3.01.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Diane von Furstenberg Striped Dugan Top for a Steal

My loves, to the left allow your pretty peepers to rove over the sauciness that is Diane von Furstenberg’s Striped Dugan Top; to the right cast your gaze upon Bubblegum’s zany Zebra Striped Tunic via Lulu*s.

Though le darling DVF is constructed out of silk chiffon, whereas the blissful Bubblegum is crafted out of 100% polyester; for a mere $52.00, in comparison to the $265.00 asking price of the runway version, it is a sublime way for the budget babe to hop aboard the billowy blouse trend – without breaking the bank!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and Lulu*s for the pictures.


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62 comments

  1. JoanneMarch 01, 2011 5:20 AM

    They look so similar, I'd take the Bubblegum. I like this top, it's really pretty for late Spring :)

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  2. Twenty.SomethingMarch 01, 2011 5:40 AM

    Super cute! So perfect with black skinny and boots. Love it.

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  3. caitlin and meganMarch 01, 2011 5:45 AM

    I think paying the 52 bucks for this top would be enough.

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  4. ellieMarch 01, 2011 5:48 AM

    So lovely for spring. Great find on the better deal.

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  5. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMarch 01, 2011 5:55 AM

    They're both so similar that I'd go with the deal.

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  6. RachelMarch 01, 2011 6:09 AM

    Beautifully designed! I love the vertical stripes! :D

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  7. Secondhand StellaMarch 01, 2011 6:11 AM

    Wow, that is an exact copy.

    I love 100% silk so I would go with the original DVF version.

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  8. mollyMarch 01, 2011 6:38 AM

    THANK GOODNESS! for Lulu's!

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  9. Sandy a la ModeMarch 01, 2011 6:42 AM

    i LOVE LOVE LOVE that blouse!! stripes are my fave right now and vertical ones make u look skinny!! :)

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  10. StyleIDnetMarch 01, 2011 6:54 AM

    Beautiful, loved them both but they are identical so why pay more?
    Nice find, thank you.

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/
    http://www.filomenascloset.com/

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  11. NatashaMarch 01, 2011 7:03 AM

    I really like the DVF version of the shirt. It looks a little darker but as if it's sheer. I hope you have a good Tuesday, E.

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  12. a book of short storiesMarch 01, 2011 7:34 AM

    Such a great find. I love it.

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  13. UnknownMarch 01, 2011 7:42 AM

    i like this blog its cool

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  14. SweetMarch 01, 2011 7:47 AM

    :) I have the same style of top before...we can always find a budget friendly outfit.....love it!!!

    Kisses
    Sweet
    PensandLens
    @mistytewest

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  15. Style with BenefitsMarch 01, 2011 8:02 AM

    Craziness! They are nearly identical, with the exception of the fabric. Hands down, I'd go with the Bubblegum one!

    xx, becs

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  16. MeganMarch 01, 2011 8:30 AM

    I would go with the Bubblegum top.

    http://fashiontriedandtrue.blogspot.com/

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  17. LauraMarch 01, 2011 8:54 AM

    I can't even tell a difference at all!! Bubblegum all the way.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 01, 2011 8:55 AM

    wow! that is an awesome find from Bubblegum!

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  19. SaraMarch 01, 2011 8:57 AM

    The bubblegum one is perfect! I think you would look realyl cute in it Erika! You should get one :) Just sayin'.

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  20. Couture CarrieMarch 01, 2011 9:00 AM

    Love this top!
    Amazing Lulu*s find!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. Tiffany KadaniMarch 01, 2011 9:01 AM

    Cute and super flattering! Bubblegum all the way!

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  22. Tiffany KadaniMarch 01, 2011 9:01 AM

    Cute and super flattering! Bubblegum all the way!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 01, 2011 9:06 AM

    what a great find, the bubblegum one looks identical! i'd definitely be thrifty!

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  24. MaddyMarch 01, 2011 9:22 AM

    I bet the DVF feels divine against your skinm but I'll have to go with Bubblegum on this one!

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  25. modanista junkieMarch 01, 2011 10:13 AM

    I'm going to have to go with the $52 top because they look exactly the same, and n one would really know the difference if you said it were DVF anyway. Lovely finds by the way! :)


    xoxo,
    melrod

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  26. yiqin;March 01, 2011 10:16 AM

    Wow, really a steal.

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  27. UnknownMarch 01, 2011 10:24 AM

    Unbelievable, this is such a good one! Although I really do prefer chiffon and love DVF so much I'd probably go with that one. But they are identical, wow! But Bubblegum should be careful b/c DVF sued Forever21 for knocking her off...

    Hope you're having a lovely Tuesday Erika!

    xo Mary Jo

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  28. Tights LoverMarch 01, 2011 10:58 AM

    Oh my. I absolutely love this (these?) top...so gorgeous! I gotta admit, though, the $265 seems kind of tough to swallow. Bubblegum is a new name to me, but I'm willing to give it a try...sorry DVF!

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  29. Kira LillyMarch 01, 2011 11:34 AM

    look so similar
    but not really my style so probably neither

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  30. My Heart BloggedMarch 01, 2011 11:45 AM

    I think the top will be so pretty for spring.
    My Heart Blogged

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  31. SherinMarch 01, 2011 11:48 AM

    It's such a gorgeous top! SO perfect for a night out. I really love the Bubblegum one.

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  32. Fashion ImperativeMarch 01, 2011 11:51 AM

    Love DVF...she always plays with all kinds of patterns

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  33. JosieMarch 01, 2011 12:21 PM

    What a fabulous match! I love it.
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  34. Oh to Be a MuseMarch 01, 2011 12:37 PM

    definitely going with the Bubblegum top bc it is an exact replica. love the way it flows.

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  35. paisleaMarch 01, 2011 12:52 PM

    i love the bubblegum one!!! great find!!!! per usual!

    ♥ allister bee blog

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  36. ediotMarch 01, 2011 1:11 PM

    they are so alike for sure. strange how there are so many knockoffs that look just alike, but still probably completely different materials. i love stripes so i'd take either of these ;)
    xx

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  37. Midnight CowgirlMarch 01, 2011 1:49 PM

    Both tops are cute!

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  38. Style EyesMarch 01, 2011 2:05 PM

    Wow they look so similar I would definitely go for the budget version

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  39. ivy's closetMarch 01, 2011 2:12 PM

    This is a great find.

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  40. Lux and StanMarch 01, 2011 2:13 PM

    So cool. Even so 50 bucks isn't even in budget. But I love the style. I'll be on the look out for this trend.

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  41. lucy and sarahMarch 01, 2011 2:14 PM

    I'm sure the fabric is just as good(at the cheaper price). What a cool spring fling thing.

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  42. GraceMarch 01, 2011 3:21 PM

    Both are adorable, so I'd go with the Bubblegum. :)

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  43. RickMarch 01, 2011 3:33 PM

    I see a pattern here, the "bubblegum" in this style competition as well as the model with the bubblegum in the previous entry both get a big thumbs up! :)

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  44. very marriedMarch 01, 2011 5:15 PM

    now THIS is a good substitute!

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  45. OneCraftyFoxMarch 01, 2011 5:56 PM

    Erica hunny, I think you just cropped the same shirt and photoshopped it onto two different bodies cuz I can't tell these apart at all!! LOL.

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  46. FashnlvrMarch 01, 2011 6:08 PM

    This top is fantastic for spring!! Love your thrifty finds - you always amaze me!
    I would have to go with the copycat!
    www.fashnlvr.blogspot.com

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  47. ClareMarch 01, 2011 6:36 PM

    LOOOVE that top so cute and versatile!

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  48. stylenuggetsMarch 01, 2011 6:59 PM

    These are so identical its a wonder DVF hasn't put a copyright on theirs!

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  49. Angelica NgMarch 01, 2011 7:46 PM

    Oh wow, it's not often, but I choose the frugal one! I actually like the shape of the Bubblegum more so than the DVF.

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

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  50. Jadore-FashionMarch 01, 2011 8:01 PM

    Cute top, so similar!

    xoxo
    Stella

    http://www.jadore-fashion.com/

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  51. HazelMarch 01, 2011 10:58 PM

    They're so much alike.. with the cheaper one looking a bit more brownish! But still, the cut and the patters.. very the same!! So i guess, i'd choose the cheaper one haha!

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  52. That Chelsea Girl™March 01, 2011 11:19 PM

    Wow, those both are so similar! I can't get over it.

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  53. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieMarch 01, 2011 11:49 PM

    another amazing find, I would cheap it up :)

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  54. Glass and SplintersMarch 02, 2011 2:09 AM

    Wow, you can barely tell the difference, actually I prefer the Bubblegum!

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  55. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 02, 2011 2:50 AM

    amazing find, Erika! love the stripes! have a nice day! xo

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  56. LeiaMarch 02, 2011 3:08 AM

    I'd love the Bubblegum version! So pretty.

    ♥ Leia

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  57. XagMarch 02, 2011 4:06 AM

    OMG what a great copy!
    http://viajaconnosotross.blogspot.com/

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  58. F!PianMarch 02, 2011 4:42 AM

    Hi... love your blog, come visit me
    Kisses
    ♥
    fabianapian.blogspot.com

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  59. Gingham & GraceMarch 02, 2011 8:50 AM

    they are almost identical!! such a cute top!

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  60. Anna GrayMarch 02, 2011 2:21 PM

    Those tops are a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e! <3

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  61. AnonymousMarch 02, 2011 2:55 PM

    I am in love with this tank top! Have to go with the Bubblegum one!

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  62. Melanie's RandomnessMarch 04, 2011 7:28 AM

    Ohh wow their similar!! I like the bubblegum one's price too much to resist!! =)

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