I would say third completer pieces in general which includes jackets,sweaters,vests, kimonos, shrugs and more recently ponchos.....does that count if its one category rather than one specific article type?

TraceyLiz - you are a "third piece" girl, how could I not agree with that in all it's many and wonderous iterations!!

Really I have to say wool. Coat, jacket, sweater, button front, pants, skirts, tights, you name it. If it's wool it has my name on it. No wonder I haven't found a summer style I like...
In recent years where I have not found the wool items I like I guess I would have to say sweaters. Sweater coat, turtleneck, aran cardigan all belong in my wardrobe in one way or another every day.

Freckles - that is so interesting. I would never think to define myself by a fiber. I think that is so cool!!!! Love it!! Oooohh, ooohhh, Eileen fisher had a washable wool poncho - translucent and featherl ight last summer. Mine is black and I wear it over a tank. You need it, if that's your style I would see if she puts anything like that out this year. It's very light and comfortable. Once of my few good summer pieces!!

My first thought was natural fibers! I can't imagine my style w/o cotton, silk, and wool (and I'm trying to add linen to the mix). That's really broad though.

Mulling it over, I don't think I have just one class of item (I wear both full skirts and slim trousers, for instance, both knitwear and woven blouses, and both cardigans & blazers). My outfits must be all about the mix, as I can't isolate one thing! I do wear brooches more than most people I know, but I don't think they define my style. Hmmm. Maybe muted cool colours? Is that a class?

ETA: I'm sorry you can't find one of your favourite blazer styles. So frustrating!

E - if I was going to try and describe a class of item for you I would have said vintage. Meaning natural fiber, old world craftsmanship, history (ie of an era or harkening to a past time) unique, charming, detail, accessorized to the period. Does that feel right at all? I always feel you create such authentic mood in an outfit. It's really wonderful!

My first thought was "stompy shoes", and then I thought "scarves", and then I thought "yellow gold jewelry", and then I thought "handbags". So, um, I guess ACCESSORIES kind of sums it up.

You come up with such great thread ideas!

For me - maybe dresses.

Echo - I am definitely seeing accessories!! Do you remember that quote from "Steel Magnolias". " The only difference between us and animals is our ability to accessorize." Are you feeling it!!
Anne - thanks, that's do sweet of you to think so!! Dresses!! Fabulous! Wish I could find more that I like. So easy when they are right! Kudos to you making them your defining statement!

I will definitely take vintage. Most of my clothes aren't actually vintage (because while thrifting modern clothes are more common), but I definitely like to dress in a nostalgic way. Thnx so much for giving me your input!

Since I got my ears pierced at 13 one thing has remained constant - my love of earrings. The bigger the better! Clompy footwear is a pretty big deal for me too.

Striped knit tops (like torontogirl! Let's form a club!) and pencil skirts.

Gryffin that is an amazing poncho! You must look stunning in it.

Denim -- I feel most like myself if I'm wearing at least one thing that's denim

If I think of myself from the outside I am going to say wide brimmed hats. Internally I am a shoe person though. Fun thread!

Until recently it was Threadless tshirts (with retro colorful sneakers and black skinnies). This winter it's the skater skirt/legging combo.

I like Shevia's internal/external thing. I think to me it's my slim bottoms and to others it's my shoes!

OK I have no clue what is my statement piece ..... Something that defines me .... Hmm ... Nope .... Still stumped. Is that bad?

Handbags! Especially matchy matchy ones that match my outfit.

I guess for me it's all in the footwear. I have a pair of leather boots that I have been wearing for about 3 years straight (just got the soles replaced). They have a lot of character, and I got them before everyone was wearing this cool biker boot style...which I am thrilled about! I need to pick up a couple of pairs while this trend is so strong, and save them for when I need them, because to me, that is a big part of what defines me style. Something kinda like this, but I can't afford them!

Definitely dresses, at least at this point in my life and style journey: they're just easier. I think I have about sixty so I must not have great fit issues with dresses

My outfits are fairly varied and my descriptor of Elegant Eclectic means my tastes are quite diverse, so I find it hard to pin down any one item. I'm enjoying nice toppers at the moment, but not one style.

Great to read of everyone else's items though.

Ok, I'm back... After a brief play in my closet, it occurred to me that I absolutely must always have something in my outfit that softens the mood and adds a feminine touch. Flowing lines, colour or a scarf etc. So perhaps that's my element.

I'd say my general style definers are one of three things:

• Cool shoes/boots (when you've worked at both Zappos and OnlineShoes.com the natural byproduct is that you apparently become known for your shoes)
• Motorcycle jackets
• Unusual/Unique jewelry

I don't always wear these things as part of every outfit, but more often than not at least one of those items takes center stage in the vast majority of my outfits -- and those seem to be what solicit the most comments, e.g "you always have on the coolest jewelry" or "your clothing always look so put together. Even your jewelry looks like it was meant to go with everything you wear."

E - glad you think that fits!! I know you are a amazing thrifter but you put those pieces together in such a creative and lovely way that they really do feel like they belong to a more gracious and civilized era!
Museumgal - yup pierces open up an amazing world of earrings!! You and Mary K should get together. She also has a fantastic array of earrings. I think they are such a gorgeous statement and, of course, they bring the eye right up to your face where you want it.
Runcarla - gosh, now I know who to ask when I can't find a great striped top!! You and torontogirl seem to have made that niche your own! Love stiped tops too but I limit mine to black and gray!! Now if only I could find a great short sleeved one!!

Freckles - It's a grea thid piece sinc you can toss it over anything in the summer and it adds that finishing touch. But it's soft enough to wear under a jacket. Plus it's wool and very light so I thought something in that type of fabric might be a thought for your summer capsule!!

cciele - Gosh, I so agree, denim is one of the greatest fabric inventions of all time. I can't even articulate what makes it so incredible but I can't imagine my wardrobe without out it. I could see where that could easily become a defining look
Shevia - that is so cool that hats are your trademark. I always look back at old photos of women in great hats and feel our modern culture has really lost something. I don't look great in most hats but if I had the face for it I would love to be able to wear them. So major kudos on that choice!! PS who does not love great shoes, they always ramp up the style quotient of every outfit!!
Rabbit - I am ashamed to say I had to google threadless t-shirts. Clearly I am way, way behind the times. What a cool brand and what amazing shirts!! I can see where they would look incredible with those colorful sneaks and black pants. Of course, I am a leggings girl so with the cold and need for boots, I am with you on your winter choice!! Skater skirts very cute idea with the leggings!
Adelfa - shevia had a great point! You do have an awesome shoe collection!! But sleek elegant bottoms ar such a good choice, that long elegant line is such a beautiful foundation for any outfit and a great backdrop for those amazing shoes!
Neel - it' can't be bad when all your outfits look so good!! Your style is just very versatile!! But whatever you were it is done beautifully with flair and panache!!
Goldenpig - definitely you are the handbag queen!! Of course the image of Ms Scarlet just popped into my mind but you have such an awesome collection? Wow, how do you ever choose? Each more beautiful than the other!! Oh, to have such hardships!! PS I love matchy matchy!! Nothing wrong with that!!

Hm...during winter, I'd have to say scarves. I wear one almost every day for warmth. Even if I don't start out with one, I'll probably add one later if I get cold.
Until YLF, I wore earrings every day. Now I still wear them frequently but sometimes leave them off, especially when wearing one of the afore-mentioned scarves!

VernieJane - those are great boots. It was a hard choice jackets over boots. I can really understand claiming boots as the humero uno!! I am the princess of adding redundance into the sytem. I would definitely get back up pairs so you don't panic when they really wear out. Nothing worse than hunting for what's not being made!
Evening Mood - I am so impressed. 60 dresses that fit and flatter!! Wow, wow, wow!! I cannot imagine anything better! Kudos!
Diane - you really have an artists eye in your outfits. Softness, movement, flowing llines that kind of effortless elegance is so hard to create. Of course, you are so gifted you can design your own perfect wardrobe!! and that description definitely sums up that gorgeous coat you just made!!
Leopardluxe - you bring up a really good thought about focal point. Maybe that's your most definiing trait....? You select items that are unique, individual, unusual and make them the stars of your outfit. That makes your outfits not just personal but really interesting. I definitely see your fine eye for color, line and balance in your outfits. I very much liked your moto jacket/chanel bag/DVF top outfit. You have a deft hand for mixing statement pieces together but with a lightness and ease that makes it all work effortlessly!!

Windchime - scarves are really transformative.I love to read theviviennefiles because she uses scarves so effectively to create a huge wardrobe from small capsules. I think they are such a fantastic statement and am so glad you are enjoying your collection!!

Does colour count? Because looking in my closet, you'd be forgiven for saying "blue." And in your case and Deborah's I know that black would be the magic.

I feel like this is a question I need to find an answer to for my ongoing style journey, but one that I struggle with for certain. For a time, it was blazers, for a time scarfs, for a time interesting handbags, for a time great sandals, currently draping tops. But overall.... finding that one thing that is true to me and enduring. I seam to have lots of flings that dont last more than a season or two. Find which items are going to stick with me is my style goal, I think....