https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:32:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2115161 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 22:49:51 +0000 avicennia 2115161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a sweet story. The coral tie and light blue shirt combination is lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114926 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:15:42 +0000 MsMaven 2114926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, he's doing much better healthwise. Most of his earlier problems have resolved or improved by the weight loss and exercise.&nbsp;</p> <p>He has some button down shirts arriving today and more on Monday. He took advantage of some of the sales last week.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114898 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:06:28 +0000 Anonymous 2114898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love stories like this where someone has taken control over their health. &nbsp;I bet his doctor is thrilled for him too! &nbsp;In our house, it's always been a bit of a see-saw. One of us will be full-on into exercise while the other one eases up. &nbsp;The roles are reversing all the time &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114893 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:25:00 +0000 smittie 2114893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me M. Is very dapper. Are the health issues resolved with the weight loss?</p> <p>I would get some more woven button down shirts (#3). Good look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114773 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 23:30:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2114773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice success story. It's wonderful he made the changes he wanted to, and that you were able to encourage him. It sounds like you two have fun shopping together for him now, too. He looks adorable, handsome, and dapper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114770 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 23:21:27 +0000 cindysmith 2114770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holey moley, he's done great! Looking good, Mr M! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114620 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:09:02 +0000 Liesbeth 2114620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks MsMaven! It's hard for me to let go, when I worry about his health sometimes, but your story does prove to me again that change needs to come from within. I do support (moderately) healthy eating habits in our home and will try to do more cheering on than criticizing ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114278 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:11:30 +0000 Anonymous 2114278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow- he looks great! DH needs to take lessons! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114223 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:01:22 +0000 MsMaven 2114223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Liesbeth. I soon learned that the best thing I could do is encourage good habits. Try not to criticize, okay to tell him when his clothing choice didn't look good.&nbsp;</p> <p>Six months after we married my FIL was diagnosed with angina and eventually his heart problems led to his death at age 55. My Mom was diagnosed with colon cancer 6 months after the angina diagnosis. She had just turned 57. I went to the library and any source I could find--this is when scientists were considering that a change to a lower fat, higher fiber diet would help prevent both problems. Mom lived to be almost 93, but I don't take credit for that.</p> <p>I started to make changes in my cooking. DH has always said that if he just ate the healthy meals I made, he'd be in great shape, but he traveled a lot and well, I often found candy bar wrappers in his car. He developed peripheral neuropathy in his feet several years ago (he still has some areas of feeling) and I would point out an article I'd read that claimed even a 10-pound weight loss would benefit the feet and knees. He claimed this was his body type (Slavic he called it) and that was what he was stuck with.</p> <p>But things changed last year with him not feeling well and his sister's husband dying after suffering a sever stroke and never recovering. He thought he'd die at age 55 like his father, but surprise, it's now more than 20 years later and he's still going.</p> <p>Once or twice I'd pointed out that he was in the Red Zone on BMI and body fat charts. Now I have a higher body fat than he does, at least according to the Renpho scale he bought a few months ago.&nbsp;</p> <p>He reads articles, now buys and makes his own food for at least half of what he eats. He makes whole wheat muffins with 112 calories--keeps fiddling with his recipe, which now the rest of his family has asked for.&nbsp;</p> <p>He had just begun to look for a personal trainer when the lockdown happened, so he'll wait. He could work out at home--he has videos and some weights.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I'd say, some nudging and a lot of cheering and admiration, encouraging his shopping, and taking his photos so he can see his progress.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114145 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:47:19 +0000 Liesbeth 2114145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story! My hubs is similar in that he's been consistently overweight since he was 20 or something yet in good shape (has more daily exercise than me). I don't need him toned exactly, just prefer him healthy if chubby to problematically overweight. So does he. But it's such a sensitive issue, and my man doesn't like me offering advice on the subtle lifestyle changes he makes when he wants to lose a couple of pounds to get back to where he's comfortable. So if you're inclined to share: did you prod, nudge, cheer on or let him be in this change? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114142 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:21:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2114142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He looks amazing and the best part is, you can tell he feels so much better! I bet you don’t mind having that eye candy around the house either. I concur with him that shopping for clothes is so much more fun when you like what you see in the mirror to begin with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114139 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:55:23 +0000 Kathie 2114139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations to Mr. M on his health! The smile in the last photo says it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114131 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:49:37 +0000 Bijou 2114131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pleased that he made these changes and enjoying life. You can see that Mr M is just happier to be photographed now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114109 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:52:44 +0000 Jaime 2114109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful story and best of all Mr. M is much more fit and happy with himself now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114107 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:43:54 +0000 taylor 2114107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awe, &nbsp;he looks absolutely terrific! &nbsp;I can tell you are so very proud of your handsome man ! &nbsp;Congratulations to Mr. M </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114102 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:00:17 +0000 Anonymous 2114102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mr. M is looking good. I like #3 and #4 best. He looks like he is having fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114101 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:58:34 +0000 rachylou 2114101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Mr. M has really trimmed down. Sua-vay! He’s very handsome (weight notwithstanding actually ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114097 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:40:17 +0000 DonnaF 2114097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute! Congrats to him! So now is he going to organize his next high school, college, AND law school reunions? With you at his elbow of course to chase all the ladies away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114086 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:00:02 +0000 Carla 2114086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous Mr.M! &nbsp;He looks positively&nbsp;<i>athletic&nbsp;</i>in that last picture!</p> <p>DH has lost 20+lbs in the two years post retirement, and has also found a new enjoyment in being a ‘sharp dressed man’.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p><div>The best thing about these lifestyle changes, is that we are more likely to have our dear partners around longer - vibrant, healthy, and happy.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114084 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:39:54 +0000 Angie 2114084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. Very impressed! Looking soooo good! #5, 6 and 8 are my faves.&nbsp;</p> <p>HUGE Congrats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114078 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:28:26 +0000 Helena 2114078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a fabulous post! I am a HUGE believer in the power of walking and have done lots of volunteer work encouraging walking for kids. It's so good for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health! He is an amazing testament to this!</p> <p>I love the encouragement you've given DH on his own style and fitness journey. So wonderful; sounds like you guys have a really loving and positive relationship. Love the light coralish tie. YLF Mr. M!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114071 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:15:59 +0000 slim cat 2114071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking slimmer and healthier - beard is fine . <br />Glad he discovered the joy of shopping and wearing great fitting clothes off the rack. <br />Like how he smiles in the last picture ( sporty-casual look ).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114060 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:56:48 +0000 kellygirl 2114060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg, he looks so much younger at the lighter weight! What an amazing transformation and so inspiring. The beard is great too. I usually don't like beards in general but this really suits him. Tres handsome! Congrats Mr. Maven! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114058 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:52:00 +0000 Becky 2114058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Congrats to Mr. M on some serious dedication to fitness! He looks great. And how wonderful that he can now enjoy shopping for clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mr-ms-fashion-revolution-long#post-2114035 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:35:28 +0000 MsMaven 2114035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today's post is a flip from my usual: </p> <p>Boys can get some guff about their weight and body shape, even from their Mom's. Mr. M has always had a tendency to gain weight easily. He blames it on the necessity of saving all those starving children in China. (1940s and '50s.) He did lose a lot on Weight Watchers in the mid '70s and Jenny Craig in the late '80s. But it came back. He was overall very healthy though, until his late 60s.&nbsp;</p> <p>He hated clothes shopping--nothing fit him right--everything had to be altered. (I could never get through to him that women of all sizes have to have clothes altered as well.) We did go through Color Me Beautiful for Men some decades ago and decided he is a summer. That helped him choose his better colors.</p> <p>Last year, fearing for his health, he went to work on it wearing with his Fiitbit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Since mid-July he has lost 65 pounds. He weighs what he did when he graduated from high school. He looked a bit gaunt, and DIL and I convinced him to stop for a few weeks before trying to lose more. Recently he started feeling much better. He sent DIL a Fitbit and she's been losing as well.</p> <p>One amazing result is his new body shape. Turns out he has broad shoulders and a body tapering to a narrower waist. I'm pretty sure he won't lose more on his shoulders, so I've been buying him some nicer shirts in size M. He then went and bought some for himself--he's thrilled.&nbsp;</p> <p>In late January I dragged him to the mall. His whole attitude has changed: he likes buying clothes and looking at himself in the mirror. We went to Nordstrom and bought him some nice items, including an Armani jacket. Then to Brooks Brothers where he bought a navy blazer RIGHT OFF THE RACK! No alterations. He's thrilled that he now wears a slim fit shirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then came COVID19. We were about to go out to a fine dining restaurant and he would wear his Armani, but everything closed down. He has worn the BB blazer a couple of times--once to a tax court hearing in San Francisco.</p> <p>He's leveled off on his calories for now, but he still takes long walks in our neighborhood. We have steep hills and going up and down works the core muscles as well as the legs. He just came by to say hello and as he stood in the doorway, he looked skinnier--the walks have tightened up his midriff and love handles are going away.</p> <p>I wish I had some better photos--still don't have one with the Armani, but here's a few before and afters, and one with the BB blazer. Not the best photo, but you can get the idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>He's wearing his very nice shirt and silk tie from Nordstrom. The colors didn't come through in the shot I took in the store--the jacket is a beautiful deep blue. Perfect color for a summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>So he decided to grow a beard. I always discouraged it because I was afraid it would come out totally gray, like my BIL who looks years older because of that beard. But no, it's coming in mixed and much darker than expected. It's a little longer than in this photo.</p> <p>And he feels a lot better than he did a year ago! He he is on our June wedding anniversary and watch his progress.</p> <p>Bermuda photo from November--wearing a big shirt he'd bought the year before. With the tangerine tree was probably January.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then with his BB jacket, and the lat one, a couple of weeks ago. </p>