January 30 x 30 Challenge Week One

I am going to post my outfits for the January 30 x 30 Challenge on a weekly basis.

Weather: This is all people are talking about. It has been unusually cold for this time of year. Or any time of year. Last night Mr. SF informed me that it was colder here than on Mars. We have been having weeks of
-25 to -30 C temps with -40 C with the windchill.

Activities: This past week I have been going to Yoga, talking Sophie for short walks (she wears boots and putting them on her involves chasing her around the house because she would prefer not to wear them), cooking for some house guests who had to cancel due to illness, some work for my university job (at home),planning my Florida travel capsule,etc.

Outfits:
January 1
Bottoms - TNF leggings
Top - Cuddl Duds
Topper - Columbia Fleece Jacket

January 2
Bottoms - Lululemon Dog Walking Pants (no Find)
Top - Marks Brown T-Shirt
Topper - Columbia Fleece Jacket

January 3
Bottoms - TNF leggins
Top - Patagonia top (no Find)
Topper - Columbia Fleece Jacket
Extra Topper - Black Down Vest (no Find)

January 4 - It was slightly warmer this day and almost barely to be outside
Bottoms - Lululemon Fleece lined leggings
Top - Cream long-sleeved T-shirt (no find)
Topper - Free People Out of Africa Cardigan

January 5 - Mars like weather
Bottoms - Lululemon Dog Walking Pants
Top - Patagonia Top
Topper - Columbia Fleece Jacket

For Outerwear I wore my Lole Olive Green Puffer. For Footwear I wore my Sorels, Prospectors or Clarks (not very warm). I always wore a hat, mittens and on really cold days I wore a balaclava.

Macy's

Cuddl Duds Softwear Stretch Long Sleeve Crew Shirt

View Info

Top Pick

The North Face

WOMEN’S EXPEDITION TIGHTS

View Info

Top Pick

Custom Find

by Style Fan

View Info

Nordstrom

Free People 'Sweater Out of Africa' Long Cardigan

View Info

Top Pick

Amazon

Clarks Arctic Venture

View Info

Top Pick

View Info

View Info

6 years ago

rachylou

Veteran

Nice! I have that Free People cardigan... well, sort of. I’ve worn it dead; it shouldn’t go out in public anymore (!)

Style Fan

Rachy, I like the Free People cardigan but I struggle to style it. Maybe I am just overthinking it. It is easy to throw on after Yoga.

Anonymous

HI Style Fan! I love your outfits. They scream cozy comfort to me. Although it would be crazy for me to even consider buying fleece lined leggings, I so yearn to for the feel of something like against my skin. The boots are great. I can literally see you walking your dog in my mind. How adorable the two of you must be.

Mainelady

I am cheering all of your pieces for both style and warmth. I have some copy cats in my closet. The Free People cardigan is amazing! I suggest putting it on over your Cuddle Duds and leggings. It would look great with any of your boots, Stay warm!

Katerina

Oh dear! I cannot even imagine dressing for such weather conditions. You do a great job, the outfits are stylish. I love black and brown together - the cardigan is very nice. Love your boots - they are cool!

Windchime

Your extreme weather conditions don't give you a lot of choice about how to dress; you're doing great! I like your Free People cardigan a lot.

kkards

honestly, just the fact that you got dressed and went out feels like a win to me! and keep in mind as you plan your Florida capusule that it snowed in parts of the state this week
i love the free people cardi...but i can see the struggle to style it..

I am seriously considering your cuddle duds top and your TNF leggings. They look really practical and warm.

How do they wear? I have some fleecy things from Costco and have been disappointed.

Thank you Sterling for cheering me on! I am not sure that adorable was how we looked (well not me) but I will start thinking of myself that way ! Fleecy leggings are nice in cold weather but I put them away when I can.
Mainelady, thank you for the suggestion on how to style the Free People cardigan. I might try that tomorrow. It is too cold today.
Katerina, I like brown and black together too! The weather is challenging for sure.
Thanks Windchime. My outfits are very repetitive now.
Kkards, I force myself to go outside. Also, my dog needs a walk a few times a day. I have been checking the Florida weather. Brrr but not like here. We have some friends that are there and have been sending us reports.
Smittie, I love my TNF leggings. I have had them for many years. And my Cuddl Duds are also ancient. So what else is new! The Lululemon leggings are great but not nearly as warm. None of them are windproof. The Lululemon Dog Walking Pants are windproof and are amazing but they don't make them anymore :(.

Bonnie

It's a small capsule and everything works beautifully together.

Thank you, Bonnie! I have thought of adding to my extreme cold winter capsule but I keep hoping we will extend our Florida stay.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

My hat off to you for surviving those arctic temperatures with sass and a great attitude. Snuggles to Sophie.

Thanks, Angie! We are expecting warmer weather tomorrow and for the rest of the week. Sophie still has to wear her boots to protect her feet from the salt. She is not happy about that.

Brooklyn

Honestly I can’t imagine those temperatures. We consider a 13 degree day (Er, that’s 13+) really cold. You are doing great. Your capsule looks very cosy chic. I like your prospector boots. It’s hard to get those sort of boots here but they are useful for hiking even though it’s not as cold.

Thank you, Brooklyn. The Prospector boots are extremely warm (even in -40 C temps) and I have had them for 20 years. They are Gortex (Mr SF informed me no one uses that term anymore but it says Gortex on them). I don't think you would want to hike in them in warm weather. I had summer hiking boots for that activity but I need to replace them.

Category