I would trade all my ___ for one great ___.

I would trade all my _ for one great _.

April

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I would trade all my dresses for one great pair of jeans.

I won't, since this isn't the kind of trade we're ever actually called upon to make, but I would.

I'm just not in a dress mode at the moment.

How about you?

11 years ago

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Janet

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I can't think of anything -- I guess that's good!

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Suz

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Wow. That is not easy.

Yesterday, DD told me that she is lousy at fill-in-the-blanks questions.

I guess she takes after her mother?

How about.....I would trade all my snow boots for one winter where I didn't have to wear them for six months?

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Easy. Trade all my ribbed layer tanks for a perfect plum wool fedora. I'm over the tanks anyway lol.

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Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I'm with Janet; nothing immediately springs to mind.

I know: I would trade all my glasses and contacts for the ability to see 20/20 without surgery being required.

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Laurinda

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As a maximalist I can't answer this question. Even if I had a great _____ I would want it in at least a couple different colors ;-).

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Cerinda

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I would trade all my cotton button-front shirts for one good washable, woven silk blouse in a fluid fit.

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lyn*

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I'd trade all my gym socks ... for ones that don't fall down? :p

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Peri

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I would trade all my jeans for one great dress!

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Ingunn

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I'd trade all my trench coats (which means two), for a really fab, crisp, waterproof one (read Burberry).

- Was that cheating?

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crutcher

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Great idea...I would trade all my blazers for one perfect fitting, excellent tailoring blazer...Thank you Fairy Godmother...

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Rambling Ann

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all my plain black shoes for one fab pair in cobalt. Not including the ones with the metal heel

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April

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Ingunn -- not quite cheating, but not really giving up much either, eh?

Laura -- totally cheating, since you're giving up something you dislike (And I'm completely with you, by the way.)

Suz, Janet, Laura, 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 no bunches of items that you're not in love with at the moment.)

Crutcher -- such a wise choice!

Laurinda, I admire your self-awareness.

Lyn -- yes, why are socks so tricky?

Cerinda, can we help you find that washable silk? Or has the quest already been attempted with help from YLF?

ETA Mo -- I love those highly specific choices!

Rambling Ann -- nope, sorry, this question is an all or nothing. If you found those cobalt shoes, ALL the black ones would have to go, even the ones with the metal heel. Still want the cobalt?

I'd still want the jeans...

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Anonymous

I would trade all my underwear camisoles for ones that don't 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.

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Rambling Ann

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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.

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Carla

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I'd trade in all my swim caps (collected from different race events) for a great wash-and-wear haircut,

And,

I'd trade in my entire earring collection for a pair of diamond studs!

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Meredith

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I'd trade my dreses for pants (but not jeans). Dresses=easy to find good fit but not practical for my life. Pants=aggghh!

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Thistle

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I can think of a couple of items that I would really like, but not sure the trade is in the same light.

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.

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Anonymous

I would trade a whole pile of semi-fitted sweaters for one fluid cashmere or merino wool pullover.

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Caro in Oz

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I did donate all my winter evening clothes (dresses & skirts mainly) for a tuxedo pants suit

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unfrumped

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All the so- so dresses I've ever bought for one perfect little not- black dress.

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amiable

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I have several, actually:

All my black boots for one pair of perfectly comfy and a little RATE or hard-edge, but great quality black pair.

All my oxford style shoes (and probably all my loafers too) for a terrific silver or oil-spill colored pair (same quality and comfort requirements).

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.

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. 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. If a wedding came up, I'd probably opt for a skirt.

I think some purging is in order to make space for these things that I wish were mine

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Anonymous

Can I trade "all my shorts" for something? I have one pair that's not particularly attractive and is only worn for the most casual of errands. But I think that's the only whole category of stuff I could completely give up.

Would trade it, er, them for a perfectly fitting blazer or really nice tall, heeled cognac boots that are short enough for my calves or a pair of great-looking jeans that feel like sweatpants, to name just a few.

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.

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karymk

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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.

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MsMary

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I would trade all (but one) of my necklaces for one real gold watch!

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froggiebecky

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I would trade in all my jeans for one great dress, too!

And I would trade in all my air miles for a day's shopping with all my friends in the US.

11 years ago

Melaine

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i would trade all of my sandals for a nice pair of wellies. I just can't stomach the price of Hunters.

i would trade all my tank tops for an undershirt that really does hide all the bumps and lumps

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.

I would trade all of my scarves for hair that would just keep a style.

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