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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:50:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php E on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1177088 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 02:35:42 +0000 E 1177088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thnx Laura & Freckles for the clarification! Learn something new everyday. Freckles on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1177069 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 02:22:53 +0000 Freckles 1177069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks E.  The NHL was organized in Montreal in 1917 after the NHA (National Hockey Association) ceased to exist.  The US joined in 1924.  Since the plural of national is nationals nobody cared and they didn't feel it was worth the expense to change it... Oh gee Laura, we don't have security lines at any of our arenas so I never even thought of that.  I was wondering about you because in the summer if there is ice the arena here is really cold.  I know what you mean about investing in team gear, eeks!  Luckily I've won a couple of signed team jerseys but really...it's just sad.  Try ball hockey on a hot summer day, no ice or air conditioning or air flow of any kind... Una not a pusher at all.  I am not warm in down of any kind so therefore never considered it.  Even fleece has to be between a couple of layers of wool to be effective.  No idea what it is about wool but it totally keeps me the warmest. catgirl on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176958 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 01:07:14 +0000 catgirl 1176958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds familiar! And not to be a pusher but once again, I will suggest a down skirt from Skhoop! Wore mine to an outdoor carnival this weekend and was toasty as could be. Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176946 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 01:01:12 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1176946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ E - the NHL has teams in both the US and Canada. It should really be called the "Two-Nation" Hockey League, I suppose... Thanks for posting this, Freckles. It's funny, being a hockey fan in Northern California is a different but similar challenge - it's cool in the arena but often you need to balance that with how much you want to carry with you to the game. In the warmer months it's often warmer outside than in the arena. I can only imagine how the fans in LA figure out how to dress for games. And then there are my DH's rec league games, which are uniformly cold unless the coolers are overwhelmed, in which case the ice is horrible! Let's see, what do I do for games? I am also a fan of avoiding wearing a purse, because it gets you through the speedy security line and is also just less to worry about. If I do carry a bag it's a small crossbody under my coat. Boots, usually, or sneakers - no heels or anything that's worn without socks, too cold and too impractical. You don't want to slip or have someone dump a beer on your foot. Layers, and pockets - 99% percent of the time I'm wearing jeans. In the last season or two, I've gotten into the habit of wearing a regular day's clothes to the games, rather than changing into team colors. I own a couple jerseys but they are so hideously unflattering and huge, especially since I've lost weight, that I don't enjoy wearing them that much anymore. I really need to invest in a women's sized team hoodie or t-shirt that I could wear under a sweater or coat - but everything that's officially branded is pretty pricey, so when I say invest I kinda mean it. It pains me to pay 40 bucks for a t-shirt... E on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176911 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:28:06 +0000 E 1176911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I loved reading about your capsule (fellow wool lover here) & all of the layering! Although I must admit I was very confused for a few moments as to how wearing red supported the military until I realised you must be Canadian. *blushes* (Is the Canadian NHL separate from the US one? I know nothing about hockey.) Freckles on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176859 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:35:24 +0000 Freckles 1176859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Angie.  I also run very cold and wool tends to keep me warm much better than other fabrics and combinations.  Turtlenecks too.  I know the black sweater coat veers towards/is frumpy but it is so very warm, especially with a cashmere turtleneck. Thanks Suz.  Thanks for the fresh eye as I was thinking that my red/blk combo didn't do me any favours anymore. JAileen once one is cold getting warm again is so hard.  Since the NHL arena is the warmest of the lot the walk to and from the parking lot is freezing.  If I wear my coat inside like at the other arenas I freeze.  Getting out of the parking lot takes forever too so we're most always sitting outside for over half an hour after we wait 20 or so minutes after the game ends inside.  I imagine those band functions also required a very weather and temp dress code. Thanks BM.  I do love hockey and am really an in person cheerleader.  Watching the game at home or with friends in front of the tv isn't the same.  Hubby got me tickets to the skills competition our NHL team does for Christmas and I'm really looking forward to that. biscuitsmom on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176688 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:43:51 +0000 biscuitsmom 1176688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely! You look great in those pics, plus you look like you're having fun JAileen on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176633 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:23:38 +0000 JAileen 1176633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fascinating thread! I feel like an amateur compared to you. Although I'm originally from California, I now live in the high desert. We used to have to sit in outdoor stadiums to watch marching band competitions. At the end of the season it could be very cold and we had to layer up, including snow boots. I'm like Angie - if I get cold, I'm very unhappy. And it's also hard for me to warm up again. Suz on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176391 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:36:15 +0000 Suz 1176391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love how you explain the layering technique. I can only imagine how this must sound to our California sisters! But to us, it's business as usual. I love that photo of you in your pretty blouse and pencil skirt on a warmer day. As Angie says, you look great in red and black! Angie on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1176357 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:12:29 +0000 Angie 1176357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When you watch a game out in the elements, you have to dress the part. That makes team jerseys and warm weatherproof clothing/footwear essential. Good job. And thanks for posting for Glory and Laura.  I would be layered to the hilt with 5 layers of thermal underwear, and a puffer that encased my entire body. Or maybe I'd just stay at home and wear the colours of the game we were supporting since I am extremely grumpy when I am cold.  You look fab in red and black. xo  Freckles on "Hockey capsule for Glory and Laura" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hockey-capsule-for-glory-and-laura#post-1174886 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 02:04:58 +0000 Freckles 1174886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We live very close to an NHL arena and almost all the kids play hockey.  Everyone wears red on Fridays to support the military and since the NHL team colours are black and red well almost everyone wears team gear on Fridays...  I am also a wool lover so lots of wool in my wardrobe. We used to be NHL season ticket holders, ds played on a team next door to the NHL arena and we went to the hot seats with NHL current or retired players and media once a week from November to mid April.  There were also more formal NHL team functions and special hot seats at night for particular events.  Most things are of a casual nature andd for the cold but there are summer events too so less warm evident there. Coats/Jackets One very long black wool coat with large pockets down the front sort of like princess seams and has a removable hood.  It is warm for many temperatures with layering and can forego a purse with those pockets at a game.  It keeps the legs warm in the kids cold cold arenas and keeps legs warm in NHL arena when I take the coat off and just flip the long  part over my legs. One short car coat, black fake sued with brown fake fur trim.  Removable hood.  Also a many temperature layering jacket and can withstand very wet snow or rain. Rain jacket.  Horrid but waterproof.  After standing three hours in the rain before one of the Stanley Cup final games and getting soaked was less worried about fashion as I needed this.  Still looking for a fashionable waterproof alternative. Hats, gloves, scarves My red cashmere slouchy beret was perfect and needs to be replaced. Have multiple gloves but the ones worn almost always are the Ralph Lauren three button red wool gloves.  They are shaped like a hand, fit almost perfectly, can easily be stowed in a pocket or purse and are super warm. Team scarf is the one I wear mostly if I wear one to an NHL game, they can be a pain.  Otherwise I have a Dress Stewart plaid that carries team colours. Team Jerseys well we just won't go there...hangs head in shame. Turtlenecks A variety of black turtlenecks in different weights (cashmere, merino, lambswool, velour, cotton).  Red merino and cotton.  A thin burgundy cotton one I wear upon occassion and a no sleeve glitter raspberry turtle worn on occassion to dressier functions. Sweaters/blazers Red tipped black merino crew neck twinset (cardigan has long sleeves while sweater has short sleeves), black short sleeve merino sweater with a white diamond in the centre with gold detailing at the points of diamond, acrylic black cardigan with rhinestone buttons, black cashmere/wool sweater coat, black tuxedo jacket, red boiled wool blazer, red riding jacket, black merino v-neck sweater. {What I can remember, am sure there are more}. The red boiled wool blazer is a perennial favourite that I've been trying to update for over five years.  Fits so many different temperatures with layering. The black sweater coat is also a favourite as it is longer to cover derriere and very, very warm.  The red riding jacket was a mistake but is fine, just not liking the fabric and don't feel like myself in it. Fleece (sorry but sometimes necessary, think of a pond hockey tournament) Team 3/4 zipper, black blazer type zip front, lighter 3/4 zip black fleece. Sweatshirts Two team pullover hoodies with kangaroo pockets in the front T-shirts Two long sleeve black t-shirts, one team long sleeve black t, a variety of short sleeve red t's, one dressier black short sleeve top, black tank. Too many short sleeve red team t`s to admit to Blouse Red black and white flower patterned chiffon Skirt Black crepe pencil skirt Dress one red dress that hubby loves but I do not Pants Three pair black cords, black jeans, two  pair black skinnies in dress pant fabric that I wear like jeans, houndstooth pants Shoes/boots Ecco soft black flats with grey laces, sheepskin lined ankle boots are the two main pairs that I wear for arena life.  Others from regular wardrobe. I won`t go into jewellery as not really important for capsule, just imagine. Going to a game at -40 with a long walk from the parking lot could be a silk underlayer or merino cardigan from twinset, team fleece, black sweater coat and a team jersey.  Another winter night it might be just the black cashmere turtleneck, red boiled wool blazer and team jersey.  Most often it depends on the weather and if functions were a Friday and Saturday of the same week.  During the playoffs a long sleeve t-shirt and acrylic cardigan were worn yet in the height of summer for development camp it would be freezing in a differrent and colder arena so it would be a  short sleeved t, black sweater coat and fake suede jacket.  The real suede jacket from my regular wardrobe would not be worn as sweater coat bulky and would not fit.  The coat also might have been the raincoat with attachable fleece lining. Hope you can get an idea.  I take pics so no pics of self hardly...