https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___ Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 01:54:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348479 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:01:16 +0000 Melaine 1348479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i would trade all of my sandals for a nice pair of wellies. I just can't stomach the price of Hunters.</p> <p>i would trade all my tank tops for an undershirt that really does hide all the bumps and lumps</p> <p>i would trade all of my jewelry for just one pair of earrings and my wedding bands to be wearable....I have an allergy that keeps me from wearing metal.</p> <p>I would trade all of my scarves for hair that would just keep a style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348464 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 08:34:50 +0000 froggiebecky 1348464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade in all my jeans for one great dress, too!</p> <p>And I would trade in all my air miles for a day's shopping with all my friends in the US.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348438 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:28:21 +0000 MsMary 1348438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade all (but one) of my necklaces for one real gold watch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348431 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:54:29 +0000 karymk 1348431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade all my costume jewelry for one fabulous, heavy long gold chain with either anchor links or some kind of Gucci link that a pendant could go on easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348386 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 02:40:17 +0000 Anonymous 1348386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I trade "all my shorts" for something? I have one pair that's not particularly attractive and is&nbsp;only worn for the most casual of errands. But I think that's the only whole category of stuff&nbsp;I could completely give up.</p> <p>Would trade it, er, them for a perfectly fitting blazer or really nice tall, heeled cognac boots that are short enough for my calves&nbsp;or a pair of great-looking jeans that feel like sweatpants, to name just a few.</p> <p>Come to think of it, I'd trade all my jeans (still not many, but more than one pair) for one great-looking pair that feels like sweatpants.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348379 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 02:25:18 +0000 amiable 1348379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several, actually:</p> <p>All my black boots for one pair of perfectly comfy and a little RATE&nbsp;or hard-edge, but great quality&nbsp;black pair.</p> <p>All my oxford style shoes (and probably all my loafers too)&nbsp;for a terrific silver or oil-spill colored pair (same quality and comfort requirements).</p> <p>All my winter boots (2 pair of duck boots) for one great pair of winter boots that are both lightweight, warm, comfy and maybe even stylish.</p> <p>All my somewhat-dressy dresses for a perfectly fitting, somewhat-dressy dress (or skirt/top set) that would be appropriate to wear to a wedding or similar special occasions. &nbsp;But that's kinda cheating because the two somewhat dressy dresses I have, I don't really like the way they fit or are cut. &nbsp;If a wedding came up, I'd probably opt for a skirt. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think some purging is in order to make space for these things that I wish were mine :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348293 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 00:49:39 +0000 unfrumped 1348293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the so- so dresses I've ever bought for one perfect little not- black dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348243 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:57:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 1348243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did donate all my winter evening clothes (dresses &amp; skirts mainly)&nbsp;for a tuxedo pants suit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348200 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:23:27 +0000 Anonymous 1348200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade a whole pile of semi-fitted sweaters for one fluid cashmere or merino wool pullover. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348199 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:21:11 +0000 Thistle 1348199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can think of a couple of items that I would really like, but not sure the trade is in the same light.</p> <p></p> <p>Like, I would trade all the bras I have bought throughout this pregnancy for 2 that fit, have appropriate coverage and lift, and are still comfortable at the end of the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348191 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:12:51 +0000 Meredith 1348191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd trade my dreses for pants (but not jeans). Dresses=easy to find good fit but not practical for my life. Pants=aggghh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348156 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:25:53 +0000 Carla 1348156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd trade in all my swim caps (collected from different race events) for a great wash-and-wear haircut,</p> <p>And,</p> <p>I'd trade in my entire earring collection for a pair of diamond studs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348062 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:46:44 +0000 Rambling Ann 1348062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>April, could I buy new metal heeled ones again after the trade ? Since they are mixed media, maybe they don't count as all black.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1348034 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:56:09 +0000 Anonymous 1348034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade all my underwear camisoles for ones that don't&nbsp;ride up and I'd trade all the face foundations that I've ever bought for one that matches my skin tone, doesn't melt off and stays dewy looking all day long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347965 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:32:06 +0000 April 1347965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn --&nbsp;not quite cheating, but not really giving up much either, eh? &nbsp;:) &nbsp;</p> <p>Laura -- totally cheating, since you're giving up something you dislike &nbsp;(And I'm completely with you, by the way.) &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Suz, Janet, Laura,&nbsp;this definitely indicates that you're in a good place with regard to your wardrobes (i.e., no major HEWIs taunting you with their rarity, and also&nbsp;no bunches of items that you're not in love with at the moment.)</p> <p>Crutcher -- such a wise choice!</p> <p>Laurinda, I admire your&nbsp;self-awareness.</p> <p>Lyn -- yes, why are socks so tricky?</p> <p>Cerinda, can we help you find that washable silk? &nbsp;Or has the quest&nbsp;already been attempted with help from YLF?</p> <p>ETA Mo -- I love those highly specific choices!</p> <p>Rambling Ann -- nope, sorry,&nbsp;this question is an all or nothing. &nbsp;If you found those cobalt shoes, ALL the black ones would have to go, even the ones with the metal heel. &nbsp;Still want the cobalt?</p> <p>I'd still want the jeans... &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347948 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:11:28 +0000 Rambling Ann 1347948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>all my plain black shoes for one fab pair in cobalt. Not including the ones with the metal heel </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347940 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:07:37 +0000 crutcher 1347940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea...I would trade all my blazers for one perfect fitting, excellent tailoring blazer...Thank you Fairy Godmother... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347921 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:56:44 +0000 Ingunn 1347921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd trade all my trench coats (which means two), for a really fab, crisp, waterproof one (read Burberry).</p> <p>- Was that cheating?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347920 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:56:10 +0000 Peri 1347920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade all my jeans for one great dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347912 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:48:26 +0000 lyn* 1347912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd trade all my gym socks ... for ones that don't fall down? :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347883 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:11:09 +0000 Cerinda 1347883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade all my cotton button-front shirts for one good washable, woven&nbsp;silk blouse in a fluid fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347863 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:58:10 +0000 Laurinda 1347863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a maximalist I can't answer this question. Even if I had a great _____ I would want it in at least a&nbsp;couple different colors ;-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347860 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:54:02 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1347860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Janet; nothing immediately springs to mind.</p> <p>I know: I would trade all my glasses and contacts for the ability to see 20/20 without surgery being required. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347855 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:51:21 +0000 Mo 1347855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Easy. &nbsp;Trade all my ribbed layer tanks for a perfect plum wool fedora. &nbsp;I'm over the tanks anyway lol.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347838 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:24:01 +0000 Suz 1347838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. That is not easy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yesterday, DD told me that she is lousy at fill-in-the-blanks questions.&nbsp;</p> <p>I guess she takes after her mother?&nbsp;</p> <p>How about.....I would trade all my snow boots for one winter where I didn't have to wear them for six months? :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347837 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:21:09 +0000 Janet 1347837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't think of anything -- I guess that's good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-would-trade-all-my-___-for-one-great-___#post-1347836 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:19:35 +0000 April 1347836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would trade all my dresses for one great pair of jeans. &nbsp;</p> <p>I won't, since this isn't the kind of trade we're ever actually called upon to make, but I would.</p> <p>I'm just not in a dress mode at the moment.</p> <p>How about you? &nbsp;</p> <p> </p>