https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 23:07:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350587 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 23:30:47 +0000 Deborah 1350587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great outfit, and I would have never considered it was work out gear.&nbsp; Thanks for explaining the situation, I was also wondering why you don't simply change your clothes.&nbsp; Clearly your commitment to your fitness is serious and I really respect that.&nbsp; I will be interested to see how your wardrobe evolves in relation to this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350547 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:41:46 +0000 Thistle 1350547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like it works well for you, both in terms of style and function. Had you not said it was workout wear, I wouldn't have thought it was. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350541 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:37:44 +0000 Anonymous 1350541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. It's a really good, original look. Way to dress for your actual lifestyle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350529 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:29:47 +0000 Caro in Oz 1350529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This works so well for you - love the boots too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350509 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:16:12 +0000 ironkurtin 1350509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I have a trainer, not a gym, and I drive there immediately from work to make my slot. There just isn't time to take off, fold, put in bag, put on new, drive to gym. I have some leeway on my cardio days, but then it's at least 2 sets of clothes (tops, sports bra, sports pants) to be laundered each time. It just doesn't max out.</p> <p>And yup, just worked out in this minus cardi and boots and plus sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350487 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:28:09 +0000 Beth Ann 1350487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're looking amazing in your "formcore."&nbsp; I think footwear makes or breaks the styling, really, setting it apart from straight up active wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350476 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:11:50 +0000 Angie 1350476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, why don't you change into your workout wear at gym? It's a matter of taking a few more minutes, and that way you have more opportunity to wear your other clothes throughout the week.</p> <p>That said, I really like #1. Will you workout in that outfit? (Minus the cardi).&nbsp;</p> <p>Go Team Sporty Luxe.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350426 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 20:26:50 +0000 jackiec 1350426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey cool dress. I love the transitional look like this. You'd fit right in here in Vancouver home of Lululemon.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350421 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 20:23:26 +0000 shedev 1350421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this, but then I love gear. My idea of a smaller wardrobe means having gear that can transition out of the gym and into fashion. You are doing that really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350374 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:09:03 +0000 rabbit 1350374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the pearl gray layers, and the boots with leggings are awesome, great look to span activities! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350337 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 18:17:06 +0000 catgirl 1350337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great. The Athleta stuff I tried on would have been suitable for hiking in terms of material so that may be worth a look too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350307 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:27:02 +0000 CocoLion 1350307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing. I love the outfit, and would not have guessed that working out forms the core of the look (got your form core in there somehow). &nbsp;I am usually not a fan of high contrast black tights or leggings but I really like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350300 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:10:05 +0000 viva 1350300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really interesting IK. I've been sort of living in workout clothes or shorts this summer and have amped up my activity. This fall/winter, now that work is kicking into gear, I will be spending more time at the office -- and also dressing more. I'd like to think more about how to go from Barre 2x a week right to the office. I'm typically not sweaty, so if I can pop off my top and find something to pull on over leggings and boots it would be great. Maybe a dress like this. Hmmm. Thanks for the ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350255 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:12:14 +0000 Alana in Canada 1350255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to make lemonade. This is a great look for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350248 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:07:58 +0000 Anonymous 1350248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of "form core". &nbsp;This is me too during the week - and I rely on Lululemon pieces, and have found some from a new yoga brand (well new to me , anyways) called Alo. &nbsp;I also found some pieces by Lole that work really well too- including a golf dress that is perfect for popping over tights and a sports bra after a workout. &nbsp;Sounds weird but I wore it all the time this past summer. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350244 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:06:00 +0000 Janet 1350244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great on you and I wouldn't have known it's workout gear. </p> <p>It's great that there are now some really nice options for gear that doesn't look like gear! Say what you will about Lulu but they do that really well. </p> <p>Count me as another who admires your dedication and how fit you are. My arms, well, let's just say that even swimming will never make them look good. Too bad I really don't care for working out in a gym. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350232 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:56:20 +0000 Anonymous 1350232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super great! I really like the soft grey with the dark tights and heavy boots.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350218 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:45:33 +0000 Anonymous 1350218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! I love the long tunic-like dress. Great boots too. Your hair looks&nbsp;good. You can really see how it's getting some length now from the back view. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350187 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:12:52 +0000 ironkurtin 1350187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura - I do weights 2 days a week and high-intensity short-duration cardio 3X a week. &nbsp;I'll be honest and say I would never, ever have been able to get this definition without my trainer and a lot of weights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350186 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:11:24 +0000 ironkurtin 1350186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, I do look at her stuff, but I never love it. It looks good but it doesn't really work when you sweat.&nbsp; Same for Y3 - it's got a look, but no function. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350185 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:10:41 +0000 Laura 1350185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is brilliant how you transition from an exercise outfit to an outfit that is appropriate for a casual office or going out. The cardigans, leggings and boots look really good on you plus it is tight enough to show off the great figure you have as a result of doing cardio 5 days a week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350184 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:10:16 +0000 annagybe 1350184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this, I really like this.<br />You should look into Stella McCartney for Adidas. She does some really interesting work out wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-9-8-formcore#post-1350180 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:06:07 +0000 ironkurtin 1350180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I realized that I spend most of my life in gear. I work out or do cardio 5 days a week, so that's 5 days of sports bras and needing to wear some kind of fitness gear so I can swiftly transition to sweaty time without stripping to the skin. (I work, I'm a mom, I have limited time and need to maximize every moment I can get!)</p> <p>Basically this means dressing around a core of sweat-wickery at least 5 days a week. And more money into items that can do both workout and "pass" as real clothing, or at a minimum can be paired with workout gear to tone it down, and less money toward "real" clothes. I'm battling this emotionally but the reason I don't wear a lot of my things right now is because I only get 2 days a week TO wear them!</p> <p>I'm calling my approach "formcore" because let's face it, workout stuff is spandexy tight. So really it's all about layers.</p> <p>- Inhabit linen-cotton cardigan<br /> - Lululemon dress, bra, and leggings<br /> - Vera Wang Lavender Label boots </p>