Okay, first of all, let’s talk about the Jodie. That little woven number is *everywhere*. I saw one at brunch last week and nearly tripped over my avocado toast trying to get a better look. Apparently, Anthropologie has a dupe that people are freaking out about. I haven’t seen it in person yet, but if it’s anything like the pics I saw online, it’s def worth checking out. I think I saw someone say Madewell and Melie Bianco and Tiffany & Fred Paris and Zadig&Voltaire have alternatives too.
Then there’s the Cassette bag. Ugh, so chic. So… *expensive*. Lucky for us, the dupe game is strong. I’ve seen a bunch of articles rounding up lookalikes, and honestly, some of them are seriously convincing. The key, I think, is the woven texture. If you can nail that, you’re halfway there. I’ve seen a bunch of dupes on Amazon that are like super cheap, and I’m skeptical. Like, will the “leather” actually hold up? Prob not. But hey, if you’re on a serious budget, it might be worth a shot.
And oh my god, the Hop bag! That thing is enormous! I saw a thread on Reddit talking about similar bags. I’m not personally sure what the poster’s opinion was but I am sure the bag is huge!
And don’t even get me started on the Double Knot bag. So cute, so slouchy, so… yeah, you know. I saw one article raving about a specific dupe (an Addison Soft Volume Hobo Tote Bag Mocha), but it was already sold out! The *horror*! Seriously, when you find a good dupe, you gotta snatch it up fast. These things disappear quicker than free pizza at a college party.
Honestly, finding a good Bottega dupe is like finding a unicorn. It takes time, effort, and a healthy dose of skepticism. But when you finally find that perfect bag that looks amazing without emptying your bank account? Pure bliss. It’s like, “Yeah, I look fabulous… and I didn’t have to sell a kidney to do it!”
My personal opinion? I think it’s worth investing a little bit more in a dupe that’s actually good quality. The cheapo ones might look okay at first, but they’ll probably fall apart after a few uses. Plus, a slightly better dupe will look less like a fake and more like you’re just really good at finding stylish, affordable bags. Ya know?
