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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: What To Where https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 22:08:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rachylou on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926931 Tue, 07 May 2013 18:30:24 +0000 rachylou 926931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see you started the new thread already, but I like this idea. So just for the exercise: "Regular" Hi-tech/bio-tech office work Artisan production bakery (bread, which is "heavy" work compared to cookies & cake) Nightly dog walks, town Daytime dog walks, town Saturday morning errands/shopping Hiking w/ dog, regional parks Clothes shopping Sunday farmer's market Informal restaurant dining Church "Seasonal"/"Occasional" Gardening + home maintenance Biking the dog Camping Street + other fairs Church "Once a year+" Community theatre Formal restaurant dining Decorator showcase Movie theatre Museums, sightseeing, etc. Meeting prospective clients/employers krishnidoux on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926722 Tue, 07 May 2013 10:12:45 +0000 krishnidoux 926722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you so much! I am establishing a list and starting a new thread. Caro in Oz on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926436 Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 926436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are the ones I can think of at the moment:  Out & about farmers market/supermarket/library/errands health related appointments - doctor/dentist etc shopping - mooching or buying weekends away concerts, opera, plays attending local football matches (a few times a year) visiting friends  eating out - from casual to more dressy travel - sight-seeing, galleries etc. restaurants (we do these at home too) visiting family - which includes the above & playing with grandson DH's functions from casual to cocktail volunteering classes exercise - gym, yoga, Pilates, croquet Walks along the beach Chez Caro Cooking Housework Reading Painting Lounging/hanging out - DH & I love to have a day where there is nothing we have to do - feels very luxurious. Computer time:) Mo on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926409 Mon, 06 May 2013 22:13:57 +0000 Mo 926409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, off the top of my head: bowling out for drinks or to eat with friends socially hiking, biking, croquet, going to the lake with others (a step above gear) running errands around town (post office, grocery, window shopping for clothes, etc) work (uniform) casinos - dancing in the clubs or going to shows out to dinner / date night with BF traveling lounging at home  running (gear)  sporting event - hockey, baseball EDIT:  FWIW I had this list going before I read this thread <div>Musings about actual closet needs, vs wants: evening dress sexy 'clubbing' dress day to night dress sun dress  day dress</div><div>wedding / brunch dress</div><div> work jeans play jeans dressier skinnies to pair with jackets and boots suit for interview/dressy capsule nude pumps for same funeral outfit winter overcoat casual cotton jacket blazer  leather jacket colorful cardi  oversized pullover dressy tank  casual tank button down drapy tee  dressier pencil skirt casual cargo skirt casual maxi skirt</div><div> boots sandals flats  sneakers</div><div> </div><div>loungewear</div><div>exercise gear</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>OR </div><div> </div><div>lounge - home, out of bed but not leaving  30%</div><div>gear - running, working out 10%</div><div>active casual - biking, hiking, swimming, rafting with friends 10%</div><div>casual - bowling, croquet etc then out to eat with friends, backyard BBQ's, sporting events 30%</div><div>dressy casual - date night/drinks out 10%</div><div>dressy - wedddings, interviews, funeral, very fancy meals/celebrations  <5%</div><div>clubbing - out to casinos/concerts/shows <5%</div><div>travel - comfortable but presentable to sit on a plane and/or walk miles <5%</div> bj1111 on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926389 Mon, 06 May 2013 21:39:31 +0000 bj1111 926389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ krish, i think even working out has variants.  bike-riding vs power walking vs weightlifting vs pilates.  all of which i do to varying frequency.  is your goal to build a dedicated capsule or an inter-related capsule? ps: the popularity of facetime has made a "facetime facelift" a popular request...i solve it by putting the ipad on a shelf at eye level.  here, i would also think about lighting from in front or diffuse lighting instead of from a task related spot light and the interaction of the brightness of the outfit and the shadows or light it throws on my face. krishnidoux on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926379 Mon, 06 May 2013 21:22:07 +0000 krishnidoux 926379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Excellent! What a nice array of activities! So, casual can be conjugated in many different moods and tenses it appears! And we need something to wear for each occasion. Thankfully many outfit formulas are interchangeable, but there is some tweaking for each event.  For example I learn that different types of workout clothes are required for different activities - duh, I don't know why it never occurred to me.  Work from home seems like a no-brainer - until, like Suz, you get into video-conferencing. Then I guess you must dress up a bit. (and maybe even think of what's behind you!).  bj1111 has a good point: frequency... should determine how much of your closet is dedicated to the activity.  For example if you go walk the dog everyday then there should be more thought and more items put into the walk-the-dog wardrobe.  But I am most interested in getting real day-to-day casual occasions, so that we could later build a sort of "what works" and "what does not work" list out of them.  bj1111 on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926184 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:06:06 +0000 bj1111 926184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ great thread starter, krish.  i really like seeing what ylf-ers do when they aren't on ylf!  such a diverse group of activities, just like the women. work in its many guises... from home: extreme lounge--i have no aspirations to "dress for work" in this sphere from office: meetings (casual, formal, working, one-on-one, group) from conferences: meetings (board, informal), presentations (one-on-one, group, horde) play... gardening, farmers market, cruising drives, short weekenders i'd like to claim working out but that would be more aspirational than fact  travel... overlap between work and play and distance vacation travel walking, museums, dinner (nice, not-so-nice) also east, west, middle coasts...so LA appropriate casual is not DC appropriate casual. krish, i think where needs to be augmented by when (not just climate but how frequently).  i go to LA lots, so my middle coast casual is significantly augmented by west coast casual, but my workout capsule has 4 dedicated pieces and a bunch of tanks. Sarah A on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926146 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:42:00 +0000 Sarah A 926146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very interesting!  Let's see.... Childrens preschool drop off/pickup (sometimes by car, sometimes by bike) Taking care of children at home Walking Taking kids to park, library, children's museum, etc. (ditto: 2 transportation modes) Exercising: cycling, lap swim, running, weight lifting (this is really at least 3 different categories if not 4--I can lift weights in my running clothes but I usually dont) Grocery shopping (sometimes by car, sometimes by bike) Out to eat/out to brewery Friends over to house (my/DH friends & also childrens friend's "play dates") Camping/Hiking Water sports: Boating/Paddleboarding/Swimming (lake) Water activities w/ children at pool (overlap with lap swim and water sports clothing) Beach vacation Traveling to visit family (different climate) Housework: cooking/cleaning/washing clothes etc. Yard work & gardening Social functions related to DH work (smart casual to dressy) Consulting/providing training (to staff of medical practices) Home improvement Church Great post to be thinking about these activities and crossing off capsules in my mind. Very helpful thanks :) ETA: forgot clothes shopping! Glory on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926139 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:36:28 +0000 Glory 926139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ this is a great idea Working from home and on video conference Going into office Picking up/dropping off children at school School functions Volunteering with local charities, and sports clubs Gym Shopping Book Club Teaching art class Attending sports with children Attending sporting events Camping Travelling Errands (dentist, doctor etc) Household chores, gardening, cooking etc. Suz on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926097 Mon, 06 May 2013 16:52:38 +0000 Suz 926097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a great thread. I have spent a lot of time thinking about this very subject over the past year. It finally occurred to me that my work-at-home capsule and city-visits capsule, while overlapping, really are not the same, and I need different kinds of clothing. Both are on the casual side, but there are distinct needs. My list:  Working from home (writing & editing). Videoconferencing with colleagues. Gym. Downtown shopping (in my small city) Household chores and cooking. Garden. Visits to doctor/ dentist.  Running (on my own or with daughter) Walks.  Shopping at a mall.  Travelling to city (usually by train or car) City outings (galleries, theatre, music) Visiting mother in her home Taking mother out for errands and meals Dinners or lunches out with other friends or family (in my own city or larger city) Entertaining at home Tea or coffee or pub meet ups with friends Grocery store  Market pickup Meetings with daughter's teacher Public appearances -- various types.  Yoga class Going to a movie or a play in my small city (more casual than larger city) Angie on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926055 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:58:43 +0000 Angie 926055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice thread :). Good read! krishnidoux on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926049 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:48:42 +0000 krishnidoux 926049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All right! Good points so far. Isn't it amazing how we think of our entire lives as casual, but do not think about the type of casual? Yes all could be done in jeans. But would we? Why? Parsley that is an astute comment about the clothes constraints imposed by cooking vs being invited over. Heat: I never think of that one, but so true! I always remember a very cool friend who had us for a dinner among friends once, was cooking, wearing a long, flowey designer black dress, no or almost no makeup, bare feet. (She's on the tall side). So stylish! Carole on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926021 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:09:27 +0000 Carole 926021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What fun! Dog Walking Exercise Class Running Errands Cleaning House Gardening Visiting Mother Golfing Art Class Book Club Dinner Parties Winery Visits/Tastings Trail Hiking Beach combing Traveling Cruising Lunch/Coffee Dates Dinner Dates No wonder I struggle to keep my wardrobe interesting, almost 100% of what I do could be done in a pair of jeans! Thank goodness for YLF and all the inspiration found here. Parsley on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-926013 Mon, 06 May 2013 14:45:08 +0000 Parsley 926013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is an interesting exercise, Krishnidoux! Even though there's a lot of overlap, I realize that each activity requires its own capsule. Here are mine: Work (scrubs) Hanging out at home Running errands, shopping Picking up grandkids from school Taking grandkids to lessons/sports Going to friends' house for casual evening Having friends over (different, because it involves cooking) Going out to dinner- casual weekday and sharper "date night" Fundraiser evenings (dressy) Weddings Opera/ symphony/ ballet performances Farmer's market Walking for exercise Yoga Tennis Bicycling Swimming at the swim club Pool parties at friends' houses Travel- city (usually Paris) Travel- rural, small town (often Provence) Beach vacation It's interesting to realize that for example I would wear one sort of outfit to friends' house for dinner, but I need something different if I'm cooking at home (something that I can prepare and serve food in without ruining it, and that isn't too hot). Also, with summer approaching, I need a swimsuit capsule for going to the pool, swimming laps, playing in the pool with grandkids: modest and utilitarian. And another swimsuit capsule for evening pool parties: a prettier suit, and more glamorous cover-up. It's good to look at all these activities and make sure I've got them all covered with appropriate clothing. Anonymous on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-925956 Mon, 06 May 2013 13:17:49 +0000 Anonymous 925956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ok, I'll give it a go. I hope I remember everything. I will pop back to edit if something else comes to mind. Working from home sewing Seeing customers at home for fittings, need to be smart and maybe wear my own creations. Doing the school run Visiting doctor Visiting dentist. Doing housework Evening in a pub Out for a meal Friends house for meal Exercising at home Out for a walk Out to a music concert, usually pop or rock not classical. Shopping for food Shopping for clothes Gardening Holiday abroad each year Thats about it. Some of the things listed aren't done very often. I love to be dressed up but to be honest I don't think my lifestyle really calls for it. I prefer to be overdressed than under. But I am making an effort to get a few more casual options. Anonymous on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-925942 Mon, 06 May 2013 12:56:10 +0000 Anonymous 925942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi, Krishnidoux, my daily life is pretty casual but I try to dress smart casual like Angie's MOTG most of the time. An average day could include: Housekeeping/cooking/cleaning/laundry/gardening/dog walking Walking about 2 miles on a trail or a treadmill Other exercise at a gym Teaching children, meaning I spend time on the floor Shopping and errands A movie, play, concert, eating out, outdoor fairs and festivals Attending Mass Church related meetings and small groups Various club meetings, usually all women who dress up a bit. Volunteer activities, especially at Holiday time Farmers market and day trips Hosting friends and relatives at home That's all off the top of my head. A pair of dark jeans and cute flats can get me through most of the activities with the right top and accessories, so they are an important part of my wardrobe. Anonymous on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-925938 Mon, 06 May 2013 12:48:34 +0000 Anonymous 925938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Walking kids to/from daycare Office work at my desk Dusty/dirty collections work in deep storage Skeletal analysis Collections repair and maintenance Field work Equipment maintenance Groceries/errands Playing with kids Gardening Home renovation Furniture refinishing Working in my study Sewing Going out to see a movie Bike riding (if my knee will let me this year) Walks Mochi on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-925929 Mon, 06 May 2013 12:36:38 +0000 Mochi 925929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Really interesting! For me:  Writing in coffee shop Tango classes Tango dance (in the future--would be dressy but a very specfic, and functional, look) Outdoor concerts this summer (can be casual, will involve sitting on blanket on the grass) Informal teaching of small groups (might be teaching cooking classes with my mom) Live music concerts (rock, would be informal, obviously, but would want to look cool) Gardening Working out Sailing Long walks also for me Bicycle riding Writing classes (as student) Etc. krishnidoux on "What To Where" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-where#post-925904 Mon, 06 May 2013 11:20:30 +0000 krishnidoux 925904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was leafing through my copy of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://youlookfab.com/books/2012/03/what-to-wear-where/">What to Wear, Where</a>, a book I like because it lists occasions on which to wear what, and these occasions are adapted to our modern lives: Barbecue, Beach and Pool, Cold Weather, Rainy Weather, Errands, Dog Park, Farmers Market... all circumstance my brain would initially classify as "casual", but, as one reads on, have their own special demands in terms of dressing. Let's do a thread on "occasions". Maybe we could put ours in common and from there, get even more  dressing ideas and inspiration adapted to our daily lives.  What are your activities on a daily basis? Put samples of everything, down to the quick Target shopping trip. We'll brainstorm. Nothing is too crazy nor relaxed! Don't censure yourself! Here is my list, from the top of my head, in my current life: Teaching at the college (casual, jeans allowed); Corporate language training in down-town offices (corporate, no jeans); Departmental reunion (50 pple); Bringing my son to the orthodontist, doctor, etc; Going to the gym; Food shopping; Clothes shopping; Commuting to and from work; Dining out with a friend; Taking long walks; Riding bicycle around town; Cleaning my house; Dance class; Concert; Play (by students); Meet the Teachers night; Meeting with the landlord; Gardening...