Name-brand outfits and objects are great, but name-brand prices aren’t.
1. Yoga Pants
Lululemon Athletica yoga pants are comfortable and stretchy, but the average pair of yoga pants runs anywhere from $80–120. Look at places such as Target and T.J. Maxx for pants at a quarter of the Lululemon price. Leggings and yoga pants range from $15–40 at Target and $10–35 at T.J. Maxx.
2. Jewelry
Kendra Scott earrings are popular, but the prices aren’t. Most earrings range from $40–130, depending on how new the style is. Necklaces can range from $50–300, depending on detail. But places such as Etsy and Amazon have similar products. Kendra Scott lookalikes can be found by searching for the brand on Etsy. One Etsy store, KendrasSecret, sells lookalikes from $15–23, which gives you the look without breaking your bank.
3. Dresses
If you love floral prints, lace or fit-and-flare dresses but don’t want to spend too much on one dress, look at places such as Target, Forever 21 and Red Dress Boutique. By shopping online, you can use promo codes to get discounts you wouldn’t be able to get in-store. If possible, know your size beforehand, or try the dress on in-store and purchase online later. Most dresses by Forever 21 and Target range from $15–30. At places such as Red Dress Boutique, orders for $50 or more ship for free, which allows more for your money.
4. Lilly Prints
If you love Lilly, places such as Etsy, eBay and Tradesy are the place to go. Etsy products can have everything from custom Lilly Pulitzer print items to the outfits themselves.
For more recent prints, eBay has a wider range of items. The prices vary depending upon the seller, with some ranging anywhere from $60–120, so always look at the seller reviews before purchasing. Tradesy, although similar to eBay, is focused more on the buying and selling of gently worn clothing, so if a certain style doesn’t appear on one website, look on the other.
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