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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Unknown said...

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

Couture Carrie said...

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

Natasha said...

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.

molly said...

I've always had great luck at THE GAP.

Style with Benefits said...

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

Melanie's Randomness said...

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

Melanie's Randomness

Joanne said...

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

www.janetteria.com said...

Oooh, so girly! I love them both!

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amber lynn said...

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

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ellie said...

I'd go GAP. For sure.

Clare said...

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

little luxury list said...

The Gap sweater is too cute!

Frozen Fashion said...

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



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k said...

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

Leia said...

Love them both! What a great creamy color.

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Gap for sure!

Unknown said...

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

black dresses said...

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.

Rocio said...

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

Maddy said...

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

Mimi said...

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

Kori said...

I need the one from Gap right away! Kori xoxo

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Sootjeelina said...

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

Tiffany Kadani said...

Cute cute! I love this look!

Megan said...

My favorite is the Gap sweater.

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Ruby Mines said...

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

Tights Lover said...

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

Sherin said...

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

Embodying Fashion said...

Somehow I like the Gap sweater more than Vince.

Josie said...

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

The Blonde Duck said...

Gap. I've always loved boatneck necklines.

FASHIONWITHP said...

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

Kiss :)

SohoAccessories said...

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

Rachel @ The Haute Notes said...

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! :)

Liz said...

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!

Rachel said...

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

StyleIDnet said...

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!

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ana said...

Both are lovely!

stylenuggets said...

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

Midnight Cowgirl said...

I'm loving the Gap sweater!

Kathryn said...

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. :)

Grace said...

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

Emily said...

loving the gap sweater!

xoxo

My Heart Blogged said...

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.
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L'Amour et la Paix said...

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

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Audrey Allure said...

Really cute from both! Love the color too :)

Unknown said...

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 :)

Fashion Court said...

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

Haute World said...

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

vdcouture said...

fabulous knitwear <3

vdcouture

michelle_ said...

THAT SWEATEEERRR IS GORGEEOUUSSS DEAR !

glisters and blisters

Chicago Chic said...

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


Rachel

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

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

Secondhand Stella said...

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

Oh to Be a Muse said...

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

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Jessica said...

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

Oh, My Darling said...

What a wonderfully classic cableknit!

WE INSPIRE US said...

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

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