While the two pieces were created by the same label, and have nearly identical designs, one thing sets the Anthropologie piece apart from the one available at Victoria’s Secret – the materials. Unlike the Victoria’s Secret piece, which is made of imported polyester, the Anthropologie offering is constructed out of silk; but for $88.00, as opposed to the $138.00 required to take the Painted pretty home, it is the perfect compromise for the cheap chica looking to keep her beach cover-up budget in the double-digits!
What’s your stand…will you splurge, or save?
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These are so pretty for the beach. So many of the cover-ups are sleeveless, and I really like this look with the light sleeves. I'll take one of the Echo please :)
that is an amazing coverup!
Ooooh, love, love, love! Great find Erika! ^_^
They are SO similar, I'd get the cheaper one.
So sweet. I'd get the cheaper one..just because...
Oh so cool. I'd be on the cheap. Naturally.
So pretty! I love the colors. Silk is a great material, but it wrinkles easily. I would go w/ the VS version.
So happy to see this. Love the Victoria Secret one.
Gorgeous! This would totally stand out on the beach.
Love the print, so pretty!
Thanks for birthday wish! :)
Hmmmm.... I am a sucker for silk, so I'm going to have to splurge on this one!
xoxox,
CC
Def save...it's such a gorgeous cover up!!
They look so similar - its uncanny. I guess I'd need to feel the silk on to decide (-:
Love the colors!! both are beautiful .... the good thing: they are identical so this time I can go thrifty.
Cute cover up.
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This is hard, because while I love the price of the cheaper one, nothing feels like silk. And silk has gone through the roof--printed silk can be $13 a yard these days (wholesale) so the anthro price is actually much better than what it would be if it were by a name designer...it is just the cutest design no matter which one you pick!
Great find Erika!
xo Mary Jo
The Victoria's Secret one works and is totally more functional if you get it wet!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
beautiful colors! and for the beach? I'll just take the cheap one! xo
those are gorgeous! i love anthro but i'd be just as happy with the echo one :)
Wow. Good find! I'd get the cheaper one. I'd be too sad if my fancy silk cover-up got ruined at the beach.
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So sneaky! Echo for sure.
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Oh how pretty!! I'll save on this one!!
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I absolutely love that cover up!
I love it even more when I can use my VS card to pay for it (and save)!
its gorgeous!
YOu post such beautiful things I covet!
it's gorgeous! i'd definitely save and go for echo!
Amazing! I absolutely adore those colors :)
I would go for the VS one, since I'm such a VS addict anyway. I hope you're having a good Tuesday. :)
SOOoooo pretty!!
They are both pretty, but I'd probably save and go with VS :)
They both look equally good, So it would be a save for the beach cover up for me, this time. Xxxx
For the beach, I'd go with the cheapy. Although the Anthro sounds luxurious.
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I love the Echo one and am totally craving the beach like none else!
definitely would save on this one!! I love this and it would be perfect for my trip...thanks for the tip Erika!! xo
For the same brand and look, I'd definitely go cheaper!
Almost too pretty for the beach. Great for cocktails at a barbie as well
Definitely the VS one! I love the look. I would belt it, pair it with capri's, and lots of bangles.
i like the colors of the cheaper version better! :D
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VS for sure!!
xoxo
great find!!! I'd splurge and go for silk!
Erika...you nailed it!! Wow, what a great find. I love a bargain but I'm a sucker for silk....so I would wait to see who has the better sale?! Ha! Thanks for the post! Another GREAT one!
xo
Sada
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I love when you do these comparisons, I love the colours in these. I'm such an Anthropologie fan! -xo
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To hang pool or beach side, totally going to thrift!!
It seems quite sexy from Victoria Secrets!!
Since I don't like either--too many colorful stripes--I guess I'll be saving! Take care.
Cool dresses! I like all!:)
Soooo sexy....beautiful fabric and beautiful print.....love it!
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Cool colourfull stuff.. loved it..
Such a pretty top! Perfect for warm summerse on the beach, and I love the colours. I'm defintiely going for the cheaper option. They're so similar.
Oh they're really beautiful for summer!
Since I love both, I'm getting confused about which item should I choose :D
You're really creative..
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oooh, I love this .. perfect for summer!
xox Lexi
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