So...the recession has left you in a blue funk. No longer able to afford those pricey designer duds you're quite certain that those budget fashions you'll be forced to wear will make a significant dent in your social status.
Well cheer up bluebird, we're here to help. We at Country Dutchess do not believe for one tiny little minute that you cannot look more than your fabulous self - no matter the price tag! All you need do is stop being so pouty - and snooty - about those pricey designer labels! Because, you see, we happen to know that when you get right down to it, once you take away the label, most people have nooooo idea how much something costs.
Well cheer up bluebird, we're here to help. We at Country Dutchess do not believe for one tiny little minute that you cannot look more than your fabulous self - no matter the price tag! All you need do is stop being so pouty - and snooty - about those pricey designer labels! Because, you see, we happen to know that when you get right down to it, once you take away the label, most people have nooooo idea how much something costs.
What's that you say, you ABSOLUTELY do too know?
Okay, then take our challenge! Below are six sets of fashions at extreme price points. See if you can pick out the pricey ones! Answers at the bottom of the page. But DON'T PEEK! You'll ruin all the fun for heaven's sakes!
One of these shoes cost $13.99 - the other costs $495.00. Which is which?
One T-Shirt has a designer label and sells for $119. The other sells for $12.99 at a local department store. Which is which?
Two of these little black dresses cost more than your mortgage payment. Two sell for under $40. Which is which?
Two of these shoes sell for under $40. The other two sell for hundreds! Which is which?
One pair of these jeans is $155.00 . The other is $59.00. Which is which?
GIVE UP ? Okay, you can peek now! Here are the answers:
1. The shoe on the left (with bow) sells for $13.99 at Target; the shoe on the right is from Prada and it sells for $495.00 at Neiman Marcus.
2. The 100% black cotton T-shirt on the left is from JCPenny - it sells for $12.99. The 100% cotton T-shirt on the right is from Georgio Armani - it sells for $119.00.
3. Dress 1 is from Bloomingdales and sells for $265.00.
Dress 2 is from Target and sells for $39.99.
Dress 3 is from Bloomingdales and sells for $365.00.
Dress 4 is from Target and sells for $29.99.
4. The red slingback shoe on the left sells at Victoria's Secret for $36.00; the red pump on the right is by Christian Louboutin and sells for $595.00 at Neiman Marcus.
The pink reptile look shoe on the left sells in Target for $26.99; the shoe on the right is a Christian Louboutin and sells in Neiman Marcus for $1,295.00 . ( Yikes!)
5. The jeans on the left (back view) are from 7 For All Mankind and retail for $155.00; the jeans on the right are from Victoria Secret and sell for $59.00.
So, there you have it! Did you guess which ones cost more? We're guessing your friends won't either! Save your dough - shop cheap chic and you'll be the belle of the ball - and still have enough left to buy the castle!
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