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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:19:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1888154 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 18:51:54 +0000 Aurore 1888154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you rachylou! rachylou on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1888040 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:18:01 +0000 rachylou 1888040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Joy said (!) Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1888021 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:11:16 +0000 Aurore 1888021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for your support, Toban! Yes, tanstaafl, replacing the scarf by a necklace would be a great way of adding structure!! Thank you so much for the idea! tanstaafl on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887869 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:10:57 +0000 tanstaafl 1887869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like both outfits, very cool jacket in number 1, and lovely color combination in number 2. I have found that when I pair cardigans with scarves I also feel a little grumpy or underdressed for work. I think it is the soft on soft combination. I prefer when I pair cardigans with more tailored tops and wear an interesting necklace instead of the scarf. Toban on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887866 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:55:39 +0000 Toban 1887866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations on successfully completing this challenge. Your outfits this week are inspiring. I also rely on my dark wash bootcut jeans a lot. I  enjoy your layering, color palette, and accessories. That floral cardigan is gorgeous.  Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887811 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:39:40 +0000 Aurore 1887811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for the support, Bonnie! karen13, thank you for the kind words and the outfit idea! I should try the patterned jacket with a leopard scarf (the jacket even has a leopard lining), and will definitely look for a top like the one you envisioned. karen13 on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887806 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:31:52 +0000 karen13 1887806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great job on the challenge. I really like both of these outfits. As the weather improves and spring approaches I’d love to see the canvas pants/tan jacket with a patterned scarf or top that has splashes of white or pale blue in it. Bonnie on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887794 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:07:32 +0000 Bonnie 1887794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You really learned a lot from this challenge. Good work! Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887792 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:05:20 +0000 Aurore 1887792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mirjana, sorry for the cross-post. And thank you very much for your kind, motivating words! Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887791 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:04:47 +0000 Aurore 1887791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Christina F., thank you for your support! I'm indeed a jacket-lover not used to cardigan silhouettes. Thank you for your insight, SarahD8! I'm glad my lessons learned with this challenge can be useful for someone else! Sara L., thank you very much for your experience and style tips! Mirjana on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887790 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:58:11 +0000 Mirjana 1887790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely outfits, great colors combinations, so cute cardigan with floral back. You look gorgeous. Sara L. on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887780 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:28:37 +0000 Sara L. 1887780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the floral back on the cardigan!  It's so different and interesting.  The outfit looks good to me but I sometimes feel frumpy in cardigans too.  I've found I need to mix them with modern elements like a graphic tee or skinny jeans.   SarahD8 on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887768 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:47:12 +0000 SarahD8 1887768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like both outfits as well! That pale pink with olive in #2 is such a great color scheme and WOW on the floral back. Jeans are essential to my work-from-home lifestyle and I think I would have a very hard time doing a no-jeans challenge in winter. But I learned a lot from your musings, thank you for sharing! Christina F. on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887767 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:45:45 +0000 Christina F. 1887767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you did a great job, especially with the weather! These final two outfits are lovely. I'm guessing you're not used to the more relaxed silhouette of the cardigan, but it's very pretty. Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887760 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:17:23 +0000 Aurore 1887760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for your insight, Cardiff girl! I definitely need to re-evaluate outfit #2 as I seem to be the only one who don't like it. Thank you Joy for your kind words! Wearing florals while it's snowing outside feels more fun that I had envisioned. Thank you torontogirl! I'm so glad you had the idea of this challenge! Helena on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887755 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:01:23 +0000 Helena 1887755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh my gosh Aurore, that sweater. So beautiful. You nailed this challenge; so glad you enjoyed it! Anonymous on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887749 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:48:27 +0000 Anonymous 1887749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like both outfits. You killed this challenge and it was enlightening to read your conclusions. That floral sweater is a breath of springtime. It looks heart paired with olive. Cardiff girl on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887735 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:36:46 +0000 Cardiff girl 1887735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mmmmm,I LIKE the olive and pink outfit.The cardi is especially pretty ,I can’t see grandpa wanting to wear that!I think as Sisi suggests you are probably more of a smartly dressing lady who is not so Used to a more casual silhouette but you can do both well. Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887730 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:22:08 +0000 Aurore 1887730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for your support, Mainelady! Sisi, I have to confess I wore excellent mountaineering leggings under the light blue trousers. The cold was not a problem! And your insight on not being used to a silhouette and thus not liking it makes perfect sense. Maybe I need to take a step back and re-try it. Thank you! Sisi on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887714 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:03:05 +0000 Sisi 1887714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Outfit 1 is very nice! (wow, you were courageous to venture out in canvas pants at this time of the year!) As per nr. 2 probably you are not used to see yourself in this silhouette. I like it.  Mainelady on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887702 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 10:27:48 +0000 Mainelady 1887702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for sharing your conclusions. I really like your comment about how the challenges are helping you get to know your wardrobe better and how you now know you want to keep all your pants in mind when shopping for new tops. #1 is my fav outfit on you. Love that scarf ! Aurore on "WIW - No jeans challenge 4-5 and conclusions" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-no-jeans-challenge-4-5-and-conclusions#post-1887692 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:03:59 +0000 Aurore 1887692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Today is the last day of my no-jeans challenge inspired by torontogirl. It was very instructive for me and I'll include a few conclusions at the end of this post. ___________ Outfits <ul> <li>For challenge outfit #4 (on photo #1), I chose light blue canvas trousers I usually only wear in spring and summer. I paired them with a beige patterned wool blazer over a plain light brown tee, and added a scarf for warmth. Rosegold hoop earrings, brown booties, brown bag, and I was ready for the day. </li> </ul> I did like this outfit, but was over-confident with the way it would work with our still-snowy weather. Fortunately I could commute by car and did not get out of the building for the day, otherwise the trousers would have ended rather dirty! <ul> <li>We are having a new snowfall today, and I'm working from home. To help maintaining a "work" state of mind, I decided to avoid spending the day in loungewear. For challenge outfit #5 (photos #2 and #3), I paired my olive trousers with a light pink floral cardigan I have never worn to my very masculine workplace. I re-used the scarf from yesterday's outfit and chose a darker brown tee. I added my army green bag and brown booties for the photo, but obviously don't need them at home.</li> </ul> I love both the pink cardigan and the olive trousers individually, but don't like the outfit. It feels rather frumpy, with too much volume overall, and a silhouette my grandpa could wear. It's OK for a day home, but for work I should rather pair the cardigan with sharper, darker, more fitted bottoms. And no scarf. What do you think? ___________ Challenge conclusions Thanks to the challenge, I discovered that there is a life beyond dark-wash bootcut jeans! Much to my surprise, I managed to compose outfits without them. The weather did not allow me to wear dresses, which forced me to use all of my non-jeans trousers. I also found out that my top capsule is dedicated to dark wash bootcuts. My other trousers are either wider, or lighter in color, or both, and don't work with the same tops. Jackets were OK though, but I definitely have to think of my non-jeans trousers when shopping for tops. Last but not least, I learned that such challenges are a very efficient way of getting to know my wardrobe better. It forces to try new silhouettes and new color combos, and it's both fun and useful. Thank you torontogirl for having launched this challenge, and thank you YLF for being such an inspiring corner of the internet!