1.27.2011

Thrifty Thursday: French Connection Wendy Cotton Dress for Less

My loves, to your left you will find French Connection’s wondrous Wendy Cotton Dress; to the right allow your pretty peepers to fall upon the beauty that is C. Jace’s fabulous Frou Frou Black Dress.

While the French Connection charmer comes crafted with a banded waist and an exposed zipper along the back, two things that the C. Jace gem lacks; for just $59.00, as opposed to the $198.00 required to add Wendy to your wardrobe, it is just as capable of kicking your little black dress collection up a notch – at a price that no frugalista can refuse!

Will French Connection tempt you into being a big spender, or will C. Jace inspire you to save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bloomingdales and Chloe Loves Charlie for the pictures.


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57 comments

  1. Jaime @ laviejaimeJanuary 27, 2011 6:05 AM

    what an adorable dress! i do like the pockets in the FCUK one though..

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  2. ellieJanuary 27, 2011 6:11 AM

    So adorable. I'd really have to look at the instructions on how to wash it...I'm sure. But wow, so identical.

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  3. Couture CarrieJanuary 27, 2011 6:30 AM

    Awesome find, darling!
    I can't believe that dress is only $59!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  4. JoanneJanuary 27, 2011 7:00 AM

    I like the cleaner lines on the C.Jace, so if I was choosing one, I'd pick that based on the style alone.

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  5. Twenty.SomethingJanuary 27, 2011 7:01 AM

    Such an adorable dress! And what a score the cheaper one is. It's a nice alternative to the plain little black dress.

    And thanks for your sweet comment :)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 7:05 AM

    nice dress.. nice find.. $59?... hmm.. that's within my budget!

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  7. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJanuary 27, 2011 7:40 AM

    Love the dress but I personally couldn't do the shoulders.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 8:11 AM

    i'd have to go with french connection, it's beautiful!

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  9. LeiaJanuary 27, 2011 8:24 AM

    I think I prefer the FC dress today; the fabric looks lovely!

    ♥ Leia

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  10. JanelleJanuary 27, 2011 8:39 AM

    What a great find!!!! Beautiful dress.

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  11. SaraJanuary 27, 2011 8:54 AM

    I like the cheaper one because it appears to be a tiny bit longer than the other, but still really cute!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 8:55 AM

    Oh this is a hard one because I really do like the silhouette of the French Connection one--and sadly these days $200 for a dress sounds reasonable!

    xo Mary Jo

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  13. SoHo AccessoriesJanuary 27, 2011 9:02 AM

    Great find and only $59 !!!

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  14. Blair NastasiJanuary 27, 2011 9:13 AM

    Both VERY cute! I just love little black dresses :)

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  15. Jennifer FabulousJanuary 27, 2011 9:17 AM

    This dress is so lovely. I could have a whole closet full of LBDs if I didn't restrain myself. ;)

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  16. TheresaJanuary 27, 2011 9:20 AM

    I adore this dress! Considering how similar they are, I would definitely go with the C. Jace. Now only to find an occasion to wear this for!

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  17. AnaizJanuary 27, 2011 9:28 AM

    Oh that's a cute dress! I like the French Connection version's banded waist, but no-way-jose on the price (at the moment anyway)! :):)

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  18. Tights LoverJanuary 27, 2011 9:38 AM

    Both dresses are gorgeous! The C. Luce is such an amazing price, though, so I think I'd go with that one...as much as I love French Connection!

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  19. VivJanuary 27, 2011 9:39 AM

    great inexpensive option!




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  20. www.janetteria.comJanuary 27, 2011 10:05 AM

    WOW! What a great find! I love fcUk!

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  21. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 27, 2011 10:38 AM

    Gorgeous! So incredibly gorgeous!

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  22. The Blonde DuckJanuary 27, 2011 11:26 AM

    That just screams to go dancing. I think I like the right one, just because the frills are a little less featherish.

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  23. Oh to Be a MuseJanuary 27, 2011 11:27 AM

    wow, the French Connection dress is gorgeous, and i don't think 198 is that bad of a price.

    and thanks for the lovely comment about my new blog header! glad you like it.

    Oh to Be a Muse

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  24. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 27, 2011 11:28 AM

    Such a great LBD. Love that it has sleeves.

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  25. this free birdJanuary 27, 2011 11:32 AM

    I don't even WANT an exposed zipper. I feel so vindicated! haha!

    xo,
    C

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  26. sassy girlJanuary 27, 2011 11:32 AM

    I would say it is worth the savings! Spend the extra on a great necklace!

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  27. JosieJanuary 27, 2011 12:02 PM

    I can't get over the detail on that French Connection one -- it's stunning!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  28. SootjeelinaJanuary 27, 2011 12:29 PM

    Great dresses, love the shoulder-detail
    Thanks for visiting!

    xoxo Sootjeelina <3

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  29. Melanie's RandomnessJanuary 27, 2011 12:42 PM

    I'd buy the cheaper one because I always wind up looking pregnant in things with belted waists. It's very pretty! I'll think about it!! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  30. NatashaJanuary 27, 2011 12:45 PM

    The sleeves are a little too much for me. I don't really think that I'd choose any of these dresses. They are beautiful, though. Have a good Thursday, E, lots of Damon and Stefan goodness tonight.

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  31. MarrisaJanuary 27, 2011 1:03 PM

    Definitely the savings. Once again, great find!
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  32. MaddyJanuary 27, 2011 1:19 PM

    I happen to like the fit and length of the FCUK much better! The pockets are a nice touch too! Very practical for a night out :)

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  33. ivy's closetJanuary 27, 2011 1:42 PM

    So glad its cotton.

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  34. better daysJanuary 27, 2011 1:43 PM

    I love the bargain find!

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  35. lucy and sarahJanuary 27, 2011 1:43 PM

    Oh yeah, for the cheaper one! Everyone needs something like this..on occasion.

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  36. Lux and StanJanuary 27, 2011 1:44 PM

    Awesome find!

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  37. caitJanuary 27, 2011 1:45 PM

    I love the sleeves on this. Cool about the cheaper one.

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  38. stylenuggetsJanuary 27, 2011 1:51 PM

    Would love either as this really is a perfect LBD. Great find, Erika

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  39. My Heart BloggedJanuary 27, 2011 2:01 PM

    Those sleeves are so cute. I would definitely pocket the cash, and go with the C. Luce.
    My Heart Blogged

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 2:39 PM

    I love this dress!

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  41. StyleIDnetJanuary 27, 2011 3:10 PM

    Ha! high shoulders .... I've been talking so much about shoulder pads lately and here it is a very good variation to the standard shoulder pad.... I take the C. Luce.

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  42. MimiJanuary 27, 2011 3:15 PM

    awww, love love love!!! i like this dress! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  43. little luxury listJanuary 27, 2011 3:27 PM

    They are both fabulous - save the money here!

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  44. ClareJanuary 27, 2011 6:28 PM

    I'll take either. The French Connection once has way more of a WOW factor buuuut either one is fantastic

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  45. The AnthologyJanuary 27, 2011 8:43 PM

    Caaaaaauuuuuuuute!

    Loving that French Connection number.

    *Kelsey

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  46. Pratishtha DurgaJanuary 28, 2011 12:45 AM

    I love the sleeves. Though I agree with Clare, the FC one has a lot more oomph...

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  47. SherinJanuary 28, 2011 1:49 AM

    I love LBD's. They're the perfect look for any girl. I love the French Connection one. It looks like it fits much better.

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  48. The Blonde DuckJanuary 28, 2011 3:20 AM

    Have a wonderful Friday!

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  49. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 6:09 AM

    Wow. That is one very pretty dress. I love it.

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  50. vaJanuary 28, 2011 7:15 AM

    have to say i like the original French connection version better although they are a bit similar .

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  51. Fashion CourtJanuary 28, 2011 8:19 AM

    super cute!

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  52. LauraJanuary 28, 2011 8:28 AM

    LOVE the French Connection one!!

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  53. HenarJanuary 28, 2011 10:31 AM

    Lovely dress, I love those ruffles!
    xx

    Henar
    ...OH MY VOGUE!

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  54. EmilyJanuary 28, 2011 1:07 PM

    I'd probably take the French Connection one! I like the shape of it more.

    xoxo

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  55. Angelica NgJanuary 28, 2011 1:24 PM

    French Connection wins! The sleeves are more dramatic, and the tailoring is much better. And a zipper is always a bonus! I'd be willing to pay for it.

    http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  56. Chicago Chic January 29, 2011 3:08 AM

    Hi Erika! They both look amaaaaaazzzzzing, I love them! I think I could scrounge up $198.00 to purchase the French Connection...plus I love that brand. So big spender it is! :)

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    xoxo
    Rachel

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  57. paisleaJanuary 30, 2011 11:15 AM

    i very well might be in love with this dress. it's gorgeous!!!

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