Designer Inspired Looks for Cheap!

Even if I had the dough, I don’t know if I could justify spending hundreds of dollars on an everyday casual dress or swimsuit coverup. And while I believe that you “get what you pay for,” in terms of fit, fabric, comfort, durability, etc., I do think that the innovation and inspiration of designer and couture fashion can be found in less expensive versions, if you’re willing to look hard enough. In fact, that’s what I find most fun about flipping through fashion magazines and surfing designers’ websites: examining the designs of mastermind artists and finding items (that I can actually afford) which mingle their contempo ideas with my own style P.O.V..

It’s all about inspiration. When something catches your eye, take note of what it is that piques your interest about that garment or accessory and shop only for items that have that particular feature. I challenged myself the other day to find the cheaper look-alike versions of some hot new designer dresses in my Designer Dresses and Their Affordable Copycats buyer’s guide.