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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WATC Challenge Day 9-11: https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:02:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php SarahD8 on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380866 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:38:04 +0000 SarahD8 2380866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suntiger rings are a good alternative to bracelets in the winter! (I am wearing three today ) Oh also -- JenniNZ yeah I am with you: I think we both follow a bit of a "buy and hold" strategy. It can be difficult to know when I'm temporarily "off" something vs when I'm done with it...but I don't feel too much need to edit things out quickly. My black tall boots have a square-ish toe and I think they're pretty timeless! Lisa so glad my new coat is getting the YLF seal of approval! Suntiger on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380863 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:38:41 +0000 Suntiger 2380863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good insight re: cowls! I never thought about them that much but now I will when looking at tops. Bracelets I just wear in summer for the most part, and choose rings instead for winter. SarahD8 on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380862 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:32:28 +0000 SarahD8 2380862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is a GREAT way to frame it, Angie, thank you!! Angie on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380852 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:29:19 +0000 Angie 2380852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ SarahD8, always good to embrace STYLE CONSTANTS that strengthen your signature style - long over lean is one of yours :) Always good to stay flexible and open minded in case you tire of a certain look! Lisa on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380850 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:40 +0000 Lisa 2380850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The new coat is perfect for an Urban Snow Queen! Perfect length, perfect color, perfect texture. Bravo! And yes I think the polar bear tee and outfit #11 from the inspiration photos are aligned. Nice to see the inspiration photos in action. Jenni NZ on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380848 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:21 +0000 Jenni NZ 2380848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love long over lean also Sarah. I have kept some of it in my wardrobe for a decade, just adding extra other silhouettes in so I don’t get bored or too stuck in my ways. I also don’t want to end up getting rid of some of the favourite tunics just before fashion takes a turn and brings long over lean back again! When I first joined YLF in 2017 I had edited out some square toed shoes and boots, and blow me down it wasn’t many years until they were back in again! I wasn’t too upset as I was tired of those particular pairs but a good lesson. SarahD8 on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380842 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:28:25 +0000 SarahD8 2380842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks RobinF! I really like the tonal aqua and teal too, I'm going to look for more ways to achieve that combination... Angie, yes! Long over lean is a reliable formula for me. Suits my body type and my climate/practical needs. For a long time it was kind of the only silhouette that my closet supported, and that started to get tiresome (especially as I was conscious of everyone else moving on to other looks...and I didn't seem to be able to). I'm coming around to the idea that I'll probably never entirely stop wearing the look...but I do want to keep experimenting with other silhouettes right now, as opposed to leaning in to that formula exclusively. Queen Long Over Lean is visiting other realms to see how they do things there! :-) Star thanks for the vote of confidence on that tonal grey/pastel look! Star (Lise) on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380838 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:49:20 +0000 Star (Lise) 2380838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love your new pieces, #7 is my favourite too. I don't wear bracelets in winter or on very hot summer days. Angie on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380834 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:20:53 +0000 Angie 2380834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the new Urban Snow Queen Topper best! Smashing, SarahD8! :) And the dainty layered pearl necklaces are very pretty! Fab inspiration pics all round.  I hereby also crown you Queen Long over Lean. Love #7! Grey and cognac is gorgeous together and suits you to a tee. KILLER riding boots!  For the bangle: cuff your sweater once or twice to shorten the sleeves to bracelet length. Wear the bangle on your skin. Fuss-factor solved.  RobinF on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380827 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:20:55 +0000 RobinF 2380827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great looks! You have a bit of a signature look and it really works! I think my favorite is the second look - love the tonal colors. Those are really nice looking jeans, too bad you aren't thrilled with the quality.  I avoid bracelets overall, they get in my way at work so the only time I really think to wear them is when I am getting dressed up for something. I do wear a watch every day and it does tend to rest under my sleeve. Love the new coat! SarahD8 on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380821 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:26:34 +0000 SarahD8 2380821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JenniNZ, Jamie, Lisa -- ha, I'm glad I'm not alone re: the bracelet thing! Lisa and Cookie, some good suggestions to try here, thanks. Lisa and Cookie, thanks also for pointing out some of the inspo images that struck you. I admit I was just going on vibes and had not got as far as actually recreating outfits, but that would be a fun next step! I do wonder if that raw hem jeans + polar bear tee + light fair isle cardi ensemble I posted a while back is, proportion wise, a version of #11. Lisa coat was hidden in a reply to my previous thread. Here's my super quick try on pic again for convenience: Cookie on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380820 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:22:55 +0000 Cookie 2380820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also loving the inspiration, especially 9, 10, 16. Cookie on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380818 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:17:32 +0000 Cookie 2380818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh gosh I really like all of these! The yummy textures and colors! I think the aqua/teal is my favorite. And the jewelry is absolutely beautiful. Re bracelets, well, that is why “bracelet length” sleeves are a thing, eh? Or sleeves you can push up and have them stay that way. Or loose dangly bracelets that might shake loose of the sleeve, rather than a cuff. That bracelet deserves to be seen! Lisa on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380816 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:58:16 +0000 Lisa 2380816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In this collection, you have the formula down for tunic length sweater over a slim bottom. It's a great combination on you, milk it! Such a shame about the teal skinnies, because they are a lovely color. The cowlneck in #5 is draped really nicely. I always struggled to get cowlnecks to stay draped the way I prefer and eventually eliminated them from my wardrobe. Now when I want neck coverage I reach for a scarf or a mockneck sweater. Too bad the lavender jeans are too big, that would be a great color with this palette. It looks like you have teal and lavender skinnies to add to your shopping list. :) I avoid bracelets in the winter when I'm wearing sweaters. I prefer the look and fit of bare skin with a bracelet instead of layering over fabrics. I find the best winter accessories to pair with sweaters are long pendant necklaces and scarves. The copper cuff is a lovely piece, maybe it would work paired with a slim fit sweater (something that fits snug on the lower arm and wrist area?) Did I miss the new light colored coat? There's some fun layering in the inspiration photos. Especially the varied layered lengths in 10, 11 and 14. Very interesting juxtaposition in these. I look forward to seeing you recreate these looks!  Jaime on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380815 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:58:04 +0000 Jaime 2380815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like your explanation of the stiff cowl necks. I looked at the pictures first and was thinking how they are signature for you and your explanation supports why this makes perfect sense. I have not done this but have seen many on-line types wearing their bracelets over their long sleeves - I have no idea how they avoid the scrunching effect! Very thoughtful analysis and I enjoyed your inspo pics too! Jenni NZ on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380811 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:36:45 +0000 Jenni NZ 2380811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just don’t do bracelets with long sleeves! I get the same issue. SarahD8 on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380808 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:01:25 +0000 SarahD8 2380808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also also! In a comment on a previous post Brooklyn asked for some visual inspiration behind my “Urban Snow Queen” theme. So here is a big collection of images that somehow despite their odd contrasts add up to the vibe in my head. Thanks for looking! SarahD8 on "WATC Challenge Day 9-11:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/watc-challenge-day-9-11#post-2380807 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:57:09 +0000 SarahD8 2380807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Urban Snow Queen explores variations on a theme (& shares a big tranche of inspo images) Day 9 Teal velvet skinny jeans, plum cowl neck tunic Outdoor version: black snow boots, black parka, teal everyday bag New piece(s): teal velvet skinny jeans Assessment of new item(s) – fit, etc.: These are true skinnies, and not really my current preference (as mentioned I am really liking relaxed skinnies right now). The quality here is also not the greatest – the seams twist, especially on the left leg. I do love the very dark bottle-green color, though. Is the outfit elevated/cohesive/refined? No. It could have been, if I had bothered to accessorize. Where is the contrast? Heck if I know. I’m not really sure what I was thinking here – maybe I was still recovering from the flu and just not back to my full fashion strength. How else could I wear the new item(s)? See tomorrow’s outfit. Day 10 Teal velvet skinny jeans, aqua cowl neck pullover Outdoor version: white stompy boots, black parka, teal everyday bag New piece(s): aqua cowl neck pullover Assessment of new item(s) – fit, etc.: Ok, this is a good place to share my theory about cowl necks. I think that a dramatic and “starchy” (for lack of a better word) cowl, as with my plum and gray tunics, kind of mimics a ruff: perfect for those Snow Queen vibes. When I arrange this sweater’s neckline in a similar way, I really like it – but, it has less inherent structure, and tends to “slump” into an arrangement/orientation that I prefer less. I might try stitching the collar into place to see if I can get it to maintain the desired shape a bit better. Otherwise, good fit here. I like the color although I do have to guard against combinations that feel too “sweet” to me. Is the outfit elevated/cohesive/refined? The idea here was to try a tonal look with teal and aqua. I think the color scheme is successful in providing cohesiveness, although the proportions of these two pieces are not ideal, which diminishes the elevated/refined quotient. Where is the contrast? Value contrast, especially in the outdoor version of the outfit with punchy white boots. (I’m realizing though that these days I mostly prefer to wear ankle boots under straight- or wide-leg pants rather than over skinnies.) How else could I wear the new item(s)? Confirmed: I prefer a longer top/sweater with these narrow and relatively unstructured pants. Day 11 Lavender velvet skinny jeans, gray oversized cowl tunic Outdoor version: cognac riding boots, pink puffer vest, teal everyday bag New piece(s): lavender velvet skinny jeans Assessment of new item(s) – fit, etc.: I love the color. But these are just too big – removing them from my active wardrobe Is the outfit elevated/cohesive/refined? Yes! This is one of my favorite outfits so far. I considered going with my plum tunic here for another tonal look. But, as it turns out the pants have enough gray in them that I think the outfit reads as tonal anyway. The vest over top was also a risk – I was worried that pink vest and lavender pants would be too easter-eggy. But again, the colors are similar enough, and grayed enough, that I think it really works. Where is the contrast? Silhouette is doing most of the work here: big swingy sweater over narrow pants. The shorter vest adds to the silhouette contrast in the outdoor version of the look. I wish I owned: A light-colored coat to create similar looks when a vest isn’t enough/right for the weather. Spoiler: now I do! Also picking up on a previous suggestion to try accessorizing with a bracelet here. I love the *idea* of this, and especially how this vintage Native/Southwestern copper cuff takes on Viking vibes in this unexpected context. But. If I just put the bracelet on my wrist it’s hidden by my sweater sleeve. If I put it on the outside of my sweater sleeve it creates this weird bunching, AND as soon as I start moving my arms around like a normal person it comes loose and winds up hidden by my sleeve again. So, I don’t get it. How do people wear bracelets in the winter/with long sleeves?