
While the jazzy J. Crew piece lacks the epaulets and more militant-style buttons of the Balmain; at just $78.00, as opposed to the $1,345.00 asking price of the Balmain beauty, it is just as effective at providing the wearer with the “warrior woman” aesthetic you may be searching for, at a price that is far friendlier to one’s wallet.
Which role are you playing today, darlings…the frugal femme fatale or the sassy spendthrift?
Fashionably yours!
Thanks to Net-A-Porter and J. Crew for the pictures.
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Yes, please! I really like the safari-inspired button downs :)
Melanie@Unravelled Threads
I like the J. Crew one better actually. Buttons can be changed. I would just change the J. Crew buttons to better military ones because that Balmain's jacket is wayyy too expensive. I would change the buttons with a sassy smile!!
I prefer the JCrew one actually, but I'm sure you could find an even cheaper one at a thrift store!
Libby
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I love these military jackets
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I actually love the J Crew jacket way more. It looks a little more distressed and textured. Love it!
JCrew for sure! I can't resist anything from that store :)
Got to love the military look! I agree Im loving the JCrew one better, has that "lived in" look!
Nice alternative to Balmain, darling! You really do your research!
xoxox,
CC
I like the J Crew shirt better and what a huge price difference! Both are adorable though. :)
xo
Valerie
I like the JCrew one best, I think, but this was a hard choice!
And you're totally welcome for the award =-)
Seriously loving both! I am def in need of one, too, so I appreciate the find! While the Balmain one is more military crisp, I would have to go for the J. Crew one (& prolly will when I go on my shopping spree next weekend!). Even if I had the spare change for the Balmain, I could never spend that much on a shirt.
Thanks for entering my giveaway, and for your advice! I def need all the help I can get... I'm completely incapable of making decisions on my own, LOL.
Hope you're having a fantastic day!
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The J crew one is too adorable, I would take that one in a heartbeat. I love button-downs and who doesn't love green? Great picks today Ericka :)
I actually like the JCrew one a little more =D
I am loving all things military this year! Fab. :)
Xx
Today I'll go with the Balmain. It has a sleeker, more streamlined look for the $$. It's a nice, wearable trend.
after such a long time later i saw you , how are
this very lovely i like this post
cool military jacket
Oooh I luv military hun!! Have a lovely Thursday xx
I'm all about the Crew number!
Like the JCrew one. I'm always happy about the quality of anything JCrew that I buy, it seems.
I like the J.Crew one better because it has a feminine fit that doesn't make the jacket overpowering.
-M.
love the thrifty version!
I will have to choose the J Crew version. I can buy a fabulous bag with the price of the Balmain. Have a great day Erika! xoxo
I like the steal one better!
Its a great great piece for any wardrobe but I'll go for the J.Crew (I think is prettier)
Hi Erikaaaaa, amazing post, like usual ^^. Anyway I wanted to let you know that you won an award on our blog :) xoxo laura.
I dunno..that's a lot of dinero for either. I'd go for the real thing down at Salvation Army..it might be the fatigued look..and real patches too.
I think of my brother's dungry jacket that he got from Dad. He looks so cool in it..and well, it has a history to it, as well.
I have to admit..nothing more comfortable than the old green fatigued pants. Of course, they might be too high waist for some.
Anything JCrew touches is golden to me! And I agree with the above commenter, for the Balmain money, I can buy a nice designer bag to go with my fabulous Jcrew top :)
I actually quite prefer the J.Crew pick -- adorable!
xxoo Josie
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wow, what a significant saving!!! i love reading about great finds such as this one. thanks for sharing. :)
JCrew is definitely my favorite go to store. this top is a keeper!!! i am in love and need it right away. :)
I definitely prefer the J. Crew one. It looks so much more casual and wearable.
NICE find. I would definitely go for the J Crew one, agree with Sherin. Looks so much more wearable.
I am absolutely slack-jawed at the $1345 price tag. SERIOUSLY?!?!? I mean, neither of these shirts are my style, but even if I loved it with all my heart I simply cannot FATHOM spending the same amount of money that could buy me a round trip plane ticket across the world . . . omg!
Very nice - would love either of these. xx
I need one of these military shirts in my life! I can imagine pairing one with so many things in my wardrobe... and I'd definitely go for the J. Crew version! Thrifty and pretty!
What a cute shirt! But oh my, $1,345.00 is a lot of money! I think the J Crew version is every bit as lovely as the Balmain! What a great find!
xoxoxo
Rachel
I like the J. Crew one. They've really dove into this type of style now, muted colors and all. I must say I do miss some of the brighter colors!
nothing beats balmain! (sadly, my bank account doesn't agree)
balmain is amazing but i definitely can't buy anything from them..until maybe i'm an actual lawyer :P .. love the jcrew version!
So fantastic! Few days ago I bought a safari military bag from Moschino! :D
♥
Balmain might be a tiny bit more edgy, but looking at the price my choice is clear: J Crew all the way! Great design and great find. (and I do love online shopping, too, Erika ;)
that's absolutely a fasbulous bargain!
similar shirt also can be found in zara
xoxo
I really like the military look! And the J.Crew jacket is definitely the way to go here, both in terms of price and style.
Great find, Erika (as always :)
I love this type of shirt because I love green. The Balmain one is way too pricey so I will go for J Crew! x
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Nice!
I'm a little addicted to J Crew, so that would be the item of choice for me.
i would feel guilty spending that much money on a cotton shirt, seriously
I vote J. Crew! I actually think it's cuter :)
Is your Balmin outfit pic on the left for a guy or a gal?
Hello dear, I feel I haven't stopped by lately so wanted to say hi and yes to the J. Crew shirt!
I actually really like the JCrew one because of it's detailed pockets!
Kisses,
Stephanie
What a great discount find!! Love this look. Im loving cargo pants for the spring too! I only have one pair though...need to get more! :)
Hmmm..I don't think I'd need one that expensive.
WOWOWOWWW
cool shrit from J.Crew
like this
I don´t know if it is the picture or what but I like the J.Crew better! I am so happy to always go for the cheap one... The bad thing is that in only happens when I am in your blog... :)
xoxo
B* a la Moda
I wanted something like that for a longer time but I toughed they were too expensive.. Now I found one finally :D
BTW, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, I really appreciate it :D
xoxo Sootjeelina <3
Ooooo I like it I like it! Thanks for the tip, ive been looking for a nice army shirt!
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xx
wow i love that military jacket its really cool perfect outfit
nice post
have a great weekend
I really like the J. Crew one :)
I love the military look but I never actually like it on me, you know? But I appreciate that you featured it because Balmain is, well, Balmain and fabulous. A gal can dream.
Thanks for your sweet comments! I am so happy when I see that you are reading =)
I like the j. crew on e best! Saw so many at Barneys yesterday and this J. Crew one is by far THE best!
While I love them both, I am definitely the frugal femme fatale yet again. The J.Crew version is just as fab!!
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I actually think the J. Crew one looks soooo much better! I just might need to get it! :)
I love anything Balmain BUT I also love J.Crew (as does my wallet!) so this one's a no brainer!
Great finds as always, Erika!! :)
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i love anything by jcrew !
they make trendy stuff into classics :) sad that they're not available in my country :(
I'm definitely hearting the J. Crew pick.
We are so on the same wavelength! I've been looking for a military jacket for the past few days, and just saw this J. Crew one the other day. I def. think it's a great alternative; just wish it was longer because I like to keep my butt covered. :)
xo, becs
I actaully like the J.Crew one a lot better! Gasp!
xx Love & Aloha
I am going with the J. Crew shirt!
I love that J Crew one. Cute!
Ooh, this is a tough call, but I DO actually prefer the Balmain one, this time! (Simply for the colour!)
Hey Erika! Came across this & thought of you. It's an Urban Renewal Army Surplus jacket, though the material looks pretty thick since it's made from vintage materials. What do you think? I may get it:
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18428508&parentid=W_APP_RENEWAL&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=21&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=W_APP_RENEWAL&popId=WOMENS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Sorry the link is so long!
xo, becs
Love the millitary look!!!! I am designing a line to focus on this look!
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and check out my blog about the millitary look!
http://sheenagao.blogspot.com/
All the best!
Sheena
It's always a happy surprise when my favorite piece is the cheaper one!
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