https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:57:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846394 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:22:23 +0000 gryffin 1846394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IKR!! &nbsp;That's actually the one I would get. &nbsp;I have an evening dress that color. &nbsp;I don't even care that it's not black!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846388 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:17:52 +0000 Janet 1846388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Thalia jacket...oh my. Might have to share that link with hubs for Christmas shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846387 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:16:07 +0000 gryffin 1846387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - don't look!! &nbsp;It's the downside. The blazers!! &nbsp; They have such gorgeous things and you might as well take out a mortgage to afford them!! &nbsp;Just look at all those long blazers!! &nbsp;So beautiful!! &nbsp;Let me know if you get anything!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846381 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:54:12 +0000 Janet 1846381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I blame you for taunting me with the Gorsuch links -- I'd never heard of them before, but wow, there are some fabulous jackets there. I'm drooling. Gorgeous but so expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846377 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:49:54 +0000 gryffin 1846377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura - I think you and Emily make a super important point that great wardrobes are the "labor of ages". By patiently refining, knowning your own tastes, understanding fit and flattery and our individual life style needs and how the items we own can work together we can create the best wardrobe for us. There just aren't any real shortcuts. The goal is to keep the process as enjoyable and productive as possible!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846369 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:23:40 +0000 Laura G 1846369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Gryffin</b> -- now that you've followed the Gorsuch link, you'll be treated to Gorsuch images on every web page for a while. At least I am...</p> <p>I think I'm actually going to spring for one Gorsuch jacket, but not for a while. <b>Emily K</b> posted in another thread today about how the best wardrobes aren't bought whole, they're built and refined over a period of years. And this thread (thank you!) is further confirmation of the kind of introspection and analysis that leads to "fantasy" purchases that end up being actually worn. Since I've only been at this three months, I'll drool and wait... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846363 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:14:18 +0000 Laura G 1846363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ginger</b> -- Your Glamorous Maxi Dress would be right at home in any of the paintings you shared!</p> <p>I have a whole collection of what I call "Robin Hood" outfits. Slim brown bottoms, voluminous belted green tops, slouchy brown boots. All I need is the hat and quiver.</p> <p>I have the same push-pull relationship with boho. It's not the earth tones (see above!), it's the waist-surrendering. And something else...color, I think. I love color, and a lot of boho clothes look washed out to me.</p> <p>Wild Card sounds so...wild and spontaneous, but I think this kind of analysis (ongoing) leads to more wins when you actually go for one.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846305 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:08:54 +0000 gryffin 1846305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - you do pick the most stunning pieces.&nbsp; Your PL vest is amazing.&nbsp; Perfect for you as an artist!!&nbsp; I am still kicking myself that I did not try on the CE jacquard jacket - it would probably have been too much pattern for my happiness level but I'll always wonder.&nbsp; Might be the wild card that got away....sign.&nbsp; When you put those pieces together I'm feeling tropical breezes, like the photo for the dress, but I don't picture you in my mind's eye that way.&nbsp; Very interesting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846291 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:50:17 +0000 Janet 1846291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I think of my wild card purchases, some of the following finds come to mind. These are things I had not planned for and had no "need" for, that jumped out at me and in some way seemed outside of my usual wheelhouse. Often these seem to include styles I usually write off as unflattering on me (waist surrendering, etc), or things that are seemingly too bold, or not versatile or practical. </p> <p>Some of my wild cards are indeed shopping fails (as much as I like those two-tone Gap jeans, I have to be having a body confident day to wear them, and with my weight back up, those days are few and far between). But some are items I love and am so glad I bought! Many of my wild cards are not terribly frequently worn, but the happiness factor I get from their use is worth keeping them in my closet. Some, like the Anthro tee dress, the blue backpack, and the patterned long jacket, become workhorses. </p> <p>I think my ultimate wild card is the Philip Lim vest -- it pushed my comfort zone, and I can't feel like a shrinking violet wearing it, and I love it! It brings out another level of my style, which I think is what a really successful wild card does. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846282 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:25:49 +0000 Ginger 1846282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for starting this discussion,&nbsp;<b>gryffin</b>. It's been so beneficial! I've been on YLF for several years now, and I remember being very confused by style adjectives and modifiers, and monikers. I think you're right, that the complexity makes it a lot harder to put in a pigeon hole. And that's just fine!</p> <p>I forgot about Prairie Underground! Sally McGraw had a pink long hoodie that I loved. It's still pretty pricey, but the Long Cloak Hoodie is something I do want to try. It would need to be in a pretty color, though. There's a coral one on ebay right now.</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, medieval romanticism is a great way to put it. It's something I don't dare to actually do in real life, because of being soooo costumey or bad renfair.</p> <p><b>smittie</b>, YES. I don't know how many times I have been agog at an Anthropologie lookbook and ended up searching the entire website, and finding&nbsp;<i>nothing&nbsp;</i>I actually would wear. So mystifying!</p> <p><b>Laura G</b>, that Gorsuch catalogue is amazing. Very highwayman,&nbsp;<b>gryffin</b>! I'm a bit more on the Robin Hood side, myself. ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846187 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:34:11 +0000 gryffin 1846187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura - omg!! I love that catalog!! They used to send it to me. It's soooooo expensive so it was for drooling only. There's a pull over maybe alpaca parka w fur trim on the hood belted (I don't wear fur!!) and I just gape at it. Yes frock coats, velvet, lace all w alpine overtones. It's so beautiful. And yes I think ginger and everyone who hasn't seen it, with a love of period clothes, will go berserk!! Thanks so much for thinking of it!!<br /> Sal - sounds like you've really nailed your wild cards!! That's so awesome!! I'm still waiting to find a fantastic faux fur coat. I'm so jealous. I tried on a couple but the vibe was snow beast no glam. Silver shoes sound wonderful too and who does not love the perfect boot cut. So glad they are all working out for you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846133 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:04:03 +0000 Sal 1846133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have enjoyed this thread belatedly, &nbsp;I do not know the "Not so Small House" book but it does sound interesting and in line with my approach to decor and design.</p> <p>WRT fashion I am good at wildcards. &nbsp;I see them, I know I like them and I tend to wear them. &nbsp;For me my faux fur coat (more OTT) than usual, my silver shoes (I don't really go for much glitz and shine) and recently some new flared jeans (three wears in two weeks so far and I have just started!). &nbsp;Also a bikini last summer was a wild card that I wore and loved.</p> <p>I resonate with the shadow style and the moving forward aspect of wildcards. &nbsp;</p> <p>My mistakes can happen with wildcards, but are more likely to happen with essentials that just miss the mark in fit or shape.</p> <p>Thanks for the great thread.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846131 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 03:30:19 +0000 Laura G 1846131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Looks like we may have an audience here that would appreciate this:</p> <p><b></b><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gorsuch.com/product/indiana+velvet+jacket+navy.do?sortby=newArrivals&amp;refType=&amp;from=fn&amp;ecList=7&amp;ecCategory=106186">https://www.gorsuch.com/produc.....e=&#038;fr</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gorsuch.com/product/nora+velvet+jacket.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&amp;page=2&amp;refType=&amp;from=fn&amp;ecList=7&amp;ecCategory=106186"><a href="https://www.gorsuch.com/product/nora+velvet+jacket.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&#038;page=2&#038;refType=&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.gorsuch.com/produc.....=&#038;amp</a>;</a></p> <p>Finds didn't work, but this catalog has quite a few pieces with a historical-fantasy vibe.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846101 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:23:32 +0000 Anonymous 1846101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846097 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:15:15 +0000 gryffin 1846097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BC - but that's absolutely a wild card. Something unique to you. Very few things are totally unique. To someone who always wears skirts a simple pair of straight leg jeans could be a huge wild card. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846095 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:11:33 +0000 Anonymous 1846095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any totally unique items because I don't shop at thrift stores and my mom no longer sews for me. I used to have a lot of unique dresses thanks to my mom. Still, a wild card may not be unique to someone else, but can be unique to me because it's something I wasn't looking for and is totally different from anything I've worn before. It's stepping out of my comfort zone to try something different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846093 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:03:52 +0000 gryffin 1846093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger - I know this is not quite right but do you know about prairie underground? <a href="https://www.prairieunderground.com/shop/guinevere-hoodie-black/" rel="nofollow">https://www.prairieunderground.....die-black/</a> There is something very ancient in the line of some of their pieces. Part is my shadow style is a combo of ren faire, highway man, I'm still searching for my perfect frock coat. I actually tried on the Guinevere hoodie, it wasn't quite me. I'm not sure it's you either, even lounge you, but the seaming and details on a dress which is modern but incorporates elements might be. Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846090 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:47:30 +0000 Anonymous 1846090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger, that's a great synthesis!<br /> I understand why boho isn't quite right for you, but almost is, given the romantic looks you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846078 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:04:45 +0000 Suz 1846078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ginger, WOW</b>! Those are amazing costumes, so beautiful, and you look stunning in these styles. No wonder they hold such deep appeal. Such lovely photos, too. Medieval romanticism. maybe. Hmmm.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Gryffin,</b> thank you! And thank you for starting this dicussion, which has clearly led to so much thought for many of us.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846073 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:33:14 +0000 gryffin 1846073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Ped - I agree wildcards are often totally unique. &nbsp;My embellished belts are like that. &nbsp;I am a notorious duplicator so if something is within budget I've been know to buy 2, just so I don't have to worry about putting something into high rotation. &nbsp;God, I know the great dress thing!! &nbsp;So hard to find. &nbsp;You are one smart cookie to take them right into protective custody!! &nbsp;Well done!!<br />Suz - agree totally. &nbsp;Clothing as Chanel said is a matter of architecture. &nbsp;I think every "body" has a golden mean for various items. &nbsp;The trick is not only realizing what it is but then finding what you are looking for that meets those criteria!! &nbsp;I so hope you find your leggings/skirted leggings. &nbsp;If you did, I think you'd have such fun!!<br />Laura - all I can say is...."more for me"!! &nbsp;LOL!! &nbsp;But there is plenty I absolutely can't wear that the rest of your rock!! &nbsp;It all evens out in the end!!<br />Ginger - wow, "know, first who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly" &nbsp;Epictetus would be proud!! &nbsp;That's so incredibly insightful &nbsp;That's what I love most about YLF, the discussions which make me understand why I like what I like, and how I want to express that in my personal style. &nbsp;Wild cards, shadow style, help us unleash and reveal the fantasy of who we want to be in a tangible way. &nbsp;We are all too complex to be pigeon holed in a single style, I think in wild card we free those buried and complex parts of ourselves so they can live and flourish too!! "I am large I contain multitudes."</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846042 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:02:11 +0000 Ginger 1846042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Warning - essay ahead!</p> <p>I have had a lot of confusion about the whole wild card concept, so I've been reading the comments to Angie's post and then this discussion with a lot of interest. I think I've finally figured out what it means to me. And I also had an epiphany about where my personal style comes from.</p> <p>A wild card:</p> <p>(1) Is a deliberate risk. It can end up being a mistake. Not all mistakes are wild cards.</p> <p>(2) Has to speak to us <b>strongly.</b> A wild card appeals at a gut level. People said:<br />* it calls to me (<b>Kaelyn</b>)<br />* splurge of a very emotional nature (<b>Peri</b>)<br />* expression of the shadow self (<b>Laura G</b>)<br />* the shadow self that lives on the edge of fantasy (<b>gryffin</b>)</p> <p>(3) Is an outlier. This is why it is wild. It can be impulsive or planned. I like the variety of expressions:<br />* shadow style (<b>Jenn</b>), undefined or unrecognized (l<b>isa p</b>)<br />* wild swing in a new direction (<b>cindysmith</b>)<br />* items that feel costumey on others (<b>smittie</b>)<br />* a style touchstone for inner style preferences (<b>Gaylene</b>)</p> <p>The comments about a "shadow style" and "shadow self" really clicked for me. And <b>lisa p</b>&nbsp;got it right: it was unrecognized, until today. It's very much fantasy, and has nothing to do with lifestyle. As a child I collected images, long before I cared about clothes. At first it was illustrations of fairies and medieval ladies in old books. Later, I discovered the pre-Raphaelites (1-2), and JRR Tolkien (3-4). My shadow self lives in a Waterhouse meadow, and in the plains and forests of Middle-earth.</p> <p>Recently I stumbled across a video of the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-couture/christian-dior#atmosphere">Spring 2017 Couture show for Dior</a>. All flowing long gowns, set in a vivdly green fantasy forest maze. Mesmerizing. It brought me to tears. I don't do that easily. </p> <p>And then there's my costuming hobby. Because it's A Thing, and I'm with other people, I can wear the beautiful colors and fabrics and long, flowing gowns in public. I can even picnic and pick flowers and fly kites and run around in meadows and climb trees in long skirts without looking entirely off my onion. (5-11)</p> <p>Like&nbsp;<b>gryffin&nbsp;</b>said, it's fantasy - I'm not buying for an imaginary lifestyle.&nbsp;But I can see how it has shaped my actual style. Obviously, dresses. Fitted waists, no tight skirts. Clean lines, but not sharp. Color! With very few exceptions, black is limited to support acts. I've created a style similar to the 1940s, in mostly modern pieces, and the moniker Duchess Next Door. I don't do minimal, and I don't do kitchen sink. I don't do blazers or trousers, which are also 1940s style types. Retro is not my shadow self.</p> <p>The shadow style surfaces in elements that don't fit into the 1940s wheelhouse. This draw to outside things really puzzled me until now. <ul> <li>I'm incredibly drawn to a certain romantic details. Bell sleeves, the right embroidery, lacing, very fitted and very flared cuts, long flowing skirts, long hair, soft slippers and snug tall boots. (Tidbit: I didn't know about the New Romantics until I found YLF. Yet it does not appeal.)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Boho tormented me Until today! I never understood why I *almost* love the boho aesthetic. Or why 99.5% of it doesn't flatter me. Turns out it stems from the same shadow style, but goes in a different direction. Too much earth tones, too waist-surrendering.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>This black eShakti dress last fall was a successful wild card. It's black! Why did I want it? I love this dress and wear it as often as I can. The fit thrills me, and the embroidery, and the sleeves. And the black is the right choice for this piece.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Once in a blue moon I find a boho piece, like the Glamorous maxi dress, that I simply adore. I only considered it because it was a piece worn by Duchess Kate, but it's very much a wild card that speaks to my love for color and flowing yet fitted garments.</li> </ul> <br />Sorry for the essay! But I've been puzzling over this since Friday.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846035 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:42:03 +0000 Laura G 1846035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz </b>-- I love the look of tunic over leggings and wore it a lot, for years. Then I started taking outfit photos. Oops. But didn't know why those outfits looked so bad until you pointed it out--it's my little Dachshund legs!&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1846017 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:44:50 +0000 Suz 1846017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Gryffin</b>, you're right -- it's all in the details, and I might indeed find my version eventually. I do like dress over pants if the dress is a loose sack or shirt dress and the pants don't have lots of hardware at the top and they are crops so I can show some skin at the ankle. I don't mind surrendering the waist a bit. The weather for wearing that type of outfit is limited where I live but I do enjoy it! So there is something about proportions that is key. I just don't like the proportions of me in tunics because I'm opposite to you -- shorter legs. I love love love the idea, though, so do keep hoping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1845999 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:53:29 +0000 LaPed 1845999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me wildcards are "I know it when I see it" items -- the kind of things that jump out at me on racks, and are&nbsp;<b>extremely&nbsp;</b>difficult to find replacements for if they become workhorses and get worn into the ground. A good example would be a cotton button-front sweater vest, Barney's brand, that I found at a thrift store. Royal purple and black rugby stripes, perfect fit. Such a great layering piece with virtually every black or denim bottom in my closet. And now it has holes in it! I've not found a suitable sweater-vest replacement, but it looks like this Boden sweater would satisfy the color need (slightly bluer than the vest, but that's probably a fine thing).&nbsp;</p> <p>Most of my dresses, come to think of it, are wildcards -- low risk since they need fewer coordinating pieces. And when I'm looking for a dress, I can never find one, so when one does grab my attention, I go all in. ;)<br />Wildcard skirts -- those have not worked out so well for me; too many other pieces of the puzzle, so they often end up orphans. I've learned to stick to nice subtle skirts -- black and grey... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1845970 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:44:10 +0000 gryffin 1845970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - that's the wonderful thing about "the now" that there is a feeling of freedom to wear what is appropriate but also individual!!</p> <p>Texstyle - well done!!&nbsp; Those are lovely pieces.&nbsp; Picking pieces outside of your comfort zone and having them become favorites - that's a real "know thy self" situation and trust your feelings.&nbsp; Kudos to you for recognizing the right fashions for you!!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1845959 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:48:12 +0000 texstyle 1845959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me wild cards are things that at first I'm not sure I'll wear that much and sometimes wonder if I should keep.Two in mind are the olive skort (I never wear skirts) that I've enjoyed a lot and a newer sleeveless flowy blouse that I thought had the wrong colors for me, but ended up being really good (I prefer to semi-tuck it for a little structure). Another one is the KUT shorts in white that I feared might be "too young" (ie too short, frayed edges) ended up being a favorite enough that I ordered a duplicate so I could wear them frequently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/3#post-1845949 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:26:10 +0000 Angie 1845949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And WHY NOT, <b>Gryffin</b>. Individualism<b></b> wil<b></b>l&nbsp;become&nbsp;a&nbsp;Classic.<b></b>&nbsp;<b></b><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/2#post-1845945 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:22:03 +0000 gryffin 1845945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - well those leggings were a very well thought out purchase and I'm sorry they did not work out.&nbsp; Curious, have you tried pants under dress/skirt?&nbsp; Thought?&nbsp; It's not the same but similar.&nbsp; The skirt on the EF is short.&nbsp; I wore a lot of minis in my day with tights so it's more within my comfort zone, as long as everything is black out, I don't wear short skirts with sheer, but many fabbers prefer a much longer skirt length to be comfortable.&nbsp; Also 5'3" me is "all leg" and I do like to show them off, as long as I'm wearing opaques.&nbsp; I would second Angie, if you like tights with skirts, try and duplicate the same skirt length, that might make all the difference.&nbsp; As in all things, the right iteration of any trend is key.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Angie - yes the lure of the horse in all its forms, love it!!&nbsp; Love the western influence as well as English style.&nbsp; Often I wear both styles together, I know, but it works for me!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/2#post-1845936 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:05:10 +0000 Angie 1845936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,<b> Gryffin.</b> I see a Western Horse Gal as part of your Equestrian style persona. NICE.</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, sounds like you need a longer skirt over those leggings. When you bump into one - try it for fun and see how you feel in it. (Thank you for trying my suggestion).&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-wild-card-mean-to-you/page/2#post-1845934 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:58:54 +0000 Suz 1845934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used some images from the Not So Big House book in our remodel...our house really *is* "not so big" &nbsp;and as an old row house it lacks the flow of the ideal prototype, but it does have a coziness and sense of containment and I like that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gryffin, weirdly, the skirted legging experiment was not a lemming for me. Maybe the first purchase (the ones I copies LisaP with). But I only went for them because they instantly felt like something that really *could* work on me -- leggings <b>my</b> way, if you know what I mean (since I don't like wearing tunic and leggings). But then, no, it didn't work. </p> <p>I didn't bite when many suggested the EF version because I worried about fabrication weight not being right for my climate/lifestyle. But when my hair went grey, <b>Angie</b> urged me to try them again -- and when she suggests something to me, I listen! Alas, they still weren't right. I think perhaps I am between sizes in this item -- the skirt felt really short, though the legging part was fine, it also felt snugger than I would feel comfy with in public, and overall, something was just off. So I returned with tags intact, and with the idea that maybe someday a version that works for me will come along.&nbsp;</p> <p>I suspect Angie was trying to help me incorporate/ amp up the drama and focus the avant garde side of my style. Alas, this was not the piece to jumpstart the process!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>