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What is your Holy Grail item?

Transcona Shannon

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I'm constantly looking for "the perfect jeans". You know...the ones that make your backside look amazing, take 10 pounds off your midsection, make your legs look a mile long, are super comfortable, wash like a dream and go with everything. Is that too much to ask?

So what is your Holy Grail item?

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Ornella

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I missed out on it. I'm still not over it. Somewhere, in some dark warehouse, forgotten piece in my size is waiting for me to rescue it...

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....aight-away

Raisin

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I do not have these jeans but I'd sure like a pair too!

I am still in search of the perfect knee high, black, flat boots. Actually, I had a pair I adored, and they were about 1/2 size too small. Sigh.

Gaylene

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The perfect dress. The one that I can dress up or down so I can wear it everywhere, that can be worn with heels or flats, that packs like a dream, and, lastly, but most importantly, makes me look sophisticated, elegant, and gorgeous.

It's ironic how I envy you, Shannon, for the ease with which you wear all your beautiful dresses while I struggle so hard to find even one that looks passable on me. On the other hand, for me, pants and jeans are usually an easy item for me to find almost anywhere. Does the fact that a "perfect" item can be so elusive make us want it all the more?

Ornella

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Oh yes, my holy grail item is the perfect black dress. The one that sits happily in the wardrobe and I sit happily outside knowing I am covered even if it comes to, say, the Oscars.

Liz A.

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trousers that fit off the rack. i would buy them in every color!

Thistle

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Jeans. Those perfect, elusive, never to be found, jeans.

Anonymous

A stand-alone, shapely blouse that flatters my figure. Seems like all tops are made to be layered these days. It's difficult to find that "statement" blouse that doesn't have to have a layer under it.

Carole

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Fining pants/dresses long enough without having to order online for TALL would make my dreams come true!

catgirl

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The perfect trench. It's such a Holy Grail item that I don't even look for it.

Claudia

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The one handbag to rule them all.

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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I am always looking for that next perfect pair of pumps. THE pair. The pair with impossibly tall heels, the pair that, when you wear them, stops other people in their tracks - but the shoes are so understated that people can't quite put their finger on why you look so fierce. And the people who do notice are green with envy that you found this awesome pair of pumps that they can't have. And to boot (haha!), this perfect Holiness of Holy Grail pumps is the pair that feels like walking on a cloud, even though they have a four-inch heel.

rachylou

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Without doubt, trousers are my holy grail. I need them slim through the hip and thigh and knee, no saggy-ness as related to rise, smooth fall backside, and a little hip flare at the cuff would be awesome.

I tried another pair on at Express yesterday with no lucky. Drat. They were cute, slim flares in a lovely sort of blue. But the sagging and backside were rotten.

Mander

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The perfect casual black outerwear jacket, grey trouser suit, and riding boots.

For everything else my notion of "perfect" changes too much for it to be meaningful.

Carole

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Oh, and a heel that doesn't hurt my feet!

Susie

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I want a pair of your jeans too!

For me, it might be a perfect bathing suit....one that makes the girls look perky (and a bit bigger), lifts the tush a bit, and makes the tummy disappear. All while actually being comfortable! If such a creature existed, I would like to have it in 4 or 5 colors.

We spend a lot of time on our boat so I have to wear bathing suits. It is my least favorite thing to shop for

RoseandJoan

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The little black day dress; woven cotton, sleeveless, a loosely tailored fit, a wide boat neck and sitting just above the knee...sigh.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I couldn't think of what mine could be until I read Susie's. I have given up on finding a one-piece swimsuit that isn't too long in the body and also has room for the girls and a waist that is at my waist. It also needs to have the right amount of bum coverage, be a firm enough fabric to be flattering but not so firm that it isn't comfortable to wear for a day at the beach.

catgirl

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Okay, will add flattering, supportive, functional swimsuit to my list. I want to be able to SWIM! So far it's been rash guard shirt and surf shorts for me.

Nicole D

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The perfect blazer: it fits like a glove, makes my figure look killer from every angle, has just the right sleeve length and looks amazing dressed up or down. Like if Smythe made a US size 18 (their blazers are in my dreams but in reality they are just cut way too small in the bust and waist. I would need to size up about 3 times).

qfbrenda

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Laughed at the "one hand bag to rule them all". Indeed.

Flat or low-heeled black leather boots... classy, 12 hour, the right height and calf circumference, and less than $250. That is not easy with short, athletic calves.

Ingunn

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The pair of black pumps that make my legs look a mile long & really sexy, but still are very comfortable 10-hour dancing/walking shoes. I have three pairs of black pumps, and none of them are exactly IT.

bj1111

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gold south sea pearls with that indefinable luster that do not cost a fortune.

you did say holy grail, right? might as well dream big.

Aida

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Black purse and black leather jacket. Yes I know there are tons out there, but I haven't come across mine yet.

MsMary

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The perfect cognac or tan leather jacket. And the perfect tan or natural leather handbag. Searching and searching...

Astrid

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The perfect winter coat.

Jonesy

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The perfect Dries van Noten item! It has to be perfect and not cost a fortune. It has to be memorable but versatile. Sigh.

Mochi

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The perfect leather jacket, absolutely. I keep mentally upping the price I *think* I'd be willing to pay for it. Which is theoretical anyway, so it doesn't matter.

MsMary

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LOL, Mochi! Same here! I actually ordered one for $300 from Nordstrom (the blush jacket recommended by Rae) and although it was fab it had to go back because the sleeves were too tight. But that would have been more than I'd ever paid for anything other than my pink KS pumps! And I'd pay more than that if I could find The Perfect One.

Angie

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To many to list on your thread, Shannon.

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