Right, so, the thing is, everyone’s obsessed with Chanel. Like, *obsessed*. And for good reason! It’s classic, it’s elegant, it’s…expensive. Eye-wateringly so, in fact. That’s where this whole “Mirror Image” thing comes in, right? You see the Zara cardigan everyone’s raving about? The one that’s basically screaming “Chanel, but on a budget!”? That’s the vibe.
I mean, let’s be real, nobody *wants* to admit they’re rocking a dupe. But honestly, if it looks good, who cares? I saw something online (probably while doom-scrolling late at night, don’t judge) about “Mirror Image Boutique” trying to empower women through “affordable fashion.” Which, let’s decode that: They’re selling dupes. And you know what? Good for them! If they’re making women feel confident, and they’re not ripping people off with crazy prices, then, shrugging lady emoji.
The key, I think, is finding that sweet spot between looking like you’re trying *too* hard to look like you’re wearing Chanel and just…looking chic. No one wants to look like they’re attending a fancy dress party as Coco Chanel.
I’ve even seen people online asking where to get “mirror quality” Hermes and Chanel bags. Like, seriously? The dedication! The *lengths* people go to! I personally wouldn’t go that far, I think it’s a little weird to get obsessed, but I can see the appeal of a really good dupe, like a really, really good one.
And I think that’s the point, isn’t it? It’s not about faking it ’til you make it, it’s about feeling good in what you’re wearing. If a £35 cardigan that *looks* like Chanel makes you feel amazing, then rock that bad boy! Who am I to judge? I mean, I’m sitting here in my pajamas, but still.
