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Splurge or Save: Denim Skirt

  • Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Denim is a huge trend for spring. Denim on denim is even huger. Be it a cool chambray shirt with some jeans or a denim crop with a fun jean skirt, it's trending. Big time. What I want is a sexy & versatile denim skirt. I found these fantastic snap front skirts but one of them is not like the other. In fact, one of these skirts is $500 cheaper than the other. Can you guess which one is which? Take a look at these skirts & make a guess....
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Did you make your assumption? Are you ready for the answer? The Stella McCartney denim A-line mini skirt runs for $565 while the H&M denim skirt costs a seemingly measly $45. 

Stella's $565 skirt is on the left; H&M's $45 skirt is on the right.

To be honest, I prefer the look of the Stella McCartney denim skirt; the pockets would be ever so useful. But there's no justifiable reason to purchase it when there's a nearly identical jean skirt for $500+ cheaper. Overall, I really love the look of both. H&M's skirt is perfect because it has just a little bit more flare at the hem to give you a slimmer look.

Which skirt did you think was more expensive? Which one do you prefer in general? :]

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59 comments

  1. Ivana SplitMarch 24, 2015 at 3:04 AM

    I honestly could not tell which one was more expensive, they both look lovely. I would vote for 'save' this time!


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  2. jeanne christineMarch 24, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    The left one looked more expensive to me. So cool that these skirts are making a comeback!

    www.jeannechristinemarie.blogspot.com

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 25, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      Pretty sure I had something similar as a kid in the 90s haha. :]

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  3. JOURNAL OF STYLEMarch 24, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    Honestly I've thought the right one was the expensive skirt! I have to admit I love Stella's skirt, too since I don't really like the shape of H&M's. And the pockets are artillery as well! ;-)

    xxx
    JOURNAL OF STYLE

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 25, 2015 at 10:58 AM

      I totally agree. If only I had a spare $500 haha :p

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  4. Katie ZMarch 24, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    Wow, great post, they both look pretty similar.
    Loving the denim skirt at the moment.

    Great post and blog!! <3

    Katie Loves ~ A Fashion & Beauty Blog.

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  5. Miriam MoralesMarch 24, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    I'm so loving denim skirts and dresses right now. I like the pockets in Stella ' but the H&M cut would fit my frame better. Now I'm about to get it! Lol Thanks for sharing!

    Xo Miriam
    www.scriptsofflair.com

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  6. Chrystin AponteMarch 24, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    I guessed right...of course I chose the Stella McCartney skirt....WHY????
    But, $565 is crazzyyy. I believe ASOS has some cute jean skirt options, as well as Topshop (a little more expensive) if you want to try and find something more similar to the Stella McCartney skirt. xx

    http://amateandarottweiler.blogspot.com.ar/

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 25, 2015 at 10:58 AM

      I know. It's so stinking adorable. But $565? No thanks. :p

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  7. Marta SkripnikMarch 24, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Wow! Both skirts are very cute:) perfect for spring!
    xo

    http://martaskripnik.blogspot.com

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  8. sweetsimpledayMarch 24, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    I can do h&m !! They look so similar!!
    Thanks for sharing.
    http://www.sweetsimpleday.com

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  9. Fergzillas *March 24, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    I did guess right haha.. but it was either one or the other. I do think the material on the right looks slightly cheaper and I do prefer the one on the left... but for that price I'd rather get the cheaper one haha :'D
    fergzillas*
    http://www.fergzillas.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 25, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      There's definitely several factors which is why I prefer Stella's but would NEVER buy it at that price. :]

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  10. meandmr.comMarch 24, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Both of these are super cute! i can't even tell the difference!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  11. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    You are so right, they are truly identical in a lot of ways. I don't know which one I'd choose, but I love a denim skirt.

    Kay of Pure & Complex
    www.purecomplex.com

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  12. Stacey LouiseMarch 24, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Well I had them the wrong way round!
    I can't see why it has to be so much when they are the same? They are lovely!

    Fix Me In Forty Five - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

    xx

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 25, 2015 at 11:02 AM

      Woohoo, tricked ya! Now you can get the H&M one & feel expensive. :]

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  13. Brighton HillMarch 24, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Both skirts look cute to me, but the H&M skirt looks even better funny enough.
    xo Bry
    MyLittleSecrets.Naughty&Nice

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  14. StephanieMarch 24, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Great post!! Both skirts are cute, the H&M skirt is so cute. H&M wins. I mean $45, yes please. Thanks for stopping by my blog!! :)

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  15. Anne MMarch 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    They are both very lovely!

    www.annescribblesanddoodles.blogspot.com

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  16. Seersucker SassMarch 24, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Stella's skirt is my favorite, but for $45, I can so deal with the H&M! Great post :)

    XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass

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  17. Fashionpumpkinblog by Svetlana ProdanicMarch 24, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Great skirt...H&M for me ;-)

    P.S Thanks a lot for lovely comments on my blog...new post is live ;-)
    http://www.fashionpumpkin.com

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  18. Rebecca ChungMarch 24, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Great post! I like the H&M one because it's more A-line :D
    munchies&musings

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  19. Denina MartinMarch 24, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Funniest thing is the H&M skirt looks more expensive, at least on the photo :)

    Denina
    Purely Me by Denina Martin

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  20. Life's a shoeMarch 25, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    They look almost exactly alike! To be honest, I would definitely never ever spend five hundred dollars on a denim skirt!

    lifeisashoe

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  21. Zarrah JaneMarch 25, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    I love H&M so it will be my choice
    XO

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  22. NaeunMarch 25, 2015 at 3:37 AM

    Love how you made us guess, Carmen! I guessed correctly but I actually like the rose gold buttons on the H&M one! :)

    www.tongue-in-chic.com

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  23. Rocío N.March 25, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    I knew the left one would be more expensive. I don't know how, but I just knew! I'd say I like the Stella one much better but there's an easy way out of the expense dilemma: save on the skirt (buy the H&M one) and have it altered afterwards! Look for less, done!
    Thanks for posting!

    - rocionaval.blogspot.com x

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  24. Georgiana TeglasMarch 25, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    I saw the one from H&M in store, that`s how I knew which one was the more expensive one. However, I like it more and I think the shape is more flattering than the one from Stella. I don`t normally wear denim skirt, but I`m obsessed with denim shirts.

    http://sowhatsfashionabout.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      That's definitely something to think about; the shape may look better depending on one's body type. :]

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  25. Sabrina MMarch 25, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    I don't like denim skirts in general, but if I had to choose I would take the H&M one. Haha :)
    www.color-castles.com

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  26. Jill OwenMarch 25, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Wicked splurge or save find here Carmen!! I definitely cannot tell the diff between either. Also, my mom had this identical skirt from Guess back in like 1992. Dammit!! Why do I not keep her stuff.

    xx Jill
    Latest - Beauty Hacks for Travel: How to Fit Your Favorite Toiletries into a Carry On

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 25, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      Just borrow it from your mom & save the money altogether! :D

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  27. Sukriti DahiyaMarch 25, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Cannot make out the difference between the two skirts. So definitely it's a "save" in this case!

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  28. MELODY JACOBSMarch 25, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    lovely skirt
    http://melodyjacob1.blogspot.com/

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  29. HannahMarch 25, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I guessed right! But I totally agree that it's not worth the money to buy a marginally better made skirt.

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  30. LoriMarch 25, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    oh my gosh i couldn't guess! i've just bought an identical one from ASOS :)

    Lori Hearts // Check out my blog!

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  31. Alison HutchinsonMarch 25, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    I am pretty much out the door right now to pick up this skirt from H&M! Love it so much!

    xoxo Alison
    http://www.stylingmylife.com/

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  32. Susan DollpartsMarch 25, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    I´ll hide in my room over spring and pretend the jeans thing isn´t happening lol. love that shape though, I´d like to have an A line skirt in cord or suede :) xx

    dresses-and-travels //@susandollparts

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  33. Lauren DimeskyMarch 25, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    What a find at H&M!! Good job!!

    (='.'=)
    -Lauren
    adorn la femme

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  34. Shireen L. PlattMarch 25, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Definitely the H&M one, I love A-line skirt because it suits me much better!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  35. Amanda RobbinsMarch 26, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    What an amazing find! I'm always looking for great look-a-likes like this. xo

    http://www.fashionablyclearance.com

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  36. Danyell BMarch 26, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    I got a couple of super cute denim skirts at thrift stores! And I will never buy a name brand denim skirt again because of it. I love them.

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  37. RebeccaMarch 26, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Oh my gosh this is crazy, I honestly couldn't tell the difference!

    Rebecca Coco

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  38. Elizabeth LeeMarch 26, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    oh wow, these are so cute but i would save... 565 is too much money for a denim skirt, no?!
    love, liz
    www.stylewich.com

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  39. Erin and KatherineMarch 27, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Wow, keeping an eye out for the H&M skirt - perfect for the 70s trend at the moment.

    Erin | Erin and Katherine Talk Beauty

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  40. Carina ChungMarch 27, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    I kind of prefer the H&M skirt to be honest! I like the slightly flared look it has. But you're right on saying the pockets for the stella mccartney skirt would be so useful, its also a really nice detail! but its way too expensive for me. Nice to know we can get similar options on the high streets :)

    X, Carina
    Running White Horses | Fashion + Travel

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  41. TonyaMarch 31, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Wow such a great post! That's crazy how similar they are. I am loving this style of skirt lately too!

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  42. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    Save it!

    http://helderschicplace.blogspot.com/

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  43. coffeeslagApril 1, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    I actually like the right one a lot better. I like the way it flares out more than the Stella one. I was aaaalmost gonna get the skirt but I need to do some ab work before I do. It looks like the kind of skirt that fits really tight and snug and would look best with a tucked in tee. Great post!!

    -coffeeslag

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  44. Zoza GemaApril 3, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    I love both of them and honestly couldn't tell which one the more expensive is and I actually like the H&M one better.


    xx Z&G

    www.temple-of-beauty.com

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  45. Natalie AnnApril 17, 2015 at 2:31 AM

    I honestly couldn't tell the difference, they both look great! Great post!

    Natalie Ann xo // Petal Poppet Blogs ♥

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  46. AnonymousApril 28, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Wow hard to tell the difference! Definitely an item to save on!

    XOXO Annie//somethingswellblog.com

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