If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you know I’m a bargain shopper. I started doing Style Snatches to show you all that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get the same looks celebrities wear. Even when I buy “splurge” items, I never pay full price…that’s just unheard of to me! One of the things I find most fun about shopping, is finding an expensive item that I REALLY want, then either looking for it on eBay or finding something that looks very similar for much less money.
For the LONGEST time, I’ve wanted J. Crew’s Fair Isle Sweater (pictured below). I loved it so much…but I just could NOT bring myself to pay $148 for it. And this time around, eBay wasn’t any help because it was such a coveted sweater that it was equally as expensive and in some cases even more money! So what’s a girl to do? Search and search until I could find one that looks just like it for less!
When I saw Old Navy’s Fair Isle Sweater I literally flipped out! It is SO similar to J. Crew’s! Now you know I had to buy it…IMMEDIATELY! LOL! Oh! And it was only $30!
Here’s J. Crew’s Fair Isle Sweater for $148:
And here’s my look with Old Navy’s Fair Isle Sweater:
*Pictures taken by Richard Glass
NOTE: The first picture in this set is INTERACTIVE and SHOPPABLE:
I think is sweater is solid proof that where there’s a great piece that’s too expensive for your budget…there’s an equally great piece that fits your budget PERFECTLY!
So, what’s your strategy for comparison shopping?
Until next time!
Melanis Smith says
This sweater is just as cute as the JCrew ine! Love ith with the mustard scarf.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thank you Melanie!
Veronica Lee says
I agree with Melanis! The sweater goes really well with the mustard scarf.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thank you Veronica!
ellen ross says
so pretty love those colors on you!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Ellen! Thanks so much for your comment! I love red and mustard together!
shane says
I am loving that mustard scarf! 🙂
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thank you Shane!
krystel says
that outfit is beautiful
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thanks so much Krystel!
Norma says
Beautiful sweater! And I honestly can’t tell the difference between the 2.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Norma! Yay! That was the point I was trying to make. Believe it or not, I know some people that would STILL buy the J. Crew sweater for more money just because it’s from there. I think that is ridiculous. Thanks so much for your comment!
Style by Alina says
What a darling look Johnnalyn! I love the sweater, looks gorgeous on you!
xo, Alina
http://www.STYLEBYALINA.com
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thanks so much Alina!
Starla Bates says
So glad I came across your blog, you are too cute! I am totally with you on this, that amount of money is crazy versus the Old Navy sweater that looks equally as gorg! Love it!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Starla! Thank you so much and welcome to the blog! I’m so glad you like it!
Georgia Beckman says
Nice find! I love that sweater too!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thank you Georgia!
Jasmine P says
Wow, what a great deal! I could never pay $150 for a sweater either!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Jasmine! Thank you! My rule of thumb is that if I find something expensive that I like, I have to challenge myself to find something similar for a lower price.
Misha Estrada says
Very cute sweater. I always find nice clothes for my kids at Old Navy. They have really reasonable prices.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Misha! Thanks for your comment! Old Navy is definitely one of my favorites!
Helga says
Those are great color combinations on you! A cute look for a good price.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Helga! Thank you so much for your comment!
Megan @ Lush to Blush says
OMG it looks identical! I love it! That scarf is so great and I <3 your top knot!! 🙂
xo Megan, Lush to Blush
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Meagan! Doesn’t it?! I could not believe the price difference! Thank you!
Dinky says
Love your look!! <3 🙂
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thank you Dinky!
md Kennedy says
My biggest find is looking in my local consignment shop – there is always very ccurent stuff there and I can save a mint! Hunter boots for $80? Natch!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi MD Kennedy! Thank you for visiting! I love shopping at consignment shops! It’s a great way to get designer clothing at a low price!
Naznin Azeez says
Simply gorgeous!. Love the color combination.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thanks so much Naznin!
Sarah Grace says
Fair isle sweaters are my favorite (I am a New England gal after all). I purchased a pretty navy and orange fair isle sweater right before the holidays from jcrew factory and its been my favorite sweater this year.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Sarah! Aren’t they beautiful! I’d love to find another one in a different color. Welcome to the blog!
Shannon says
It definitely pays to shop around! I love that scarf.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Shannon!
It really does! Thank you, the scarf is from Zara.
Nocke says
Beautiful. How does it look without the scarf? Lotta bang for the buck.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Nocke! It actually looks just like the J. Crew sweater. Thank you for you comment!