Well done, Suz! I'm sorry to hear about your mom; I must not have been following the forum when that happened, because this is the first I have heard about it, I believe.

Your style is really fabulous! I love the Danier pink jacket outfit, and you look stellar in the black-and-white combos. All of your outfits have some kind of movement to them, something interesting that brings energy to the viewer. Not sure what to call it.

I tried those BR crop flares today when at the mall. For the life of me, I couldn't get them to work! Something about the sizing was different from usual. I'm glad that they worked on you; you look amazing in them.

Suz, you have had a whirlwind of a year, dominated, I imagine, by the loss of your dear mom. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I have been following your style journey almost from the beginning, and what a journey it's been. You've put so much time, thought and effort into your style, and have taken on board the ideas and advice from Angie and many wise forum members, as well as following your own instincts. I, for one have learnt a great deal from your posts, having similar wardrobe needs (although mine are a little simpler). It's wonderful to know that your wardrobe is working so well and so beautifully for you. Here's to a great 2016!

Suz, I'm so sorry to hear about your troubled year. Two teens, the loss of your mother, changing career etc. -- that's a lot! My father always says that "life comes in bananas", meaning that one wave never comes alone but rather in a cluster. On the positive side, you and your wardrobe worked really well together and it sounds like dressing did not drain you for the much needed energy.

I always love reading your posts and comments because you have a way for analyzing and really hitting the nail. I also feel kind that we are kind of climate twins. And I love to hear about your work and how you access your style to your different needs as a writer.

I wish you and your family all the best for 2016! <3

Oh goodness, Suz, you have survived and thrived in a year of soaring ups (brought about through lots of hard work, planning and leaps of faith) and most challenging downs. You have amazing resilience. As Angie and others said, you're an inspiring presence on the forum, but your ability to be that presence amid such challenges...well, that goes beyond inspiring into something so amazing that I can't find words.

I remember 'plonking' (to use a MsMaryism) over each of the looks you've posted here. But especially the black and white numbers in 6 and 9. That shoulder line works beautifully on you.

Thank you all so much for your kind comments. I'm in tears, reading your warm remarks. I will come back a bit later to comment some more. Warm wishes to all in the meantime.

Suz, 2015 was quite the year of changes and challenges for you. I do hope 2016 will be a bit more smooth sailing for you. Your wardrobe is in a good place and it sounds like you have a nice amount of variety. It's interesting to note how when we're fussier at the point of purchase, how un-fussy our wardrobe becomes later on.

Out of the outfits you posted, my favorites are those containing white, whether in small or large amounts. It just brightens you up a bit and you look fantastic.

So onward to 2016 we go...and we simply must get together this summer when I am in Sackets Harbor!

I'm so sorry for everything you've been through this year. I hope 2016 is a better year for you. I especially like outfits 5, 6, and 8.

It was a challenging and stressful year for you Suz but my word, didn't you look stylish and confident all through it?! You are a true inspiration to me (in more that just style aspect) and I really admire how you are able to look so awesome working from home and staying true both to your style and life style!
I hope 2016 is a calmer year for you and and you reach all your goals and dreams! Too bad we could not make it happen to get together in 2015, let's work on it in 2016!
Was picture #3 taken in Stratford? I think it is my favorite because this girl which always said she cannot wear pink suddenly rock it with the best of them!
Happy New Year once again, Suz!

I am very sorry about your mum and the rough year that you have had.
I love all the contributions you make to this forum (comments and outfits). You are a class act

I know 2015 was a rough year for you Suz, but boy oh boy, did you ever come through it looking good! Truly a testament to the hard work you've put in. And through it all you continued to provide thoughtful comments on so, so many posts. You really are an amazing person, and asset to this forum. May 2016 be easier on you! And hoping that maybe WE can meet sometime this year.

Ohmigosh. I feel so gratified you have achieved the wardrobe rebuild. I think it's because I just remember when I became type 1 diabetic and lost so much weight in just a few weeks and couldn't even go out to shop. My clothes would just fall off! Omg. Lol. It's like the greatest joy having things to wear and being able to leave the house. Lol.

Ok. So I wanted to rave about how much I love that first top... But then I clicked thru and all the outfits are fantastic!

Suz- the parallels between how you tackled your wardrobe needs and fashion directions and how you navigated this most challenging of years are interesting. Your solid foundations have served you well. Throughout it all, your inclination to reach out to fellow YLFers with support and insight whenever possible was remarkable.

I agree with others: your style is an inspiration, but most importantly, it works for you. You look happy in many of your outfits and the way you use color and silhouette to elevate your looks is palpable.

I wish you and your family a wonderful 2016, with space for enjoying and re-grouping. You have accomplished so much, given yourself to others and carried on, even as you grieve. That's a lot. Thank you for all contribute here.

Wow, what a busy and stressful year! I must say you looked beautiful while coping with all your busyness.

While I like all the outfits you posted, my favorite is the dress in #5. You look playful, elegant, and cool (temp-wise).

Oh, my, I know your post is from last week, and late or not, I just had to say that you are inspiration in so many ways. You conduct your life with such grace and poise and then there's your style, which I have been inspired to copy so many times, Suz.

You have such strength, resilience and stamina and I admire all that you've done, are and continue to be as we see you here on these wonderful pages of YLF. Sending you hugs from afar and condolences in the loss of your mother.

As for those favorite outfits of yours, I have way too many favorites to even select one. You know your personal style and it shows!

I'm glad Vicki posted, because it made me realize that I hadn't either, though in my case I read this post last week. While I knew some details about your hard year, I hadn't picked up on your having another teenager in the house etc - that does sound tough.

Your wardrobe was clearly in a great place and allowed you to look great while coasting a little this year.

And as a chronic under-buyer, I am rather awed that you still managed to buy 46-7 items in a year!

I missed this last week too.

So sorry about your mom Suz. Sometimes it's harder when it is sudden.

Well done for dealing with an extra teen too - eek!!

I hope 2016 is your best year yet.

Wow - I have always loved reading your posts and been amazed at what a wonderful person you are. This post just takes that admiration up 100 times. Not only do you look fab, you are a fab person through and through. Hoping 2016 is a good year for you and your family.

Thanks Suz, for being you. Generous, thoughtful and kind. 2015 was certainly a rough year. I wish you and your family a happier 2016.

What a year, Suz. I echo all when I say Yay you! for braving it all so beautifully. I'm so interested to see where you envision your style heading, because it almost sounds like you could say, "okay, I've got this covered; all set over here!" Will you continue to evolve? Will you continue to buy? I'm so interested to hear more.

I also thought I had commented on this, and just realised that I failed to do so. Thanks for sharing your year with us- phew - what a challenge. It sounds like a mix of the best and worst times.

Your closet is in great shape, you look terrific and it is a relief when times are hard to be able to pull from a well curated wardrobe with our FFBO. I first found YLF two years ago although it took me a bit longer to sign up and become active here. Your style has evolved during this time-I love the bolder patterns you are introducing and the silhouette variety. I especially love your silk dress that you pounced on- you look beautiful in it!

Thank you for being such an inspirational woman.