https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:20:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1948013 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:41:05 +0000 pil 1948013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For work my Eileen Fisher linen cotton knit tops - I have four! White, navy, coral and teal.<br /> White NYDJ crops, Birkenstock sandals and Dooney bag.<br /> For around the house I have a couple pair of nylon shorts and tees and another more worn pair of Birkenstocks - not so exciting.<br /> Eileen Fisher dresses (cobalt and black) - not necessarily workhouses but they are excellent fallbacks for weddings, bridal showers and the like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947726 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 22:26:05 +0000 The Cat 1947726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, what a fab and pretty collection of summer workhorses! </p> <p>Sorry, too little time for photos. But I can report that these are among my summer workhorses so far:<br /> ● Sleeveless maxi dresses<br /> ● Breezy midi skirts<br /> ● White jeans<br /> ● Cropped cotton pants, white and black<br /> ● Lace camisoles<br /> ●•Short-sleeved cotton pullovers<br /> ● Tank tops<br /> ● Low-heeled sandals<br /> ● Large, thin, printed scarves worn as toppers<br /> ● Long button-front shirts, worn open, as toppers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947641 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:35:49 +0000 LaPed 1947641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm ridiculously lazy in the summer. I don't really bother with creativity and am in outdoor gear half the time. My most worn items, aside from loungewear, have been: jersey dresses, cotton sweaters, white denim jacket, Patagonia Baggies, full midi skirts (one silk, one linen) Uniqlo Supima tanks (LOVE these -- perfect with the skirts and the Baggies), flat sandals (mostly Chacos and Merrells) and sneakers. Finds and images are mostly exact representations of what I've been wearing -- except that my Chacos are a plummy-burgundy colour (finally replaced my old black pair and now match my sunglasses!) and my linen button-front skirt is olive, and my favorite Uniqlo tank top is a lighter sage green, rather than the olive shown.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947612 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:15:52 +0000 Elizabeth P 1947612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Fun thread!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a large summer wardrobe, so I don't really end up with what I'd personally define as a "workhorse".&nbsp; But the work items that I have reached for multiple times are shown in finds, and not surprisingly, based on the weather than the fact they are an "outfit in one", are lose fitting dresses.&nbsp; I have no finds for a few separates I've been reaching for a lot:&nbsp; White lululemon culottes, white capris, and a short black knit skirt.</div><div><br /></div><div>My Longchamps bag is awesome for weekends and soccer games, so it's been seeing a ton of use.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Actually, I DO have a workhorse:&nbsp; Shorts purchased from Costco.&nbsp; They are quick dry, stretchy, fit beautifully, have pockets, and are the perfect length.&nbsp;&nbsp; I foresaw this so bought black (doh) and also a dark teal colour.&nbsp;<br /> I've been wearing them basically whenever they're not in the wash.&nbsp;&nbsp; And they were a whopping $13 I think. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My weekends and evenings are the above shorts, or another Costco purchase, a black skort, white shorts, and one of various tank tops.&nbsp; Trying to spread the love among these :)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947468 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 02:22:59 +0000 annagybe 1947468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These Good American shorts. With t-shirts and mostly my Birkenstocks.</p> <p>ETA, I need to edit my finds, it's hot mess of sorts weird stuff</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947171 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 23:10:18 +0000 SarahD8 1947171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No finds since most everything is secondhand, but I’ve been living in colorful sundresses, 3/4 sleeve cardis (for morning/evening/ac), and either flat sandals (coral, fuchsia, brown) or canvas tennies (blue, pink).</p> <p>I love this formula but honestly...I’m sick of the dresses (I have 5 and I sort of wish I had twice as many). I think I’ll challenge myself to go a week without wearing them, and maybe try to switch up the shoes too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947164 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:53:47 +0000 Joyce B 1947164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s fun to see everyone’s workhorses.<br /> All my shoes are workhorses but I cannot pick one except for my PG studded kilties that work well in most seasons and are tough enough to wear as “rain shoes”.<br /> As far as clothing, I need to layer to protect myself from the Arctic AC and have worn one of my BR Summer cardis every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947138 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 19:01:24 +0000 salt-sea 1947138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>dakotacheryl</b>!&nbsp;Especially with the long wait time on ES orders I want to make an informed choice - your details are so helpful! The flax linen looks like a versatile color &amp; fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947133 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 18:33:13 +0000 shiny 1947133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun thread!&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's my summer '18 workhorses. For context, this summer we've traveled quite a bit, had a lot of vacation time, and spent a lot of time on the beach, so you'll note there's not much in here for work wear. Also our life is becoming much more casual, now that we've moved to an area of the city that is more casual.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have been having the best luck this season with Anthropologie and American Eagle (the latter a place I hadn't shopped in for years). As well as continued luck with my local Macy's.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've been "off" dresses lately, not counting casual maxi's for beach wear and comfy WFH wear. From Macy's I got these two beach cover-ups (white and black, upper left corner). They are true workhorses as I'm also using them as summer nightgowns! The navy maxi is from ON (last year) and is representative, as I have a few of these in different colors/stripes. I live in these ON Maxi's when I WFH in the summer, and also wear them after a day at the beach, with jean jacket over.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also under beach wear I have this duster-length white linen-ish shirt from Inc/Macy's brand. Looks great over a bathing suit with sleeves rolled up. But I also think I can make it work over jeans; just haven't tried that as it's been too hot for jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>Meanwhile I've embraced shorts -- for the first time in ... oh maybe 10-15 years??? What's up with that? LOL. I think it's because you can now find high-rise shorts! The denim cutoffs are from AE, the two linen tie-waist shorts are from Anthro. Instead of a basic tee shirt I've been dressing them up with long sleeve breezy blouses from AE -- to feel still covered somewhat.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've also embraced breezy loose pants from Anthro -- a pair of army green silk pants, and a pair of striped linen pants. To offset the looseness I pair with a more body fitting top or tee. That black sleeveless cowl neck? I've had it forever! It's SKIRT length!!! Skirt length works perfect with higher waisted, flowy pants.&nbsp; Bonus: these two pair of pants are just dressy enough they could pass for some of my work trips that are more casual / not customer facing. They are my go-to travel pants when I know I may run into colleagues en route.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also the similar-looking green pants are Anthro joggers which are also... high waisted! (I am stocking up while I can on everything high waisted!! For reference, high waisted for me is 10" and no more and no less). Soooo comfy and soft and fit me so perfectly -- I am duplicating these in different colors. They are great for WFH in the AC, and for long distance flights. They are also highly appropriate "streetwear" around my new neighborhood.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the work side to the right, my EF slim ankle length crepe pants continue to get a work out. I have been topping them with sleeveless blouses (just two examples shown). And this jumpsuit from Alfani at Macy's is a dream. I feel like I'm cheating when I wear it, as it feels like wearing Jammie's! Can wear with flats or wedge heels. To top it all off in the AC, this white jacket from AT (when customer-facing), white silk cardigan from BR, and my trusty LOFT jean jacket. Three day business meeting capsule - done!</p> <p>Yes, pretty monochromatic -- black, white, medium blue, navy, olive -- works brilliantly for travel. But these are also the colors I'm drawn to again and again lately.&nbsp;</p> <p>For footwear, sandals are from Macy's (forget the brand). Wedge heels also from Macy's (have had these for years). And finally white Tree Allbirds.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bags not shown because I ran out of room. They include pink crossbody; black Lo's &amp; Sons crossbody; black Lo's &amp; Son's laptop bag, straw beach bag; white RM "fashion" backpack (still going strong).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/3#post-1947119 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:14:50 +0000 dakotacheryl 1947119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>salt-sea &nbsp;</b>I have the Georgia top in flax, navy and ivory linen, and black raw silk. &nbsp;The raw silk is my least favorite...just looks too casual for work, so I wear it for weekends.</p> <p>The new linen top I ordered this summer was the Josephine Top in black linen...OMGosh it is my favorite!! &nbsp;The little cap sleeve doesn't stick out like the Georgia tops sleeves (although I love them too and wear all the time), and the fit lays closer, even though it has a pretty pleat down the center back.</p> <p>I have to say, for warmer temps, the flax linen is magical. Not stark like black, and the natural fiber color is resistant to dirt or stains. I was eating in my car this week before going into a clinic for an appointment, and I dripped catsup on the front...put a napkin underneath and rinsed with bottled water...completely gone and fabric dried in like 15 minutes!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1947090 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:23:43 +0000 Runs With Scissors 1947090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm usually more of a lurker but I so enjoyed seeing everyone else's workhorses that I thought I'd share.&nbsp; &nbsp;I also had a major style shift this Summer.&nbsp; It has been said many times here on YLF that this was the season of dresses, and for me it's the first time I've ever had an easy time buying dresses off the rack.&nbsp; They have become my daily uniform, and it has been many months since I've even put on a pair of pants!&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>My absolute favorite dress is the one from Chaus below, scored at Ross for a mere $18.&nbsp; Despite its rather distinctive pattern, it is worn to work every week, and sometimes on the weekend too.&nbsp; I have several of the Charter Club dresses (they fit me really well and are often deeply discounted -- dangerous combo). The black and white plaid is my absolute favorite -- I have a special place in my heart for plaid dresses.&nbsp; The Anne Klein drawstring-waist dress is breezy and comfortable.&nbsp; All are machine washable, which is a big part of what makes them workhorses in the steamy Gulf Coast Summer!</p> <p>I always need a topper for the AC at the office, and the JCrew cashmere hoodie is an old favorite for year-round wear.&nbsp; I buy a new black one annually.&nbsp; The JCrew cardigans are lightweight but not sheer, and work well both buttoned and unbuttoned.&nbsp; I have a few colors but have been surprised to find I wear white the most, as I typically go for darks or brights.</p> <p>I also discovered Vionic flip flops this year, and wear them whenever I'm not at work.&nbsp; I even walk the dogs in the flatter style (Tide II) shown in Finds below.&nbsp; They have divine arch support, and wearing them so much has somehow made it easier to wear ballet flats to work daily -- normally I would have to alternate with Danskos or other more supportive shoes.&nbsp; My ballet flat of choice is Tieks -- navy and black have been in heavy rotation.&nbsp; &nbsp;My black ones are three years old now and I'm really impressed with how they've held up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1947043 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 12:28:52 +0000 anne 1947043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Smittie and Suz, I consider once a week a workhorse too. What I meant was the I was only thinking of true summer things and that in a week, once I subtract</div><div>2 days of office wear</div><div>1 day of smart casual wear in aircon (so can wear jeans)</div><div>say, 1 day of not wearing workhorses,</div><div><br /></div><div>That only&nbsp; gives me three days to wear "summer" workhorses so by definition I can only have at most 3 workhorses. And in fact I had really only 2 (apart from footwear)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946853 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:19:10 +0000 Anonymous 1946853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been fun looking at everyone's workhorses. Not everything is in Finds, but everything white is in regular rotation...jeans, flats, bags, toppers. I have lots of hot weather clothes, moving from a place where summer was the dominent season to where there are longer springs and falls and cool nights and transitional things get more wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946794 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:52:39 +0000 Suz 1946794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anne</b>, like <b>Smittie</b>, I consider it a workhorse if I wear it once a week or more. Most of the items in my collection come out more than once per week. Denim jacket and denim wide leg crops being an exception -- I added them because they'd be what I would reach for if it happened to be cooler and I wore them more than once a week in June.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946781 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:32:16 +0000 Glory 1946781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such wonderful outfits and finds. I am posting a few of the things that have seen lots of wear this summer. Apologies that I don't know how to do a find.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946779 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:27:51 +0000 Adriana 1946779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't any finds yet. This hot summer I loved my tops. I'm getting rid of most of my t-shirts and changing for blouses. I loved my sleeveless ones to wear with jeans. (Of course those are too hot during the day.) Also a few shiftdresses and one Boden dress Millie. I need lots more clothes if this weather is repeating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946769 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:15:04 +0000 Chris987 1946769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My workhorses this summer have been bermudas/tshirts that I wear when I'm not leaving the house (not shown), new sandals in black, tan, and white, new white bag and my gold one from last year, and slightly dressier tops and pants in white, black, and olive. Mostly gold jewelry in fairly simple styles. Dresses remain an occasional thing for me, and I'm ok with that. I have not worn any sort of topper in many weeks, even in the evening, it's just too hot and humid. </p> <p>That blasting AC thing that we talk about, where you need some sort of sweater/jacket, has only occurred ONCE for me all summer, in one restaurant that I don't go to very often. Of course that was the one time I didn't have a sweater with me </p> <p>The first two tops (duplicates) have been spectacular, and I posted separately about them here:<a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-cotton-summer-top-with-lantern-sleeves" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....rn-sleeves</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946753 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:36:41 +0000 Mainelady 1946753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine has been a busy, yet casual summer, with lots of GMOG time. Whit denim has been my work horse! My long shorts, jeans and dress have been worn with a variety of tops, footwear and and accessories every week. My tan hat and cream bag have been on almost every outing. So far, not a single smudge or stain on my white denim. Miraculous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946742 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:59:05 +0000 salt-sea 1946742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b><b>Dakotacheryl</b>, looks like you have at least one Elizabeth Suzann Georgia top. May I ask what fabric(s) you have it in? I have it in ivory raw silk which I find pills quite a bit, but I love the cut &amp; fit of it, so I'd like to get it in another fabric. Any advice? </p> <p></p> <p><b>Bijou,&nbsp;</b>I LOVE that black pencil dress with the white slashes.<b></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946740 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:42:37 +0000 Bijou 1946740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My casual summer work horses were my play suits and cotton skirt and denim skirt and my work clothing work horse was my black dress with white accents and my white cape that provided a great light layer.</p> <p>New lilac bag added a pop of colour and has been my favourite bag for 2018. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946593 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:31:52 +0000 JuniperGreen 1946593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leaned heavily into my neutral palette this summer - white, blues, and cognac with some olive in the mix.&nbsp; I really really like it and felt really good about a lot of my purchases.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Echoing that I love this post full of workhorses, seeing so many great pieces here!</p> <p>(Tried to add some more Madewell finds but their site doesn't seem to be playing well with the YLP bookmarklet) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946588 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:15:57 +0000 rose 1946588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks from way 'down under' in New Zealand- we are now (hopefully!)<br />hitting spring- and all these gorgeous summer clothes really brightened my day.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946582 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:52:36 +0000 Greyscale 1946582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dakotacheryl</b>, your summer wardrobe is beautiful and I am in love with it. I buy too much clothing to be able to really commit to Elizabeth Suzann (too expensive per wear for my current method of putting together outfits from a zillion t-shirt options) but I like to imagine I'll achieve that simplicity and cohesiveness someday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946581 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:50:58 +0000 Anonymous 1946581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know Sarah, about wishing stuff was in Finds. I have been pretty diligent about adding all my new stuff. It makes forum participation more engaging and fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946580 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:50:01 +0000 Anonymous 1946580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@anne: I have relaxed my definition of workhorse my loose definition is : items I wear every week, at least once a week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946578 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:40:12 +0000 Sara L. 1946578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post makes me wish that more of my wardrobe was in Finds but I get so many items used that it's very difficult to catalog them. Anyway...I feel like I'm wearing the heck out of my summer clothes. White is a workhorse for me - crops, shorts, sandals, and new mule loafers are in heavy rotation. No jeans or heavy fabrics! It's much too hot. I've been wearing lots of dresses and skirts. &nbsp;I bought this purple bikini at the beginning of the summer&nbsp;and I've been wearing it a ton this summer (we have a pool).&nbsp; It's fun, flattering and makes me look... not exactly busty, but not flat either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946515 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:49:52 +0000 Bonnie 1946515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't gotten to wear my summer wardrobe yet, but there will be plenty of summer left when I get home since I live where summer lasts for six months. For the past three months, I've been traveling up the west coast in a RV from LA to northern Oregon and the daytime high temperatures have been from 55- 72F, usually around 68F. &nbsp;The photos below show my travel wardrobe. I've gone to three symphonies and two operas and wore the same black dress, black boots, and black moto jacket to every one. The black blazer has been useful to dress up jeans and a tee for nicer restaurants. The rest of the time I wear hiking clothes (not shown) or jeans, tee, and light topper. I brought a raincoat which has not been used, otherwise my travel wardrobe has worked well for my trip.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946504 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:18:06 +0000 Karie 1946504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I’m soooo bashful about posting me-mades. I need to get over that! </p> <p>It’s been so hot here (and I love a hot summer) that I haven’t worn jeans or jackets at all. I’m loving that and wish it would never end! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946448 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:47:45 +0000 Janet 1946448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe, you can tell which of us have more temperate summers vs. more brutal ones. I can only tolerate the thought of jeans if I crank up the AC for a while and am going straight from car to air-conditioned evening event, and even then, my jeans are barely worn this summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sadly, I have an anti-workhorse. I bought this cute linen jacket at the beginning of summer and have only worn it once. I've barely needed to reach for a jacket. Lesson learned -- no more summer jackets as long as we live in this climate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-summer-workhorses-here/page/2#post-1946446 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:39:58 +0000 dakotacheryl 1946446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My usual palette of black, tan, ivory and navy...loads of linen and a smaller amount of silk crepe. I have the slides in black and a dark tan color.</p> <p>Casual wear is gear at home and birks.</p> <p>Our temps have def been on the cooler side this summer. I've turned on the furnace many mornings to take the chill off of the house (June through today). </p>