Kitty cats, to the left we have Forever 21’s blissful Beach Frayed Shorts; to the right we have 7 For All Mankind’s Boyfriend Denim Shorts with Crochet Lining. While the fabulous Forever 21 offering lacks the crochet lining of 7 For All Mankind’s marvels; at $24.80 a pair, as compared to its $159.00 counterpart, it is just as easy, breezy, and beautiful for the summer months – on both your wardrobe and your wallet!
What’s your bank account telling you to do, kittens? Will you be a big spender with 7 For All Mankind, or play the role of the thrifty fashionista?
Fashionably yours!
Thanks to Forever 21 and Shopbop for the pictures.
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I'm not a huge fan of pockets sticking out past the bottom of my shorts... I think it means the shorts are too, well, short. Good lust-must find, though!
ReplyDeleteMelanie@Unravelled Threads
omg those are adorable! Great find Erika!
ReplyDeleteOnce again I'm gonna be cheap! I actually like the Forever21 version better! I think the frayed edges wear better and are more flattering.
ReplyDelete(although can I say I love the sandals they're both wearing?!)
http://glamlatte.blogspot.com
great find, though I personally dont love these!
ReplyDeleteSo, I wanted to do a Thrifty Thursday post on my blog, yes? And it took me HOURS to find something even remotely post-able. But it still wasn't good enough.
ReplyDeleteHow you do it, Erika, is truly a wonder!
Fab post! :)
Xx
Maybe I'm becoming an old lady, but I say nay to both! I don't care for short shorts, but I can tolerate them if they look sleek and polished. But is that the pocket lining showing in addition to the ripped effect? Not my cup of tea :(
ReplyDeleteSadly, I cannot do shorts. Either way it's a lose for me. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteI love the ones from 7 for All Mankind just because I like a darker wash. However my wallet would disagree.
ReplyDelete♥Stolen Stiletto
I love crochet..but do we really need it for a lining in shorts? I'd rather wear a bad hair day hat..made orginally from me.. than have them in the lining of my boyfriend's shorts..so..you know where I'll be checking to find these..my boyfriend's closet.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool summer look!
Oh, these make me miss the '80s!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOooh. Gotta admit, I prefer the Seven's on this one. They just look a little better designed!
ReplyDeleteOh I don't care for that look! It doesn't look high end, even on the $159 option. I'll let my $$ sit in the bank and earn some interest as I browse for something more to my liking! Any boho skirts or board shorts in your photo inventory?
ReplyDeleteReason number gazillion why I love Forever 21. I love 7, but not the price tag. Although, I wouldn't mind purchasing some Paige jeans. Those are designer jeans I love.
ReplyDeleteF21 for sure- these are so summer! :)
ReplyDeleteYou know what my heart is telling me? That I need those sandals in the 7 for All Mankind shot.
ReplyDelete(It's so hard to focus on anything else when cute shoes are involved, isn't it?)
*Kelsey
I don't care much about the crochet lining... I want cheap and fabulous. Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day Erika! xoxo
Def. think you don't need to splurge on denim cutoffs. The Forever 21 looks good to me! If I'm going to spend that much money on one item it will be on a nice dress! :)
ReplyDeletexo, becs
I have to say that I love f21 and those shorts are adorable! I would gladly pay the $24 for them. I even tried to make some, I failed. lol
ReplyDeleteIt's almost friday Erika :D
i love the lighter wash to the Forever 21 pair, the exposed pockets are cute too :)
ReplyDeleteThese shorts are pretty cute! I actually think I like the Forever 21 pair better. I might need to get these... :)
ReplyDeletethe f21 pair, of course :)!
ReplyDeletethe f21 pair, of course :)!
ReplyDeleteI simply cannot tell the difference, so F21 all the way for me! I love these shorts - the crochet detail is just so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteThe forever 21 ones are so much cuter. I'm definitely picking them.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I forgot to say that YES! Wedges do make our legs look more defined and work muscles we usually don't. I was actually just marveling at some new indents this past weekend while wearing my new nude wedges. I was like, "Dang! I've not seen that before!"
ReplyDeleteMy poor gams are so far from being able to bare them in shorts like that. Wahhhhhhh
ReplyDeletethe forever 21 pair looks better...
ReplyDeleteIts amazing the price for cutoffs. Anyways, got me looking in the closet for summer things.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to shorts, I'm definitely a thrifty shopper. I like waiting for the sales in early spring. Then I scoop up lots! Jeans on the other hand... well... that's just a different story. ;)
ReplyDeleteJust cool! I love them!
ReplyDeletei think i like the f21 short better...not sure because of the pattern on the denim or not but it surely looks better in photo :)
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to have to go with the Forever 21 ones, they both look fab, but my wallet would hurt really bad if I bought the other ones.... xoxo
ReplyDeleteSigh. I can't wear them. Ben won't let me.
ReplyDeletefor me, i like the forever 21 shorts better
ReplyDeletethan 7 for all mankind. love the style better!
I actually like the looks of the Forver 21 pair better, which is good because they're the ones I can afford!
ReplyDeleteNo question here! Totally Forever 21... but mostly because I am obsessed with forever 21 :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find -- such a similar look! I've been loving those 7 shorts for awhile but the F21 ones will certainly do just fine!
ReplyDeletexxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
I think I'm in love with Forever 21!
ReplyDeleteThey just seem to know me (and my ridiculous bank account) so well.
Lovely post Erika :)
I think I'll stick with Forever 21! I like to make my denim shorts from old jeans too.
ReplyDeleteprefer the colour of the 7 for all mankind ones. not a fan of the huge pockets sticking out thou!
ReplyDeleteHmm i don't think I own shorts (that aren't meant for the gym)... but if I were to invest in a pair I'd def go for the F21 pair!
ReplyDeleteI like the f21 pair better, the pockets aren't so long.
ReplyDeleteI love the ones from forever 21! I just can't wait for summer to wear shorts! Love xxx
ReplyDeletewow lovely shorts looks amazing i love it nice post
ReplyDeleteF21 for sure!! Neat deal there!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll go with the Forever 21 shorts this time; I actually like their fading more! Thanks Erika!
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I actually have a really similar pair from forever 21 from last summer and love them! I could basically live in them because they're crazy comfy and since they only cost about 15$ I never have to worry about ruining them!
ReplyDeletexox Vicky
Bikinis & Passports
I think I do prefer the Forever 21 pair simply because the pocket linings aren't so much on show! I don't like exposed pockets!!!
ReplyDelete- Anna Jane xxx
(PixelatedBlonde.com)
Hey, that's easy, go for the cheaper one.... especially if it is my wife doing the buying and she is using my credit card... :) dont tell her I said that...
ReplyDeleteHave a super weekend Erika.
Colin.
I don't love the pockets but I adore denim shorts!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get some color for my legs though..
Wish you a lovely day dear!
I miss F21 bunches! and I miss you! I've been sans net at the house for about 2 wks now and I'm quite sick of mcd's ...and the speediness of French customer service apparently! Hoping to be up and running soon!
ReplyDeletei've always loved the grungy feel of hanging pockets :) these are fab finds erika !
ReplyDeletecheers for the nice comments :)
have a great TGIF !
glistersandblisters.blogspot.com
Those are so cute, I actually like the Forever 21 pair more :)
ReplyDeleteCount me down for the Thrifty Fashionista!! They are cute, but I love the sound of $24.80!! hehe =P
ReplyDeleteI guess when it comes to denim shorts I'm even thriftier than $24.80 and prefer to cut my own...but if I HAD to choose, F21 it is...I like their's just slightly better
ReplyDeleteThis chick stays chic but not by spending too much. Being savvy and inventive!
ReplyDeletefor once I like the less expensive ones - F21 wins!
ReplyDeleteOh you know I am excited for shorts this summer!!!! =) And I am glad to see that you are too. What other lovely summer items are you excited about?
ReplyDeleteI actually like Forever 21 more. : )
ReplyDeletei LOVE the f21 ones - they actually look more expensive!
ReplyDeleteoh I like that it's crochet lining! Very cool :) My friend might be getting a job with Seven so maybe she could get me a discount on those :)
ReplyDeleteI luv that name, "7 for all Mankind!"
ReplyDeletegosh f21 is just so great! i do love sevens tho... ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is probably my first 'neither' because I don't like the whole pocket-past-the-short ... especially since I usually put things in my pockets, it would look awkward. They both look stylish though and I love the shoes in both pics :) You're always great these finds!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fab weekend!
i think the f21's look better, so i'd be thrifty here..
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of these, but I am most definitely a fan of you and your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment darling =]
Have an immense weekend!
Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
English Rose x
http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com
i do LOVE jeansshorts- wearing a pair as we speak- but i prefer them a bit longer usually.
ReplyDeletexx ediot
I like the Forever 21 ones better! The 7 ones look a bit awkward, like they're cut too straight to have those pockets hanging down or something.
ReplyDeleteI have 2 pair of boyfriend shorts from F21 and I love them both! So comfy and fun to wear. And cheap!
ReplyDeletexo
Valerie
Nice site !! i also know a very good site for denim shorts Denimology(.)com !!!!
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