Realistic Chic is Shannon Plante, a budding author - who has had her short-fiction published - and an amateur clothing designer. This blog is started in an effort to chronicle the decorating and renovating of my first condo as well as to share my creative passions and blab about fashion (including the occasional period reproduction), photography, online shopping, art, vintage paraphernalia, DIY, and life. Thanks so much for visiting and feel free to share a comment!

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Monday, 5 July, 2010

Blogging Blunder

Sometimes the temptation of cute items beyond my price range can thwart me. Recently, a conscientious reader commented on a top I included in one of my "Loving..." posts. It was in regards to a nautical-striped Briton top by J. Crew - the cost of which was a whopping $85 - and accordingly, she kindly reminded me it was not very Realistic Chic. Although from time to time I do get sidetracked with the lovely but over-priced, I completely agree that, in this case, it was unnecessary. This blog, to quote my philosophy from my "About" page, is: "to stay away from posting high-end items that are so beyond my reach (although sometimes I may become...distracted), opting to blog about more financially accessible temptations."

So as a follow-up, and fun little challenge to myself, I have taken the liberty to seek out a more affordable version of said top.

Here is the originally posted top for $85:
And here are its more wallet-friendly sisters, starting with General Pants $39.95 (or two for $50!):
Topshop $32:
Forever 21 $23.80:
A slightly different style from Urban Outfitters $48:
And an even cheaper version of that from ASOS $15.22:
And even cheaper still from Missguided £8.99:

A special thank you to Kyla for the reality check! <3

2 Chic Comments:

anatolian7x said...

really good dresses...

morgan said...

I just bought a striped top like these from H&M! Definitely realistic in price.

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