife jacket, which is neon yellow and has some reflective strips&nbsp;(one of my son's friends in high school once told him "I saw your mom, and she was dressed like a highlighter" ).&nbsp; I like the idea of a reflective harness - might be something to consider. </p> <p>Here is a link to what looks like the Amphipod reflective harness/vest in the original post. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Amphipod-Xinglet-Vest/dp/B004DKNOTM">http://www.amazon.com/Amphipod.....B004DKNOTM</a>&nbsp; The Finds feature does not work on this because it can only collect clothing and shoes from Amazon, and this is under Sports.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344664 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 19:18:11 +0000 Staysfit 1344664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I knew how to add a link using my iPad. The vest is a Brooks Nightlife Reflective running vest. The belt is by Amphipod. If I can get them into my finds later using my desk top I will add them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344641 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:36:32 +0000 Alexandra 1344641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have lighted armbands for running. They have multiple lighting patterns (think Christmas lights) so sometimes I have them blinking, other times I just leave them on. They're pink and I love them.<br /> Of course, my jacket and running shoes also have reflective stripes and bits on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344638 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:31:12 +0000 Laurinda 1344638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an acid green reflective vest for bicycling. Like Thistle's it is oversized for wearing over a coat in the winter, plus that makes it&nbsp;cooler to wear&nbsp;over my&nbsp;summer gear. (And it is Menswear )</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344618 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:56:22 +0000 JAileen 1344618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not usually out walking in the dark. I do have a scooter, though, and my jackets have a lot of reflectivity built in. I also have a neon orange mesh vest with additional reflectivity to fit over a jacket if I want. When I was looking for jackets with protection (armour), most of them were black. I worry a lot about being seen on it, so I have a white helmet and red jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344611 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:47:35 +0000 minimalist 1344611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please everyone, think from drivers' POV and don more reflective gear!</p> <p>Where I'm originally from, reflective bands, pendants and such are required for all pedestrians and dogs out before light/after dark. It really helps as a driver and I wish more regions would adopt this safety practice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344605 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:35:34 +0000 Suz 1344605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your reflective gear! Can you share in links or as Finds?&nbsp;</p> <p>Most of mine is just built into whatever I am wearing, but honestly, it's not enough. Fortunately, I tend to exercise outdoors in the daylight hours -- part of why I like to exercise outside in the first place&nbsp;is to soak in the light. So I try to avoid running in the dark.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344595 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:14:02 +0000 Thistle 1344595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a reflective vest that I bought several sizes too big so it will fit over my winter coat. *sigh* soooo not looking forward to winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344584 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:54:01 +0000 Karie 1344584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your exercise gear! Mine leaves a lot to be desired, lol here goes - I wear a reflective necklace from Christmas Tree Shops and in the winter I wear DH's old Airborne Express jacket with reflective arm bands. There. I admitted it. But in my own defense, this fall I am concentrating on upgrading my exercise capsule :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344577 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:42:44 +0000 Mo 1344577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm never that early a bird lol. &nbsp;Actually, today I found myself&nbsp;in 108 heat index at the end of my run&nbsp;and was very sorry I didn't get out sooner. &nbsp;<br />I do have some gear with built in reflective logos but had to buy reflective tape for my twilight triathlon since for some dumb reason the tri suit does not have any on it. &nbsp;So I have a roll at the ready, should I ever need it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344561 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:14:58 +0000 kellygirl 1344561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of my tops and bottoms have built in reflective fabrics sewn into them but I really like that harness you have. I usually run when it is light out but that would be great for early mornings and wouldn't require as frequent washing as a vest.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344552 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:04:09 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1344552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At Nike's end of season sale last year I picked up something called a Vapor Flash jacket. This is the vest version &lt;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Womens-Reversible-Sleeveless-Running/dp/B00K9E5DQS">http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Wom.....B00K9E5DQS</a>&gt; It's the most insanely&nbsp;reflective thing I've ever seen. I'm not looking forward to the short days that will require wearing it, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-reflective-wear#post-1344546 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 15:54:31 +0000 Staysfit 1344546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The days are getting longer. &nbsp;The past few mornings when I was up early to go for a walk it was dark. &nbsp;Time to haul out the reflective safety gear. &nbsp;These, plus my brooks reflective mittens which are not shown, are my favorites. &nbsp;</p> <p>What reflective wear do other people use when you go out early, or late (as the case may be)? &nbsp;</p> <p>Enjoy your &nbsp;exercise!</p>