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Originally posted by Tibi
Honestly, some of the stuff is better, but alot of it isn't if that makes any sense. Yes, the cashmere Burberry scarf may look the same as the acrylic copy, but in the long run the Burberry will probably last longer. Some items.....hmmm, depends, that Versace knockoff from Express will go through the wash once and in my experience, come out a bit worn looking, the original won't.
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And in my experience with "high end" clothing it's the complete opposite! I bought a fancy brand of shoes on clearance (still $50) and a seam busted the second time I wore them. Meanwhile my shoes I got 2 years ago at Payless - still kickin'!
Expensive dress I bought for a wedding - dry cleaned per instructions and the bronze sequins came back silver. The paint (or whatever they used to color the sequins) completely came off!
Very expensive coat my boyfriend got me for Christmas - one of the button holes ripped the second day I wore it. My 2 year old Gap coats - still buttoning fine.
If I was rich, maybe, but I am not going to spend my hard earned money on a pricey item that will last me two wears. I'd rather have 10 items from the Gap.