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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4 https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:29:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Brooklyn on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351191 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:30:43 +0000 Brooklyn 2351191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Super fab. I am amazed at how much variety you achieve within a limited palette. The highlights for me are the first outfit (love that jumper), the vest outfit, no 5 (so gamine!) and the wide leg jeans outfit (no 7). I love the idea of wearing a vest at home to kind of dress things up a bit, while still being comfortable. I might try that this winter. Jonesy on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351165 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:21:48 +0000 Jonesy 2351165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, you might be feeling slightly bored with all the blue, but you look fabulous :)! Love, love, love the patterned sweater in #1 with the white booties, and the snazzy knit vest, and the blue lace top, and the blue rollneck sweater...I could go on!  Sisi on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351091 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:58:49 +0000 Sisi 2351091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like you very much in # 1, 3, 5 and 8. You look fab in that lace shirt. But all the outfits are beautiful - chic and Suz-esque! Thank you for the nice photos of the rainbow and the funny snowman. ( if only I could do a snowman! No snow here, I am so disappointed - please send some!) Star (Lise) on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351089 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:58:50 +0000 Star (Lise) 2351089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look fab on every day but Thursday through to Sunday are my favourites. Suz on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351069 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:18:13 +0000 Suz 2351069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Bijou -- yes, it is a great sweater!  Rachy, I agree -- Janet and I both wear blue exceptionally well.  Bijou on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351067 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:16:57 +0000 Bijou 2351067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am now so happy that I chose BLUE as my colour of the year. You look stunning in all of these, with particular love for #1, that sweater is gorgeous on you. rachylou on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351055 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:30:14 +0000 rachylou 2351055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I never realised it before - but you and Janet are Blue Twins. Blue sings on the both of you! Fabulous! Suz on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351040 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:25:35 +0000 Suz 2351040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kyle, I'm blushing. Also laughing re your comment on #4. :)  Kyle on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351030 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:06:59 +0000 Kyle 2351030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1. I don’t know how anyone, anywhere could look better in this Anthro sweater. It’s just that good. 2. Cobalt loves you. But no surprise there. 3. Oh, how I love vests, and this one loves you right back. <div>4. Even the heavens approve of these outfits. <div>5. Classic Suz. Another great look. 6. I like the way you are branching out, color-wise. Can’t wait to see how citron works with your existing wardrobe. 7. Pretty. 8. Mr. Suz has never had a more enchanting and stylish dinner companion. This is a real WOW look. Gorg. 9. Current and classic at the same time. What a terrific week! <div> </div></div></div> Bonnie on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351014 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:45:01 +0000 Bonnie 2351014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These Challenges are a great way to find new outfits and work with what is already in a wardrobe. You've found some wonderful new combinations.  Suz on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351010 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:04:58 +0000 Suz 2351010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, thanks for reminding me, Kyle! I will check it out! I also found J. Crew's Sydney pant which is in the same fabric as the Kate -- it might be an option for me.  Dee, so funny. It is true, our winters do not compare with the typical Canadian winter. But you know, a few days earlier that same path was like the photo, below. And a few days before that, I was skating outdoors and a few days before that it was brutally cold.  Jaime, you're so right that $5 is a "blue beat" look. :)  Helena, thanks!  Sarah, you will love the lavender/ blue combo. It's fab.  ChristelJ, that sweater was such an excellent consignment find! Tags on, never worn.  Ket, thank you so much!  Kyle on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351004 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:55:30 +0000 Kyle 2351004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’m going to come back to this, because WOW. <div>But Inge posted about the fab Madewell Harlow pant, and it comes in a gorgeous blue that made me think of you! I’m going to consider it as well because I wear a lot of blues and greens myself.</div> Dee on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2351001 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:23:06 +0000 Dee 2351001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lots of great blue outfits Suz, and you know I love a fab blue look myself, your wardrobe really functions well together, but hey, what kind of winter is that in photo #4 ?  So jealous. Jaime on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350957 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:24:08 +0000 Jaime 2350957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You continue your fabulous style year - I think 2024 is already looking like your best year yet. Love the hint of beatnik in #5! Also how you mix wide legs with gamine details (like the vest). Great looks all around! Helena on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350954 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:10:44 +0000 Helena 2350954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fab ... The cobalt lace is knockout gorgeous! SarahD8 on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350935 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:02:03 +0000 SarahD8 2350935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WOW!! You are handily carrying out three challenges at once, deep into a long month of no outfit repeats. If that's not an indication of a VERY well put together wardrobe, I don't know what is! These are all great looks, and signature Suz. I especially like the combo of lavender and ink blue in 5-6. In fact, I'm going to steal that idea for tomorrow! (Also love the strongly contrasting pop of red for the bag in that outfit.) Hope your friend gets/feels better. A home cooked meal will surely help. ChristelJ on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350932 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:21:26 +0000 ChristelJ 2350932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Every day is fab! The bold blues and white and patterns are so punchy and flattering. You really have this thing down. I do have a fave, #7. It's so elegant, it just strikes me as a wow on you. Ket on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350930 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:55:28 +0000 Ket 2350930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I cannot choose a favorite, Suz! You look so chic and stylish in all your outfits. I l really love your little vest in photo 3; so garçonne! And your lilac coat is just darling on you! It feels so fresh. But again -- all of your outfits are terrific!<div> </div><div>Blue is my toughest color to wear. I wear some navy, which I find good. I jjust found a deep blue-green yarn that I actually like. (photo attached for kicks.) I also like dark denim and a good chambray or denim shirt. And beyond that... blue makes me feel kind of eww inside for myself. But I love seeing others wear it! You wear it beautifully! </div><div> </div><div>Bravo for an entire week of nonstop blue! I like lots of color rotation, even with favorite colors. So I can understand why you're ready for red pants. Can't wait to see what other colors you add in 2024.</div><div> </div> Angie on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350928 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:03:48 +0000 Angie 2350928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ HAH! Love the workout those new W&W pants are getting. BEST travel pants for long flights. They don't crease :)  Onward to adding chartreuse to your blue wardrobe, Queen Blue!  Suz on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350927 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 22:49:46 +0000 Suz 2350927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, Angie, I must say, if I hadn't had a few hits of cobalt in there (and the lilac coat, and one day my red coat, and my white coat on 3 days due to the rain) I'd have been very tired of all blue. I am really looking forward to wearing my red pants tomorrow! I enjoy blue, I adore blue -- but one realization of this experiment is that I still need more colour in my closet.  And yes, the navy Wit & Wisdoms are definitely on repeat wear. Same with the charcoal ones. I wear both far more often than I wear jeans.  Ms.Maven -- thank you. I do like the Kate pants -- a lot, in fact. They are a substantial 4 season fabric (though for me, much too hot for summer wear) and easy to wear. I like having at least one pair of easy tailored straights in my closet for days when I am on my bike. (Not that I was on my bike on Monday -- far from it!)  I do find the Ecco booties extremely comfortable. They come with a double insole so I can add or subtract one layer depending on sock thickness. I think my foot issues are different from yours, though, perhaps.  Angie on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350925 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 22:25:35 +0000 Angie 2350925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ KILLER Awesome all round, Queen Blue! Those navy W&W pants have become workhorses, Suz ;)  The addition of white accents in your outfits is very visually effective! LOVE the sweater in #1!! SOOOO stinking cute. YES to you rocking full length wide legs. Elegant!  YES, wide cropped dress pants are a wardrobe hole. Absolutely gorgeous cobalt lace shirt for date night at home!  Lilac and red are yummy in #6! That will chase away the winter blues - although for YOU, Winter Blues are where it's at!  MsMaven on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350922 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:54:41 +0000 MsMaven 2350922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm impressed with the variety of looks even though you limited the colors. I have that Boden Effie sweater, but in camel/navy, and just ordered the red/white one. My favorite is #1. Who knew a blue top could be so cheerful? How do you like the Kate J Crew pants? I have a pair in white I don't wear much because they are--well, white. I'm thinking of getting a dark color. The white ones do fit very well. I'm also thinking about those Ecco booties with the higher heel, but my Ecco's bought last year don't fit quite right. Do you find yours to be comfortable?  Overall, a great week! Suz on "Winter Blues: January no-repeat challenge, week 4" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-blues-january-no-repeat-challeng-week-4#post-2350919 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:57:29 +0000 Suz 2350919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This week, I added an additional wrinkle -- I decided on an all-blue week. In all honesty, a week of unrepeated blue outfits is easy for me in every season. If I were to try it in any other colour or neutral, I would fail miserably.  Monday:  1. The Anthro sweater, J. Crew Kate straight leg (an Angie pick), Ecco boots. This one bends my own rules a bit because the only older item was outerwear, which I didn't photograph.  Tuesday: 2. Old J. Crew merino royal blue zip sweater "hacked" and worn backwards as a cardigan. Wit and Wisdom wide legs. Worn for oral surgery. (OUCH!!!) But the dental assistant was very taken with my fashion hack.  Wednesday: 3. To meet a client. Ancient stretch silk shirt from Ann Taylor (love this shirt so much!), Madewell vest, blue wide legs. Bonus 4 -- rainbow I saw on my walk later.  Thursday: 5-6 --  To meet a colleague. J. Crew rollneck, BR straight ankle length pants, Eileen Fisher sock booties, old J. Crew coat and new Pom Pom London bag with a beautiful gifted strap.  Friday: 7. At home working. Thrifted silk & cotton cardigan, Diane von Furstenbrg. Paige jeans.  Saturday: 8. I actually wore gear most of the day. ( I didn't photograph it, but it was also mostly blue!). Later, I polished up for at-home supper with Mr. Suz. J. Crew lace shirt, Wit & Wisdom wide legs. (3 wears in a week....luckily this challenge does not forbid repeated items.  Sunday: 10-11. Cooking supper for a friend in need. Boden striped top, Everlane jeans, Aritzia puffer for the walk. (It, and my raincoat, were my two most worn coats on this very wet, grey, week.)  I have blue pants/ jeans in multiple cuts and lengths and had fun playing with that. Though full length wide legs obviously won out. I do not have a wide leg crop dress pant in blue and -- believe it or not -- that might be slight wardrobe hole!  Thanks for looking! Comments welcome. January is a long month! We are not done yet!