Dolls, on the left we have Haute Hippie’s hot to trot Ostrich Cocktail Dress (LIKE); to the right we have Forever 21’s Avant Garde Little Black Dress (TRY). (WHY?)Though the skirt of the Forever 21 version is constructed out of layers of crepe chiffon embellished with strands of beads as opposed to feathers; for $44.80, in comparison to the $415.00 price tag of Haute Hippie’s stunner, it is just as decadent as its chichi high-end cousin – and a satisfying way to save!
Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?
Fashionably yours!
Thanks to Forever 21 and Shopbop for the pictures.
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Yep, I think I'd go towards Forever 21 instead. Much better price! LOL! =)
ReplyDeleteI was admiring this dress just the other day! Fabulous. :)
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i actually prefer the dress from Forever 21, it's lovely ♥
ReplyDeleteas always i play it thrifty. cute dress!
ReplyDeleteForever 21 rocks!
ReplyDeleteaw so so sad we dont have forever 21 here now!
ReplyDeleteI was admiring this dress just the other day! Fabulous. :)
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Oh how I've missed your posts! All this studying has got me pretty busy and far away from the internet :(
ReplyDeleteI'd go with Forever21 on this one for the price tag, but then again their quality is so poor that I'd probably have to end up without it!
Great find! You can def save a lot of money going with the F21 version. Also, if you check out ...lovemeagan's blog, she did a tutorial on a diy feather skirt. I suggest trying it out!
ReplyDeleteBeing the feather obsessed girl that I am, I absolutely LOVE the Haute Hippie dress! The forever 21 one would have to do for my budget, but I think I will now have to dwell on that first one. :]
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun cocktail dress! I would do the F21...I just hope the feathers don't look cheap!
ReplyDeleteWow, this one is hard! In some way, the feather dress may be destined to be somewhat iconic, so investing in the HH dress could be a good move. But the F21 is pocketbook friendly right now...Hmmm, I think I might save up and go for the real deal...
ReplyDeleteDefinitely cool and thrifty. I also like that, visually, the F21 dress seems to have a longer line than the Haute Hippie.
ReplyDeleteThey both look nice,almost the same,but is a 'litlle' difference between prices. I wouldn't pay that much for a dress,thinking that so many people are starving,so 'we' choose Forever21(Sorry for my English!)
ReplyDeleteGreat find. They look exactly the same!
ReplyDeletei really love the feather version...but i have to say, the F21 knockoff is a great alternative!
ReplyDeleteThey look identical! Love the dress :)
ReplyDeleteI love Haute Hippie so much even though their prices are ridiculous. I love that dress. x
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This dresses are beautiful but I'ld like to buy the forever21 which is cheaper !
ReplyDeleteYou, my friend, are simply a GENIUS at finding "Looks for Less" (as I'll cheesily entitle it). Both the looks are fantastic - I'd definitely be going with the F21.
ReplyDeleteI'm frugal to the point where it's almost a problem!
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Wow those dresses look identical! I absolutely love forever 21!! I'm making my way over there today and I plan on doing some major shopping!!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely get the Forever 21 one; I think that the Haute Hippie makes a super dramatic statement but don't know if I could actually wear ostrich feathers... Birds freak me out...
ReplyDeletexxoo Josie
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That f21 dress is truly impressive ~ I will be thrifty on this one!
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I love your inexpensive find, and they are almost identical!
ReplyDeleteIt must be the models because I prefer the Forever 21 dress.
ReplyDeletegreat alternative!
ReplyDeleteoh i am totally having a forever 21 shopping spree urge!!! that dress is so great.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of feathers, but the F21 dress is just so cute! Wahat a pretty twist on a LBD :) Great pick this week my dear!
ReplyDeleteThey're identical! Today is definitely my day to be thrifty with this. I love them both, so I'd definitely save and go for the Forever 21 dress.
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Valerie
I love the Forever21 dress... it looks as gorgeous as the Haute Hippie version. Have a great Tuesday Erika! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGod bless F21... :)
ReplyDeletexoxo J
You always find the BEST lust-must items. I don't know how you do it!
ReplyDeleteMelanie@Unravelled Threads
You always manage to find such a great and comparable copy! I'd never spend $400 on a dress! Outrageous. The F21 is def. a great find!
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Both are so lovely. I do love how adorable the Forever 21 one is!
ReplyDeletei actually prefer the forever 21 number!
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That's funny, I've been eyeing that Forever21 dress and actually just posted it on the Gold & Citrus blog! I think I might actually be getting it soon!
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WHOA! These are identical. Nice find, lady! It's so funny how sometimes I'm like "sweet, you can get that for a fraction of the price!" but when it comes to designs I REALLY love, I'm all "that's plagiarism!" hahaha.
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute LBD! And my pick would be the F21 dress hands down! I always find cute pieces there!
ReplyDeleteI love it :D And perhaps I need an LBD :D This is defenintly on my wish-list!
ReplyDeletexoxo Sootjeelina <3
hi loveLY. thanks for sharing these- i almost cant spot the difference- i would definitely pick forever 21 if i were to get one of these-
ReplyDeletexx ediot
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Gorgeous dress. Love it at the Forever 21 price!!
ReplyDeleteI got something similar to this..but a tank instead of strapless..and it was definitely on the cheap. Still I haven't worn it anywhere. I'm afraid I'll tear it up. I guess I'm rough on clothes or either my date is..and I mean that in our many adventures that might have to do with fixing the car or running through a cornfield to find a big sunflower. So..I'm really waiting for a special occasion. Just I'm not sure there is one special enough.
ReplyDeleteI firmly believe Forever 21 was put on this earth by the fashion gods themselves to make us fashionistas happy ;)
ReplyDeleteI will TOTALLY be tight wadding this!!
Great cheap chic find at Forever 21 and from first glance, the dresses look almost identical! I would definitely go from the one from Forever 21. This is a great little cocktail dress.
ReplyDeleteThe Forever21 dress looks nicer I think. Shame we don't have it (yet?) in the UK. xx
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Cute! These would be so fun to dance the night away in.
ReplyDeleteThe Forever21 dress is so much nicer than the other dress. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! I'm a sucker for feathers, but I think the F21 version is very cute :)
ReplyDeletexoxo Maria
i'd be thrifty on this one - the f21 dress looks great!
ReplyDeleteboth dresses are beautiful and while i would love the haute one, i would probably settle for forever 21, i love that store!
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Stephanie
Oohhh, I love both these dresses so much! Although, I'd probably have to go for F21. Still, it's such a great look!
ReplyDeleteCheap and chic!
ReplyDeleteI've been dying over that Haute Hippie number for months! NEED the real feathers. Good find, though! xxSAS
ReplyDeleteThey look almost the same so I'd go with the F21 one!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these dresses! I would have to chose the cheaper one, just because they both look so similar! xoxo
ReplyDeletesuch a fun dress! Now I just need an event to wear it to :)
ReplyDeletestyle for less... always a winner!
ReplyDeleteWow you never stop outdoing yourself lol I would DEF go with forever 21 they are WAY to similar for me to pay full price for the other.
ReplyDeleteOooh I actually quite adore the Forever 21 dress better!
ReplyDeleteno doubt, forever 21!
ReplyDeletexoxo
these are both so cute ~ I actually think I prefer the F21 dress, it reads more "real life" to me, less fru-fru :)
ReplyDeletei love the Forever 21 one! cute skirt on it + the flower in the model's hair drew me in ;)
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i love the Forever 21 one! cute skirt on it + the flower in the model's hair drew me in ;)
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I actually like the Forever 21 one better too!!! Woa!!
ReplyDeleteI just wonder how it would hold up after a wash. Of course, thrifty for me.
ReplyDeleteForever 21 for sure! I am a chiffon girl!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the dress! the comparisons are fantastic! i think the difference in quality would be too large thou
ReplyDeleteAs much as I would die for the Haute Hippie dress, I don't think I could ever spend that much on a dress! I didn't even spend that much on my wedding dress. I would go for the F21 version and never look back!
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Oh my gosh! I loved that dres what a fabulous Look for less!
ReplyDeleteWithout knowing which brand was which I liked the Forever 21 more! Great catch!
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Erika,
ReplyDeleteI can totally see you rocking this dress on a beach walking along the shores to your favorite song! great selections. and you can't go wrong with that Forever 21 option!
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Rick
Beautiful dress! I think spending over 400 is a little too much for something you won't get to wear every day, so the F21 option is the better one. And they look pretty much identical!
ReplyDeleteOh my god, that's almost an exact duplicate! Ha. I guess that's the thing about high st chain-stores...
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ReplyDeleteThere's hardly any difference! I think anyone would be mad not to opt for the Forever21 version. Love the feathers :D
ReplyDelete- Anna Jane xxx
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These dresses are both beautiful. The F21 is excellent for the price so definitely go for that one!
ReplyDeleteI say go for the F21 dress! Looks almost the same in every way!
ReplyDeletei love the F21 version!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
That forever 21 dress is an awesome find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun dress! I think I'm gonna have to splurge and go for the Haute Hippie one! It looks perfect!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute dresss
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