https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341796 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:37:31 +0000 Aida 341796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh glad you got the 2nd one, it looks much prettier than the inspiration dress! Hope you don't mind but I'm sticking with Mo because I think it's a Very Cool Nickname </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341695 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:36:07 +0000 Lynne 341695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colours in the affordable one and cannot wait to see it on, Malina! Thx for the comment; I knew several Malina's growing up so it's an easy name for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341683 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:28:13 +0000 Barbara 341683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it, Malina. Such a pretty name, although Mo is fun!</p> <p>You would totally rock it.</p> <p>I always drool over an inspiration piece and usually find something even more flattering for a fraction of the price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341579 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:50:53 +0000 Astrid 341579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like the alternative better. I bet it would look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341460 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:06:15 +0000 Melissa 341460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like your affordable version better! And to me, reinterpreting inspiration within our budgets is what is really fun about fashion, so I vote get it and show us pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341457 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:05:40 +0000 KristineK 341457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the less expensive one is much prettier! I think the color is more attractive and the pattern seems less cluttered (something about all of those intersecting stripes on the Ella Moss version confuses my eyes I think?). For the price you should definitely go for it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341449 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:01:07 +0000 Jonesy 341449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like it would suit you really well, and be super-cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341444 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:59:09 +0000 cheryl 341444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress. Cant wait to see you rock it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341345 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:25:38 +0000 Mo 341345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, either name is fine actually. It's just not that often that people get my real name right lol. Actually Mo is only since I started work at the bar, so all my HS and childhood friends and anyone who knew me more than 16 years ago don't ever call me Mo. But those I've met most recently, say the last 5 or 10 years almost exclusively call me Mo. It's funny actually. You can call me either! Just don't call me late for dinner tee hee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341185 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:28:48 +0000 taylor 341185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>buying a lesser expensive version of something you love often makes good sense...:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341170 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:59:21 +0000 modgrl 341170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress has it's own merits and it's not a copy or knock off of the other one. I don't think cotton knits are worth spending alot of money on. Chances are this dress is only going to last you one or two seasons no matter how well you take care of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341166 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:55:53 +0000 rae 341166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, must use real name from now on, Malina! Was never sure if people would rather use their nicknames or what the etiquette was. </p> <p>As for the dress, I think it definitely has a similar vibe -- plus this one is in one of your colors (similar to your chiffon blouse). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341159 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:30:54 +0000 Heather 341159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Malina, I think your name is absolutely gorgeous! &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341158 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:29:35 +0000 Mo 341158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Heather, I love how you (and Lynne) are always sure to use my real name. After a lifetime of folks calling me everything from Melanie to Melinda such things stick with me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341157 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:25:43 +0000 Heather 341157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Malina, you will look INCREDIBLE in this dress. I agree with Auburn. Ella Moss does seem like overpriced knits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341141 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:37:30 +0000 rosee 341141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the colors on the cheaper one better! You should get it (I spoke too late, you're getting it). Similar vibe but easier to wear style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341113 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:27:49 +0000 Mo 341113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay you guys twisted my arm! hee hee. I like that this has linen, although only 8%, but it has to be better than just rayon like the inspiration one. Auburn, good point about the fact that sometimes you are paying for a name more than anything! Stay tuned, it is now on the way in the mail! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341096 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:05:51 +0000 Auburn 341096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a weakness for racer back things so I'm giving this thumbs up, especially for your climate!<br /> Ella Moss things always strike me as being high priced for what they are (cotton with a touch of stretch)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341088 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:46:03 +0000 lyn* 341088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! You'd rock it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341081 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:19:04 +0000 Anonymous 341081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You will rock it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341077 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:09:37 +0000 MsMary 341077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341076 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:07:50 +0000 biscuitsmom 341076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it! Its very striking </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341075 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:05:38 +0000 san 341075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's beautiful and would look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspiration-vs-affordability#post-341071 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:58:39 +0000 Mo 341071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spied this dress at Nordie's on a recent rare trip inside a real mall in Tampa 2 weeks ago. <a href="http://www.ellamoss.com/store/productdetails.aspx?productid=3179&#038;colorid=4212" rel="nofollow">http://www.ellamoss.com/store/.....lorid=4212</a> in gray. </p> <p>And just today I came across this version that's much more affordable, under $40. It's similar but certainly not a copy. I'm thinking I want to go for it. Does it give off the same vibe or am I kidding myself? </p>