It’s easy to be swept up in the fantasy of fashion month. Seeing all of those impeccably constructed outfits made of the finest material the world has to offer can make a girl dream… and then, (if she’s an ordinary college student like us) she realizes that there’s no way she’ll be able to afford anything she sees on the catwalk.
I’m here to tell you that there IS a way to afford what you see on the runway. The catch? You just have to be resourceful. Find the stores that make good copies of the hottest haute couture trends and you, too, can look like you just walked for your favorite designer at fashion week.
Here are some of my favorite designer looks revamped for the college-student budget:
Calvin Klein:
A plaid dress, black belt and black oxfords? Easy.
Modcloth; $59.99
Target; $12.99
Topshop; $48.00
Balenciaga:
A black turtleneck, pencil skirt, trench coat and platform boots. Where can’t you find any of these items?
J. Crew; $34.99
Nordstroms; $41.40
Asos; $64.49
Steve Madden; $89.95
Vera Wang:
The power suit, a la Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton.
Zara; $39.90
Zara; $129.00
Zara; $49.00
H&M; $49.99