https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 15:33:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1927402 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 23:31:34 +0000 3style 1927402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just took a closer look at my old Columbia knickers and decided that they just were too loose and stretched out for casual wear, so they are downgraded to gardening: where I need to squat quite often and regular pants are too constricting. </p> <p>I just ordered the Columbia in Cypress. Thanks for the reminder. I tend to forget about Columbia because they don’t have much in the way of stand-alone stores. Meaning I find it at REI, Marshall’s, and occasionally other places, like West Marine, so I don’t tend to have a very specific memory of the brand, though I have a fair number of pieces. </p> <p>Oddly, the reviews say that the full length pants with the same name don’t fit correctly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925787 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:27:10 +0000 Becky 1925787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, thanks for the find, <b>tolkitty</b>! The blackberry color sounds like one I would love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925784 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:24:18 +0000 tolkitty 1925784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Becky, I have a couple of pairs of the same Columbia knickers so I can vouch for how comfy they are! I definitely have a similar summer uniform, it's practical and flattering and I have a retail job that is very active and hard on clothes.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm adding a find for a Eddie Bauer "Horizon" capri style (currently on sale, FYI) that I've also been happy with - this year they came out with a "blackberry" color that I just ordered. Similar stretchy "gear" fabric, but if you zoom in there is decorative stitching that makes it feel slightly dressier than the Columbia style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Note: I'm 5'4" and the Petite size in the Eddie Bauer hits closer to the knee/upper calf on me than what the model photo shows&nbsp;(which is fine because it's what I prefer - similar to the length of the Columbia style). I think they could be easily hemmed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925782 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:21:48 +0000 Becky 1925782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>shevia</b>, I agree that the tailored knee length shorts can be quite difficult to find. That's why I'm always jealous of those I see here on the forum!</p> <p><b>Jessikams</b>, I have worn these pants with a sleeveless button-down before (an old, old red one from Old Navy). I just don't have very many of those type of tops, or they probably would be in rotation more often.</p> <p><b>Karen13</b>, I may have to make peace with more frequent changes on some days. I'd really like to find some breezy linen/cotton pants that seem a bit dressier than this for heat of summer wear.</p> <p><b>Mainelady</b>, I guess I need to get in more practice on the semi-tuck. I have done it a few times, with just a few tops (those with more volume), but not on any regular basis.</p> <p><b>lyn67</b>, the practical and useful aspects of this outfit are what redeem it in my eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925758 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:51:40 +0000 lyn67 1925758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't be that hard on your own pretty unique&nbsp; and wonderful self!!!&nbsp; We all have these kind of casual outfits&nbsp; and it does not have to fit in any&nbsp;&nbsp;YLF standards,&nbsp; as we all have our&nbsp; very own, speciffic ones-so, I think this one is a very practical and useful outfit for the purpose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925739 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:47:13 +0000 Mainelady 1925739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The comments from your DDs made me laugh. Differing opinions on what mom wears.....so helpful. I think the pants look great. They fit you well and work with your lifestyle. I agree with dressing for your life. I like the top you are wearing, too. You can try semi tucking a top and different footwear to change up the look, if you want to. Please don’t hesitate to post pics! I get great ideas and inspiration from all the Fabbers here. We learn from and support each other. That is one of the many things I admire about YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925683 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:41:56 +0000 karen13 1925683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many days, I would love to look this put together when I am out living life. I love the colors and the silhouette on you. That top has a great neckline.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like Suz and others, I often change during the day. I have made peace with it (I turn an briefly worn item inside out and rehang if I wore it for a short enough time that it doesn't need laundry). My casual life and town would require sweats and grubbies all the time if I didn't.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925678 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:33:12 +0000 Jessikams 1925678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everybody, this outfit is totally fine and fits you well. I would not have even noticed the pants if you hadn’t pointed them out! They fade into background in a good way.</p> <p>For a less “gear” version, I wonder how they would look with a crisper shirt, like a button down sleeveless. Chambray? Tied at waist? I can picture it.</p> <p>Enjoy your summer tasks, it sounds like you’re having fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925668 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 02:22:43 +0000 Jaime 1925668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have similar shorts and I wear them with nice blouses and pointy flats. My kind of juxtaposition. I do love a tailored knee length short also but they are harder to find. FWIW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925660 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 02:00:18 +0000 Becky 1925660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the validation, <b>efbgen</b>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925590 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 22:17:09 +0000 Anonymous 1925590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I love summer dresses and wear them often- time and place are constantly up for consideration in my life.<br /> I have a couple of outfits that look exactly like what you posted. They are my go to while kayaking and wearing when I get an invite from a friend who has a boat. They are comfy, casual and perfect.<br /> I’m a fan of your pic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925588 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 22:14:09 +0000 Becky 1925588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>jussie</b>, the funny thing about the fabrication of the pants is that my daughters argued over the dressiness level of them. DD12 thought they were "dressy" (I guess because they weren't denim?), while DD15 scornfully told her they were "workout pants!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it/page/2#post-1925582 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:47:37 +0000 Angie 1925582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOOHOOO. Go Team Dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925580 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:43:08 +0000 jussie 1925580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your outfit is quite nice. In fact, I really like those shorts. As texstyle suggested you could easily experiment with different tops and funky sneaks too. But what you are wearing is fab in itself. It’s good to have some pants/shorts on hand that are casual without actually being tracksuit material and the ones you have here are perfect for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925576 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:38:02 +0000 Becky 1925576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JAileen</b>, like you, I am dressed as well as or better than many folks I run into when out and about. This is agricultural country, and many people (including DH) get dirty when they work. Around here, there's no shame in that. It's the people who can't be bothered to change out of pajamas before going into public who get raised eyebrows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925575 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:34:47 +0000 Becky 1925575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Sterling</b> and <b>rachylou</b>. Your warm words are very encouraging.</p> <p><b>Runcarla</b>, I'm afraid my tolerance for changing multiple times in one day is quite low. Sometimes it's unavoidable, but I do try to minimize the necessity as much as I can. I do wear an apron in the kitchen to protect whatever I am wearing, but have been known to get home from school, cook and eat supper, and head off to an evening meeting without having changed! I agree with you that the more creative and dressy outfits are more fun to share. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925574 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:30:11 +0000 JAileen 1925574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is close to my real life, too. This morning I was planting veggies in the garden, then had to return a bunch of stuff to REI and Macy’s, and wore my same outfit, but substituted nice sandals for my Crocs. In my casual town, I was dressed pretty much like everyone else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925570 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:21:14 +0000 Carla 1925570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This morning I wore a 'nice' outfit based on white jeans for a meeting with someone at my bank, but then I changed since I was spending the day either sitting on the ground weeding what was within reach as I scooted along the edge of my perennial boarder, or in my kitchen getting fancy with a couple of roasting chickens. I'm still wearing the jeans hacked (myself) above the ankle, a t-shirt, a hoody (cooler weather) and a pair of sneakers. Everything will go into the hamper and I will wear very similar again tomorrow. However, I will change into something a little nicer before heading out to Tuesday night bridge - and I might take a photo if I have the time. </p> <p>Like Suz, I'm not adverse to changing clothes once or even twice during the day, with outfits appropriate to different occaisions. I sometimes post pics of extreme casual wear, but things that require a little more creativity are more fun to photograph and share. </p> <p>I think your hair and make-up are very polished, you've got great specs, and your gear/casual look is totally appropriate for a gear/casual day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925565 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:09:45 +0000 Anonymous 1925565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think you LOOK FABULOUS. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925560 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:54:51 +0000 rachylou 1925560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute and hipster cool </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925547 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:01:18 +0000 Becky 1925547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good points, <b>Vix</b>. I do dress less casually if I'm going to be "in town" running errands or going to appointments. I just bought my first pair of slip shorts, but have yet to try them. I wore a dress yesterday, but it was cool enough in the morning I put on a pair of capri leggings underneath instead. Of course in high summer that won't do on any day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925544 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:56:32 +0000 Vix 1925544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>cross-posted with you!</b></p> <p>Hi Becky --</p> <p>I think the colors. print type, and silhouette work well for you. So it's really just a question of whether you're happy with a single "uniform" for the summer, or if you want to expand because you're worried about getting bored and/or want a creative challenge.</p> <p>And then if you do, what are your boundaries (for instance, I do all the activities you mention in washable skirts or dresses, but I do wear slip shorts which might be a dealbreaker for you; sometimes I run errands in "active" clothes but sometimes like Suz I quickly change).</p> <p>Because I live in an extremely casual place, I deal with the&nbsp; "can/could" phenom. </p> <p>As in, I *can* wear what you're wearing to pretty much any social event (spendy restaurant, performing arts event) and even some jobs (potentially would need non-sandals). So then it becomes a question of what *could* I wear. </p> <p>And because I like dressier things, I find that after a period of dressing casually I miss the other stuff and so enjoy figuring out what I *could* wear that's highly walkable, weather-appropriate, and not tooooo far out there on the spectrum (so silk maxis = yes, full-length rhinestone/beaded tulle gowns = regrettably no!).&nbsp;</p> <p>All the above to say if you're content then you know where to put your style effort and money...but if you want variation don't feel you have to apologize for that, either!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925541 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:52:17 +0000 Becky 1925541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Aquamarine</b>, for the boost! I guess this outfit really does have that casual athletic vibe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925539 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:50:33 +0000 Becky 1925539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Beth Ann</b>, thanks for the affirmation about fit and proportions. Sometimes I can't see on myself what is easy to see on others.</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, thanks for the compliment on the specs. They are a couple of years old, but my older daughter picked them out for me. Occasionally people think I wore those exact purple frames to match something I am wearing, but they're just my everyday specs!</p> <p><b>3style</b> and <b>delurked</b>, I'm glad there are others out there who find this a practical and JSE (just stylish enough!) solution!</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, I do wear skirts and dresses to church on Sundays during the summer, as well as at least 50% of the time to school during the school year. Stretch jersey dresses with comfy shoes and toppers are my school uniform!</p> <p><b>Joy</b> and <b>texstyle</b>, I do occasionally do a semi-tuck if the top is more voluminous, to rein in some of that volume. Maybe I need to try it more often.</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Cardiff girl</b> and <b>Style Fan</b>, for the affirmation. Yes, this really is me dressing for my real life. You've all helped me see I don't need to be ashamed of it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925536 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:40:25 +0000 Aquamarine 1925536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up, especially for the activities you describe. You look like you walked out of an Eddie Bauer or Athleta catalog! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925531 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:34:45 +0000 delurked 1925531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is pretty close to what works for my everyday life. </p> <p>I like print tops and long shorts. If you keep the tops with a bit of interest - graphic, print, texture etc. and add a bit of accessories and together hair/makeup if you wish, then I think it’s well suited to every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925528 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:27:52 +0000 Style Fan 1925528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great.&nbsp; The T-shirt is very cute and I love the length of the shorts.&nbsp; I was debating posting a WIW because I didn't think it was an interesting enough outfit for YLF.&nbsp; But really we need to dress for the life we live not some fantasy of just special occasions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925514 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:49:08 +0000 Cardiff girl 1925514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally ok with me.You look casual but co ordinated.We cant all dress up to the nines all the time so it’s nice to see some casual wear as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925512 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:45:26 +0000 texstyle 1925512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I was also going to suggest trying a semi-tuck. If it were me, I would wear the pants with other styles of tops to change things up. And maybe also try sneaks for the same reason. Comfort sandals are great but it's nice to have other comfort options. Thinking of tops like these in my own finds.</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiusuallyw-irl-how-bad-is-it#post-1925509 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:35:32 +0000 Anonymous 1925509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress for your life. Like Suz you can balance things by changing into a cute dress or skirt before going out to run errands. Have you tried semi tucking (front or side) the tee for a longer leg look? </p>