I love spotting designer outfits and putting together the same look for less.  I came across this outfit and fell in love.   I had no idea who any of the designers were, but by using google search and descriptive key words, I was able to piece together this designer outfit. The gorgeous draped wool and cashmere blend cardigan in the photo is by Alexander McQueen,$1,083.  Of course the sweater and jeans are basics and can be found all over, but the boots were definitely designer and expensive.   I would assume either Stuart Weitzman or Yves St Laurent and close to $1500.

My two key pieces, the coat and boots, were going to take some researching to find less expensive pieces that looked similar.  It can be hard to find something equal to a designer made item, because it has to look similar and also be a good quality.  After some shopping, I came across two options that looked very similar to the Alexander McQueen Cardigan.  The first is the Amanda Uprichard Grace Coat for $418.  The other is Harris Wharf London Blanket Coat for $525. These two coats were spot on to the McQueen cardigan in the photo.  The next task boots. Over the knee boots are everywhere, but you need to have a good eye to spot the ones that look as good as the designer ones.   I searched my go to brands who usually make good copies of the designer shoes, Aldo, Schutz, Steve Madden and Sam Edelman.  I decided on the Sam Edelman, with their Over-The-knee microsuede boots on sale for $142.  The boots were the same style, heel height and toe shape and also had the same seams and fabric looked like a true suede.  And finally my outfit is complete, for one third of the price of the designer outfit and I love it!

Happy Shopping!

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XX Stefanie