I had a little aha! moment when I was shopping online the other day when I found a ModCloth knockoff from Forever 21. I would like to preface this by saying how much I love ModCloth. I absolutely love the cut, quality, and overall design of their clothes. You really can’t beat them for good reproduction vintage style clothing. However, if you are on a shoestring budget, which I know many people are, they can be a little pricey. Like I said though, you’re paying for quality merchandise and craftsmanship. Here’s the adorable original:
The Senatorial Dress from ModCloth
Forever 21's version
As you can see, the skirt isn’t as full, the collar doesn’t have such a cool flared angle on it, and the pleats are nowhere near as well done. But, for $25, not terrible, and you still get the same feeling. Forever 21 also has a little jacket that’s based on this dress:
I also have a deep love for Forever 21′s shoes, especially the way I destroy shoes. It’s really just more cost effective for me to buy cheap ones and demolish them. So needless to say I got pretty excited about these Chloe boot knockoffs. They’re definitely not as cute as the original, but for $30 instead of $300 or more, pretty cute. I know Kansas Couture did a little blurb about these on her blog too.
The gorgeous originals by Chloe
I have to say, before I started reading style blogs, there is no way I would have spotted either of these. I guess I’m honing my skills. : )
Have a good day!
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Actually, ModCloth isn’t known for very good quality (most pieces are made in China) and for having items you can find even $30 cheaper from other internet retailers. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of the other similar items between them happens to be the same garment. I try avoiding Forever 21 when I can help it because of their Christian affiliation. Usually that means donations to hate groups as a humanist I cannot turn a blind eye to.