https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:43:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959974 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:34 +0000 T-Rex 959974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in favor of bringing an outfit to change into if you can. If you can wear underwear that doesn't look too much like underwear (solid bra and panties, for instance, or a cami and boy leg pants), you won't feel as weird if you have to change in front of strangers. </p> <p>Life is too short to leave the terrific outfits at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959920 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:05:46 +0000 texstyle 959920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that Mo figured out the need for a tote - sometimes those obvious holes are hard to see. And I'm with Suz -&nbsp;finding "nice" restrooms is also very high on my own travel list. When we were at the Galleria Mall in Houston recently me and DH knew immediately to head to Nieman Marcus instead of the regular "public" restrooms available and it was oh so much nicer. I often will stop at a bank branch, office building, county courthouse or similar when traveling on the road. Sure beats fast food restrooms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959899 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:38:44 +0000 Wendi1984 959899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to know where you got your maxi skirt. It looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959722 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:15:45 +0000 rae 959722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was gonna suggest a tote and changing, too. Your style shall not be denied!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959714 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:54:34 +0000 Caro in Oz 959714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I found you a reason to shop :)<br />I do what AG does - otherwise I'd be in gym wear 70% of my life </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959599 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:05:23 +0000 catgirl 959599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this all the time.&nbsp; I just use those Eagle Creek pack-it cubes and stash them as needed.&nbsp; : )&nbsp; In a tote, in the car, in the backpack... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959595 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:03:43 +0000 Suz 959595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. I changed in the restroom of a convention center&nbsp;on my way to a swanky dinner. The funny thing was, I wasn't the only one doing it!! It was a bit awkward, but not the end of the world. I have become pretty expert at looking for <i><b>NICE</b></i> bathrooms in which to change. Also, ones with enough light so I can refresh the makeup. Sometimes hotel or restaurant bathrooms are bizarrely dim.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959589 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:52 +0000 annagybe 959589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe this will inspire you. I just got this list of sporty inspired items</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thezoereport.com/athletic-inspired-summer-pieces/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=thezoereport&amp;utm_campaign=TZR%3A%20Athletic-Inspired%20Attire%20and%20Accessories%20Ad%3A%20Saks%20Single%20Story&amp;utm_content=A">http://www.thezoereport.com/at.....il&#038;ut</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959588 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:02 +0000 Angie 959588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure you'll manage very gracefully in the restroom - changing into your outfit that is. That sounded a little dodgy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959583 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:55:49 +0000 Mo 959583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't it funny sometimes when the most obvious solution is right under your nose?! &nbsp;New tote, stat. &nbsp;Got it. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;<br />(and changing in a restroom could be awkward but I think I can manage)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959579 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:53:09 +0000 Suz 959579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I think it is all solved with the right small bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>Remember a few weeks ago when I had to go from: workout wear to work appropriate wear to evening wear -- without a trip back to the place I was staying?&nbsp;</p> <p>I just brought gear (a separate small capsule..fortunately, gear is small in summer!) and then one outfit that with a few change ups could go from work appropriate to evening out. And brought it all in a tote bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>The good news is, with your active life, you will be up for carrying a tote! :-)&nbsp;</p> <p>Seriously -- and you could even have two bags if you are driving. One for gear and one for your other stuff. I was on foot and transit the whole day.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959572 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:50:18 +0000 Angie 959572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need to find a stunning tote! The first thing on your shopping list - and that's a YLF order. Problem solved! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959561 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:38:42 +0000 Echo 959561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that it sounds like you have a bag hole that needs filling. A mid-sized summer tote or hobo can easily hold an evening change of clothes (since in the summer the clothes rarely take up much space) . A messenger could hold a change of clothes and shoes and a clutch (if you had somewhere to leave the larger bag). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959544 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:20:03 +0000 chewyspaghetti 959544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The good news is that you now have a big hole in your wardrobe to fill- clothes that are comfortable enough for your active lifestyle, but look enough like real clothes to wear to your other outings </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959533 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:14:37 +0000 Mo 959533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, well, as Caro made me realize - I only have small crossbody bags, and suitcases to travel with. &nbsp;Oops. &nbsp;No 'packable' bag to speak of . . . um . . . .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959529 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:12:38 +0000 Angie 959529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why can't you pack an outfit that you can change into after your sporting activity. One you really want to wear.</p> <p>Mo, obviously I'm missing something so bear with me. </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959510 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:14 +0000 Marley 959510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean Mo!&nbsp; Most days I start out by working at home, then going to Boot Camp, then heading to the Animal Shelter, then many times meeting a friend or my husband for a drink and/or out to dinner - I'm so confused! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959489 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:27:49 +0000 annagybe 959489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right there with you this summer. Sunday morning hiking was hiking with the boy, then run home to shower off mud then out the door for dinner with a friend then sailboat trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959417 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:26:38 +0000 catgirl 959417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haiku! (can you tell I'm obsessed with cute gear?)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://vip.zappos.com/haiku-by-sharon-eisenhauer-womens-bags~4">http://vip.zappos.com/haiku-by.....ens-bags~4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959413 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:24:40 +0000 Mo 959413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro - a new wardrobe hole, stylish backpack/bag for clothing changes! &nbsp;:D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959412 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:23:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 959412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sympathies. Would the dress &amp; some sandals&nbsp;go in your bag so you could change? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959410 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:23:11 +0000 Mo 959410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna, I do have running gear and yoga wear. &nbsp;I like NikeFit, Lululemon, Adidas&nbsp;and Champion for running. &nbsp;prAna for yoga. &nbsp;But I don't mix gear with regular outings. &nbsp;I need an active casual capsule really. &nbsp;I mean, I played croquet in my new blingy plate sandals after getting a haircut 2 weeks ago, but would rather have not debuted them that way lol.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959406 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:19:04 +0000 DonnaF 959406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I hope this means that you have 300% fabulous gear and that every single piece makes you smile and that it goes way, way, way beyond functional.&nbsp; I am pretty clueless when it comes to gear, so I am hoping that some day you will share since I don't know where to begin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959405 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:17:44 +0000 catgirl 959405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skort? &nbsp;I get lots of compliments on mine from Athleta, which I can wear running or hiking but also passes as a cute mini. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959402 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14:22 +0000 Mo 959402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL on the do it all formula Una! &nbsp;<br />I guess I could bring some changes with me. &nbsp;Living at least 10 miles from town makes a 'quick trip home to change' not part of any outing when everyone else is 2 minutes' walk from their front door. &nbsp;I suppose I could wear gearish shorts for our 'olympics' and switch to my skirt for wine. &nbsp;The rest will just have do dual purpose </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959393 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:09:18 +0000 catgirl 959393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sympathize! &nbsp;Camping for five days was easy - gear shorts, sports bra, t-shirt... no change of activity involved! &nbsp;If mixing it up, there are so many more factors. &nbsp;I just splurged on these Zella capris to get me from hiking to dinner with relative ease.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-move-it-capri-pants/3351664?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=60157684&amp;fashionColor=Black&amp;resultback=375&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-undefined_2_D"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-move-it-capri-pants/3351664?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ze.....t&#038;amp</a>;</a></p> <p>Not to mention, I decided I could make a fortune inventing some kind of all purpose&nbsp;combination sunscreen/bug dope/lotion/hair styling product/deodorant. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959389 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:07:17 +0000 Carla 959389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same here. Biked to work and back, so work outfit was what could get rolled and carried in the backpack with the towel, etc. Biked in gear 'cause it's a 20k ride one way on a racing bike! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959385 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:06 +0000 Anonymous 959385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's so sad. I have given up trying to look stylish on my bike. I just bike in my gear (doing a separate workout)&nbsp;and then (after shower, hair and make-up)&nbsp;take the car to meet friends so I can wear a real outfit, lol! Sad but true. At least you are the most stylin' lounger today. Hopefully you'll get get to wear your maxi out to "see and be seen" soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again#post-959375 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:50:14 +0000 Mo 959375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 3 days off this week - yay! &nbsp;But my plans once again include active outings mixed in with other things I would rather dress a bit for and that leaves me stuck not being able to wear what I want. &nbsp;Grr.&nbsp;<br />Example, live music Thursday at the Commons lakeside, but we are riding our bikes there, so my idea of wearing my maxi skirt is out the window. &nbsp;<br />Also, planning on meeting a GF for wine and snacks at a relatively nice place in town Wed., but first am doing a mini 'olympics' of badminton, croquet, tennis, etc with other friends. &nbsp;Was thinking of trying my drapey tee with tiered bodycon skirt for the wine part&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-to-restyle-the-leifsdottier-jersey-skirt">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....rsey-skirt</a>&nbsp;, but not sure it can go the distance on the 'olympics' portion of the day. &nbsp;Sigh. &nbsp;<br />So, I am wearing my maxi today in total and complete lounge mode. &nbsp;Sad first 'outing' for it. &nbsp;(and yes, I know none of it even matches really, but I am planted on the couch and honestly would never even show a pic but to illustrate my point!)<br />Might try my ikat over ikat pattern mix for the bike ride to music adventure. &nbsp;Man, this active vs dressy conundrum is a bummer.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>