https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:18:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585596 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:31:29 +0000 Isabel 585596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES !!! I had one when I worked and I have one now that I throw in the car whenever I am going to be gone all day and not close to home.</p> <p>I have pretty much everything that you mentioned, except that instead of a tooth brush and paste, I have the Wisps . I also have small pieces of lint tape and a few wipes ( in a ziplock bag ) , sun block, stud earrings and a bobby pin of fabric headband. Finally, I always have a little cream concealer and a cream that can double as cheek or lip color that I put in small pots to avoid big container.</p> <p>And it NEVER fails, when I don't have my stuff, is when I need it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585587 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:26:00 +0000 bj1111 585587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>stapler, scotch dble sided tape, neutrogena tinted moisturizer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585581 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:17:47 +0000 Jewell 585581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@DonnaF,</p> <p>I use my emergency supplies pretty regularly. Just last week I hemmed my cropped pants to a more flattering length using four strips of fashion tape- lol. And I bought a new Tide pen yesterday, because my other one was all used up. My little mini scissors come in handy more often than you'd think, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585482 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:15:31 +0000 rachylou 585482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never carry anything to fix my clothes. I should. My trouser hems are always falling.</p> <p>I pack in my kit:</p> <p>Back up inset do-hickey (the catheter like thingy for my pancreas, aka insulin pump that plays tunes)<br /> Deodorant<br /> Mini toothbrushes (which I think are very cool, made by Colgate I believe)<br /> Nail clippers with nail file (works to snip stray threads as well as snagged nails)<br /> Razor (ok, TMI warning, but I hate seeing one lone hair on my leg which I've missed, haha)</p> <p>Sometimes I also have a lipbalm (Dr. Hauschka, sp?), hand lotion, Neutrogena sunblock stick, sudafed, and midol (which I find a very good pain killer, I don't know what's in there that it makes it so... caffeine?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585460 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:13:19 +0000 Anonymous 585460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's already a First Aid kit in my office. In addition to that, I have the following items either at my desk or in my filing cabinet:</p> <p>feminine supplies<br /> toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash<br /> hand sanitizer<br /> hand lotion<br /> Tylenol</p> <p>In my handbag I have:</p> <p>Chapstick<br /> Lipgloss<br /> Comb</p> <p>My office is only 10-15 minutes away from my house, so I always go home for lunch. This is great because I'm able to take care of any other fashion emergencies that arise. That rarely happens, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585303 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:16:42 +0000 Amy 585303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've used safety pins, fashion tape, toothbrush, band-aids and deodorant. I often end up being asked to sew on buttons, etc. for people once they find out I sew. </p> <p>For me, they're not so much my "emergency" supplies as much as they are daily comfort supplies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585301 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:13:46 +0000 DonnaF 585301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, have you ever used your emergency supplies? I think the only thing I've carried that has been used are feminine supplies -- once for my daughter and another time for a client's teen daughter. Hose mishaps have occurred as I put them on first thing in the morning. I still carry meds, lipstick, lotion, and dental floss. When I couldn't get home due to the Loma Prieta earthquake, I was wearing Rockport flats that should have been comfortable -- except that I had bought them 1/2 size too small I later realized. Mostly I fall in the *I can't be bothered* camp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585289 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:49:44 +0000 Amy 585289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! This is very helpful.</p> <p>I'm adding the lint brush and feminine supplies to my list.</p> <p>It occurred to me that perhaps floss, shoe inserts and band-aids would be handy too. Luckily, I have a place to store all of this stuff.</p> <p>I spend more of my waking hours at work than I do at home, so I should have supplies to keep me comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585062 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:00:41 +0000 lyn* 585062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two kits (I am paranoid and my line of work involves bodily fluids). There is a small and a big one.</p> <p>Small:<br /> - Extra Tights<br /> - Safety Pins<br /> - Tide to Go<br /> - Bandaids<br /> - Lipstick<br /> - Gloss x2<br /> - Gum :D</p> <p>Big:<br /> - Full set of clinical attire<br /> - Cami (navy)<br /> - Extra tights<br /> - Pair of flats<br /> - Grey blazer (very useful that time i was called to court)<br /> - Cardigan: purple and grey</p> <p>I also carry nitrile gloves - I'm paranoid I will run into someone with an emergency I am uncomfortable helping because I have no gloves :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-585043 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:31:45 +0000 Jewell 585043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep most of my fashion emergecy items in the clear cosmetic case inside my purse. I keep safety pins, fashion tape, a Tide pen, and travel size deodorant in this pouch. I always have a hair comb in my purse and a few make-up essentials, too. At work I keep a pair of flats, a lint roller, an extra toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss. I do love the idea of keeping a spare pair of hose. I probably wouldn't need them though if I stopped buying cheap hose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584962 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:49:09 +0000 christieanne 584962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always kept a spare cosmetic bag stocked pretty much as you have described. Since I worked in a place were we cold hose and apparel primarily (when I wore those) I could always buy a spare. Cardigan or blazer on back of my door was standard too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584957 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:32:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 584957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>- small sewing kit with black, white, beige, blue thread and needle<br /> - safety pins (both small and large)<br /> - extra pair of black and nude hose<br /> - toothbrush/toothpaste/dental floss (not really fashion emergency but still...)<br /> - hand cream<br /> - extra supplies for TOM<br /> - bandaids </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584937 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:00:26 +0000 Aziraphale 584937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh gee, you're a lot more organized than me!</p> <p>I work from home these days, but back when I was a teacher I had a white lab coat that I'd use as an extra layer if it was chilly. I didn't wear pantyhose in those days, so no need to make provisions for the possibility of stocking ladders!</p> <p>The only other "emergency kit" items that I can think of are more grooming than fashion: dental floss, a tube of concealer, and hand cream.</p> <p>I don't really see things like lipstick and lipliner as emergency items, but I carry those too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584934 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:55:09 +0000 Mo 584934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always make sure to have a safety pin hooked on to a zipper pull on my purse. That's the only fashion oriented item. I have the band aid, lip balm etc too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584932 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:52:43 +0000 Anonymous 584932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't keep much anymore, since I can go and get what I need anytime. I would add a lint brush and feminine products to your list.<br /> We all used to keep a pair of sneakers after the blackout of 2003 and 9/11, when many had to walk home. You might consider keeping a pair of comfy shoes, just in case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584882 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:14:23 +0000 Louise 584882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I keep at work is a rather unflattering but warm long cardi as it can get a bit chilly in my classroom x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584878 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:12:20 +0000 Angie 584878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are VERY organized, Amy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584868 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:06:03 +0000 ManidipaM 584868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lightweight shawl or heavier scarf for cold, cold ACs --- and of all days, today was when I left home without it, and thus actually refused to watch a movie the SO spontaneously wanted to see! (miffed at self!)<br /> Extra ponytail rings and clip/hairgrip<br /> Bag hanger hook for use at cafe tables etc<br /> Sticky tape!<br /> Extra pair of earrings --- in case I lose one (I'm good at this) or forget to wear any</p> <p>I used to also carry a small sewing kit, a set of safety pins and a stapler, but security checks at all public places these days are a pain to go past with those x-(</p> <p>Also, I always carry:<br /> sunscreen<br /> lipstick (&amp; balm too)<br /> eyeliner pencil<br /> small roll-on perfume phial<br /> migraine meds<br /> mints<br /> hand cream </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-fashion-emergency-kit-at-work#post-584852 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:39:42 +0000 Amy 584852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last week's pantyhose crisis (a hole in one pair and the second pair threatening to fall down) got me to thinking about creating a "fashion emergency" kit. Lyn mentioned that she always has a spare pair at work just in case and I thought that was a great idea.</p> <p>I haven't made my kit yet, but have put these items down on my list:</p> <p>extra tights/pantyhose<br /> spare shoes (stories about heels breaking off have me worried)<br /> safety pins<br /> fashion tape<br /> clear nail polish<br /> sewing kit</p> <p>Grooming/Health items:</p> <p>aspirin<br /> extra prescription meds<br /> brush<br /> toothbrush<br /> toothpaste<br /> floss<br /> lip balm<br /> deodorant</p> <p>I don't want to take too much stuff to work, but having some essentials there seems like a good idea. Do you have something like this? What's in your "kit?" </p>