My loves, in the left corner you’ll find Balmain’s brilliant Oversized Cotton Military Shirt; in the right corner we have J. Crew’s Surplus Shirt-Jacket. 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 :)
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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!!
ReplyDeleteI prefer the JCrew one actually, but I'm sure you could find an even cheaper one at a thrift store!
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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!
ReplyDeleteJCrew for sure! I can't resist anything from that store :)
ReplyDeleteGot to love the military look! I agree Im loving the JCrew one better, has that "lived in" look!
ReplyDeleteNice alternative to Balmain, darling! You really do your research!
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I like the J Crew shirt better and what a huge price difference! Both are adorable though. :)
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I like the JCrew one best, I think, but this was a hard choice!
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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.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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 :)
ReplyDeleteI actually like the JCrew one a little more =D
ReplyDeleteI am loving all things military this year! Fab. :)
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Today I'll go with the Balmain. It has a sleeker, more streamlined look for the $$. It's a nice, wearable trend.
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ReplyDeletethis very lovely i like this post
cool military jacket
Oooh I luv military hun!! Have a lovely Thursday xx
ReplyDeleteI'm all about the Crew number!
ReplyDeleteLike the JCrew one. I'm always happy about the quality of anything JCrew that I buy, it seems.
ReplyDeleteI like the J.Crew one better because it has a feminine fit that doesn't make the jacket overpowering.
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love the thrifty version!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI like the steal one better!
ReplyDeleteIts a great great piece for any wardrobe but I'll go for the J.Crew (I think is prettier)
ReplyDeleteHi Erikaaaaa, amazing post, like usual ^^. Anyway I wanted to let you know that you won an award on our blog :) xoxo laura.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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 :)
ReplyDeleteI actually quite prefer the J.Crew pick -- adorable!
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wow, what a significant saving!!! i love reading about great finds such as this one. thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteJCrew is definitely my favorite go to store. this top is a keeper!!! i am in love and need it right away. :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely prefer the J. Crew one. It looks so much more casual and wearable.
ReplyDeleteNICE find. I would definitely go for the J Crew one, agree with Sherin. Looks so much more wearable.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteVery nice - would love either of these. xx
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
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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!
ReplyDeletenothing beats balmain! (sadly, my bank account doesn't agree)
ReplyDeletebalmain is amazing but i definitely can't buy anything from them..until maybe i'm an actual lawyer :P .. love the jcrew version!
ReplyDeleteSo fantastic! Few days ago I bought a safari military bag from Moschino! :D
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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 ;)
ReplyDeletethat's absolutely a fasbulous bargain!
ReplyDeletesimilar shirt also can be found in zara
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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.
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!
ReplyDeleteI'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
ReplyDeleteI vote J. Crew! I actually think it's cuter :)
ReplyDeleteIs your Balmin outfit pic on the left for a guy or a gal?
ReplyDeleteHello dear, I feel I haven't stopped by lately so wanted to say hi and yes to the J. Crew shirt!
ReplyDeleteI actually really like the JCrew one because of it's detailed pockets!
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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! :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm..I don't think I'd need one that expensive.
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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... :)
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I wanted something like that for a longer time but I toughed they were too expensive.. Now I found one finally :D
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Ooooo I like it I like it! Thanks for the tip, ive been looking for a nice army shirt!
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wow i love that military jacket its really cool perfect outfit
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have a great weekend
I really like the J. Crew one :)
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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!
ReplyDeleteWhile 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! :)
ReplyDeleteI love anything Balmain BUT I also love J.Crew (as does my wallet!) so this one's a no brainer!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds as always, Erika!! :)
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i love anything by jcrew !
ReplyDeletethey make trendy stuff into classics :) sad that they're not available in my country :(
I'm definitely hearting the J. Crew pick.
ReplyDeleteWe 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. :)
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I actaully like the J.Crew one a lot better! Gasp!
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I am going with the J. Crew shirt!
ReplyDeleteI love that J Crew one. Cute!
ReplyDeleteOoh, this is a tough call, but I DO actually prefer the Balmain one, this time! (Simply for the colour!)
ReplyDeleteHey 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:
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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!
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All the best!
Sheena
It's always a happy surprise when my favorite piece is the cheaper one!
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