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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:46:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php SarahD8 on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2358355 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:26:06 +0000 SarahD8 2358355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cee I do love a cowl neck in the cold seasons! I've packed them away for the season now...I hope they're not sitting in the drawer conspiring against me!! Joy I'm afraid I'm not very well versed in the Kibbe area so I don't have a ready suggestion, unfortunately. Hopefully some folks who are more knowledgeable about this can help! Anonymous on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2357911 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:03:47 +0000 Anonymous 2357911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I need help with the gamine looks. What could you see me wearing, not wearing? Cee on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2357852 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 01:30:15 +0000 Cee 2357852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You've done well with those loose collared jumpers... You must be a cowlneck whisperer. SarahD8 on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2350279 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 19:59:31 +0000 SarahD8 2350279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Angie! I *did* repeat #3 -- or at least the top half of it -- stay tuned for more details later today or tomorrow!  Angie on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2350256 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:37:27 +0000 Angie 2350256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You're rocking your challenge, SarahD8!  It's sweet music to my ears that you're having fun while you ace your outfits.  I like #3 best! Fun layers and textures, and please repeat SarahD8 on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349929 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:43:50 +0000 SarahD8 2349929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Brooklyn! I am happy to be the princess of fair isle but you're right Trinny will give me a run for my money. That was a fun video, thanks for prompting me to watch it. Bonnie, thanks! Focusing on accessories has been really fun. Bonnie on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349887 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:57:41 +0000 Bonnie 2349887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like your focus on accessories because I need to start doing that. That purple blouse in #3 is beautiful. Well done! Brooklyn on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349869 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2349869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great work. I like 7 the best because I have a sweet spot for tonal looks too. Fair isle is your signature look. Have you watched Trinny’s latest video where she shows what she wears when she spends time at her French ski chalet? Ooh la la! Lots of eye candy for the fair isle fans SarahD8 on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349859 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:56:18 +0000 SarahD8 2349859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zaeobi sorry you have been under the weather! It was just a one-day thing for me but that was plenty. Hope you are feeling better soon and YES I agree with you on the pleasures of pretty + practical. BlueJay yay for fair isle and for being well dressed to work from home! Joy sweaters on top of sweaters is how we're rolling around here too. Black and gray sounds very cozy, and I'm glad you're finding some strategies to express your new gamine direction. thanks rachylou! rachylou on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349840 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:25:24 +0000 rachylou 2349840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cute as a button! Anonymous on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349833 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:49:07 +0000 Anonymous 2349833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look cozy and cute despite the weather. I am mostly dressed in black or grey sweaters on top of sweaters. It is snowy and very cold. I am trying to look gaming too by wearing button down shirts and opting for short jackets. So far I have been successful in the challenge although I not taken many photos. BlueJay on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349831 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:44:54 +0000 BlueJay 2349831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good work, Sarah, not repeating anything and you do look cosy. I wore my fair isle yesterday! I like the East meets West of pics 3-5. So interesting! (Also, you're inspiring me to get dressed properly even though I work from home too!) Zaeobi on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349829 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:29:44 +0000 Zaeobi 2349829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You pull off cowl necks so well - even whilst sick! (Quick, someone go make sure @Cee is not around, lol!) I've been sick too this month & haven't posted anything as a result, so you're doing better than I am lol. I like the silk scarf inside - my favourite clothing hacks are those that are pretty AND practical I like the tonal looks with your naturally lower contrast colouring too (not just the purple but also the teal & blue outfit). This looks like a really fun but helpful challenge - I'm glad you're getting use out of it. A good start to the year! SarahD8 on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349791 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:18:52 +0000 SarahD8 2349791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Helena that's kind of you to say! Helena on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349785 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:02:23 +0000 Helena 2349785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great job and the cozy vibe of these is right on point for January! SarahD8 on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349769 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:35:25 +0000 SarahD8 2349769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, thanks! And yes, the weather has certainly upped the challenge -- but we are both meeting it handily. Re: 3-5, the proportions are probably better in person -- the top has deep slits at the sides and in the front, so there's a lot of nice movement to the piece. I'm glad the scarf inside the cowl was a success -- will definitely repeat it, especially since I'm having some skin problems that make it difficult to wear necklaces at the moment, so it's nice to have an alternative for adding interest at the neckline. Jaime oh I wear cashmere (albeit much lighter weight) when it's like 70 F so I feel you! I'm glad you've been inspired to pull out lesser worn items, and look forward to seeing the results when you do get a chance to post. Star I'll have to see if I can figure out any other teal/light blue outfits. It really is a nice combo! kkards those proportions in Saturday's outfit are pleasing, aren't they? I'll have to figure out if/how I can create something similar with other items. And, it's never too late to start/join a challenge! I'm hoping to keep some sort of intentionality going as long as I can, although I may change up the parameters/rules after the end of the month. Cardiff girl I am really enjoying the patterned pieces too, thanks for appreciating them! RobinF ah, glad to know I am not the only passenger on the tonal train! RobinF on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349757 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:05:51 +0000 RobinF 2349757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great outfits. I like the variety. Love that first blue sweater, of course I am a cardigan person. Also the tonal looks are great. I am feeling that myself these days. Cardiff girl on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349755 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:58:49 +0000 Cardiff girl 2349755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Impressive that you are still keeping going.Like your patterned items very much. kkards on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349753 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:47:30 +0000 kkards 2349753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am really enjoying the focus, intentionality, and creativity that this challenge is bringing, it’s making getting dressed a lot of fun. yes!  I found this each time I did this challenge!  And I’m kinda wishing I had opted in to the challenge this year for this exact reason anyway, back to you.  I don’t know why, but for some reason I had in my head that you lived in Texas, but clearly not the case.  You are a master at layering!   My fav of this week is Saturday…#1 because I have a soft spot for lcelandic/Fair Isle sweaters, but #2 I love these proportions on you  Star (Lise) on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349743 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:27:32 +0000 Star (Lise) 2349743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am loving teal and and light blue together, as well as the tonal berry outfit, #6.   I am really into longer knits, like your tunic sweaters, currently.  Well done with the challenge so far. Jaime on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349732 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:16:03 +0000 Jaime 2349732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done! I like how the fair isle theme carries through your outfits. Reading your and Suz's recap I feel like a cold wimp - I wear cashmere and our lows right now are around 50F/10C. Anyway, I haven't posted yet, but you have definitely inspired me to pull out lesser worn items, so thank you! Suz on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349728 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:47:11 +0000 Suz 2349728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations on another great week! It's so fab that you are inspiring yourself with this challenge and making discoveries about your style. What a week for weather it has been, right? You did brilliantly. I love the silk scarf inside the cowl -- beautiful! I also like the pattern mix of your hat and scarf in photo 8. Interesting proportions in 3-5 and sounds like you've found a winner top/sweater combo. I have been into the Heattech this week, too...and my big parka that I brought from Eastern Ontario.  SarahD8 on "January No Repeats Challenge - Week 2 recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeats-challenge---week-2-recap#post-2349726 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 23:13:24 +0000 SarahD8 2349726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am nearly halfway through <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introducing-my-january-no-repeats-challenge">my month-long challenge</a> and have still managed to stick to my main goal of not repeating outfits exactly, as well as my bonus goals of not repeating items within a week and adding at least one accessory to my outfits each day. I am really enjoying the focus, intentionality, and creativity that this challenge is bringing, it’s making getting dressed a lot of fun. Here’s what I wore this week: Monday (1): Teal velvet skinnies, light blue pintuck popover, light blue Aran duster (, black tall boots for outside). Basically just trying another iteration of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-no-repeat-challenge-week-1-so-far-so-good">last week</a>’s teal and light blue color scheme. Tuesday (2): black skirt leggings, gray tunic sweater. I wasn’t feeling well this day so went for my softest, coziest clothes. I put on a couple of rings though so I still get bonus points for accessorizing! Wednesday (3-5): gray cropped raw-hem straight jeans, rose silk tunic, pastel fair isle cardi, black stompy boots. This was probably my favorite outfit of the week. I’m obsessed with the juxtaposition of this East Asian jacquard fabric with fair isle or Nordic patterned knits. I think I will repeat the top+sweater combo for an upcoming evening party for my professional organization. Thursday (6): mid-wash skinny jeans, fuchsia button-up shirt, fuchsia/burgundy cardi. I am not *really* feeling this shirt right now to be honest but I am feeling tonal looks. Friday (7-9): lavender velvet jeans, plum tunic sweater. Speaking of tonal looks, here’s a column of purple! Ok, and things are getting serious here folks — this was the first day of our VERY cold cold snap here in Seattle. I am wearing my warmest Heattech underneath this very warm sweater. I went to dinner with my sister-in-law, and we decided to *walk* to the restaurant! (About a mile each way.) So I bundled up lots — second pic in this set is my outdoor accessories. Because the cowl neck of my sweater was bulky, instead of adding a wooly scarf I decided to try adding a silk scarf *inside* the cowl for extra warmth (third pic), inspired by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outwear-layering">Chris987’s </a><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outwear-layering">thread</a> on layering outerwear. I liked the result! Saturday (10-11): gray Icelandic pullover, black corduroy pants. I am wearing TWO layers of Heattech underneath this very wooly sweater! I am also giving you the outside version of the outfit (I did a bunch of errands in the afternoon — combination of driving and walking) — my version of minimal and neutrally coated. I don’t have a neutral toque or bag, so this is as neutral as I get! Sunday (12): black ponte leggings, black cashmere knit skirt, black/blue/white Nordic pullover, big black cardi. I started out with just the leggings but was not warm enough, so added the skirt over top! I’m really pleased that even in these unusual weather conditions, with a little bit of thinking outside the box (and a LOT of Heattech) I’ve been able to avoid repeats. I’m more than ready for things to start warming up a bit tomorrow though! Ok, I’m not sure I have a lot of deep thoughts to add this week, just trucking along. Thanks for looking and I’m grateful for any observations you care to share!