ULTIMATE DESIGNER VS DUPE LIST!!

 Here it is people, the ULTIMATE round up of some of my favorite designer items and their dupe look-alikes! I love to treat myself every now and again (far too often, actually), but I do pride myself on being a bargain shopper/sale hunter. I firmly believe looking good and keeping up with today's trends don't need to break the bank. Sorry in advance if you end up spending more money than you should!!!

1. CHLOE FAYE BAG
DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$1390 vs. $16!!!

Chloe bags are just so beautifully made that I don't think there will ever be a real fair comparison BUT... ok Forever 21, I see you on that dupe.

2. KAREN WALKER SUNGLASSES

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$210 vs. $55!!

I think Karen Walker has to be one of my favorite sunglasses designers, but I don't really trust myself to not lose/break nice pairs of sunglasses so I'm always getting cheap pairs over nice, expensive ones. I have the Quay ones and I am OBSESSED with them! ...already kinda broke them too, because I am the worst.

3. CULT GAIA CLUTCH

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$168 vs. $44!
This is my favorite summer clutch right now! I never like to pay such a steep price for something that I know is a trend and will go out of style so I was excited when I found this dupe that is IDENTICAL to the real thing.  

4. GOYARD TOTE

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$1,375 vs. $198!
I think this is the perfect work tote so I would say it's worth the splurge if you're treating yourself for graduation, or a new job, etc. but after I saw this similar looking Tory Burch tote, I'm not even sure which one I like better!

5. DAVID YURMAN OVAL LINK BRACELET

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$1,450 vs. $17!!!!
Although I love David Yurman jewelry, it's not something I'd ever buy for myself. It's definitely more of a gift for a special occasion so I'd purchase a dupe for sure. 

6. HERMES SANDALS

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

 $710 vs. $79!!!
These dupes are so SPOT ON I would never splurge on the designer pair.

7. GUCCI LOAFERS

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$695 vs. $23!!! 
It truly pains me that anyone would ever pay for real Gucci loafers when there are SO SO many great dupes! I have these white ones from Target that I've been wearing to work all the time lately - so perfect for summer.

8. GUCCI MARMONT BACKPACK

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$1,890 vs. $45!!!
Although I'm not sure I could ever get in on the trend, there's no denying that backpacks are in right now. Again, not a trend that is *hopefully* going to last forever so if I did ever want one I would opt for a very inexpensive one.

9. VALENTINO STUDDED TOTE

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$2,695 vs. $345!!
This dupe is still a bit of a splurge for sure, but I was amazed at how much it looks like the real thing!

10. RAY-BAN HEXAGONAL SUNGLASSES

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$153 vs. $19!!! 

Again, I don't feel that this hexagonal sunglasses trend will stay in style for years to come but I absolutely love trying funky and fun new sunglasses so I'd definitely purchase the dupe. 

11. GUCCI SOHO DISCO

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$1,190 vs. $258!!
This bag is one of my most recent purchases and I absolutely LOVE it! I can't say enough good things - definitely worth the splurge. That being said, I was so impressed when I saw this similar Kate Spade bag. I'm not normally a huge fan of Kate Spade bags but this one I'd definitely purchase if I didn't have the Soho Disco.

12. CHANEL ESPADRILLE FLATS
DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$725 vs. $98!! 

I'm not comfortable splurging so much on a pair of shoes just because if I did, I know I wouldn't get a lot of wear out of them so what's the point? If I ever did though, these would be the shoes. OBSESSED! Again, I've seen tons of great dupes though! Tory Burch also has some cauuuuute espadrilles as well. 

13. MARC FISHER ESPADRILLE WEDGES

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

  $160 vs. $60!!
I have both versions and I have to say the price point for the Marc Fisher's are well worth it because they are so much comfier and overall better quality than the Steve Maddens. 

14. DAVID YURMAN CABLE BRACELET

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$625 vs. $20!!!!
I own a couple of these and I loveeee them. But again, I got them as a gift. If I wanted to purchase a bracelet like this for myself I'd probably get the dupe. 

15. YSL ENVELOPE CHAIN BAG

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$2,590 vs. $20!!!!! 

This is the bag I'm currently obsessing over and would probably be my next splurge if I was in a position to buy a new bag (which I am most definitely not, lolz).

 

16. VALENTINO SANDALS

DESIGNER vs. DUPE

$345 vs. $15!!! 

Again, these are SPOT ON so I would go with the dupes all damn day.

What's one item you'd have no problem splurging on?

Always, Allie