https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 17:29:13 +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-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887862 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:46:46 +0000 Lynn 1887862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sarah-<br />First off I love that scarf in # 1. &nbsp;It is soothing just to look @ it. <br />I never would have thought about wearing burgundy with light medium blue but it really works well. &nbsp;I will look forward to seeing where you go with this pairing.&nbsp;<br />I think metallics, especially silver, would be wonderful addition.&nbsp;<br />I also really love the blue with the white pintucked top- has a bit of a Scandinavian vibe. The Swedish in Rachylou's Swedish Milkmaid Hipster.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like Sterling, I really liked the &nbsp;photos pairing your jewelry and scarves with your outfits. I will have to start doing that. I am also working on finishing my outfits with jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887815 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:45:13 +0000 SarahD8 1887815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhh, <b>rachylou</b>, "Swedish Milkmaid Hipster," I love it. You get me! Not a bad style descriptor for me, honestly. I have been mentally characterizing my style as "Modern <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1449940/">Land Girl</a>" as I am absolutely earnest and do not dress with the irony required of a hipster. But I like your formulation too!</p> <p><b>jussie</b>, thanks. Honestly I do not think of myself as very disciplined but I am hoping these capsule challenges will make me a bit more so. I'm a huge sucker for Liberty prints too!</p> <p><b>karen13</b>, if you try the burgundy/light blue combo I would love to see pics! The scarf in #2 is from Anthropologie a few years ago. The brand is Tolani, you might find it pop up on Ebay or Poshmark from time to time. And the scarf in #10 is secondhand via Ebay. Didn't someone recently find some William Morris scarves at the Met gift shop? The V&amp;A gift shop also has tons of William Morris IIRC although I'm not sure what shipping would be to the US.</p> <p><b>Mainelady</b>, thank you for the vote of confidence re: metallics! I really needed that. I will see what I can find to work in.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887700 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 10:23:19 +0000 Mainelady 1887700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have enjoyed reading your musings. I agree that the burgundy and light blue is signature. Your accessories are amazing! I do think metallics will have staying power. They add lightness and shine, which can elevate any outfit, without it being too dressy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887664 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:35:34 +0000 karen13 1887664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the scarves and outfits in 1/2 and 9/10. You are so right about accessories. I have been making more of an effort to add earrings, scarf and/or bag to my fairly simple outfits and it makes me feel so much more finished.</p> <p>I really like the burgundy and light blue in 2 - I have been wondering how to transition my burgundy and navy purchase for fall into spring and this looks great too me.</p> <p>And where do I find those two scarves - Aurore's botanicals thread reminded me how much I love William Morris and not I am stalking the perfect one.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887621 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:21:43 +0000 jussie 1887621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ve learned so much- it’s great to hear about your thought process. You sound like quite an organized, disciplined shopper. I like the last two outfits best :). I’m a sucker for liberty prints..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887473 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:03:44 +0000 rachylou 1887473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fave is 8 - the texture and greyscale and is of my personal fave Swedish Milkmaid Hipster aesthetic. Very Kinfolk (if you know the magazine).</p> <p>But the muted blue and burgundy, this is a lovely combo. I can see the gravitational pull </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887468 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:52:14 +0000 SarahD8 1887468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bonnie</b>, thanks! The pintucked blouse is a secondhand purchase, so no find. It's by BLL New York -- I'd never heard of that brand but on a quick look it might be right up your alley.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, thanks -- I also wear burgundy a lot during fall and the holiday season, so it's nice to find a different color combination to freshen things up for this part of the year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887427 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:25:15 +0000 Angie 1887427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 best. The burgundy looks fresh with light blue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887422 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:23:15 +0000 Bonnie 1887422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving your colors and item selections and they look really good on and together. My favorite is the white pin tucked blouse. Do you have a find for it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887398 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:46:58 +0000 SarahD8 1887398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, thanks for the compliment about proportions. I am very picky about proportions so I am glad to know that is hitting the mark for others as well. And YES to the importance of accessories. I had really gotten out of the habit of “finishing” my outfits in this way. But I’ve been glad to see that with a little practice, it is easy to reach for combinations that I know will work.</p> <p>Toban, YES, pewter is exactly what I was thinking. Great minds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887200 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:29:03 +0000 Toban 1887200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your capsule has evolved nicely and demonstrates the power of accessories. I think metallics could be a nice addition. Perhaps pewter?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887164 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:26:36 +0000 Anonymous 1887164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sarah!&nbsp; One of the most important things I learned during our challenge was the power of accessories.&nbsp; Your scarf is especially beautiful in terms of color and soothing pattern.&nbsp; I can see why it is a definite winner.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Your signature color of burgundy with light/medium blue is a standout.&nbsp; One I hadn't considered in the past and have come to love based on this post alone!!!</p> <p>The proportions of your ensembles are perfect.&nbsp; I especially love that you took the time to illustrate your jewelry with each ensemble.&nbsp; It makes everything so much clearer in my mind.&nbsp; Beautiful jewelry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Fabulous.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>On a side note.&nbsp; I am wearing a lot more accessories based on what I learned during the challenge.&nbsp; Accessories can make or break the outfit.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-deep-winter-capsule-week-5-midpoint-musings#post-1887107 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:59:34 +0000 SarahD8 1887107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am recapping last week’s outfits, week 5 of wearing my “deep winter” capsule. If I intend to wear this capsule for 10 weeks I am now at the midpoint so I thought I would do a bit of thinking about the experience so far.&nbsp;</p> <p><u>How my capsule has evolved</u>: So far I have added 3 items: Black woven popover, blue bird print scarf, light blue-gray cardi. Standout is absolutely the scarf — can you believe I was feeling sheepish about having bought it???? I have also upgraded another 3 items: black long sleeve tee, black jacket-y cardi, black long cardi. Of these items 2 were bought new (the tops) and the remainder secondhand.</p> <p><u>Burgundy and light/medium blue </u>seems to be the signature color combination of this capsule. This was not so much an intention I started out with as something that has emerged from the items that I happen to have. I’ve repeated the favorite combination of long burgundy cardi and blue “winter village” scarf in the set of outfits below. My intention now is to find other examples of this color combination in my capsule and wear them.</p> <p>In theory, I like the idea of <u>black/white/gray with pastels</u> (this is sort of what I imagined up front would be the signature color combination of the capsule), but in practice I tend to shy away from this combination. I think it too easily becomes a little too 80’s for me. Blue and pale aqua are easier, but pink and lavender are especially tricky.</p> <p>I’m drawn to the idea of <u>adding metallics to this capsule</u>. They would fit with the winter landscape theme (stars in a clear cold sky; sun glinting off snow) and I think could provide a contemporary/current feeling element to contrast with my vintagey items. I wonder <b>how much staying power people think the metallics trend will have?</b></p> <p>As has been clear from the beginning, this capsule would be more functional with <u>more tops, and more patterned items</u>. I’m on the hunt for both. One thing I’ve been trying to get clear on is what might become the signature patterns of this capsule. I think Nordic knits, plaid in <i>light</i> colors, maybe paisley?</p> <p>Those are some scattered musings. I’m hoping to do a more detailed analysis of items worn so far, etc. in the next day or two.</p> <p>Here are the outfits from last week:</p> <p><b>1-2</b>: gray skinnies, black long sleeve tee, burgundy long cardi, winter village scarf, cognac riding boots</p> <p><b>3-4</b>: medium-wash straight leg jeans, white pin tuck popover, gray shawl collar cardi, tan heeled oxfords</p> <p>I like the top half of this outfit, not sure about the bottom half. I keep trying to make these jeans work, but not feeling it!</p> <p><b>5-6</b>: black skirt leggings, pale blue layering sweater, gray long cardi, black ankle boots</p> <p>Kid was off school so was juggling her + work — wanted to keep things simple and minimal. Hey I actually felt good in this top!</p> <p><b>7-8</b>: black ponte leggings, white tuxedo popover, vintage gray-blue cardi, cognac riding boots</p> <p><b>9-10</b>: medium-wash skinnies, white tuxedo button-up, medium blue cardi, gray tall boots</p> <p>As always, thank you for reading, and I would love to hear any thoughts, observations, or suggestions you may have.</p> <p> </p>