First off, let’s talk about those Tribute sandals. Seriously, they’re the quintessential “look at my legs” shoe. But ouch, my wallet. Thank goodness for the internet, am I right? You can find SO many versions that look almost identical. I’ve personally tried a few, and honestly, the key is to look for ones with decent leather (or a convincing faux leather, I’m not judging!). Comfort is KEY, people. I mean, what’s the point of rocking a gorgeous shoe if you can’t even walk in it? I found one pair on… I can’t remember *where* now! Ugh. Anyway, they were pretty comfy, but the straps stretched out after a few wears. Learn from my mistakes! Check those reviews, people, *especially* about the strap situation!
And then there are the Gucci Jordaan loafer lookalikes. Okay, so technically these aren’t *YSL*, but I’m lumping them in because they have that same effortlessly chic, “I just threw this on but I’m still fabulous” vibe. Plus, I think they’re totally interchangeable! I bought a pair of these off of Amazon (don’t judge, I’m a Prime addict) and honestly? Not bad! The leather isn’t *quite* as buttery as the real deal, but for the price, I’m not complaining. These are definitely more comfy than the Tribute dupes, IMO. You can wear these all day with jeans or a skirt and feel like you’re, like, conquering the world.
One thing I’ve noticed, though… durability is a bit of a gamble. Some dupes hold up surprisingly well, others… not so much. It really depends on where you buy them from, and honestly, sometimes it’s just luck of the draw. It’s like, you roll the dice and hope for the best. But even if they only last a season, you’ve still saved a TON of money! Plus, you get to rock that designer *look* without feeling guilty about blowing your rent money.
Oh! And a little tip I almost forgot: Check out Amazon’s gift guide! I know, I know, it sounds cheesy, but they actually have some surprisingly decent designer dupes lurking in there. You might even find some other designer handbag dupes in there, too! You never know what hidden gems you’ll find!
