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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: "Sick as a dog" Style..... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:10:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1172767 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:57:38 +0000 gryffin 1172767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Linda - I am honestly doing the happy dance for you!!  Nothing like gallons of hot water!!  Glad the end is in site.  Also from your mouth to god's ear that the snow be gone and can we also avoid the torrential rain since all the street drains are ice blocked!!  Spring can not come soon enough!!  Fingers crossed all the bad karma is gone! VC- No picutre.  Don't want to break the proverbial camera lense!!  Comfort, absolutely could not agree more.  What's the Chanel quote?  something like "Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it's not luxury."  I am so on board with that!! VenusCow on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1172592 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:28:15 +0000 VenusCow 1172592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Give it a few more years Gryffin and comfort dressing will be key sick or well. LOL And you didn't post pics swaddled in flannel with hot water bottles secured under your robe belt? Thanks so much for your LOVELY feedback on my last post. Appreciate it. Stay warm and get well soon. Linda on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1172023 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:24:09 +0000 Linda 1172023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, gryffin -- the new pressure tank is in but won't be operational until .... tomorrow a.m.  (Our repair guy wants to do his QR test before he okays us.)  But once we dig out from all of the backlogged water needs I should be fine.  Glad to see others here are on the upswing too!!  Thanks all, for your good wishes.  Appreciate running water!  WE may have 60s for temperatures tomorrow YAY!  Snow, begone. gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1171850 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:17:40 +0000 gryffin 1171850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gigi - I'm so glad you are feeling a bit better!!  Glad you can at least stay put!  I worked on monday but don't remember anything.  Slightly more with it yesterday and definitely can see the light at the end of the tunnel today.  Always seems to come at the worst time..murphy's law!!  But think you will be well and feeling fab as the weather gets nicer (we pray that this is soon!!)  I'm stlll hoping this is the last of winter and things will be better soon.  Stay warm and snug!! Gigi on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1171677 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:04:40 +0000 Gigi 1171677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, and of course I managed to get sick on the warmest days of the winter by far. Grr. No sunny walks outside for me! Gigi on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1171641 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:38:07 +0000 Gigi 1171641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gryffin, you're right that blasting heat is better than the alternative! I tend to run cold. But it also makes it hard to sleep at night. I have to remember to open the window a bit before bedtime so as to get things down to a manageable level.  I'm doing better today...managed to get up at eleven instead of one. Argh. Hope you're doing better too! gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1171347 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:07:24 +0000 gryffin 1171347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gigi - so to hear you are sick too.  Sinus infections are pure misery!!  So painful.  I hope you are feeling better soon!!  Wow, my first apartment was loike that!!  Unlimited blasting heat.  It was heaven.  It was the only time I did not spend winter looking like a snowman in all my layers.  At least it's usually easier to cool down at this time of year than heat up.  Hope you are at the perfect level of warmth.  Yes, nonconstricting, definitely a key to whatever comfort can be had!! Gigi on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1170991 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 01:47:11 +0000 Gigi 1170991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hey...I feel your pain. I have a sinus infection. Got up at 1 in the afternoon today. Ugh. My "sick" capsule is basically whatever isn't constricting. I usually have a problem staying warm, but today it is unseasonally warm outside, plus my apartment has a hard time regulating heat (it gets darn hot in here, and I can't figure out why). So I change what I wear each time I am sick, depending on what the temp and humidity feel like. Hope you get better soon! gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1170990 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 01:46:22 +0000 gryffin 1170990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie - agreed. These are the most extraordinary pups I have ever had. I am their object. So they follow me everywhere. Knightley is the snuggle cuddle bug, Emma is the voracious kisser. I am very blessed to have such wonderful companions!! Linda - wow! I am so very sorry to hear about your trouble!! No water is a total bear. But snow, shoveling and cold on top of it. Well that is just total misery. When we renovated our home we were living in our house with our 4 dogs. They had just broken through the exterior wall when there was an unexpected cold snap. The pipes froze the first weekend and we could not get the house above 45 deg , my son was 5 yo and and there was no where to go with our dogs. So I really empathize with your situation. I will have fingers and toes crossed for you that the repairs get done tomorrow!! Big cyber hugs!! Hang in there!! Beaming wishes for hot showers, flowing taps and spring melt very soon!! Linda on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style/page/2#post-1170964 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 01:14:44 +0000 Linda 1170964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not sick, here, but a little sick-at-heart.  We are on a well and our well pump sprung a leak.  Great timing it has, it sprung the leak mid-snow storm.  We've been digging out (we live on a private drive off a state road) since then, dealing with a tiny bit more snow but really cold temps, and virtually no water.  Since we have house cats, no hotel room stays for us.  I did try dressing up a little to cheer myself up, but by now with as much snow-shovelling as I have been doing, I'm stuck with very un-YLF garb, but functional stuff.  I CANNOT wait to do laundry and get showers and have the humidifiers running once again!  (Repairs will hopefully get done tomorrow -- our guy had to special order the pressure tank.) Sorry to those who are sick and I hope you are on the mend real quick.  And that you don't lose water or any other utility meanwhile!  We are worshipping the water cooler we have for just such water emergencies, but I suspect a tiny drop may be worse in some ways than none at all!! My sick wear depends a lot on whether I have a fever or not.  If I just have a sore throat/cold thing, I try and get myself up and about and dressed in regular street wear.  It seems to help me to feel better.  If I'm (rare) hit with a flu or something confining me to bed, I just wear something cozy, and don't pay a whole lot of attention, I guess, to what it is.  I get more concerned about the number of blankets, the thermostat, and so on.  I DEFINITELY make sure to wear my slippers if I DO have to get out of bed when sick!  In bed, my feet stay warm but walking about can get them chilly.  Oh, and I try to avoid the mirrors until I feel better!! Angie on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170953 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 01:03:56 +0000 Angie 1170953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are privileged, Gryffin. There is NOTHING more special than a doggie choosing you snuggle up with.  gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170908 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:28:41 +0000 gryffin 1170908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Karymk - thank you!  Definitely starting to feel better today.  When I run a fever I'm like a block of ice that you can't melt.  I know I'm on the mend when I can thaw out my feet.  Weird but true.  But I do love to be warm and snug! karymk on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170872 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:38:42 +0000 karymk 1170872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow you make being sick sound really cozy! Hope you get better soon. gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170851 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:15:36 +0000 gryffin 1170851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Debra - thank you!  Good wishes most appreciated! Jill - I am going to have to check into this.  I was rolling when I read "marinating on HIgh"  I didin't think anyone else used that term in the same way.  Yup, that's my favorite thing!  Love the dual control idea.  Such a fab idea!! JAileen - you know normally I love a scorching bath or shower but when I'm sick I get really lightheaded and nauseated (probably all from getting slightly dehydrated and then bath/shower brings all that blood to the skin) so that does not work for me.  If you don't get that issue then I can't think of anything that would feel better!!  Love hot water, as the bill will attest to!! Rachy - I love those hospital gripper socks.  But I never thought of them as "sickness socks"  I usually put on thorlos since they are really thick and soft.  But I could see how they would really do it for you! Amy - I think your list sounds fantastic.  It certainly sounds divinely warm.  I definitely need fleece.  After all, who needs a summer wardrobe...the snow is never going to melt anyway...fleece, I need fleece!!  minimalist on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170809 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:43:15 +0000 minimalist 1170809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gryffin, hope you feel better soon! One night last week I had on: - stretchy CuddlDuds crewneck & leggings - turtleneck - hoodie - fleece jacket - fleece pants - SmartWool crew socks Not my sleekest look, for sure. rachylou on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170791 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:26:15 +0000 rachylou 1170791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm. That's a good question. I guess I believe in "sickness socks." Lol. I find socks very comforting. I like it when they give you socks in the hospital. Lol. JAileen on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170719 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:07:40 +0000 JAileen 1170719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry you feel so bad. When I can't get warm a hot shower or bath seems to work for me. JillG on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170698 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:46:28 +0000 JillG 1170698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Our heated mattress pad has multiple heat settings and dual controls, so you could be blissfully marinating on High while DH has his side turned off.  It works for us!  :)   Debra on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170626 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:43:48 +0000 Debra 1170626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So sorry to hear you are sick take care and stay warm xx gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170567 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:56:44 +0000 gryffin 1170567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thistle - you are a total sweetie too!!  Thank you for the virtual chicken noodle soup!!  I hope you are warm and snug and well.  I never got to comment on your coat thread.  I have to pop back and find out what you decided!!  I thought you looked very chic and as Angie said the coat was very "Chanel", but I never buy anything that my husband really does not like.  Such a tough choice.  I hope you find exactly what you want to keep you elegant, comfortable and very snug!! gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170559 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:52:29 +0000 gryffin 1170559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Debora - thank you!!  that's so sweet!!  No one has ever sent me virtual chicken soup before!  Soul food at it's finest!  Glad to know that I am not the only one lounging in the softest and loosest clothes I can find.  So much for fashion in adversity!!  Comfort rules! Thistle on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170557 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:52:11 +0000 Thistle 1170557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So sorry you are sick!  Hope you feel better soon. *Sending over virtual chicken noodle soup* gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170553 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:50:16 +0000 gryffin 1170553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JillG - I have never heard of such an amazing invention.  A heated mattress pad?  Blanket yes, but pad, wow heat rises.  That sounds so amazing.  My husband will freak at the thought as he's always hot and bless his heart he usually does space heater detail but cuddling is not good when you are sick and don't want to share.  But I just can't think of anything more awesome.  Thanks for that amazing idea!! Alaskagirl - I am clearly behind on fleece wear!!  Polar fleece pants sound truly fab.  I have no idea how I've survived without fleece.  I've gotta go google and see what fabulous really warm permutations I've been missing.  Thanks, that sounds like a fantastic idea! Sara - you know I didn't think of thermals either.  For someone that runs cold this has really been illuminating.  That's a great idea.  Suz - no surprise that the leggings and sweats are definitely black!!  Old bathrobe, which is ancient, is dark brown/black plaid.  But actually, on Parsley and Angie's advice, I just bought a new Barefoot dreams Cozy Bathrobe in marine blue (okay it did not come in black, gray or that great midnight ombre of the blardigan).  So I still have a couple of blue pieces kicking around ;-).  Stretch is good and another vote for thermals.  That is such a awesome idea.  I do have to find some.  Such a practical and great idea that I never take the time to find.  must put that the "list!!"  I have the doggy spaceheater - the advantage of larger sized snuggly mammal!!  They are the best!! Joy - thank you, I am finally feeling a bit better today.  Nothing like sweats when you are sick.  Soft, warm and not tight.  I did like the ideas of thermals and fleece with sweats too.  I'm thinking the lounge wear capsule may need embellishment!!  Stay warm and well!! Debora on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170503 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:20:14 +0000 Debora 1170503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hope you are feeling better soon. Like you, I want to be in warm, cosy clothes when I'm feeling under the weather. I'm sending you some virtual chicken soup. Take care! gryffin on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170500 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:17:56 +0000 gryffin 1170500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Torontogirl - I am so with you on this!!  I am always cold and my husband is always hot!  I sleep in sweats and socks and yup my sweetie is taking the air and tossing the blankets on top of me (oh joy another 10 layers of blankets!!)!  I think our guys could have a field day discussing our winter sleepware!! Nora - so sorry you have a bug too!!  Glad you are functional.  I worked yesterday but I have no recollection of what I did, that's how out of it I was.  Hope you are faring better!!  I actually don't own any fleece.  I'm not sure why, it's just soundling awesome to me at this moment.  Your slippers also sound fab, I like the merrell ice mocs which are also lined and i love them.  Too funny on the hot flashes - I am the night fevers with sweats and they are vile freezing and damp.  Yuck!!  So be careful what you wish for!!  Feel better soon!! NDmom - actually a heating pad is a great idea....I wonderful if they make booties for cold feet.  What an awesome concept!!  Hope you stay snug and well!! Angie, Ceit & Inge - thanks so much for the good wishes!!  Just a nasty virus but this too shall pass!!  Angie - Knightley likes to snuggle up right next to me - my own personal space heater!! Anonymous on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170497 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:16:53 +0000 Anonymous 1170497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm sorry that you are feeling so miserable, and hope that today is better. Sick days are the one time that I wear sweats and should probably be looking for a new pair. Suz on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170488 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:11:15 +0000 Suz 1170488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So sorry you are under the weather, gryffin!  Now, may I assume that all your swaddling layers are stylish grey and black?  :)  When I'm sick, I wear my yoga pants or my thermal base layer, along with cozy fleece or sweaters. And I try to ensure my cat is snuggling near me. Best "hot water" bottle ever.  Sara L. on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170482 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:07:09 +0000 Sara L. 1170482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better.  I also put on my comfiest, warmest clothes.  Usually sweats and a thermal top that I can layer a sweatshirt over if needed.   catgirl on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170477 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:04:24 +0000 catgirl 1170477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Get better soon!  My uniform at home, sick or not, is a fleece pullover and polarfleece pants.  Like wearing mashed potatoes. JillG on ""Sick as a dog" Style....." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-as-a-dog-style#post-1170419 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:26:43 +0000 JillG 1170419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DH and I bought a heated mattress pad this winter.  We turn it on about an hour before bedtime and - combined with the down-filled comforter and flannel sheets - everything is toasty warm when we climb in.  This is the first time in years that I haven't needed my wool bed socks. Hope you're feeling better soon!