https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:33:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2199073 Sun, 30 May 2021 21:42:38 +0000 nemosmom 2199073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on the blahs, Anchie! Too much pandemic sameness... rarely leaving home for more than a year... WFH in nearly the same outfit on repeat. I have been trying to come up with an outfit challenge for myself, but no luck so far. </p> <p>You sure look fab with the new hair and specs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198925 Sun, 30 May 2021 07:46:25 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff, even though it’s in your moniker, I somehow didn’t register where you are from until that comment about going out even if it’s raining. I recall a time when I’d submitted a journal article and the usual back-and-forth of reviews, rewrites, etc didn’t go super-smoothly. The editor, who was at Cardiff, apologized and said he’d been a bit befuddled recently because Marching Season had begun. The idea of political strife as a regularly recurring season really hit me. Is it ongoing this year, on top of Corona? </p> <p>Anchie, I apologize for the thread Jack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198823 Sat, 29 May 2021 22:50:18 +0000 Cardiff girl 2198823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boy do l empathise with you.The weather has been grim here too and combined with new variants and not yet fully vaccinated it’s hard to remain enthusiastic about dressing isn’t it,l do think when the sun eventually comes out you will start to &nbsp;feel better.Just being able to sit a while outside lifts the spirits l find.Until then getting outside every day for a walk is very important even if you don’t feel like it and it’s raining.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198664 Sat, 29 May 2021 14:08:43 +0000 Staysfit 2198664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love the new hair and glasses! &nbsp;I understand what you mean by a temperature difference between home and office. &nbsp;In warm seasons I have that as well because we don’t blast our a/c. &nbsp;I continue to work from home the majority of the time, and even though many of my contacts are telephone, not video, I have found that I feel happier if I dress up so I feel like I am working. &nbsp;Why not wear a pretty top without adding the topper or scarf if your home is too warm? &nbsp;Also, there are ways to tie scarves so they are not right up against your neck…they don’t have to provide warmth. &nbsp;Maybe tie one around your head or non-dominant wrist to add some cheerful color/pattern? &nbsp;Personally, I like the outfits you showed, and do not think they are boring. &nbsp;I think all the time WFH has wreaked havoc on our psyches, and the only way to fix it will be with more interpersonal contact, whenever that can happen……even if you are an introvert….</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198657 Sat, 29 May 2021 13:54:25 +0000 Helena 2198657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You say boring, but I see minimal classic with a bold punch, perfectly fitting gorgeousness!!</p> <p>That said - I totally get it - when the cold miserable weather drags on, it's just painful. And I am always ready to burn my puffer by the time spring comes! Hang in there; it can't last forever can it?!?!? And you've got such a beautiful outfit on deck for when milder weather emerges!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198602 Sat, 29 May 2021 05:27:25 +0000 Bijou 2198602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, bad weather and lockdowns and restrictions do make all of us feel blah. You look amazing and know that things are improving and slowly opening up. I hope you can get out and about soon. The feeling of being locked up is hard to overcome. I have been dressing up working from home because it makes me feel better. I have been reading more books and DH is using this time when we can’t travel or socialise as much to learn to speak Japanese. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198592 Sat, 29 May 2021 02:29:06 +0000 Zaeobi 2198592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohh I think I misunderstood your original post - When you say <i>"I cannot really wear my office outfits at home because there is at least 5C temperatures difference between my office and home. So at home I *don’t* need warm layers and scarves which limits possibilities."</i> that means your home is *warmer* than the office, not colder, right? </p> <p>In that case sorry, just disregard my previous advice - I thought you were asking how to have variety in *winter* outfits, lol! As for cooler outfits, I agree that lighter weight tops would help - any tank tops that you could wear under an open button-down shirt, for example? What about dresses or skirts? Or even rolling up lighter weight trousers at the ankles for some airflow? If you have any lighter weight scarves, they could be fun to drape too, no? Otherwise maybe choose just one accessory to wear with your outfit (doesn't have to be a scarf - I originally suggested nail polish because it doesn't get in the way of keyboard typing, unlike a bracelet or ring lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198532 Fri, 28 May 2021 20:46:38 +0000 Tanya 2198532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, your hair and glasses are fantastic!&nbsp; The outfits you show are lovely, too.&nbsp; &nbsp;Like many have mentioned, your feelings are probably reflection on the whole pandemic situation.&nbsp; Maybe you can try wearing at home whatever you wear to the office when it is 5 or so degrees warmer outside? Another suggestion, would be to put together a nice "casual going for a walk outfit" and go for that walk outdoors whenever it is not raining?&nbsp; I have been doing that for the past two weeks, however the weather is much warmer here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198505 Fri, 28 May 2021 18:29:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go visit Suntiger &amp; get vaccinated! Honestly, I’m feeling a little guilty that I’m not doing more to take advantage of our vaccinated status here. Very often, things that are open require a recent test like you said, or proof of vaccination or having recovered from Covid. At 30 degrees, I have to get in the water—or in the AC. Living in Florida though, the water could be pretty unpleasant when it was 30 out. The daily high was around 33, and there were many nights it didn’t go below 20, or even 25. That meant the water would get ridiculously warm. It didn’t feel good to swim in. I’m going to guess that where you grew up, it gets warm on summer days, but cools off decently most nights? Anyway, with all the time you have to plan, you can have the most awesome little outings this summer—menu coordinated with outfits for the whole family or something </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198486 Fri, 28 May 2021 16:37:42 +0000 Anonymous 2198486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your hair and glasses! I'm guessing that it's not the clothes that make you feel blah, but the weather and lack of variety in life right now! Come visit, it's warm here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198441 Fri, 28 May 2021 13:19:41 +0000 lyn67 2198441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new cut!!! And wow the specs are so gorgeous with your complexion!!! Sorry for the blah feeling, at least you have a colorfull wardrobe-so think you can have fun just wearing a sweater in a flattering springy happy color, like you did so well here!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198439 Fri, 28 May 2021 13:12:59 +0000 anchie 2198439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne - putting myself out there would definitely challenge me to get dressed more interestingly, but I am too introverted for that. Even participating here is out of character for me, I am not very active on social networks.<br /> FashIntern - I can swim only when outside temperature is above 30C, cannot really imagine it in this weather. Things here are opening, including restaurants, shops, hairdressers and swimming pools but they are only available to 3G (hope you know what that means - Germany I think has the same) so I would need to get tested before doing anything and it is valid for 48 hours only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198427 Fri, 28 May 2021 10:22:32 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From the outside, you knocked it out of the park again. I hope you can get out &amp; enjoy yourself this weekend so you feel good on the inside. Are pools open yet? It’s crazy chilly, but getting back in the water has done me a world of good. Maybe you &amp; your daughter could go for a swim. Or dodge raindrops at an outdoor market? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198426 Fri, 28 May 2021 10:14:26 +0000 Synne 2198426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You sound like you could need some spice in life, indeed. How about starting a TikTok or Instagram account? Your DD can help you out That way you can wear all your lovely outfits "out and about". Have you seen Msorrig on Instagram? Such a colorful and inspiring account, with long silver hair like you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198425 Fri, 28 May 2021 09:49:37 +0000 anchie 2198425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your thoughtful replies.<br /> I am thinking about challenges, problem is I cannot really wear my office outfits at home because there is at least 5C temperatures difference between my office and home. So at home I don’t need warm layers and scarves which limits possibilities. I could probably wear lightweight cardigans over some thinner tops at home but I don’t have any - maybe that is a hole?<br /> So today it is another simple outfit, but I will see over the weekend if I can think of something starting Monday. Even my online meetings are voice only, so I don’t have incentive to dress up for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198385 Fri, 28 May 2021 01:46:37 +0000 Jaime 2198385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But you look great :)! I know that doesn't really help that much. The challenge idea might. And maybe a sunlight lamp? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1/page/2#post-2198376 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:44:55 +0000 Renee P 2198376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the haircut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198375 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:35:15 +0000 madeline 2198375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From the New Yorker magazine a few weeks back </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198373 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:31:32 +0000 Carla 2198373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit challenges have kept me from a fashion rut during our current and ongoing stay at home orders. &nbsp;This week I challenged myself to create outfits using items from my green/olive capsule.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Outside of fashion I challenge myself (and DH) to do ‘one meaningful thing’ every day. &nbsp;I don’t set the bar too high (polishing the silver, calling my mother, cleaning the oven, replacing burnt out lightbulbs) but I take a moment to reflect on the accomplishment of the task and pat myself on the back. &nbsp;Bonus points when the ‘meaningful task’ is for someone else.</p> <p>DH and I walk the same routes with maybe half a dozen variations. &nbsp;We challenge ourselves to see something different at each outing. &nbsp;Yesterday I noticed store fronts had changed up their displays - maybe getting ready for exiting lockdown (to be reviewed June 2?). Today we saw a snapping turtle and a great blue heron.</p> <p>I am weary, but optimistic that this can be endured. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198371 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:30:42 +0000 madeline 2198371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry you’re feeling down. I agree with the others - a combo of weather and pandemic fatigue has set in. You look great though. Love the haircut and specs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198368 Thu, 27 May 2021 23:25:48 +0000 Sal 2198368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh it is hard to be so restricted still AND to have horrible weather.&nbsp; We can have cold dreary springs some years and they are hard....</p> <p>I am considering a 30x30 challenge in June.&nbsp; Only wearing 30 key pieces for the 30 days of June.&nbsp; Let me know if you are keen to join in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198365 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:47:54 +0000 Classically Casual 2198365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, my weather fatigue is like yours. I recently threw in the towel, and ordered more long sleeved base layers in new colors, since I’ve been wearing them nonstop since last September or so. My lifestyle is very casual and mainly involves walks, gardening and errands. &nbsp;I want most of my clothing to be easily washable, so base layers, down vests and cargo pants or jeans is usually my uniform. For unmasked outdoor activities I’ve taken to wearing neck bandanas for fun, I have many. I’m mainly amusing myself LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198355 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:02:21 +0000 Angie 2198355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER new hair and specs. I know many feel just like you. Hang in there! </p> <p>laughing at <b>bj111 </b>:)</p> <p><b>Anchie</b>, I'm setting YOU a personal challenge. You have to wear your super cute clothes in complete outfits - that you would otherwise wear if you were not working from home - at least 3 times a week. Try to create new combinations, and we can help you. Perhaps you will uncover some wardrobe holes. </p> <p>You start on FRIDAY.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198343 Thu, 27 May 2021 21:16:08 +0000 rachylou 2198343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair is so cute! But yes - wow am I bored with what I’ve been wearing! But it’s so totally appropriate, functional and even stylish. It’s just the same is all. </p> <p>On the other hand, I have to admit I can be too much a reductionist... as in, I get dressed every day, why does nothing change? Lol. It is times like these that I have to remind myself to pay attention to the differences between my tops. A ruffled sleeve is completely different from a button cuff. My Daisy Duck tee is completely different than my solid tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198339 Thu, 27 May 2021 20:59:41 +0000 cat2 2198339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cashmere joggers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198328 Thu, 27 May 2021 19:40:41 +0000 bj1111 2198328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore your hair and have been admiring the colorfulness of your wardrobe.</p> <p>do you feel up to a blindfold challenge?&nbsp; close your eyes, reach for something and build an outfit around it for that day.&nbsp; no peeking, no feeling for texture.</p> <p>it may stretch your creativity muscles on making a dressier piece home appropriate?</p> <p>btw, galoshes go with everything </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198323 Thu, 27 May 2021 19:28:55 +0000 Jonesy 2198323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure being stuck at home for the umpteenth month, unvaccinated, with icky weather are all taking their toll! If you are craving a new silhouette, could you wear some skirts with some leggings or tights underneath for warmth? Just to mix it up a little and get out of jeans? Or do a couple of layered shirts, vs. the sweater default, if you want a change on top? Or add some variety with more summery scarves, so you get the feeling of spring but keep the warmth? I hope you can get vaccinated and your spring arrives very soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198304 Thu, 27 May 2021 18:44:56 +0000 Bonnie 2198304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great but I see what you mean, look at all those pretty things hanging in your closet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198303 Thu, 27 May 2021 18:44:39 +0000 anchie 2198303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw in the news that it will rain for the next 9 days </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-blah-1#post-2198301 Thu, 27 May 2021 18:38:05 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>“ I just don’t know what else is appropriate for this weather except jeans and sweater. Is there any other outfit formula?”</p> <p>You sound ready for Christine’s no-jeans challenge! Highs here have been in the low teens, with lots of rain. I vacillate between warm undergarments (still! In May! Ugh!) and throwing on a puffy (in May! Ugh!). But it also helps that I love layers, like on that day I wore the skirt half a dozen different ways, putting leggings, sweater, &amp; vest on &amp; off in various combos. </p>