5.17.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Echo Painted Layers Cover-Up on the Cheap

My loves, to the left you will find Echo’s precious Painted Layers Cover-Up – an Anthropologie Online Exclusive; to the right you will spot Echo’s Striped Cover-Up.

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?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Anthropologie and Victoria’s Secret for the pictures.


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50 comments

  1. 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 :)

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  2. that is an amazing coverup!

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  3. Ooooh, love, love, love! Great find Erika! ^_^

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  4. They are SO similar, I'd get the cheaper one.

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  5. So sweet. I'd get the cheaper one..just because...

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  6. Oh so cool. I'd be on the cheap. Naturally.

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  7. So pretty! I love the colors. Silk is a great material, but it wrinkles easily. I would go w/ the VS version.

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  8. So happy to see this. Love the Victoria Secret one.

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  9. Gorgeous! This would totally stand out on the beach.

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  10. Love the print, so pretty!

    Thanks for birthday wish! :)

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  11. Hmmmm.... I am a sucker for silk, so I'm going to have to splurge on this one!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  12. Def save...it's such a gorgeous cover up!!

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  13. They look so similar - its uncanny. I guess I'd need to feel the silk on to decide (-:

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  14. 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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    http://www.filomenascloset.com/

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  15. 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

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  16. The Victoria's Secret one works and is totally more functional if you get it wet!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  17. beautiful colors! and for the beach? I'll just take the cheap one! xo

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  18. those are gorgeous! i love anthro but i'd be just as happy with the echo one :)

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  19. 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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  20. A little secret--I'm actually trying to get some part time teaching jobs at elementary/ middle grade level1

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  21. So sneaky! Echo for sure.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  22. I absolutely love that cover up!

    I love it even more when I can use my VS card to pay for it (and save)!

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  23. its gorgeous!

    YOu post such beautiful things I covet!

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  24. it's gorgeous! i'd definitely save and go for echo!

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  25. Amazing! I absolutely adore those colors :)

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  26. I would go for the VS one, since I'm such a VS addict anyway. I hope you're having a good Tuesday. :)

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  27. They are both pretty, but I'd probably save and go with VS :)

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  28. They both look equally good, So it would be a save for the beach cover up for me, this time. Xxxx

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  29. For the beach, I'd go with the cheapy. Although the Anthro sounds luxurious.

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  30. I love the Echo one and am totally craving the beach like none else!

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  31. definitely would save on this one!! I love this and it would be perfect for my trip...thanks for the tip Erika!! xo

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  32. For the same brand and look, I'd definitely go cheaper!

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  33. Almost too pretty for the beach. Great for cocktails at a barbie as well

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  34. Definitely the VS one! I love the look. I would belt it, pair it with capri's, and lots of bangles.

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  35. i like the colors of the cheaper version better! :D

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

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  36. great find!!! I'd splurge and go for silk!

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  37. 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
    dressologyhq.blogspot.com

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  38. I love when you do these comparisons, I love the colours in these. I'm such an Anthropologie fan! -xo
    Ladyofashion of FASHION TALES

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  39. To hang pool or beach side, totally going to thrift!!

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  40. It seems quite sexy from Victoria Secrets!!

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  41. Since I don't like either--too many colorful stripes--I guess I'll be saving! Take care.

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  42. Cool dresses! I like all!:)

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  43. Soooo sexy....beautiful fabric and beautiful print.....love it!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

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  44. Cool colourfull stuff.. loved it..

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  45. 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.

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  46. 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..


    ♥ sugarpuff ♥
    Pinkie Anggia ☺
    http://pinkieanggia.tumblr.com

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  47. oooh, I love this .. perfect for summer!

    xox Lexi
    Glitter & Pearls

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