1.13.2011

Thrifty Thursday: Vince Crop Sweater for a Steal

Lovers, on the left we have Vince’s gorgeous Crop Sweater in Ivory; to the right, feast your eyes upon the glamour that is the GAP's Cable Knit Sweater in New Natural.

Though it’s obvious that the fabulous GAP piece is slightly different in the sense that it features a more boatneck-esque neckline than the original; for just $44.99, in comparison to the $285.00 price tag of the Vince marvel, it is the perfect way to add a dash of cozy to your couture on the cheap wardrobe – at a price that is simply magical for the frugalista’s wallet!

Now the question remains…will you be thrifty, or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and GAP for the pictures.


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  1. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 6:07 AM

    Hey Girl!

    Almost the weekend! I love the Gap one, it looks a lot more comfortable than the Vince one. I could use that sweater in this cold weather! Stay warm! <3

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  2. Couture CarrieJanuary 13, 2011 6:14 AM

    Oh E this is such and amazing find! I actually like the Gap sweater more than the Vince because it doesn't have those side vents!
    Thanks, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  3. NatashaJanuary 13, 2011 6:14 AM

    Definitely the Gap version. I like that it's a little boxier than the Vince Crop Sweater and it's something I can either wear around the house or outside during the last few weeks of Winter. Hope you have a good Thursday, E.

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  4. mollyJanuary 13, 2011 6:25 AM

    I've always had great luck at THE GAP.

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  5. Style with BenefitsJanuary 13, 2011 6:28 AM

    Oh my, love this sweater! Would look so great paired with a maxi skirt. I'd go for the Gap one, though I do prefer the Vince sweater due to the neckline. But who has nearly 300 bucks to spend on a sweater?! For that money, I'd splurge on shoes. :)

    xx, becs

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  6. Melanie's RandomnessJanuary 13, 2011 6:32 AM

    I'd definitely go to the Gap on this one! There sweaters are always warm & they wash well too!! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  7. JoanneJanuary 13, 2011 6:40 AM

    I'll definitely go for the Vince. I like everything about it ... the fit, the lines, the cut, the style and color. Beautiful.

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  8. www.janetteria.comJanuary 13, 2011 6:46 AM

    Oooh, so girly! I love them both!

    Have a lovely day, doll!
    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

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  9. amber lynnJanuary 13, 2011 6:55 AM

    oh i love this sweater!!! darn you shopping budget...

    http://amberandgang.blogspot.com

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  10. ellieJanuary 13, 2011 7:05 AM

    I'd go GAP. For sure.

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  11. ClareJanuary 13, 2011 7:18 AM

    Great find! I love the color of the this sweater so much! And it's cropped too, even better!

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  12. little luxury listJanuary 13, 2011 7:33 AM

    The Gap sweater is too cute!

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  13. Frozen FashionJanuary 13, 2011 7:44 AM

    The Gap for me because the neckline would flatter allowing me to wear it better.



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  14. kJanuary 13, 2011 7:49 AM

    I love that sweater! I'll take the Gap version :)

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  15. LeiaJanuary 13, 2011 8:06 AM

    Love them both! What a great creamy color.

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  16. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJanuary 13, 2011 8:13 AM

    Gap for sure!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 8:28 AM

    My sweaters from the Gap have kept for years. I love having them for winter.

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  18. black dressesJanuary 13, 2011 8:31 AM

    I like the sweater. I hope I could also have one like that since I'm really addicted to fashion, especially that I'm fond of collecting stuff like that.

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  19. Rocio January 13, 2011 8:43 AM

    I like them both but I LOVE Gap, it's one of my fave stores!=)

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  20. MaddyJanuary 13, 2011 8:53 AM

    Love both, but for the price, the Gap one is perfect!!

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  21. MimiJanuary 13, 2011 8:56 AM

    I love chunky knitted sweaters! Both of these look great!!

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  22. KoriJanuary 13, 2011 9:14 AM

    I need the one from Gap right away! Kori xoxo

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 9:22 AM

    spendthrift cap for me... the vince one looks lovely!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 9:27 AM

    This might be the first time I actually prefer the more expensive one, only because I love that lovely thick cable detail down the middle. Just wish it didn't have those side vents. I'd take either though! Wonderful find as always!

    xo Mary Jo

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  25. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 9:27 AM

    This might be the first time I actually prefer the more expensive one, only because I love that lovely thick cable detail down the middle. Just wish it didn't have those side vents. I'd take either though! Wonderful find as always!

    xo Mary Jo

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  26. SootjeelinaJanuary 13, 2011 9:29 AM

    I love these sweaters, white sweater are really great for winter! And the two are really nice, I quite like the GAP one better because the neckline is lower, and that usually looks better on me

    xoxo Sootjeelina <3

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  27. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 13, 2011 9:47 AM

    Cute cute! I love this look!

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  28. MeganJanuary 13, 2011 9:49 AM

    My favorite is the Gap sweater.

    http://fashiontriedandtrue.blogspot.com/

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  29. Ruby MinesJanuary 13, 2011 10:49 AM

    I love the Gap sweater esp over a full midlength skirt! I might get it in a smaller size for a close fit! Great find!
    :)
    Robin

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  30. Tights LoverJanuary 13, 2011 11:01 AM

    Really like the GAP sweater. I've been really happy with their last few seasons after what seemed like an endless line of misses!

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  31. SherinJanuary 13, 2011 11:19 AM

    I love knitted sweaters. They're so warm! I'm a huge fan of GAP, so I'm definitely picking that one.

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  32. Embodying FashionJanuary 13, 2011 11:21 AM

    Somehow I like the Gap sweater more than Vince.

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  33. JosieJanuary 13, 2011 11:46 AM

    I love the Gap one! What a darling piece.
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  34. The Blonde DuckJanuary 13, 2011 12:12 PM

    Gap. I've always loved boatneck necklines.

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  35. FASHIONWITHPJanuary 13, 2011 1:33 PM

    I'll stick with vince on the right.
    It is very nice, and you have chosen with great taste!

    Kiss :)

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  36. SohoAccessoriesJanuary 13, 2011 1:40 PM

    I'm loving the Gap sweater. But I would bet that the Vince sweater feels better!

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  37. Rachel @ The Haute NotesJanuary 13, 2011 2:00 PM

    Erika, you must have read my mind because I've been eyeing that Vince sweater for a while now! It's perfection! But a bit too pricy... I love the Gap version. I'm gonna have to check it out! :)

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  38. LizJanuary 13, 2011 2:02 PM

    I'm going to have to vote for the Gap sweater this time! I like the more oversized feel of it, and it looks much more comfortable!

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  39. RachelJanuary 13, 2011 2:17 PM

    Gap! The price really seals it for me...and they look nearly identical anyhow. :D

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  40. StyleIDnetJanuary 13, 2011 2:28 PM

    I absolutely love the Vince one. I love how the sweater has the 2 'openings' at the end at as opposed to the classic Gap cut.
    Nice find!

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/

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  41. anaJanuary 13, 2011 2:46 PM

    Both are lovely!

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  42. stylenuggetsJanuary 13, 2011 2:59 PM

    The Gap one says 'winter' like nothing else. I love chunky knits.

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  43. Midnight CowgirlJanuary 13, 2011 3:19 PM

    I'm loving the Gap sweater!

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  44. KathrynJanuary 13, 2011 4:03 PM

    If I could afford to spend nearly $300 dollars on a sweater, I would probably just get them both :) But seriously, I think I like how the GAP version seems just perfectly slouchy. :)

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  45. GraceJanuary 13, 2011 6:29 PM

    That Gap sweater is lovely! I actually like the hem of it a bit more.

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  46. EmilyJanuary 13, 2011 6:44 PM

    loving the gap sweater!

    xoxo

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  47. My Heart BloggedJanuary 13, 2011 8:04 PM

    Wow I really like the one from the GAP. You are so good at this, too bad Vogue won't give you an article like this every month. I think the readers would be in shock.
    My Heart Blogged

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  48. L'Amour et la PaixJanuary 13, 2011 8:32 PM

    I absolutely adore this! I'd definitely go for the gap one, since they're practically identical! xo

    http://lamouretlapaix.blogspot.com

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  49. Audrey AllureJanuary 13, 2011 9:42 PM

    Really cute from both! Love the color too :)

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  50. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 9:51 PM

    I obv love the one from gap!! LOL It looks so much more comfy ^_^ and wow it's only $44.99 in comparison the other one. Oh you find such great bargains :)

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  51. Fashion CourtJanuary 13, 2011 10:28 PM

    i actually was gifted with a similar sweater - such a cute look!

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  52. Haute WorldJanuary 14, 2011 5:06 AM

    Regardless of the price, I actually prefer the Gap one, because it's more slouchy and doesn't look as stiff.

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  53. vdcoutureJanuary 14, 2011 5:54 AM

    fabulous knitwear <3

    vdcouture

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  54. michelle_January 14, 2011 5:56 AM

    THAT SWEATEEERRR IS GORGEEOUUSSS DEAR !

    glisters and blisters

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  55. Chicago Chic January 14, 2011 6:16 AM

    Ooooo I love them both, so I will go with the cheaper! Great find Love!!

    ♥
    Rachel

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  56. Jaime @ laviejaimeJanuary 14, 2011 7:26 AM

    Looks cozy! I'd take the gap one :)

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  57. Secondhand StellaJanuary 14, 2011 12:28 PM

    I LOVE Vince, so I think it is worth the investment, but that GAP one is cute too :)

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  58. Oh to Be a MuseJanuary 15, 2011 10:29 AM

    i love everything about the Vince version, except the price, of course.

    http://ohtobeamuse.com

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  59. JessicaJanuary 15, 2011 3:51 PM

    I love the shape and design of the Gap one more - nice find!

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  60. Oh, My DarlingJanuary 15, 2011 4:54 PM

    What a wonderfully classic cableknit!

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  61. WE INSPIRE USJanuary 18, 2011 3:29 PM

    they both are cool! like the concept of your blog!!

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