Maybe we all have a bit of an alternate style ego in us that needs to peek out from time to time
Janet - those shoes are gorgeous and I can totally see why you were drawn to them. I'll bet they will work with more outfits than you bargain for.
torontogirl - I bought a yellow clutch this summer too - don't you just love how it makes every outfit happy? and I love your philosophy of "a bit of me that I don't know very well".
Zap - interesting to note that all of the items you listed are accessories or footwear. Does this mean your actual clothing choices are always consistent with your style?
cciele - that dress looks amazing on you! No wonder you love it. And obviously your BF knew it would look great on you.
Diane - I think there's quite a few on the forum who would echo your love for the Cons.
Joy - you totally ROCK those citron jeans and clearly your younger friends see how fab you look and have been inspired.
Mo - your Express suit looks so fabulous on you. It truly is one of those things you can have in your closet for many years and not wear often, but will be the PERFECT thing to wear on certain occasions, both together and as separates.
Denise - I wouldn't have thought of knit polo shirts for you but you are so right about them being dressier than a tee and very comfortable.
Beth Ann - I think you're spot on about having a couple of "out of the niche" items sprucing up a wardrobe in an interesting way but it is true that too many of those and your style becomes lost and "muddy". That's when closet orphans appear I would imagine.
Ramya - me too!
Suz - wow! You have excellent observations about the EF cardigan and make me realize it's not quite as "out of the box" for me as I thought. Grey is definitely one of my major fall/winter neutral colours and the slight comparison to my secret love of Helmut Lang has crossed my mind. Maybe this is the same way your beautiful white kimono speaks to your arty side that you have spoken of?
Ceit - florals and pastels can be worn even by Knights! And I left a comment on your floral moto thread.
Thanks for your comments, insights and speaking to your own less obvious wardrobe choices.