8.02.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Patterson J. Kincaid Melinda Striped Cropped Sweater for Less

Lovers, in the left corner you will find Patterson J. Kincaid’s sailor-inspired marvel known as the Melinda Striped Cropped Sweater; in the right corner take a peek at the sassy Stripe Sweater by Textile via Alloy.

Though the Patterson pretty is constructed entirely out of ribbed cotton, whereas the tantalizing Textile piece is made out of acrylic; for a mere $34.90, as opposed to the $158.00 needed to take Melinda home, it is a perfect way for the budget babe to take home a bit of nautical style – at a price that won’t break the bank!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bergdorf Goodman and Alloy for the pictures.


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50 comments

  1. A Fine BalanceAugust 02, 2011 4:27 AM

    I LOVVVVEEEE your new layout hun!

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  2. mazzy mayAugust 02, 2011 5:01 AM

    So love this. Great cheaper version.

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  3. Lee OliveiraAugust 02, 2011 5:35 AM

    What a great design... I do have to forward this page to my bestie.. she is crazy for stripe sweaters
    Lee x

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  4. lucy and sarahAugust 02, 2011 5:38 AM

    What a great find!

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  5. ivy's closetAugust 02, 2011 5:39 AM

    So cool to find this version. Love it!

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  6. AshleyAugust 02, 2011 5:39 AM

    I love the quality of JPK so I'd splurge on this one!

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  7. ellieAugust 02, 2011 5:42 AM

    Such an amazing find! Love the thrifty version.

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  8. Tiffany KadaniAugust 02, 2011 5:49 AM

    I could never get tired of stripes. Definitely thrifty.

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  9. mollyAugust 02, 2011 5:50 AM

    Sweet cheaper version, indeed!

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  10. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdAugust 02, 2011 5:51 AM

    The cheaper one for me!

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  11. Audrey AllureAugust 02, 2011 6:28 AM

    Really cute; definitely going for the cheaper one too!

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  12. Couture CarrieAugust 02, 2011 6:54 AM

    Gorgeous find!
    I will be thrifty on this one!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  13. UnknownAugust 02, 2011 7:16 AM

    Call me crazy but I'm trying not to shop a lot right now! I'm trying to 1. Pay off my credit card, and 2. Pay off my student loan. My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to NYC in the fall so I want to have money for that!

    Crazy huh? It's so hard....

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  14. MaddyAugust 02, 2011 7:23 AM

    I've learned that quality is always better when it comes to knits. You can tell after you put it in the wash. A cheap sweater never looks the same again after the first wash. So I would splurge for this purchase :)

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  15. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing LifeAugust 02, 2011 7:26 AM

    wow, you redesigned! It looks lovely!

    as for the sweater, save, for sure!! They look almost identical.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 02, 2011 7:33 AM

    Such a great find!

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  17. Arm Candy For YouAugust 02, 2011 8:26 AM

    you are so rocking in this thrifty goodie;)

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  18. About Last WeekendAugust 02, 2011 9:52 AM

    That's so funny, I just tried on this sweater, the pricey one, but thought I couldn't spend that much. Great match on your part - well done!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 02, 2011 10:14 AM

    they're identical! i'd go for textile, not a doubt in my mind!

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  20. Oh to Be a MuseAugust 02, 2011 10:41 AM

    pretty much identical, but i totally love the Textile version better!

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  21. Marcia B.August 02, 2011 10:45 AM

    omg so identical, i love this sweater!

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  22. Tights LoverAugust 02, 2011 11:20 AM

    I'm going tightwad. $34.90 is an amazing price!

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  23. SherinAugust 02, 2011 11:50 AM

    I love stripes, and I love cropped sweaters. THese 2 are so identical, so I'm defintiely going for the thrifty option.

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  24. Style EyesAugust 02, 2011 11:58 AM

    They look so similar but I am not a fan of acrylic so would probably go for the cotton

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  25. UnknownAugust 02, 2011 12:17 PM

    I think since it's more of a trend sweater than a classic, I would absolutely go for the acrylic one as long as it fit okay. It's amazing that you found such an amazing copy!

    xoxo Mary Jo

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  26. JosieAugust 02, 2011 12:55 PM

    What a great match! I love the Textile one.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  27. FASHION TALESAugust 02, 2011 2:36 PM

    Now this is definitely pretty much the same, so I'll take the inexpensive version. Nice work! -xo

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  28. GraceAugust 02, 2011 4:23 PM

    Wow, great match! I might have to snap that Textile one up!

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  29. Plums and PearlsAugust 02, 2011 4:32 PM

    I'll be the thrifty fashionista in this choosing. I can't belief it's $40. what a steal!!!

    xoxo, Plums and Pearls

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  30. StyleIDnetAugust 02, 2011 4:40 PM

    What a cute sweater ... this time I am going with the 'Textile' one. They are identical and beautiful both.
    Love Alloy, got catalog today :)

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/
    http://styleidcloset.blogspot.com/

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  31. ASAugust 02, 2011 5:29 PM

    i was in love with that sweater when it came out i saw it all over shopbops lookbook - that textile one is incredible great find xx

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  32. Jennifer FabulousAugust 02, 2011 5:36 PM

    I see no visible difference and I would love to have that Textile sweater be part of my fall wardrobe. Sigh.

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  33. ClareAugust 02, 2011 5:41 PM

    Great top. I like the texture and how it is slightly cropped.

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  34. SaraAugust 02, 2011 6:10 PM

    Oh I love this sweater! It makes me think of fall already, ugh, can't wait!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 02, 2011 7:17 PM

    I like the Patterson one~!
    They look more or less look exactly the same, I just prefer what the Patterson one is made from!

    xox

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  36. MimiAugust 02, 2011 10:18 PM

    i honestly cannot tell the difference!!! it's awesome! :D

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

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  37. DianaAugust 02, 2011 10:44 PM

    What a fun sweater! Love both...but 34 compared to 158! I think you know which one I would take! LOL! Hope you are having a great week!

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  38. DianaAugust 02, 2011 10:44 PM

    PS were having a giveaway on LifeStyle.AllWomenStalk

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  39. Gracey WilliamsAugust 02, 2011 11:16 PM

    I love stripes! And sweaters haha. This is too perfect

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  40. SarettaAugust 02, 2011 11:58 PM

    I didn't realise cropped sweaters were back in style!

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  41. VasuAugust 03, 2011 2:07 AM

    totally love it, so pretty




    http://www.etsy.com/shop/Rosabellebyvasu

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  42. caitlin and meganAugust 03, 2011 4:21 AM

    A great sweater to have!

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  43. very marriedAugust 03, 2011 4:45 AM

    I LOVE THIS! Stripes are totally my thing. and actually, i like the way the textile one fits the model better. i'd save on this one!

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  44. FashionJazzAugust 03, 2011 4:46 AM

    I see know difference : ) but quality is always important when it comes to knits. Hope u are having a lovely Wednesday xx

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  45. The Blonde DuckAugust 03, 2011 4:49 AM

    I want it to stay summer forever!!!!! No sweaters!

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  46. The Blonde DuckAugust 03, 2011 4:49 AM

    I want it to stay summer forever!!!!! No sweaters!

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  47. Cafe PasadenaAugust 03, 2011 7:49 AM

    Besides being cheaper, the Textile also seems to be figure flattering better! Of course it wood bee better to be made from natural cotton rather than artificial acrylics.

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  48. UnknownAugust 03, 2011 12:39 PM

    I like them both since they look almost the same, but you know me, pricepoint is everything! The less expensive one will always win out in the end!

    Jessica.

    http://www.JessicaWearsPearls.com

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  49. UnknownAugust 03, 2011 6:45 PM

    I have been searching for a striped shirt like that FOREVER. Those are perfect!!

    Check out my blog, http://birdfriendsnesthomes.blogspot.com/

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  50. paisleaAugust 08, 2011 7:14 PM

    oh my gosh! i love love love this!! it's soooo perfect!!

    ♥ allisterbee.blogspot.com

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