https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:47:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1772411 Sat, 28 Jan 2017 22:07:25 +0000 DonnaF 1772411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Didn't someone ask about tanks with thicker straps?&nbsp; Nic + Zoe tanks work for me because the scoop is fairly high.&nbsp; Be warned that they are shorter than most so work with skirts.&nbsp; I think I've also read on YLF that J.Jill's tanks are pretty good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1772324 Sat, 28 Jan 2017 11:23:05 +0000 Anonymous 1772324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Anne</b>. &nbsp;Your comments inspire me to try all the harder. &nbsp;I am glad I can help you understand the psychology of an every day sales shopper. &nbsp;I think it is a habit. &nbsp;A way to relax or to reward myself. &nbsp;Worst case scenario, I shop out of sheer boredom. &nbsp;All three of these triggers can result in impulse buys. &nbsp;It is those buys in particular that fail me. &nbsp;People that shop like you and Suz surprise me because the people I know in real life tend to shop very similarly to me. &nbsp;It is almost a sport. &nbsp;</p> <p>And I do remember that post about having to shop sales due to budget constraints. &nbsp;That is a contradiction. &nbsp;IF I shop more deliberately, my budget does allow me to buy at full price. &nbsp;It is the <i>mental hurtle</i> of buying at full price that I have to overcome. &nbsp;I also doubled my clothing budget this year. &nbsp;I realized I was trying to shop with the same exact budget amount I used when I first got out of college. &nbsp;No adjustment to match circumstances. &nbsp;I have been out of college a long time and my financial circumstances have changed for the better. &nbsp;I failed to update my thinking to correspond to changing circumstances. &nbsp;</p> <p>I need to explain my schedule. &nbsp;I do meet my BF and coworkers for breakfast on M, W, and F at approximately 6:15 am. &nbsp;I do this as a social thing. &nbsp;I&nbsp;<i>can&nbsp;</i>workout before meeting them by getting to the gym at 5:00 am. &nbsp;This happens infrequently. &nbsp;It can be done, but it sets up my entire day to feel rushed and frantic, really frantic. &nbsp;I am far less productive at work than I should be. &nbsp;</p> <p>On T and TH, I work from home. &nbsp;I start my work day at 7:00 am. &nbsp;It is much more reasonable to work out before work on those days. &nbsp;I don't have to pack work clothes/food for the day. &nbsp;Everything just gets easier. &nbsp;I am in bed at ~9 pm nearly every day of my life. &nbsp;This includes weekends because by the time the weekend hits, I am exhausted and just want to catch up on rest. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1772304 Sat, 28 Jan 2017 07:04:32 +0000 anne 1772304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I haven't commented on your threads for ages (was on holiday and I find it too hard to use a phone to type) but have been reading them with great interest.<br />You are doing so well and have come so far! &nbsp;Was it only last year you were saying that you <u>h</u><u></u><u>ad&nbsp;</u>to shop sales because you had a limited budget? Now both those things are turned around.</p> <p>In a very limited way I have been trying not to shop at sales either, or at least to shop a little earlier in the season and buy higher quality. My Australian summer capsule was actually bought before Christmas this year, not in our post xmas sales.</p> <p>While not officially joining your shopping fast, I'm like Suz and don't tend to shop in Jan- April anyway, so haven't got anything yet this year. To someone as unkeen on shopping as me, your posts have been giving me an insight into a different personality.</p> <p>Lastly, so impressed at your working out more. I had to ask - do you start work at 6:15 (and eat breakfast before) or meet for breakfast at 6:15? that you'd fit in a gym workout BEFORE that!! &nbsp;Wow! You must have to go to bed really early! :-)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771180 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:28:04 +0000 Anonymous 1771180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh!&nbsp; <u>I don't work out in the heat</u>.&nbsp; I am heat-intolerant.&nbsp; I spend all Summer long in air conditioned splendor.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771177 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:11:42 +0000 Suz 1771177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sterling,</b> I absolutely have to get outdoors. I admit it is harder to do that in winter, and there are times when I just can't force myself, so I make sure I have at least two gym classes scheduled per week as well. I suppose it is no different for our southern sisters who find it difficult to work out in the outdoors in summer due to heat! In some ways, it's probably easier to manage in the cold. :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771156 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:34:06 +0000 Anonymous 1771156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Bijou </b>and<b> Suz</b>.&nbsp; This has been a really fun thread.&nbsp; </p> <p>Working out in four seasons has to be challenging.&nbsp; I never forget how easy I have it comparatively speaking.&nbsp; I admire the fact that you manage to work out outdoors regardless of the weather.&nbsp; </p> <p><strong></strong><b>Colette</b><strong></strong> ---&nbsp; I am certain you look fabulous in your printed leggings.&nbsp; In time, you won't even notice whether they are patterned or not.&nbsp; You are still getting used to them.&nbsp; If I pressed onward, I might have gotten used to them on me as well.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771127 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:41:07 +0000 Emily K 1771127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many of the Title 9 dresses I like are made by Toad&amp;Co. and are available on their own retail site--super casual, but can look polished. I'd just throw the dress on over my workout clothes and it would suffice to get me home from the gym or covered-up enough to do a few errands on the way home.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771108 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:21:50 +0000 Anonymous 1771108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted to come back and amend my first post.<br /> I'd said that lululemon was great, but I forgot to say that I've been just as happy with my nike and adidas clothing. The only thing about the lulu stuff is it has a slightly nicer sheen to it, IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771101 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:09:00 +0000 Suz 1771101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great thread, <b>Sterling</b>. Thank you. I plan to go back and read the comments and links more carefully when I have a bit more time. And I commend you for using your shopping break to do some evaluation of a very important capsule!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, count me among those who is awed by your ability to keep white looking pristine! <b>Wow.&nbsp;</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <b><br /> </b> <p><b></b>My active capsule is varied for my different weather and activities. I have four kinds of dedicated shoes -- snow boots, hiking shoe, cross trainer indoor shoes, and running shoes.&nbsp;</p> <p>For my long walks, I wear casual street clothes except for the footwear which might be snow boots in weather requiring that. Usually I pick a puffer coat vs. a wool coat, so in other words I'm on the most casual side.&nbsp;</p> <p>For my runs, I have regular length fleece leggings (1 pair), regular length leggings, capri length leggings (2 pair) and shorts (2 pair). All are black. I also have a black hoodie thing and a few thermal tops that I will wear in cold weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>For skating I have fleece lined leggings, one pair of snow pants, and thermal tops -- and/or I will just wear jeans and a puffer -- depends on weather and location.&nbsp;</p> <p>For indoor and outdoor summer weights workouts, tees and capris or shorts and the appropriate footwear.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do wear coloured tops.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b></p> <b><br /> </b> <p><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771076 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:24:05 +0000 Colette 1771076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean about printed leggings. My printed Nike leggings are way out of my comfort zone but they are cropped length so that helps. Honestly, I kind of grabbed them on impulse because I felt I needed something other than black, but really, black is me so I'm not fighting it anymore. But the fit and comfort is off the charts good on them so I wear them even though I'm a bit 'aware' of them because of the print. Regarding Zella, perhaps because I'm just over 5'4" is the reason why they work so well for me? A few of the other styles of Zella pants don't work but both the cropped and full length leggings do work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771069 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 13:20:22 +0000 Bijou 1771069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an inspiring thread and I can see we have lots of very active ladies on the forum. No wonder you all look so great! For leggings I like to wear Skins Compression tights - they are designed to aid muscle recovery and do work. I tend to be very basic in my gym wear, wearing an all black ensemble with a coloured jacket. I have a hot pink running jacket that is mainly a light weight wind break and a warmer jacket that I wear in winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771035 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:33:57 +0000 Anonymous 1771035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Emily K</b> -- Thank you for posting. I will definitely look into Title 9. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Granfashionista</b> -- Thank you for the tip. &nbsp;I have only shopped eBay in the past. &nbsp;I will look into&nbsp;Postmark and Tradesy. &nbsp;Perusing these new sites will be yet one more way to re-enforce my purchasing fast. &nbsp;</p> <p>I once considered adding a budget line item for sports wear because I agree with you. &nbsp;It should fall under health and something like that. &nbsp;I'll have to revisit that decision. &nbsp;The single problem is that my Clothing budget has a limit. &nbsp;My health budget has no limit because it just is. &nbsp;I wonder if that would result in uncontrolled buying. &nbsp;I'll think about this some more. &nbsp;</p> <p>Yesterday I had some time on my hands and I suddenly resorted to <i>"I deserved a reward for all the tasks I've accomplished this week/weekend</i>." &nbsp;Sales and Rewards are my two triggers. The Purchasing Fast has really helped reset my sales shopping trigger, but the reward trigger only comes up intermittently. &nbsp;I didn't have a real solution to counter that urge so I stepped away from the computer and watched Game of Thrones. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Colette</b> -- &nbsp;I love the Nike. &nbsp;I have not personally noticed that the Nike black color is any different than the color of my other black leggings, but I have always looked at them in artificial light. &nbsp;IF I were wearing blacks together in a single outfit, a faded black would drive me crazy. &nbsp; I am confident you look fabulous in your printed leggings. &nbsp;It would take a lot of getting use to a print or color for me. &nbsp;I am tall. &nbsp;5'9". &nbsp;A lot of that height is in my legs. &nbsp;So a splash or color or pattern seems to dominant. &nbsp; I feel that is all someone would see. &nbsp;Certainly it is all I saw when I tried them on. &nbsp;I just can't wear Zella. &nbsp;They fit me funny. &nbsp;I can't say exactly what the problem is either. &nbsp;They just feel "off." &nbsp;It feels like they were designed for someone of shorter stature. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Joy&nbsp;</b>-- Your solution works well, but may I humbly encourage you to invest in one single workout outfit. &nbsp;My rationale for suggesting this is personal experience. &nbsp;I <u>cannot</u> get the same mindset or workout intensity in street clothes. &nbsp;When I put on workout clothes, I know what the task is at hand and I work out with a certain level of intensity that corresponds to my outfit. &nbsp;When I am in street clothes, I go "through the motions." &nbsp;I'm not saying that you do something similar; I am only speaking of personal experience. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Can you elaborate</b> on your statement "<i>horrified by what older women wear to the gym in the way of workout clothes</i>." &nbsp;That would help me better understand and direct my comments. &nbsp;As a side, I do work out at a gym and we have "silver something or other." &nbsp;I personally have never noticed the outfits worn by older women and men wear as being horrifying (and you know I evaluate every single person I see in real life). &nbsp;You are also in a new life. &nbsp;The gym situation may be entirely different. &nbsp;</p> <p>If you decide to try buying a few pieces of workout gear, you can experiment with cheaper pieces. &nbsp;Several women in the post commented on how much they liked Old Navy. &nbsp;That might be a great place for you to look. Start with <u>one bottom</u>&nbsp;and <u>one top</u>. &nbsp;Get the <u>most comfortable pieces</u> you can find in colors/prints you won't mind wearing day after day after day. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771005 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 04:56:39 +0000 Anonymous 1771005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your concise workout wear and may be inspired to finally try some. In the past I have been so horrified by what older women wear to the gym in the way of workout clothes that I just workout in jeans and a tee and often regular comfortable flats rather than sneakers. I feel better in this sort of outfit and can run errands on the same outing if I dress carefully enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1771000 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 04:27:36 +0000 Colette 1771000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great capsule! Nike Legendery are the best! I have a printed version and LOVE them. I wanted to add the black but the color does not work with all my other black workout items, it seems very faded and I just knew it would continue to bother me. I also tried the Zella leggings and right now they are my #2 favorite. They beat out Lululemon IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1770999 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 04:22:56 +0000 Emily K 1770999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For bras...I'm not sure what your situation is, but I wear 32DDD. &nbsp;If I achieve my desired weight, I'll be 30DDD (maybe 30DD...one can hope). &nbsp;Running activities can be pretty brutal. &nbsp;I like shopping for bras at Title 9. &nbsp;My favorite--it's a sports bra but I choose it for everyday--is called "Wired and Ready for Action". &nbsp;I love it...but I think they are discontinuing it as the choice of available sizes is dwindling. &nbsp;The other one is SUPER supportive. &nbsp;It is not necessarily the most comfortable, but will TOTALLY eliminate the bounce--that one is "The Last Resort" bra. &nbsp;It is front closure, so getting it on is a lot easier than for most sports bras. &nbsp;And I just noticed that it is available in pretty colors--used to be available only in white. &nbsp;</p> <p>Title 9 has some cute pull-on dresses, too, that I wear on the boat or at the beach. &nbsp;I would throw one of these pull-on dresses or tunics over my work-out clothes and call it good. &nbsp;</p> <p>My work-out "capsule" is pretty raggedy. I do like color, though, and don't find it to be too distracting.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1770879 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:29:22 +0000 Joyce B 1770879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I have to thank you for the very interesting and useful topic. I am being very careful with what I buy but your topic has inspired me to actually wear what I have instead of hunting for more. I make it a point to wear what I have not worn and I am finding nice stuff in my closet. All the great tips that everyone is sharing are another big plus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1770878 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:21:23 +0000 gradfashionista 1770878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: the price of Lululemon, you can find a lot of like new and gently used garments on eBay, Poshmark, and Tradesy. The Lulu site sometimes has good deals on excess inventory (albeit, no refunds permitted). I don't view exercise gear as part of my wardrobe capsule because it's indispensable to me, and anything that helps with fitness or a healthy lifestyle gets a pass in my books. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1770877 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:13:56 +0000 carter 1770877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks, Sterling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own/page/2#post-1770874 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:06:10 +0000 Carla 1770874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Getting in and out of a sports bra is a pain - literally and figuratively. I wear pull on ones, 'cause the ones with hooks rub and create a raw spot. Fabrication might be better these days, and I might give them a try when next I need to replace.</p> <p>Sterling, thanks for the formula for 'white out'. Having reintroduced white tops to my wardrobe, I've recently remembered why I stopped wearing white tops! Will mix up some whitening potion and give it a shot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770854 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 15:29:35 +0000 Anonymous 1770854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They do not ride up on me. &nbsp;My sole concern is the quality of the elastic. &nbsp;I need that elastic. &nbsp;That elastic seems to give good lift. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have tried other bra tops in the past and I was never satisfied with them. &nbsp;I don't exactly remember the reason. &nbsp;It might have been that they didn't give me any lift and they felt more like they were <u>laying across my body</u>&nbsp;rather than serving any real purpose. &nbsp;</p> <p>I found them at Belks, Amazon.com, and Nordstrom. &nbsp;I bought the navy one from Belks (in person) because it was on sale after Black Friday. &nbsp;I bought the pink one at Amazon.com because of the two-day shipping. &nbsp;I was thinking the pink one might be good under normal clothing, but as I mentioned, the seams are visible and that bothers me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770833 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:05:17 +0000 carter 1770833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I've tried so many quasi-bras like the Wacoal but found that they ride up on me. I think perhaps I am extra long between shoulder and bustline, but who knows. Do you have that issue with these or others? I would love a find or a link for these if you have it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770830 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:50:45 +0000 Anonymous 1770830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Maneera</b>!!!! &nbsp;Your workout capsule is larger, but you definitely use it. The numbers sound perfect for the number of workouts you do. &nbsp;And if I remember correctly, you like more variety than I do. &nbsp;</p> <p>I usually wash every thing I wear to the gym that day as well. &nbsp;I can't bare the idea of throwing something wet into the hamper. &nbsp;And hanging it up to dry is yucky because you know you are hanging up dirty clothes. &nbsp;It really doesn't take long to wash them. &nbsp;I hang dry them. &nbsp;</p> <p>I tried patterned capris during Black Friday in 2015. &nbsp;OMG. &nbsp;I literally could not take my eyes off the patterned capris. &nbsp;It was a major shock and distraction to my senses. &nbsp;Back to the store they went. &nbsp;YOU should look adorable in yours. &nbsp;I hope you love them. &nbsp;Report back and let us know how they work out for you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have never one tried Nike footwear. &nbsp;I think it is because a sales person once told me I needed a D width. &nbsp;I have bought the D width faithfully ever since then. &nbsp;Asics have that D width. &nbsp;I suspect Nike does not. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770827 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:39:52 +0000 Anonymous 1770827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Helen11</b>. &nbsp;My solution was to buy all my sports bras with a closure (either a back closure or a front zipper). &nbsp;My life instantly improved. &nbsp;My bras are designed for high impact. &nbsp;I wear them for all activities because they are comfortable (which is a priority for me). &nbsp;</p> <p>I have a side note on the subject of bras. &nbsp;In mid-December the subject of bras came up in a meeting at work. &nbsp;All four of the women I was talking with told me they take their bras off as soon as they reasonable can. &nbsp;Two of them told me that they take their bras off i<u>n their cars</u> in the parking deck. &nbsp;I at least waited until I got home. &nbsp;The bottom line is that all five of us found our bras uncomfortable. &nbsp;</p> <p>I experimented with going braless <u>at home</u> in the fall. &nbsp;This was a solution, but I was always worried about someone coming to the door. &nbsp;It happened twice. &nbsp;I managed to cover up in both cases. &nbsp;Crisis averted. &nbsp;</p> <p>Still I needed a better solution. &nbsp;I chanced upon these Wacoal Bra Tops in December. &nbsp;There are my solution. &nbsp;Comfortable. &nbsp;They have removable pads, which I have permanently removed because they bunch up in the wash and it is a challenge trying to get them smooth again. &nbsp;They are comfortable and perfect under my heavier tops. &nbsp;I tried wearing them to work once or twice. &nbsp;It can be done <u>under the right top</u>. &nbsp;They do <u>not</u> work under a tee shirt because they are highly, highly visible. &nbsp;You can trace every single seam under a tee shirt. &nbsp;But at home, very comfortable. &nbsp;I can confidently open the door. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not sure I recommend them though yet. &nbsp;They are comfortable, but I want to see how they hold up. &nbsp;I don't have the feeling that the elastic will last very long (and I air dry my bras). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770826 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:28:35 +0000 Maneera 1770826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great workout capsule, Sterling! I really like the Asics shoes. Have been considering some, but for some reason, I end up with Nike all the time! </p> <p>I have a much.....uhmm....LARGER workout capsule than most here. I wonder if it is because I need to wash whatever I wear everyday.....even in winter. Also, I need workout gear all 7 days of the week. In summer, I need 2 sets a day - one for my morning Zumba/gym and one for evening walks. </p> <p>I have about 10 full length leggings, 5 dri-fit track pants, about 10 or more Capri length leggings. I wear blacks, greys and blues. I have tons &amp; tons of tops. The tops I like for my workout have to be fluid (not fitted at all) and I will often buy a size big just for that. </p> <p>I've just bought my first patterned Capri length leggings for summer. I think I like them. They'd be great with solid colored tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770823 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 11:02:05 +0000 Helen11 1770823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some days I feel that getting my industrial sports bra on is a workout in itself!<br /> I'm enjoying your posts, Sterling. I admire your purchasing fast, and think I should do a good evaluation of my wardrobe to do the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770743 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:36:57 +0000 Sal 1770743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - I need/prefer one too, for anything high impact. &nbsp;I can wear the crop style for walking, yoga, weights etc.... While my "industrial" one is colourful and I don't find it unattractive, it does not look good being seen. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770742 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:29:10 +0000 Anonymous 1770742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, jackets don't work well in our climate, <b>Smittie</b>. &nbsp;I'll check out the JCrew lookbook anyway. &nbsp;I love it when retailers put things like that together. &nbsp;I get so many ideas. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770741 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:23:56 +0000 Anonymous 1770741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think i pull a back muscle every time I try to get out of my sports bras. </p> <p>I have 3 tops, three bottoms and three sports bras in constant rotation with some random "2nd and 3rd string" stuff when I don't get to laundry.</p> <p> It helps that I only wear this stuff in the gym. Most of it is a little tired (but not bad. As Sally says, it last forever).</p> <p>If you do end up in a lululemon store, The lululemon running pants are far more durable than their yoga pants. The fabric is thinner and won't pill.</p> <p>JCrew has a little lookbook with photos of athleisure outfits, and there's one of a woman wearing yoga pants with snakes skin flats and an overcoat. I thought it looks great as a to-from type of outfit. Unfortunately, I don't think jackets work in your climate (boo hoo!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770739 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:05:53 +0000 Anonymous 1770739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sigh. &nbsp;You see my problem, <b>Kiwigal</b>. &nbsp;I need an industrial sports bra .... preferably one that I don't have to slip over my head. &nbsp;It is a joke seeing me trying to get out of a dampish bra by pulling it over my head. &nbsp;I once considered cutting it off my body. &nbsp;</p> <p>Great pictures, <b>Bonnie</b>. &nbsp;I'll look for something similar. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Joyce</b> -- glad you found the Merrells. &nbsp;They are a great shoe. &nbsp;They should be very comfortable. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purchasing-fast-and-evaluatingwearing-what-i-already-own#post-1770731 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:34:08 +0000 Sal 1770731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I know what you mean.</p> <p>I have a mix of crop top bra - with racer straps and industrial support bras - with normal straps. &nbsp;They show under most tanks/singlets.</p> <p>In Melbourne I looked at lots of gear. &nbsp;The trend is bras that are made to be seen, and tops that show them off - cut outs, meshes, inserts, open backs etc... &nbsp;While I love this trend it is impossible if you need an industrial sports bra...&nbsp; </p>