https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 09:57:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2130369 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:18:31 +0000 Jennifer 2130369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Kari, you are most definitely not alone! -- in feeling the heaviness of this year. My butt feels pretty kicked right about now, too. And I am so sorry to hear about the stuff you're dealing with on top of that. I love your outfits, and you look awesome in them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2130318 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:44:56 +0000 LAR101 2130318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari,</p> <p>Wishing you courage, love, strength, patient acceptance, wisdom and more love in getting through this and ultimately finding a way to recreate your happiness. </p> <p>L. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2129180 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:26:04 +0000 Chris987 2129180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry it's been so hard for you, and thanks for sharing so openly and honestly. Dealing with the loss of close friends and pets is so hard under normal circumstances, but unbelievable hard this year. I lost a lifelong friend several weeks ago and attended my first online funeral. They were able to hold a lovely service with just family in the outdoor gardens of her church and do a Youtube live stream for the rest of us. I still wake up at night sometimes thinking about her. </p> <p>It's so hard to fathom why anyone would say harmful things about others' bodies, you are wise to stay away but I bet it still hurts. </p> <p><i>physical exhaustion and cognitive fuzziness and difficultly concentrating</i>....SO WELL SAID...yes, yes, yes. I sometimes think this stuff is just happening to me but I've heard enough others talk about ti that I know it's widespread.&nbsp;</p> <p>That virtual wedding looks lovely - out of&nbsp;pain and difficulty come creative new ideas Your outfit for it was just perfect. I especially love the rose gold shoes !!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2129012 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:17:10 +0000 Angie 2129012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kari</b>, great to see you post some outfits! I love your looks, and especially the KILLER dress with the up-do! Lucy is enchanting :)&nbsp;</p> <p>It's been a very tough year - and for some tougher than others. Absolutely surreal. And here in the US, we have a long way to go to containing COVID - 19. The only way out is through, and with as good a support structure as we can get. We have to hang in just a little longer, stay safe, and positive, and do the best we can with what we have. Sounds like you are doing that. &nbsp;Well done, and much love. xo</p> <p>And you can run and hike a lot more now!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128998 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:07:16 +0000 RobinF 2128998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree it has been a crazy year so far, I'm sorry it has been so rough for you. I feel very fortunate that I and my family kept our health (so far anyway) and most of us our jobs, but there are times when it's hard not to just want to go back and start the year over. Or move forward to next!</p> <p>You look great though! I love these colors on you and that dress is so gorgeous, fit is perfect and lovely style and colors.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128988 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:01:58 +0000 Zaeobi 2128988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry for what you've been going through, &amp; can commiserate right alongside you - this year is just like a 'gift' that keeps on giving, isn't it? It's important that you take time out for yourself in all of this though - I guess it's easy to feel overwhelmed by what you 'should' be doing (like trucking along &amp; taking OOTDs), but remember there's no pressure since we'll all be here when you're ready to share again (or not) </p> <p>PS - I like that first necklace - the shape is unique! Like a cross between leaves &amp; a pinecone </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128978 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:28:40 +0000 Kathie 2128978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so good to see you here on the forum, and I truly appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. It has been a hard year- I do hope you'll be able to get out for more running and hiking. The connection to the natural world seems even more critical right now. Your style on your few dress-up days is stilling shining through- always the perfect color palette for your skin and hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128971 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:07:53 +0000 Helena 2128971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful and healthy Kari. I am so sorry that you are having a rough time - your perspective is wonderful, but you are allowed to mourn your own losses and rough time; it doesn't diminish anyone else (i.e. - don't add guilt to your load - not presuming, but just if you were inclined to do so ). I am glad you are getting good care and support - as an anxiety-sufferer, I can relate to all the symptoms you describe and how much energy it can take to simply get through a day when you are trying to manage them. Huge hugs to you. xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128915 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:01:27 +0000 lyn67 2128915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry for your difficulties-a bit too much I agree...but then you still have family and a cute doggie to take care after, so&nbsp; hope you can speedy recover your blues. Keeping yourself positive is a very hard choice, but the single one which helps surviving when so low. And, I just don't understand those who&nbsp; talk abour their own (oreven&nbsp; worst if other's)-&nbsp;bodies in a really harmful way...You look fab and radiant in both of these outfits, please give yourself a chace to dress up each morning---I'm sure Angie does that with a similar reason-and will see that your mood will lift a bit, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128830 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 21:26:27 +0000 nemosmom 2128830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari you look wonderful, in spite of all the pain, loss, and uncertainty.&nbsp; There have been more days than not that I've had to claw my way out of bed and force myself to get dressed. It's so very hard right now to do anything but tread water.... You are such an inspiration, and it is wonderful to hear from you. xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128800 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:19:17 +0000 kkards 2128800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari...I think this year has been overwhelming for all of us. I’ve lived alone from 25 years, and until this year I’ve really never felt alone...but this year it’s been really unbelievably lonely. As trite as it sounds, I’ve been taking it one day at a time, mentally ticking them off. And making myself get dressed in real(ish) clothes every day to preserve my sense of control over something.<br /> I’m glad that your friends got married and insisted the guests dress up &amp; share pictures, a marriage is a reminder that the circumstances we find ourselves in may s*ck, but it will not be like this forever, and life &amp; the world will go one. For me, one of the biggest joys this spring was that 3 of my coworkers had babies and the knowledge that both parents will be able to be there together for at least the 1st 3 months is just an unexpected silver lining.<br /> Thank you for posting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128788 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:37:54 +0000 Minaminu 2128788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, you look great in all outfits, I particularly liked you in the dress! </p> <p>What you wrote about 2020 has resonated so much with my current situation. 2020 has been a challenging year for us as well, with unemployment, being in a different country than my family and pet illness. Our cat Tiger is almost 12, he's our little heroa and has survived everything so far - but we know that we are on borrowed time and try to enjoy this time as best as we can. </p> <p>I am keeping busy with gardening, home cooking, yoga and so on. I know that eventually this time will be remembered with a mix of fondness and sadness, it's a matter of staying focused on what's really important now and get ready for the next half of the year. </p> <p>Stay safe and healthy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128784 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:07:58 +0000 slim cat 2128784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with pretty much everyone' response - you look great and all your pain and suffering steps back for a moment when you smile anticipating seeing your friends and family. I'm sorry for the all bad things that were happening this year - it's one of the most stressful years for me too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128779 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:48:10 +0000 anchie 2128779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really sorry to hear about your difficult year. But you can’t tell that by looking at your photos - you look beautiful.&nbsp;Hope things improve for you soon.<br />Here we have very peculiar situation - even though virus has not disappeared, all restrictions are lifted, no one is wearing a mask or socially distancing and I am constantly pressured by my peers and friends to resume life as before, which is making me very stressed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128778 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:42:19 +0000 Preppy Pear 2128778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice to hear from you and I’m sorry you’ve been struggling. My own mental health is a lifelong, um, adventure, and the pandemic and the political situation has added to it. Like you, I have a lot to be deeply grateful for, but it is still so painful and my heart goes out to you.</p> <p>On a happier note, you look like a star in that dress and you and Lucy look adorable in casual mode, too. Your pics made me smile this morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128773 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:02:42 +0000 Bijou 2128773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, it is lovely to see you. I am sorry at how 2020 has been hard on you. Exercise is my release also and I have found myself struggling without that connection. You look beautiful in the dress for the wedding, such a lovely idea that you could support your friends special day. Gorgeous to see Lucy’s happy face, dogs are such wonderful companions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128772 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 13:56:23 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2128772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari,<br /> Thanks for the post and your honest words. To be honest myself, this year has had its unique challenges but it hasn’t been a new low for me. In fact, it feels like the rest of the world is finally sharing in a bit of my anxiety and dread and sadness, and in a weird way that’s been comforting. I appreciate your voice on this forum in whatever way you’re able to participate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128771 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 13:47:10 +0000 Carla 2128771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is heartwarming to read that your friends had their wedding, instead of postponing it. &nbsp;A marriage is really about the two people in it. &nbsp;I certainly understand the desire to celebrate with family and friends - and glad they found a way to include folks who are important to them. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I’m sorry to learn about your losses. &nbsp;I know some of your furry friends are recent fosters, but it doesn’t diminish the sadness. &nbsp;I really hope you can resume your running. &nbsp;It was inspirational to me.</p> <p>The outfits you share are on point, as usual. &nbsp;I really like how you styled your hair for the wedding - beautiful, shiny, French twist.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128768 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 13:31:09 +0000 Janet 2128768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and meant to add that you look especially pretty in that dress with your hair updo. And who makes that green tee with that arm slits? I really like that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128767 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 13:29:39 +0000 Janet 2128767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huge hugs, Kari. This is an extraordinary time, made more difficult by personal loss. Please keep taking good care of yourself however you can! You still have smashing style! I like the idea of dressing up for a virtual wedding party. And time with loved ones, even without being able to get a hug, is a balm for sure. I think we all need more of those moments of connection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128756 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:49:55 +0000 Anonymous 2128756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs! Love your dress and the purple and green!<br /> I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, this year is kicking our butts too If you can, I do think you should hike, or at least spend time in parks or with plants at home. Nature is so healing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128747 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 06:58:39 +0000 Kate 2128747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This year has kicked my butt, too, Kari. Thank you for your honesty, and I'm glad you're safe. I soldier on, and remain grateful for the many blessings I do have in my life. </p> <p>On a lighter note, you look beautiful in the navy floral dress. What a gorgeous piece that is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128742 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 06:21:32 +0000 kellygirl 2128742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that this year has been a doozy so far. I've given up on this year getting better--agreeing with Rachy that it is all about treading water. Glad that you had the opportunity to get dressed up--you always look so good! Green and purple are your colors for sure! Hugs to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128739 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 06:02:55 +0000 rachylou 2128739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love that purple and green together. It’s... a good looking honest outfit. Don’t know what to say about this year... it’s like just about keeping the ol’ head above water for the rest of the year... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128737 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 04:50:56 +0000 Anonymous 2128737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, you look gorgeous. This time has been hard and continued to be with a huge spike in the virus locally, I miss the grandchildren which are too young to understand any of this, I feel awful that we are too venerable to be any help to our son. The older one will wear a mask but the two year old will. not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128729 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 03:03:47 +0000 JAileen 2128729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow - people talking about my appearance does not make me feel better. &nbsp;Sorry you had to experience that. &nbsp;Your casual outfits are really nice - the soft muted colors look lovely on you. &nbsp;I love seeing your dog. &nbsp;She probably likes the quarantine, having you around all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128715 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 02:42:31 +0000 Jaime 2128715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari it is so nice to see you! I understand how you are feeling in some ways. Not being able to walk far from the house and exercise was one of the most arbitrary restrictions we faced - and now that all the restrictions have been eased cases are going up and up again. It has been a horrible year for most I think, although I have been extremely heartened by the protests. So before I get too political, I will just add you look fab and I hope you can start running soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128712 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 02:36:20 +0000 Sal 2128712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You write so eloquently Kari, and my heart goes out to you (and others) who have had these challenges in this horrible year.&nbsp; Bl****dy hard when so many things coincide.</p> <p>I do hope summer means you can at least exercise outside and see family and friends in some format.&nbsp; Seattle has had a really tough time with the early wave of Covid19 and now some unrest.</p> <p>You look great in these pieces - the mossy green is different to your more vibrant hues but extremely good on you too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128709 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 02:23:52 +0000 Suz 2128709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, <b>Kari</b>. <b>HUGE</b> hug to you. Dozens of hugs. Also, hugs to Lucy. So glad she is still there with you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am so sorry you have been struggling and thank you for your honesty. I, too, have found the last few months exceptionally difficult, despite being extremely grateful for all my (considerable) privilege and good luck and (crossing fingers) sustained good health. I am finding small joys each day that I can, but some days it is really hard to do that. I am so hoping for you that things open up enough for you to get outdoors and exercising more very soon. I know that will help to put you on an even keel. If I did not have my daily long walks, I know I'd be stark, raving miserable.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA, also you look great!! Love the floral dress with drop waist on you. And jeans and a nice tee are pretty much as good as it gets at my place, too, most of the time.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/few-quarantine-wears#post-2128707 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 02:08:27 +0000 Kari 2128707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very, very rarely getting out of pajamas or leaving the house over the past couple months. Even more rarely putting on makeup. These 3 days were exceptions. </p> <p>1-3: A socially distanced outing this week, Lucy in the backseat. Grey V-neck tee, mossy green jeans, VERY old brown suede sneakers, earthy green resin leaf necklace.<br /> 4-5: Dressed up at home for a virtual wedding in May because the wedding party really wanted guests to share selfies for their album; they live-streamed their tiny backyard ceremony. Navy floral-print bell sleeved Eliza J dress, faux-pearl necklace, rose gold wedges.<br /> 6-8: A socially distanced outdoor gathering with my parents, which was a huge breath of fresh air. Grey jeans, mossy green tee with band/slit detail on upper arms, forest green suede flats, and the same resin leaf necklace as in the first outfit.</p> <p>Folks, this year has kicked my butt. Not just what’s going on worldwide and nationally and locally on pandemic/political levels, but dealing with pet illness and losing critically sick pets; isolation from family and friends; unemployment and furlough for our household; almost total hiatus from physical activities (running/hiking) that helped me heal so much last year; trying to maintain barriers around folks discussing my body or bodies similar to mine in a really harmful way, which has resulted in making choices about which social spaces I spend more or less time in; physical exhaustion and cognitive fuzziness and difficultly concentrating which meant that my typical outlets like reading have been too hard; and some of the lowest and scariest mental health periods of my life. </p> <p>I am safe, but I don’t want to paint a picture with smiling and well-dressed photos that things are okay most of the time. They are the exception. There are happy days amid a really crappy year. </p> <p>I know I’m far from alone in having a rough time. If you’re reading this and you’re also struggling, my heart goes out to you. I hope you are receiving the support and healing to help you be as okay as possible in a really unusual circumstance. Even more so to folks who have been hit harder and even earlier/more often with repeated hard stuff than me. I am counting my blessings and undeserved privileges that mean that I’m safe and have a roof over my head and good-for-America medical care. I don’t think I’ll be able to take things like hugging my mom for granted whenever I’m able to do that again.</p> <p>Hope you all are well and safe. Take care. </p>