I finally figured out the Miyake thing and why Joni can't help herself. Went to an after-holidays sale and found two racks of Miyake "casual" wear in the $300-$600 price range. On the hanger, these pieces are really special and very hard to resist. They are works of art as Joni says. So I couldn't help but take a little pleated organdy blouse and crumpled jacket into the dressing room, all ready to blow my Christmas bonus. Alas, once they go on they do not flatter at all. I think they are strictly meant for petite, stick-thin Audrey Hepburn types and no one else. If you have the tiniest curve they will not work. I imagine Joni cannot resist them, however. I know the feeling of having half a closet full of clothes I fell in love with that were never meant for my body type, too!
Kakki
