https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:54:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2140242 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:23:52 +0000 Bijou 2140242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this post very uplifting. What could bet better than having fun and adventures with DH and dogs in your Airstream? Your birthday photos just confirm that even camping, you have great style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2140134 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:24:30 +0000 cheryl 2140134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all of your choices! Camping is one of my favorite things so your Airstream and birthday pics make me so happy. P.S. Happy belated birthday and you and hubby are adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139639 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:31:52 +0000 Anonymous 2139639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday Janet- and happy Airstream Promise you'll post camping pics here so we can live vicariously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139634 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:55:39 +0000 Mainelady 2139634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy belated birthday! IKWYM about style moving to the back burner. &nbsp;I did very little back to school shopping and to be honest there was not a lot of joy in that journey. &nbsp;I ordered the Sofft mule sneakers In cognac leather. I hope they are as comfy as they look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139399 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:35:39 +0000 rachylou 2139399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A belated happy birthday!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139395 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:11:16 +0000 Sal 2139395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is really what clothing is for - to work for our life.</p> <p>I have been hiking in my running shoes but think a pair of lightweight hiking shoes would be a good addition for me.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139391 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:18:57 +0000 Minaminu 2139391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Practical choice but chosen with flair andd style! Nothing wrong with practical </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139381 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:16:06 +0000 Anonymous 2139381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, you said it well with practical choices. I think that I have those Merrel l hiking boots, andI love them. I feel very secure earring them, even on ice. They fit pretty well on snow shoes. Enjoy your adventures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139139 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:11:54 +0000 nemosmom 2139139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Vasque (brand) of hiking shoes and boots? I have been through a couple pairs of them and love them for trails. I used to wear them hiking around the rugged trails of Big Sur and they are really durable and comfy on the feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139072 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:31:21 +0000 Helena 2139072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If our clothes don't support our lives, what are we doing?? This is a gorgeous example of dressing well for real life ... YLF as you always do! Happy birthday!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139070 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:14:36 +0000 Gail 2139070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am focusing on the essential and practical. I ordered a new pair of tan booties, &nbsp;jeans and two cozy cardigans from the NAS. Nothing has arrived yet. I bought a pair of joggers from Costco and may go back to get another color as I like the fit and of course the price cannot be beaten ! <br />&nbsp;I certainly don't need any dressy clothes as I'm not wearing any of them. &nbsp;I'm frustrated with my closet and would like to do a large purge but fear as you do that it could be premature as lifestyle is very uncertain for the future.<br />I have had the Merrell Moab boots for about 3 years and really like them, sturdy , not too heavy and comfortable. Can't wait to hear about your upcoming camping trip, where are you headed ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139061 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:43:23 +0000 nuancedream 2139061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Altras work well for my arthritic big toes, which appreciate the extra room in the toe box. Janet, I had to laugh at your comment about Altras resembling clown shoes because my husband said the same thing!&nbsp; Perhaps they're not stylish, but at least I'm not in agony when I'm on my daily walk/hike. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139057 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:07:38 +0000 Janet 2139057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaP, thanks! We are loving the Airstream. Getting some work done on it and then taking a big adventure soon!&nbsp;</p> <p>The Altras don't work for me. The shape is too wide in the toe. I like a little extra room in a running/hiking shoe to accommodate cushy socks, and I need a narrow heel, but these have *too* much width in the toe box -- they feel like clown shoes on me. The Brooks and Merrells fit great though. Nice and secure but roomy enough in the toe when I size up a little.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139054 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:59:14 +0000 LaPed 2139054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your birthday camping outfit! Looks like fun. Kinda jealous of your Airstream.&nbsp;</p> <p>I haven't bought much of anything besides some gear replacements for the past few months. I really have more than enough of everything.&nbsp;</p> <p>Definitely try those Altra Superiors in your Finds for trail runners. I've been in Altras for 6+ years now as my primary backpacking shoe. They are ridiculously comfortable. Having extra room in the toe box has solved so many foot/ankle/knee issues for me.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139051 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:19:44 +0000 RobinF 2139051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Practical for the win!&nbsp; Those look like great tees, nice colors too. Camping in the Airstream sounds like fun to me! All the amenities of home with the ability to go to wonderful scenic places. I quite like your new softer makeup/hair look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139046 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:59:31 +0000 Janet 2139046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks. I feel like this year my age has finally caught up with me and I look every bit my age, sigh. Oh well, youth was nice while it lasted! ;-D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139044 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:52:44 +0000 citygirldc 2139044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Practical is the way to go these days. You look great no makeup and all. I still miss wearing lipstick though and I do at home. LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139041 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:43:28 +0000 Janet 2139041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemosmom, it's hard to think about buying anything other than basics and essentials that need replacing, when there are already so many nice things in my closet that I "can't" wear for now. I'm only culling things very carefully, because who knows what life will look like in the months and years to come, and I'd hate to realize later than I ditched some things I love because of a temporary lull in wear. I can always edit later if it looks like times -- at least relating to my style -- have changed for good. I'm trying to approach all of this in a smart way.&nbsp;</p> <p>Haha, Angie, Queen Airstream Chic it is! I even have the tiara and sash from my birthday camping trip, when hubby made me a cake (steamed! and it was delicious!) and we had a little party with the dogs. (This is apparently my quarantine Airstream chic style -- not a stitch of makeup, frizzy air-dried hair, tee, and plaid shirt, haha!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139038 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:22:39 +0000 nemosmom 2139038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have been swift to adjust your shopping to fit new lifestyle and that is certainly admirable!! I have not been motivated to shop much these days. Most of what I’ve added has been to replace or upgrade essentials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2139002 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:02:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2139002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice, selective list, Janet. You have your priorities! I agree you are one stylish camper, and you are definitely camping in style in your Airstream. Living today's dream--haha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138963 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:24:58 +0000 Angie 2138963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's excellent that you're replenishing for these adapted and new wardrobe needs. Nicely done :)</p> <p>FWIW, I have very low volume feet and Salomon trail shoes have been great for rugged hikes.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138962 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:20:02 +0000 Angie 2138962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hereby crown you Queen Air Stream Chic!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138939 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:25:48 +0000 kkards 2138939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, with the expectation of a pair of boots on still on the fence about and a silk tunic I got for about $20, all the things I’ve bought &amp; kept have been about very small practical needs. Lightweight pants &amp; joggers for easy dressing when it’s to hot for jeans but to cold for shorts. Sneakers because my new reality includes a lit of walking. Warm sweaters I can layer under because my house is old &amp; drafty. My big fashion buy was a tie dye sweatshirt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138936 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:11:57 +0000 cindysmith 2138936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not necessarily exciting to read, yet very important for me all the same. I'm so tied up with work (oh, the Joy's of being an essential worker) that I have no time for anything that isn't work or housework--not that there's anywhere to go if I DID have time. I've been TRYING to shop NAS, and I WANT to want stuff, but I can't justify the expense since there's no NEED for it. I do, however, need wire free bras, and sneakers for work, and I'll need pants that can take a beating this fall and winter, but that's all. I keep hoping that the weather will break and I won't have to buy sneakers because I'll be able to wear boots (of which I have a plethora), but that's about as useful as hoping the sun will rise in the west tomorrow morning because this is Texas and Halloween will be too hot for a costume.</p> <p>So I'm in the same boat as you, Janet. Wire free bras and sneakers is my shopping list for right now. Not very exciting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138926 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:26:04 +0000 Jenn 2138926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems totally reasonable and appropriate to the times.</p> <p>I really like trail runners for hiking, as well. When I used to actually trail-run, I always had a pair, and they're perfect for most hiking, especially in summer conditions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138918 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:28:15 +0000 Janet 2138918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AT, I have been liking trail runners as hiking shoes -- good traction and I can do some running in them when the mood strikes. In fact, in the time since I posted, the Zappos order delivered, and I'm pretty sure I'm keeping the Brooks trail runners as my light hiking shoes -- they are super comfortable right out of the box, as is always true of my Brooks Ghost running shoes. The Merrells are good too. The Altras are just weird. Wide in front and one of those duck-foot shapes that does not work for my feet. I didn't realize that from the photos online.</p> <p>SC, I see a lot of people here like Ecco's so much and I've never tried them! It seems they're good for low-volume feet so I should take a look next time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138914 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:10:02 +0000 always trying 2138914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am only getting essentials, mostly replacements-looking at trail runners as I have 2 pairs of hikers.&nbsp; Need to replace a fleece jacket-preferably one with zipper pockets.&nbsp; &nbsp;My favs for hikers are Merrill and Teva.&nbsp; I do love my Ahnu waterproof ones though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138913 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:00:08 +0000 slim cat 2138913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you on practical approach to the shopping this year.<br />Couple tops from BR never made to my home and after sorting this out with USPS and customer service I decided that I don't really need them.<br />I'm contemplating couple returns as well to the Nordstrom since some plans fell through and some things just don't excite me anymore.</p> <p>Shoes are the exception - I bought ECCO and Merrell this year ( the latter was in November/December for hiking ). So far I'm happy with my new additions. Tops come mostly from Marshalls - "the thrill of hunt" .</p> <p>I think you sorted the needs brilliantly - hope your new shoes will work out for the upcoming trip. Love your new tees - great colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138910 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:49:11 +0000 kellygirl 2138910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! Nothing wrong with practical and these look great! Camping sounds fun. I'm kind of envious.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/focusing-on-the-practical#post-2138906 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:42:01 +0000 Janet 2138906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all,&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm a bit quiet these days because style has slipped to the back burner &nbsp;for me. I did order three things from NAS -- mule sneakers, flip flops, and hand cream. Still waiting on the flip-flops, but after a couple of around-the-house wears, I think the mule sneakers are a keeper.&nbsp;</p> <p>Otherwise, I'm defaulting to very simple, easy wash items since we're still staying home most of the time, and we're also gearing up to do a lot of camping.&nbsp;</p> <p>My lightweight hiking shoes are wearing out too quickly -- I busted through the side of one while out a couple of weeks ago, and my higher topped, sturdy hiking boots are somehow bothering my feet this year, after a couple of years of wear. They may be too stiff. So I'm ordering some new hiking shoes and boots from Zappos and crossing fingers that I find some that work in the next two weeks before embarking on the next camping trip.&nbsp;</p> <p>I got a notification that I had a birthday month coupon from Madewell, so I took the opportunity to order three new V-neck tees from them. I bought those tees in four different colors maybe three years ago, and they have worn so well! But even so, a couple of them are starting to show a bit of pilling and wear, so I chose some new, lighter, brighter colors to help replenish my basic tee collection. The old ones will become sleep tees.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was interested in a couple of long-sleeve casual tees/tops from NAS but they were sold out before I even had access, so I'll wait on that for now. I have some old ones that will do just fine. I like a good henley style top but haven't found one I like in a color I like yet (trying to not get more black).&nbsp;</p> <p>I've been momentarily tempted by some items I've seen on others' threads or on the sale sites -- a bomber, more pants -- but I really do not need more jackets, and I can get by with the pants I have now. If I do get more, they need to be good lightweight hiking pants with deep pockets or pockets that zip closed -- I'm annoyed by too-shallow pockets when I'm out for short hikes because I tend to keep my car key or spare memory card for my camera in my pocket, and it's too easy for those things to slip out of shallow pockets when I stoop down to take photos. </p> <p>So here's my shopping for August:&nbsp;</p> <p>- mule sneakers<br />- sporty flip-flops<br />- hiking shoes<br />- hiking boots<br />- new tees<br />- possibly one more pair of hiking/athletic pants (with deep, cargo, or zip pockets)</p> <p>I'm writing this mainly to sort out my thoughts and hold myself accountable when something else tempts me. Probably not exciting for anyone to read! :-D&nbsp; </p>