https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 11:24:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-944048 Wed, 29 May 2013 16:01:50 +0000 Mona 944048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so happy that you are recovering well, Janet. Hope to see you in your gorgeous outfits soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943813 Wed, 29 May 2013 06:58:46 +0000 ElleH 943813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad to hear you are recovering &amp; following doctors orders. Enjoy the rest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943797 Wed, 29 May 2013 05:50:28 +0000 Adelfa 943797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All I can say is, I know what it's like. So glad healing is progressing too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943674 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:18:02 +0000 annagybe 943674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are on the mend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943667 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:11:06 +0000 TraceyLiz65 943667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a good use of your recovery time! &nbsp;I think we take things like dressing for granted and having it taken away realy helps to clarify what we value.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943661 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:07:33 +0000 Jaime 943661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a perfect time to take in the new season of&nbsp;Arrested Development! I know it is frustrating being stuck like that but think how wonderful that first run will be when you are ready.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943654 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:00:39 +0000 Anonymous 943654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You sound like you have this well planned out. If I were that gear, I'd be mighty nervous that you were going to throw it all in a pile, soak it with gasoline and light a match to it when you've recovered. Well maybe not the concert Ts. ;)</p> <p>I'm glad everything went well and you're getting around already. Take care of yourself and enjoy the forced downtime (as much as possible).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943650 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:55:49 +0000 Deborah 943650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You sound like you are recuperating well Janet.&nbsp; I spent the first three weeks in lounge wear but I kind of enjoyed it :)&nbsp; I spent my 6 weeks off work similar to you, reading fashion mags, catching up on tv and movies, visits from girlfriends.&nbsp; And I&nbsp; had HD and DS looking after me which was quite special.&nbsp; Yes make the most of it I say.&nbsp; It was one of the best breaks I have had in years (sounds sad I know) but it made me stop and actually relax.&nbsp; You will be up and around and back to normal before you know it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943559 Tue, 28 May 2013 23:03:03 +0000 Caro in Oz 943559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know how what you mean but yes make the most of it :)<br />You know you are getting better when you get antsy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943545 Tue, 28 May 2013 22:53:54 +0000 bj1111 943545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, on the plus side, I think you're well enough that you can actually complain about feeling dumpy, which I totally understand.</p> <p>The Eileen Fisher MC Hammer , I mean harem, pants just came back in the stores. Trying Nordie's. This might solve the "I got nothing to wear after surgery except for stretchy lounge pants blues." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943473 Tue, 28 May 2013 21:19:59 +0000 Glory 943473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So happy to hear you are feeling better and being served coffee in bed!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943394 Tue, 28 May 2013 19:18:57 +0000 Hil 943394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take advantage of what you can and feel better soon! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943386 Tue, 28 May 2013 19:03:01 +0000 Mo 943386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear you are on the mend. &nbsp;I understand the not being able to even walk far distances. &nbsp;It's crazy how our bodies adapt. &nbsp;I was taking a surfing lesson a little over a&nbsp;month after my laproscopy, so you will get there.<br />As for the over the lounge thing, when my ankle snapped I began donning my dresses just to have a "I am out of bed now" feeling lol. &nbsp;Hang in there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943373 Tue, 28 May 2013 18:43:43 +0000 Janet 943373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou and DJ, I am all about a high, loosely elasticized waist these days! Funny because I rarely wear them any other time. Laparoscopy is amazing. Just two little incisions on each side of my abdomen (plus another invisible one at my navel). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943365 Tue, 28 May 2013 18:29:40 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 943365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Veg out while you can, I say. On the loungewear front, could you tolerate a flowy skirt with an elastic waist or something like it? A jersey dress sounds like the perfect way to "dress up" while still being comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943359 Tue, 28 May 2013 18:03:26 +0000 rachylou 943359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Squeeze every last drop out of it! Hehe :D</p> <p>I can't believe you're in pants. I guess that's the laparoscopy. It was all dresses for me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943298 Tue, 28 May 2013 15:15:43 +0000 rae 943298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, nothing should get in the way of your fabness! I totally hear how it is annoying to be limited like this, but you will be back in the saddle soon. Enjoy the wonderful coffee service in the mean time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943281 Tue, 28 May 2013 14:53:43 +0000 Beth Ann 943281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear your on the mend, even if the mending is stretching your patience (which I totally get).&nbsp; </p> <p>And yes --- make the most of having others at your beck and call while you can, just remember to smile sweetly and say, "Thank You," so they don't salt your tea instead of sugar it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943270 Tue, 28 May 2013 14:33:58 +0000 Janet 943270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been walking outside quite a bit, but mostly around our yard -- we have a couple of acres, so it's quite pleasant even if I don't leave our property. Just tackling our driveway is a feat (big, long hill just to get out to our street). Once I'm out, I feel like I can go a ways, but I'm trying to refrain from doing too much too quickly. I haven't been out in a car since the ride home from the hospital on Thurs. </p> <p>I thought about trying some stuff on to take pics, but it's a little trying. Bending at the waist is still a little problematic, so putting on pants is particularly uncomfortable. And the swelly belly means that things aren't fitting me right at the moment, and all but the most forgiving waistbands don't feel very good right now. It's better than it was a few days ago, so I know it's going away eventually. </p> <p>I remember Commander Salamander! Hehe. Yesderday I wore my REM shirt from the Fables of the Reconstruction tour (truly vintage!) and a Wilco tee the day before. Today I might take a big leap and wear a loose jersey dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943261 Tue, 28 May 2013 14:17:17 +0000 Thistle 943261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you are feeling better soon! The human body is an amazing thing. Enjoy the rest and recuperation, and the coffee in bed!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943253 Tue, 28 May 2013 14:07:13 +0000 citygirldc 943253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you had a chance to get out of the house at all? I'm sure the docs want you to stay put for a while and relax and let yourself heal. &nbsp;Meanwhile, you can always try some of your clothes on and take some photos. I managed to snap some shots Saturday&nbsp;since I had some time to myself.</p> <p>Funny thing you mention concert t-shirts, I was a concert shirt junky back in the day. Hah!! I just recently found an old Depeche Mode T-shirt and another shirt that I had gotten in Georgetown at the now-defunct Commander Salamander store (the epitomy of punk shopping in the late 80s).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943251 Tue, 28 May 2013 14:00:47 +0000 rute 943251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand you perfectly! I always miss the fun of wearing a more elaborate look!<br />Take advantage of the free time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943249 Tue, 28 May 2013 13:57:27 +0000 Suz 943249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are receiving, Janet! And I hear you on the loungewear thing. Some people wear nothing but gear or loungewear when they work at home, but I can't do it without feeling like a total slob. Even if my clothing is super casual and hardly a step up from loungewear, in my mind there is a difference. Besides, it just gets boring to live in sweats!&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: Meant RECOVERING, not "receiving." Oy!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943239 Tue, 28 May 2013 13:48:22 +0000 Anonymous 943239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad the recovery is going well, Janet! Don't overdo it though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-loungewear#post-943238 Tue, 28 May 2013 13:46:57 +0000 Janet 943238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, I know, it hasn't even been a week yet, but I had to get it off my chest. </p> <p>This post-surgery time is definitely confirming that I am not meant to spend my days in loungewear. J assures me that I look cute in my cut-off yoga pants and hoodies, but I feel like a slob. I will be so happy when I can tolerate the idea of a zip fly on my pants and some structure again! And how frustrating to only be able to walk to the corner of my street and back, when I'm used to running a few miles. </p> <p>/end rant</p> <p>On the bright side, I have devoured half a dozen fashion magazines in short order (and a couple issues of some weightier stuff like Harper's). I am catching up on Arrested Development and getting some wear out of my old concert tees. I'm taking myself off of the good pain meds today and switching over to ibuprofen. And I managed to get coffee brought to me in bed this morning. I really do need to take full advantage of this while I can, don't I? </p>