I love this jacket but its $$$...help!

csewallh · Aug 14th, 2008, 12:31 AM

So last year I saw this jacket on Rachel Bilson and fell in love! But its about $585, w/ shipping from france.
http://www.monshowroom.com/en/collec...-0-1260-18939-

But I saw this one that I pretty similar...but is it similar enough?
http://www.monshowroom.com/en/collec...-0-2100-19195-

Help me feel better about the second one because I cannot spend almost $600 for a jacket!

suzie_hun · Aug 14th, 2008, 01:51 AM

IMO it's similar but not so much. But if you like the second one too, go for it! If you would just buy that because it looks somewhat like the first one, but you don't love it, leave it. That's just my opinion.

echo_23 · Aug 14th, 2008, 01:52 AM

I didn't look at the price before deciding and I felt 50/50 if that helps. I like the sleek arms on the pricey one as they look slimming, I also like the leather better...but it makes the model look pregnant and the other one doesn't so much. I'm honestly not a huge fan of either but it's about what YOU like. If you see yourself wearing the jacket alot for a long time, go for the pricey one. If it won't be a wardrobe staple for the next 3 years, go for the cheap one so you don't feel guilty about it when you outgrow the style down the road.

cola262 · Aug 14th, 2008, 02:49 AM

They look different, but I actually like the second one better. For some reason the first one looks maternity to me.

HuskyLover · Aug 14th, 2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cola262

They look different, but I actually like the second one better. For some reason the first one looks maternity to me.

These are my thoughts exactly!

Couture Dreams · Aug 14th, 2008, 07:18 AM

I also agree that the first one looks maternity.

Snowqueen! · Aug 14th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Even the slim model looks PG in the first one. It would definitely look better unbuttoned.

However, I think both jackets look overly trendy and like they are made of poor quality leather. Personlly I think you can do better than either of those.

aki_sato · Aug 14th, 2008, 09:25 AM

I like both actually

but the 2nd one is much more young-ish and trendy I think..the first one seems girlie in comparo

lily25 · Aug 14th, 2008, 10:01 AM

The 2nd one is better.

csewallh · Aug 14th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Thanks everyone for your opinions. I am no where near deciding but this helps a lot!

candypants1100 · Aug 14th, 2008, 11:23 PM

i don't think they look similar...i'm not crazy about either jacket, esp for the prices. i feel like leather jackets shouldn't look so dainty...

snoozle · Aug 15th, 2008, 05:16 AM

I've seen the first style in brown and black at Marshalls for about 100-200. I don't think it was as high as 200 last fall. I have it in that exact style #1 and it is by Kenar. I've seen it in black by another company so you can find that style at a cheaper cost.

TresChic35 · Aug 15th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Evening · Aug 15th, 2008, 09:39 AM

Second as well; the first definitely makes the model look pregnant. Imo, that style looks better in flowy fabrics than it does in leather.

snowtire · Aug 15th, 2008, 04:21 PM

this jacket looks similar to the first, but it's shorter so it may be more flattering?

it is by Joe's Jeans and it's sold on Revolveclothing.com :)

Aug 14th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#6
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Aug 14th, 2008, 09:25 AM	#8
aki_sato Stay Gold! Location: Looking for happiness...	I like both actually but the 2nd one is much more young-ish and trendy I think..the first one seems girlie in comparo __________________ --------------BALENCIAGA.HOARDER ------------------

Aug 14th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#9
lily25 trigintillion $ babe Location: Athens	The 2nd one is better. __________________ Bags and shoes... Is all I need...

Aug 14th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#10
csewallh Member	Thanks everyone for your opinions. I am no where near deciding but this helps a lot! __________________

Aug 15th, 2008, 05:16 AM	#12
snoozle love being a new mom Location: San Diego County	I've seen the first style in brown and black at Marshalls for about 100-200. I don't think it was as high as 200 last fall. I have it in that exact style #1 and it is by Kenar. I've seen it in black by another company so you can find that style at a cheaper cost. __________________ ~wishlist more bbags~

Aug 14th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#1
csewallh Member	I love this jacket but its $$$...help! So last year I saw this jacket on Rachel Bilson and fell in love! But its about $585, w/ shipping from france. http://www.monshowroom.com/en/collec...-0-1260-18939- But I saw this one that I pretty similar...but is it similar enough? http://www.monshowroom.com/en/collec...-0-2100-19195- Help me feel better about the second one because I cannot spend almost $600 for a jacket! __________________

Aug 14th, 2008, 01:51 AM	#2
suzie_hun Member Location: Hungary	IMO it's similar but not so much. But if you like the second one too, go for it! If you would just buy that because it looks somewhat like the first one, but you don't love it, leave it. That's just my opinion.

Aug 14th, 2008, 01:52 AM	#3
echo_23 Member Location: Houston	I didn't look at the price before deciding and I felt 50/50 if that helps. I like the sleek arms on the pricey one as they look slimming, I also like the leather better...but it makes the model look pregnant and the other one doesn't so much. I'm honestly not a huge fan of either but it's about what YOU like. If you see yourself wearing the jacket alot for a long time, go for the pricey one. If it won't be a wardrobe staple for the next 3 years, go for the cheap one so you don't feel guilty about it when you outgrow the style down the road.

Aug 14th, 2008, 02:49 AM	#4
cola262 Member Location: NYC	They look different, but I actually like the second one better. For some reason the first one looks maternity to me.

Aug 14th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#7
Snowqueen! Member Location: The Sunshine State	Even the slim model looks PG in the first one. It would definitely look better unbuttoned. However, I think both jackets look overly trendy and like they are made of poor quality leather. Personlly I think you can do better than either of those.

Aug 14th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#11
candypants1100 Member Location: candyland	i don't think they look similar...i'm not crazy about either jacket, esp for the prices. i feel like leather jackets shouldn't look so dainty...

Aug 15th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#13
TresChic35 The Newbie? Location: Boston	2nd! __________________ LVoe Nay for eBay..... hooray for bonanzle!

Aug 15th, 2008, 09:39 AM	#14
Evening Member	Second as well; the first definitely makes the model look pregnant. Imo, that style looks better in flowy fabrics than it does in leather. __________________

Aug 15th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#15
snowtire Member Location: taipei	this jacket looks similar to the first, but it's shorter so it may be more flattering? it is by Joe's Jeans and it's sold on Revolveclothing.com :)