https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 19:36:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886154 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 04:53:29 +0000 SarahD8 1886154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Gigi, #5 was one of my favorites too. And Suzanimal #9 too so I’m pleased to hear others appreciate it.</p> <p>Jussie, thanks for the kind words about my accessories! Motivates me to keep adding that little something extra.</p> <p>Sterling, as ever you are SO kind.</p> <p>And h my goodness, Windchime, I am so flattered to have inspired you to try a nature-inspired capsule, but even MORE I am so excited to see your birch forest/cardinal collection. I can just picture that palette, it sounds absolutely perfect!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886100 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:18:51 +0000 Suzanimal 1886100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I love #9. The whole look and the loafers are fantastic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886099 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:13:49 +0000 Windchime 1886099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are really doing great using scarves and jewelry to add interest to outfits! I love your patent loafers and the outfit you created with your recently-remembered outfit formula.</p> <p>I also wanted to let you know that I was so inspired by your winter Northern Lights capsule colors that I've created my own winter-inspired capsule for February. My theme is winter birch forest with cardinals; colors are white, cream, grey, black, burgundy, and green. This is the first capsule I've created using a nature image, and it's fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886081 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:27:06 +0000 Anonymous 1886081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is always interesting, Sarah. &nbsp;I'll make a point of looking for your musings. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886062 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:21:23 +0000 jussie 1886062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like someone else mentioned- I think you are really nailing your accessories! Looking so polished with those extra touches :). Often when I’m “people watching” those that immediately strike me as stylish are often making good use of accessories. I’m working on using them more too. Thanks for sharing your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886060 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:12:04 +0000 Gigi 1886060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I'm really digging no. 5. I love the tuxedo shirt with the blazer-esque cardi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886051 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:56:52 +0000 SarahD8 1886051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Lynn! And Sterling I’m so glad that you will keep following along. I will add some “midpoint musings” to my post next week, I hope they will be interesting for others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1886005 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 18:51:07 +0000 Lynn 1886005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with everyone, these are great and I really like the black jacket and how you are using accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1885994 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 18:02:00 +0000 Anonymous 1885994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Sarah</b>! &nbsp;I remember that several people didn't plan to stop on January 30th. &nbsp;The 30 x 30 challenge is a natural extension to planning a comprehensive seasonal wardrobe. &nbsp;It just makes senses. &nbsp;I'll be following along with you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1885980 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:30:34 +0000 SarahD8 1885980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Karen! Yes, the tuxedo pleat shirts have been surprisingly versatile and I like incorporating them into more casual outfits.</p> <p>I think part of the accessories conundrum for me is also that I am trying to up my exercise these days and that includes using my desk cycle for a couple of half-hour periods while working each day. Still haven’t cracked the code on balancing the desire not to sweat in my nice clothes, and feel dressed/put together. The truth that you don’t see in these photos is that I’ve often been getting dressed quite late in the day which honestly does not make me feel fab. Hm. Perhaps a “get dressed by X hour” challenge is in order for the coming week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1885963 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:50:11 +0000 karen13 1885963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great. I hear you on sometimes removing scarves and accessories. I think some of it is just getting used to them. My favorite is 7. I love the colors and I think the stripe shirt is great with the scarf. You rock the tux shirts. I used to have one I loved many years ago and you are inspiring me to keep an eye out for a softer fabric one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1885952 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 15:34:35 +0000 SarahD8 1885952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back late to this, but I wanted to thank you, shevia, rachylou, torontogirl, and Katerina, for your nice comments. You all are helping me stay motivated to continue with my challenge!</p> <p>Rachylou the black topper you mentioned is my new jacket-y cardigan. It’s both comfortable and flattering, an excellent if sometimes elusive combination! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884370 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:29:03 +0000 Katerina 1884370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have put together some great outfits this week! You have very pretty scarves and jewellery.&nbsp;Vintage barrette - how awesome is that!&nbsp;No 6-7 is beautiful - love the scarf with the cardigan too and think that it&nbsp;looks good&nbsp;with the striped shirt - it&nbsp;echoes the colour in the lovely scarf. No 9 is my favourite. Great colour combo and fun with the double scarves. </p> <p>Yay to brooches! Yours is very cute! Overall,&nbsp;you accessorize&nbsp;very nicely.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884241 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:05:33 +0000 Helena 1884241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! The column of black with the blue scarf looks so polished - a perfect deep winter outfit, I'd say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884189 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 06:55:16 +0000 rachylou 1884189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have I seen the jacket in 5? What a great jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884170 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 03:46:12 +0000 Jaime 1884170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the close ups of the jewelry after the outfit picture. 7 and 9 with the scarves are outstanding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884153 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 02:28:17 +0000 SarahD8 1884153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mainelady, what a lovely comment, thank you! I’m blushing!</p> <p>Thanks for mentioning the accessories, Joy. That was something I wanted to put more effort into, I am glad it is paying off.</p> <p>And Toban, thanks! I am enjoying the color palette too, hoping to come up with a few color mixes I haven’t run through yet, I love trying out new color combinations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884117 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 01:23:49 +0000 Toban 1884117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab. I really like your color palette and color mixing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884116 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 01:22:32 +0000 Anonymous 1884116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are getting really good at adding accessories. All your outfits look fun and interesting. I am looking forward to more of your outfits going forward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884088 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:01:49 +0000 Mainelady 1884088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SarahD, you really do look fab! I admire how your are planning to extend your challenge through mid March and how you are trying out suggestions and ideas found on this forum. I think it is awesome that you have identified your signature pieces. I am loving those blue scarves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-4#post-1884061 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 22:57:14 +0000 SarahD8 1884061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Other folks are close to wrapping up their 30x30 challenge for January, but as I mentioned at the outset I will be wearing this capsule for longer. I've decided to take it through mid-March and switch to a spring capsule around March 17. I will be away for a week in a warmer climate in late February, and will wear a different set of clothes (sort of a summer preview) while there. So that will give me 10 weeks with my deep winter capsule which seems about right.</p> <p>Let’s recap last week shall we!</p> <p><b>1:</b> navy skirt leggings, gray floral sweatshirt</p> <p>Chaotic day, was racing to meet a deadline and didn’t get dressed in actual clothes until the afternoon. Never left the house after getting dressed so no shoes. No selfie but you’ve seen me in this combo before — sort of my “grab it in a panic” outfit.</p> <p><b>2-3:</b> medium-wash skinnies, black popover, lavender crochet vest, cognac riding boots</p> <p>The crochet vest was less itchy here than in last week’s outfit, but, although I wore a silk long-john top under the shirt, I just was not warm enough. I may try this piece once more when the weather warms up in spring but more than likely this is on the way out of my wardrobe.</p> <p>PS: The gold crane thingy that looks like a brooch is actually a vintage barrette!!!</p> <p><b>4-5:</b> gray skinnies, white tuxedo button-up, black shawl-collar cardi, patent loafers</p> <p>I remembered an outfit formula that I really like but had forgotten about: gray skinnies (which often read as very casual to me) + dressy other components. Yay! I was really happy in this outfit, felt deliberate and put together.</p> <p>PS: The little crown thingy that looks like a brooch IS a brooch! Jumping on the YLF brooch bandwagon instigated by <b>Katerina</b>. Borrowing <b>Mainelady</b>’s maximal trick of brooch + necklace here.</p> <p><b>6-7:</b> black ponte leggings, gray/white stripe popover, long burgundy cardi, winter village scarf, gray boots.</p> <p>I REALLY like this scarf with this sweater but not sure about the striped shirt with it.</p> <p>8-9: navy skirt leggings, black long sleeve tee, black long cardi, black patent loafers</p> <p>Emulating <b>Katerina</b>’s double scarf trick here with the blue paisley + blue bird combo. I had a little trouble figuring out how to tie them without the combination feeling overly bulky and fussy, but I persevered and quite liked the result.</p> <p>In truth, I didn’t wear the scarves when I was working at home — only when I went out. I’m finding that I often want to take off accessories at home unless they are very small/basic like pearl studs and my agate and signet rings (the latter of which have absolutely become my signature for this season, I am sooooo glad I got my great-grandpa’s ring fixed!!!!). I think I’ve decided to accept that rather than fighting it.</p> <p>That’s it for this week! As always, questions, comments, and constructive critiques are most welcome. Thanks for looking!</p>