Although I've always enjoyed shopping (aside from, of course, the whole trying things on part), there's always been an element of difficulty in the process that makes me not want to buy the very first thing that catches my eye. I can't stop thinking, there is always another option. In my mind, is the other option is going to be different, but at a better price point? Maybe. A more interesting fabric or silhouette? It's a possibility. So I hold off on buying that very first thing because there's always going to be something else.
I recently developed a sudden desire to buy a pair of leopard print, slip-on sneakers. Specific, I know. I had been seeing them on my favorite bloggers and some of my most fashionable friends and I thought, "A flat shoe that is durable and also sassy? Don't mind if I do." As I searched the wide, scary void that is the Internet for the shoes I was surprised to find that...wait, there were other options but...they weren't different. Actually, they were exactly the same...and all at different prices. So which pair do I choose? Does expensive equal better? Will the cheaper one look noticeably...well...cheaper? Decisions, decisions.
From my initial searching for those leopard print sneakers came the realization that any trendy piece you may be looking for is most likely available everywhere, but never for the same price. Here are 13 identical items you can buy at three different price points, just in case you love making decisions harder.
1. Leopard Print Slip-On Sneaker
Leopard Pony Hair Slip-Ons, $25, F orever 21
Vans Classic Slip-On Sneaker, $55, Nordstrom
Sam Edelman Becker Slip-On, $110, Neiman Marcus
2. The Lace-Up Heel
Black Strappy Zaslow Heels, $20, Poshmark
DV by Dolce Vita Vita Safia, $48, Shoe Metro
Steve Madden x The Blonde Salad Trome Heel, $91, Nasty Gal
3. Distressed Boyfriend Jeans
Distressed Boyfriend Jean, $21, L ove Culture
Perfectly Distressed Boyfriend Jean, $41, G o Jane
Boyfriend Jean In Super Loved Destroy, $229, Current Elliott
4. Graphic T-Shirt With French Words On Front
Amour Paris Baseball Tee, $13, Forever 21
Women's Slub-Knit Graphic Tee, $15, O ld Navy
Sundry For J.Crew La Mer Tee, $68, J Crew
5. Panama Hats
Amici Accessories Straw Panama Hat, $20, N ordstrom
Warehouse Panama Hat, $31, A sos
Panama Hat, $58, J Crew
6. Brown Gladiator Sandals
Classic Gladiator Sandals In Walnut, $20, F orever 21
Sam Edelman Gilda Flat Leather Gladiator Sandals, $80, Neiman Marcus
Kurt Geiger London Azaelea Leather Gladiator Sandal, $230, Nordstrom
7. Black D'Orsay Flats
Women's Sueded D'Orsay Flats, $25, Old Navy
Candy D'Orsay Pointed Toe Flat, $49, G ilt
Jeffrey Campbell In Love Leather D'Orsay Flat, $90, U rban Outfitters
8. Gold, Menswear-Inspired Watches
Glitzy Chronograph Watch, $24, F orever 21
Women's Fossil Dress Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch, $115, Fossil
Michael Kors Women's Blair Watch, $275, M acys
9. Statement Necklaces
Bejeweld Dangling Choker, $13, Forever 21
Crystal Spike Necklace, $150, J Crew
Aspen Necklace, $370, Dannijo
10. Fancy Sweatpants
Women's Tuxedo-Stripe Skinny Sweatpants, $25, O ld Navy
Lightweight Sweatpants in Slim Fit With Denim Effect, $10, A sos
Rag & Bone Easy Sweatpants, $350, Shop Bop
11. Cheetah Print Phone Cases
Printed Case For iPhone, $25, J Crew
Leopard Print iPhone Case, $23, R ed Bubble
Okay, cheetah and leopard are basically the same... right?
12. Black Lace Bra
Underwire Bra, $7, H&M
Yasmine Eslami Tara Lace-Trimmed Bra, $41, Net-A-Porter
Kiki de Montparnasse Underwired Bra, $95, Net-A-Porter
13. Body-Con Dresses
River Island Scuba Bardot Dress, $54, Asos
Black Off Shoulder Bodycon Dress, $69, Kamishade
Herve Leger Off-The-Shoulder Bandage Dress, $950, Net-A-Porter
