I Have Totême Taste But an Amazon Budget—12 Items I'm Shopping This Prime Day
In my dreams, my wardrobe is packed full of Celine (the Phoebe Philo era when it was still spelled with the accent on the first E), The Row's cult favorites, and Toteme's luxe leather bags. In reality, my budget simply doesn't stretch far enough.
As much as replicating the feel or vibe of a piece can work, there are some standout styles that leave you wanting something that isn't just the same aesthetic but is also as similar a style as possible (with a few hundred dollars removed from the price tag). Luckily, there are plenty of brands that now stock some very chic designer-looking styles, and for today only, you can snap them up for even less, all thanks to Amazon.
There's a lot to be said about saving up for the real deal, of course. Most important is the quality, which will justify the item's cost in the long run. Then there's the intricate detailing that can often be lost when a piece is replicated or used as inspiration. But for those of us who can't muster the funds—no matter how many takeout coffees we skip—getting as close as we can to the real deal is the next best thing.
You could scroll through TikTok for hours or hunt through websites at will, but my gift to you on this day of discounts is to pull together the best Amazon buys to make the entire process that much easier.
Keep scrolling to see the 12 designer-passing pieces available on Amazon now.
WHEN IS THE AMAZON PRIME DAY SALE, AND HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
Now! Deals will be live on July 16 and 17. Just two days, people!
HOW CAN I ACCESS AMAZON PRIME DAY DISCOUNTS?
Simply sign up for an Amazon Prime membership here.
HOW CAN I FIND THE BEST AMAZON PRIME DAY OFFERS?
Keep scrolling, obviously! Oh, and don't forget to stay tuned into our social channels and newsletter for all the up-to-the-minute deal roundups.
SHOP EXPENSIVE-LOOKING AMAZON BUYS:
Don't miss these Bottega-looking earrings that come in a two-pack of silver and gold.
A chic pearl necklace always makes an outfit look so sophisticated.
These are ideal for cozy season but would also make a great gift.
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.
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Florrie embarked on her fashion journey while studying French and History at university. Whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and the influence of Haute Couture, and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content.
During a freelance period, Florrie honed her skills in editorial work in various digital and print publications including Vogue Italy and Departures magazine, as well as styling e-commerce photoshoots and personal shopping. Florrie actively pursues an in-depth understanding of fashion and jewellery, and after styling a jewellery cover shoot at Conde Nast Traveller chose to complete the De Beers Diamond Foundation course. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer, blending both editorial and commercial content. Now, as the Acting Affiliates Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them. In her downtime, Florrie can be found in her hometown of London, usually with a coffee in hand.
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