https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:22:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1640239 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:56:37 +0000 Greenjeans 1640239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You nailed it, alaskagirl. &nbsp;Not too high. &nbsp;Not too high at all. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1639977 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:46:25 +0000 catgirl 1639977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The challenge and joy of gear for me (and I am a VERY outdoorsy person when healthy!) is being able to put it on and go without having to think about it ever again.&nbsp; It needs to fit, be comfortable and do its job without distracting me from what I'm doing, and that's all I care about.&nbsp; If it rides up, bunches, pinches, restricts or doesn't keep me cool/warm/dry as needed, it's no good.&nbsp; It's actually a pretty high standard that I should apply to ALL my clothing purchases!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1639960 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:58:38 +0000 Greenjeans 1639960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you're right,&nbsp;<b>approprio</b>! &nbsp;My fingers are crossed in hopes of a massive gear crossover event in the near future. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for the details, <b>Angie.</b>&nbsp; Hearing more about the role gear plays in your life is helping me with perspective. &nbsp;I live a comparatively gear-y lifestyle with snow/hiking/yoga/studio/tromping/dirty work often happening in a single day. &nbsp;While I draw the line at wearing yoga gear outside the house (except for hiking), I do dream of a casual, colorful, gear-based wardrobe that can accommodate the messy variety of things I do without having to change a bunch of times a day. &nbsp;And FWIW, I love dressing up! &nbsp;Just not when I'm doing active, messy things.</p> <p>Thank you, all, who shared in my appreciation of gear! &nbsp;I love quality fabrics and construction, natural performance fabrics (wool, down, cashmere, silk), functional pockets, stuff that fits, and&nbsp;wish more women's clothing carried these attributes. &nbsp;Really struggling after years of not shopping to find regular clothes I like that fit and that don't make me feel tarted up or like they're going to fall apart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637592 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:45:52 +0000 Aquamarine 1637592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much gear here. As the mother of three athletes, plus the wife of another, a LOT of my leisure activities revolve around sporting events &lt;sigh&gt;. I have not an athletic bone in my body but must dress the part when at these events. Partly to fit in and partly for comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637569 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:29:26 +0000 cheryl 1637569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another fan of gear. I love the casual comfortable vibe and all of the bright pretty colors make me happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637445 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:08:15 +0000 Angie 1637445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Gaylene. I appreciate your detailed response, and agree with everything you said.</p> <p>I couldn't be more different to Lisa, Sally and UmmLila in this respect. If it weren't for yoga - I would not own gear, or set foot in a sports or athletic store. I cannot stand wearing gear type of clothing. I find it uncomfortable unless I'm actually doing yoga. I don't even find athletic sneakers all that comfortable either. I don't hike, camp, river raft or do Winter sports any more. Don't like snow, the cold, or being outdoors like that. I've done it all though - and roughed it in raw Africa with the best of them. It is not for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>This city gal does love being with dogs and horses though, and equestrian gear is close to my heart (and of course I have a good selection of puffers because I hate to feel cold). I love the countryside and the woods, and when we lived in the French countryside for a while, it was blissful. It's very different to being in the great outdoors though - and I did not wear gear. Hope that makes sense.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637335 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:18:47 +0000 Summer 1637335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, gear means any clothing worn for sports, the gym, walking/hiking, and other outdoor activities that demand practical clothes. &nbsp;<br />My own wardrobe is split down the middle between gear - essential for my country lifestyle - and my smarter clothes. &nbsp;I am happy dressed either way, depending on what I am doing, but there is no overlap between the two.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637321 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:59:25 +0000 Sally 1637321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear bootleg yoga pants with a blazer as a suit for work. I wore them with high loafers. No one said anything. ..perhaps they were too polite.<br /> If I suited this style of pant, I would so do it. <a href="http://www.brit.co/how-to-wear-joggers-at-work/" rel="nofollow">http://www.brit.co/how-to-wear-joggers-at-work/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637320 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:53:52 +0000 Sal 1637320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another gear lover. &nbsp;I mostly wear for the gym and walking, but sometimes there is crossover for working at home or weekend casual days. &nbsp;</p> <p>There is some super cool stuff around, and it wears and wears and wears!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637210 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:59:28 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1637210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same as Lisa. Gear is like a shadow style for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637191 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:53:29 +0000 Anonymous 1637191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fellow gear lover reporting in for duty. &nbsp;Probably half of my wardrobe is athletic wear (yes, I know, you'd never know it to look at me now) and outdoor gear of all sorts. Also hiking, skiing, running, tennis, golf and cycling shoes . &nbsp;Put me in a Dick's or &nbsp;Scheel's , a Sport Chek or any golf course pro shop and I'm secretly in heaven. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637189 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:52:48 +0000 catgirl 1637189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of gear fashion where I live - down skirts, Sorels, and colorful Scandanavian knee&nbsp;socks etc.&nbsp; It can be attractive and adorable as a look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637186 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:41:52 +0000 approprio 1637186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah yes, the Euro Raver look. I remember that, but I don't think I have any photos :P</p> <p>That's probably why I have quite a fondness for gear myself. It's worth noting that some of the most innovative fashion right now is streetwear/gear inspired (Vetements etc) and performance brands like Arc'teryx are creating some pretty fabulous stuff. Conditions are ripe for a massive crossover, I dare say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637180 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:31:33 +0000 always trying 1637180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since there are such things as track pants (elastic waist and ankles) worn with heels, and such, I consider anytime someone doesn't look like they just came from the gym, or running a marathon, it looks ok to me.&nbsp; My new white leather sneakers are called court shoes with soles for traction on tennis courts etc. BUT are worn street style as fashion sneakers.&nbsp; Also some cross trainers are worn as fashion sneakers.&nbsp; I still think it looks dumb to wear those multi colored or bright colored sneakers that are definately sport shoes, worn with dresses.&nbsp; But that is just me!&nbsp; Mostly if one is not dressed in all that spandex or ski clothes it seems suitable to wear anywhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637178 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:18:41 +0000 Greenjeans 1637178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say about half of my tiny wardrobe is gear right now? &nbsp;Maybe even two thirds? &nbsp;</p> <p>I've got a friend who wears secondhand Patagonia like nobody's business. &nbsp;Lots of layering, bright colors (fuchsia, orange, yellow) all at one time. &nbsp;The look reads kind of Euro/raver to me and I definitely see her as expressive and fashionable. &nbsp;It is also 100% functional for her lifestyle. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637171 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:47:42 +0000 Gaylene 1637171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The line gets blurry for many of us, Laura, because "gear" isn't a hard and fast term. For example, many of us who live in colder climates NEED functional outerwear to keep warm and dry so we buy outerwear from Patagonia, North Face, and LL Bean. It helps that the fashion world has put its stamp of approval on certain "gear" brands and endorses the "Sporty Luxe" style--and Angie even has offered up some stylish capsules based on "gear"-type clothing. </p> <p>The negative use of "gear" is usually in the context of a someone defaulting to yoga-style outfits (or similar sports/exercise clothing) as everyday, street clothing. I'd venture to say almost every YLFer owns and wears gear-style clothing, but it's rare to see it as the basis for a personal style. Most of us on this site love fashion too much to spend our lives in sweatpants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637164 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:24:36 +0000 Greenjeans 1637164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That clears it up. &nbsp;Thank you, Angie.<br />I live in a place wear most people seem to wear some form of gear (outerwear, at the very least) <i>all the time</i> so the line for me is blurred, I think, between what is gear and what is just regular clothes.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637161 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:21:01 +0000 Angie 1637161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gear refers to sports gear. Items you would work out in - anything yoga. Items from brands like Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, Kuhl, Teva, Merrel - I'm sure it's painting a picture.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-the-love-of-gear#post-1637154 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:05:00 +0000 Greenjeans 1637154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of the things I've been enjoying on this forum is getting to know your shorthand . . . the WIWs, the HEWIs, the K/Rs and, of course, the "butt vest." &nbsp;But this one term puzzles me a little. &nbsp;Gear. &nbsp;When I think of gear I think of technical equipment like camping gear, climbing gear, scuba gear, and clothing with a specific technical function like ski boots or rain gear. &nbsp;But here it seems to mean something different, like what I tend to think of as functional clothing? &nbsp;Can anyone clue me in?&nbsp;</p>