HIGH STREET VS DESIGNER

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Don’t let the designer price tag put you off this summer!

Every fashion student, or at least any student that is interested in fashion, dreams of having a designer wardrobe – the Chanel bag, a pair of Jimmy Choos, a Prada dress etc. However, we are stopped by one thing – the price tag. Have no fear! You can still look great whilst styling the latest High Street brands.

Graphic Content
One of the key trends this season, Graphic content can easily be worn as a dress with a simple pair of heels – or a top and plain bottoms. Alexander McQueen dress is unique with the mirrored affect highlighting the design. The Oasis dress uses an allover floral print and is a cheaper alternative to the McQueen.

Left Image: Alexander McQueen £1210 / Right Image: Oasis £65



The Bomber Jacket
With its new updated look, it can be easily worn. The satin look to the jacket means it can be worn with a pair of jeans or over a day dress. The Burberry jacket is made of satin and is a pastel pink. The Very.com jacket is more of a light pink, but is still a great comparison to Burberry. And at £29, it’s a steal!

Left Image: Burberry £1195 / Right Image: Very.com £29

Back to the 90′s

With the 90’s being hot on the catwalk this Spring / Summer, lots of leather / PVC dresses have come onto the market. The Versace dress, with its edgy heart and cross detailing, is very rock ‘n’ roll and definitely a head-turning piece. The ASOS dress uses studs, which have been on trend for a while now. These pieces could be styled with the Jefferey Campbells Litas (studded or not).

Left Image: Versace £2,555 / Right Image: ASOS £17.50

My verdict? Although I am a complete sucker for designer gear, the high street has definitely given them a run for their money. So, who says you can’t look a million dollars for a fraction of the price?