Splurge vs. Steal

There's nothing I like more than a good deal. So today, while I was browsing Chickdowntown.com to see if I could spend some store credit* I have, I ran into their vintage collection. They have some nice items, but they are terribly expensive, so I dug through Market Publique to find some similar alternatives at more reasonable prices.

Left: Vintage Black Velvet Column Gown, at Chickdowntown.com for $320

Right: Vintage 80s Victor Costa Black Column Gown, at The Frippery on Market Publique for $148

Left: Vintage Suede Fringe Boots, at Chickdowntown.com for $120

Right: Vintage Zodiac Fringe and Studs Boots, at Foxhunt Vintage on Market Publique for $36

Left: Vintage Hawaiian Sundress, at Chickdowntown.com for $150

Right: Vintage Hawaiian Sundress, at the Market Publique House Store for $36

Left: Vintage Yellow Ruffled Maxi Dress, at Chickdowntown.com for $150

Right: Vintage Peach Ruffled Maxi Dress, at Erstwhile Style on Market Publique for $65

(There's also a similar one in black and brown from the Market Publique house store for $36)

Left: Vintage Christian Dior Lace Paire Dress, at Chickdowntown.com for $380

Right: Vintage Lace Pairie Dress, from Neon Brunette on Market Publique for $12.99

Left: Vintage Mod Mini Dress with Sheer Sleeves, at Chickdowntown.com for $250

Right: Vintage Evan Picone Mini Sweater Dress with Sheer Metallic Sleeves, at the Market Publique House Store for $80

*A word of caution: If you use a store credit or gift card, Chickdowntown requires that you ship your item using the more expensive $15 two-day shipping. Also, you can't use any promotional codes on your purchase if you're using merchandise credit either - bummer!