Fear not, fellow fashionista! The dupe game is STRONG. And honestly? Sometimes, the quality is surprisingly decent. I’ve seen some “inspired by” By Far bags that, like, you’d *almost* swear were the real thing. Almost.
Now, I’m not gonna lie, finding the perfect dupe is a bit of a treasure hunt. You gotta sift through a lotta…questionable…stuff. Think plasticky leather, wonky stitching, and hardware that looks like it’s about to break if you just *look* at it wrong. But the payoff? Oh, the payoff.
I think, the key is to focus on the details. Like, really *look* at the original bag you’re trying to emulate. What’s the texture of the leather (or pleather, let’s be real)? How’s the hardware? Is the shape *actually* the same, or is it just kinda close? And for GOD’S sake, read the reviews! People are usually pretty honest about whether something is a total flop.
Here’s my hot take: sometimes, it’s better to go for a bag that’s *inspired by* By Far, rather than a straight-up copy. Y’know? Like, a bag with a similar shape and vibe, but that has its own thing going on. That way, you’re not trying to pass it off as the real deal (which, let’s be honest, is kinda cringe), and you’re getting something that’s hopefully a bit more unique. Plus, you can avoid the awkward situation of someone who *knows* By Far really well pointing out all the flaws. *cringe*.
And seriously, don’t expect a $20 bag from some sketchy website to be the same quality as a $500 designer bag. Just… don’t. But you *can* find some surprisingly good dupes out there if you’re willing to do a little digging. It’s like, the thrill of the hunt is half the fun, right?
I once found this *amazing* dupe for the By Far Rachel bag. It was from some random online store that I’d never heard of, and I was kinda terrified to order it. But it arrived, and it was…actually pretty good! The leather was surprisingly soft, the stitching was decent, and it looked almost identical to the real thing (from a distance, anyway). I wore that thing everywhere. It eventually started to fall apart after a year, but hey, for the price, I wasn’t complaining!
