https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:43:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393940 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:23:44 +0000 Kate 2393940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite understand, <b>Jenni! </b>You have a wonderful shoe collection.</p> <p>I have to say, it's the first time I ever lost any! The Mephistos were in a canvas shoe case that I used to store shoes that no longer made the cut for whatever reason, and which I was planning to sell. But that case sort of migrated to a dark corner of my closet, so I completely forgot about it.</p> <p>But it ended up being a really nice surprise.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393892 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:58:24 +0000 Jenni NZ 2393892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a really fun story, Kate! Great to enjoy them now. You’ll never find me “losing” a pair of shoes for 6 years, though, LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393850 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 01:16:56 +0000 Kate 2393850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shorts are great, and I love the length of them. It's fun when this happens—and a nice wardrobe addition without additional cost!</p> <p>Recently, I pulled out a pair of Mephisto platform sandals that I had bought in 2019, decided I disliked for whatever reason, and put them away out of sight, since I had waited too long to return them.</p> <p>When I was doing a spot of shoe culling and reorganization, I found them, and thought, why in the heck did I not like these? Over the next few weeks, I wore them constantly. Love them. So I was pretty tickled to find such great shoes that fit so well. Which is a triumph for me these days with my increasingly fussy feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393821 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:09:01 +0000 Bonnie 2393821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look cool and comfortable in your delayed workhorse shorts! I looked through my Finds to see if this had happened to me and found two items that fit. The black denim jacket was worn once a year for four years and this year I've worn it 10 times. It turns out I like wearing it over my boho tops. The white sandals have followed a similar pattern and have been worn a lot this summer. I probably wouldn't have noticed this without your prompt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393749 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:50:27 +0000 Sisi 2393749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice when it happens, right? I recently had a couple cases of "delayed workhorse" (thank you <b>Suz</b> for the definition) with a pair of pink linen pants and a pair of jewel sandals. Those shorts look super comfy, versatile and lightweight - as other Fabbers have already said, it is possible that a new way of styling them, or the weather, are the reason why you now want to wear them all the time. I like your outfit - Summery, relaxed, interesting!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393737 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:47:17 +0000 Aquamarine 2393737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I have an old pair of Eileen Fisher silk pants that I never wore very much, until this summer. I don’t know, maybe they had to marinate in my closet for a while lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393727 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:03:11 +0000 Carol 2393727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shorts look great--I like the length.</p> <p>I would say I am wearing my workhorse right now--sand-colored linen ankle pants. I haven't had them long--got them in spring, probably. It is counterintuitive for me to reach for pants in summer, but they really are breathable. The silhouette is up-to-date--always an issue for me. And I can wear them to the pool, or to dinner!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393693 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:53:56 +0000 Suz 2393693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your shorts look great, <b>Kkards</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p>I call this the delayed workhorse and these items are some of my favourites! I love a horse that comes from behind. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Pictured, a few of my own delayed workhorses.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393690 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:28:26 +0000 Angie 2393690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your shorts are cool, comfy and breezy, and a great way to combat the relentless East Coast heat this year!&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, to your question. All of a sudden an item that was not in high favour becomes a workhorse because it found new wardrobe friends and I'm in the mood to wear it! Like my 11 year old denim blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393683 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:44:50 +0000 Roberta 2393683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, that is how I ended up with five pairs of the Eddie Bauer Rainier shorts. Nothing else will do in the summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393682 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:25:04 +0000 LJP 2393682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are nice shorts ! &nbsp;I didn't know Allbirds made anything other than footwear . &nbsp;I wear shorts like this all weekend all summer long - and am indeed miffed if they are in the wash and not ready to wear ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393680 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:40:55 +0000 kkards 2393680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JenniNZ thanks for linking to Suz’s post, I missed it</p> <p>yes, I can see fit being a big treason something moved from ok to wow I really want to wear this. And adding a new item into your closet will definitely make an old item feel new and/or relevant again.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393677 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:43:03 +0000 Bijou 2393677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This winter I have revisited two very old items - my black leather gloves and a black cross body bag. My previous "walking the dogs" bag broke and so I looked at my collection and found a very nice, but old leather bag and decided to use that as my dog walking bag. The gloves are great too - not really sure why I was not wearing or using either of these pieces as they are super useful and perfect for everyday use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393674 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:07:00 +0000 Jenni NZ 2393674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Suz wrote a similar thread 3 months ago- yes, found it. Will link below, my computer is playing up! What cat2 says above makes a lot of sense- it's sometimes how you style something, but I think it's often weather-related (fabric-related maybe?) or buying something new that it suddenly goes well with. Your shorts look good and also comfy!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-slow-out-of-the-gate-eventual-winner-workhorse">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-workhorse</a></p> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-slow-out-of-the-gate-eventual-winner-workhorse"><br /> </a> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-slow-out-of-the-gate-eventual-winner-workhorse"></a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393673 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:02:52 +0000 cat2 2393673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it’s either trend related or I buy something new that makes it work again. Some new gauze pants this summer inspired me to dig out my linen blend tees. Seeing open work sweaters in stores had me digging out my 90s tanks to wear under my existing sweater collection, and adding a couple of new pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393669 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:54:21 +0000 Jaime 2393669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shorts look fab! I hear you on items that go in and out of favor and this happens a lot to me. Sometimes it is clearly trend related, but other times I think it is related to some subtle change in let's say my feet, that suddenly makes certain shoes more or less comfortable without me really understanding the reason.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393664 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:41:23 +0000 Lisa 2393664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. I dress based on my mood and seasons, so my workhorses will certainly vary from season to season.&nbsp;</p> <p>These skinny jeans from Paige (see finds) were once a workhorse tucked into knee high boots but I haven't worn them much in recent years because I've been favoring wide legs instead. But I was creating some outfits for the upcoming late fall/early winter season and kept reaching for them during my outfit lab session. I predict they are going to be worn quite a bit this upcoming season!&nbsp;</p> <p>Your shorts look like the perfect shorts to dress up or down, and that versatility may be why they got promoted from house wear to out of the house wear. They are excellent on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suddenly-out-of-nowhere-it%e2%80%99s-a-workhorse#post-2393662 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:24:21 +0000 kkards 2393662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I’ve had the shorts probably 4 years or so. And they’ve been the shorts I’d wear when I got home from the office before I’d change into sleep wear. Ok if I’d need a quick trip to the grocery store but not what I’d reach for for a weekend outfit. And then suddenly this summer I started wearing them all the time. And then getting kinda upset if I’d realize they’re in the laundry. And I’m not sure what changed or why their my go to this summer, but sometimes I guess our moods and our fashion choices just change. </p> <p>(Sorry the photo isn’t the best)</p> <p>Have you ever had something you’ve owned for a while go from a it’s like ok to it’s like I’m craving it? </p>