Monday, June 21, 2010

Buy This, Not That

Forever 21 Hampton's Linen Dress $24.80


This dress combines two of my new favorite trends- the shirt dress and the military look. Genius! I just ordered the Forever 21 dress and am patiently waiting it's arrival. What do you think of the military look? Which dress would you choose?

40 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love your finds once again - hard not to go with the F21, looks great and you cant beat the price!

this free bird said...

Val - on my way to bed, but wanted to say congrats on finding the f21 - major score for sure. I'm a fan of military - it's a trend, but one I think we can incorporate certain pieces of for a longer period of time.

Diana Mieczan said...

Wow...That is a great find. I would definitely get the Forever21...Such a cute outfit :) Kisses darling and enjoy your Monday? Did you have a fun weekend?
Kisses

Mandy said...

I love the Forever 21 dress; I might have to hop over to that site and get one :)

Lovely B. said...

Although I adore Theory, for 1/13th of the price, I'd most definitely choose the Forever 21 version of this adorable dress. With your leftover money, you could totally splurge on a great belt too. Love the military look! Great find!

xo,
Lovely B.

Lisa Lisa Lisa said...

I like the military look. I would go with the F21 dress and save my Theory purchase for something I could wear to work, etc. Love this post! I can't wait to see how you style the dress when it arrives.

k said...

I think I like the F21 dress better!

Marcie said...

I just love this color! I can't wait to see what you think of the F21 dress. I just love Theory, but can't justify spending that kind of money when F21 hast it so much cheaper.

Great picks!
Marcie

Gabriel said...

I like them both, but I can think of a few things to do with the $300 you just saved!

Lindsay said...

Cute! You have to post a pic when you get it :)

hiyaluv said...

weee! great find:)
smiles,
gina

torrie said...

Love the dresses...especially the $24.80 one:).

Nikki said...

Definitely the forever dress! Looks identical with the belt! Very cute.

Xx
Nikki

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

I like the F21 better! Great find. :)

Bren said...

I'm sure the quality of the theory dress is nicer, but I like the sleeve better on the F21!

xoxo,
Bren @ Chasing Beauty

Lisa Griffin said...

Great find, I actually saw the forever 21 version in store and i really like the material, it feels like a linen blend!
www.indramaticfashion.com

meraldia said...

I would prefer the Forever 21, of course!

J. said...

I have a similar dress from Martin and Osa and I LOVE it! It's great for work or out after

http://jammer10am.blogspot.com/

Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern Belle said...

Wow!! Great find!! The Forever 21 dress is just as cute as the more expensive one!! I personally wouldn't choose either...it's not exactly my style but I bet it will look amazing on you!! :)

Bionica said...

Forever 21!!!!
they are both cute <3

-Bionica

Nicole Marie said...

yes please forever 21!!

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Fabulous find sweetie! Oh I'd totally take the F21 one. Hope you love it! :)

Lilacandgrey said...

i actually like the sleeves better on the f21 one...great find :p

Bring Pretty Back said...

Forever 21 for sure!!!

Sweet Southern Prep said...

Love the Theory one, looks like a better quality dress, but just for a trend, I'd go for the Forever 21 one, and save some moolah!

this free bird said...

Val that's nuts!! didya get some jeans??? how about a glimpse into the mind??...my freaking closet's overflowing and i need an intervention. hoarders, anyone? ps - i have to go on wallet restriction to prepare for fall. prepare for recycle-o-rama to take over shortly.

hope you had a great weekend! xo

Unknown said...

Nice! The shirt dress is one of the best inventions ever.

xx,
Anna Jane

http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/

Aspiring Kennedy said...

thank you forever 21 for helping me look cooler than I should. :)

i actually like the pockets on the theory dress a lot... but the sleeves from "FT1" are really cute...

www.aspiringkennedy.com

Kirsten said...

I really need to try some F21 finds. You have a great pick!

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Sahi
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Gina said...

this is why i LOVE f21

Alicia Lund said...

the forever 21 dress is such a great deal / super cute! great purchase :)

Lindsay With An "A" said...

I'd SO go with the F21 one! No question :) That way I could have $ left over to buy amazing shoes...or go eat somewhere fabulous!

http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

LOVELY! The F21 dress is perfect...I actually like it better than the Theory one.

Melanie@UnravelledThreads

tara said...

great find! f21, for sure!

Josie said...

I REALLY like the clean lines of the Theory one, but the Forever21 dress has such a chill vibe... Love it!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I like the F21 one better. I'm diggin' the detailed sleeves!

Poppies and Sunshine said...

I love this look! And I do like the Forever21 one more. I love how the sleeves are on it! So cute!

B a la Moda said...

OMG! They are so similar. I can´t believe the difference in price. I will go for the Forever 21 for sure.

xoxo
B* a la Moda

Jessica said...

Good find! Let me know how that F21 dress turns out when you get it in the mail, I might have to try one too!