First off, eBay, bless its heart, is always a possibility. LePrix is mentioned too? Okay cool. You *might* snag something there, especially if you’re cool with pre-owned. But be warned, the Chanel vultures are circling constantly. You gotta be quick, and, like, REALLY good at spotting a fake. Trust me, there are a LOT of fakes out there. And “free shipping” doesn’t always mean a bargain, remember that.
Then there’s ThredUp. “Up to 90% off retail price!” they shout! Sounds amazing, right? Well, yeah, until you realize that 90% off a $10,000 dress is still… a lot of money. Plus, sifting through 25,000 brands? Ugh, my eyeballs hurt just thinking about it. But hey, gotta be in it to win it, right? Maybe you’ll strike gold.
And then, you have options in Brazil, apparently. That’s cool if you’re *in* Brazil. Otherwise, the shipping costs alone might negate any savings. Just sayin’.
Honestly? My personal opinion? If you’re REALLY after that Chanel look without selling a kidney, consider hitting up some “affordable brands” that, uh, “draw inspiration” (read: copy) from Chanel. You won’t get the real deal, obviously, but you might find something that scratches that itch without completely draining your bank account. There’s no shame in that! Everyone’s gotta start somewhere.
And let’s not forget Dress & Go! They sound fancy! And Brazilian! Hmmm.
