Expensive to Cheap Clothes

It's happened to the best of us. You are shopping and you see the cutest top ever. Flip the tag over and all you see is $$$.$$. I wish J Crew, Kate Spade, and Michael Kohrs were so much cheaper. But I've realized there are similar options for way cheaper at places like Target and Old Navy. I know some people are all about the labels. However, most of the time, I'm not. If it looks nice, I want it!

So I'm going to give you a few pieces that are from some of the top names today that have similar cheaper options!

Kate Spade:

This wallet right here is from Kate Spade. On the website it's running at about $180.

I ended up getting this wallet from Target for a fraction of the cost at $15. (The color is extremely vibrant in person.

This super cute skirt is priced at an insane $600.

Although it's a little different, I think this skirt is still equally as cute, it's knee length like Kate Spade's as well as you get the floral pattern. This skirt is $60.

Jack Rodgers:

Every preppy girl's closet has at least one pair of Jack Rogers. These are priced at $110.

These knock off Jack Rogers look almost exactly the same but, don't have the name Jack Rogers on it. For $25 I think I'd take the knock offs...

J. Crew:

Many preppy girls also swear by chambray or denim shirts. To me, they look the exact same. Or are they? Honestly I don't even know. But this J Crew chambray shirt is $100...

While this H&M denim shirt is $25.

I understand the want for "labels" but in all honesty, no one cares if you're wearing Target or you're wearing Kate Spade. Chances are, no one's going to notice unless you tell them. As a broke college student, I would much rather have a $15 wallet that doesn't have Kate Spade's name on it. I'm not telling you not to splurge once in a while, but just be cautious with your choices, and make sure there's not a similar, cheaper version of something brand name.

Another thing you can do is check out your local consignment shops. I have a few in my area that carry things like 7 for All Mankind jeans, Miss Me Jeans, Kate Spade and things like that. Even if it is secondhand, you're still getting the brand names you love. Just remember to wash everything before you wear it!

In what areas are you willing to splurge? What areas are you not?