Copies of Celebrity Gowns
From LoveToKnow Womens-Fashion
Copies of celebrity gowns are just as beautiful as the originals, but without the expensive price tag.
Why are Celebrity Gowns So Expensive?
When it comes to high fashion, everything is expensive, from the most ornate, floor length gown to the simplest pair of earrings. Celebs often pay tens of thousands of dollars for their perfect red carpet dress, but sometimes high end designers allow them wear their one-of-a-kind gowns on loan for a specific event.
For the most part, celebrity gowns are so expensive simply because of the name on the label. Sometimes, the gown is astronomically priced due to the materials and the labor that went into constructing the piece. Any dress involving hand beading or hand stitching is more expensive than those that don't. Since most people don't have the bottomless bank accounts of celebrities, there are many copies of celebrity gowns on the market.
About Copies of Celebrity Gown
Copies of celebrity gowns are definitely less expensive than the original, but they still aren't cheap. You should expect to pay anywhere from $100 to upwards of $1000 for celebrity gown replicas. Also, keep in mind that many of these gowns aren't the exact same as the original piece, but usually the details that are changed are so minor they aren't even noticeable. So, where can you find these gowns?
Finding Celebrity Gowns
Here is a list of places online where you can browse the various celebrity gown replicas to find the perfect one for your next big event:
- www.divabydesign.net – Diva by Design allows you to customize your favorite red carpet gown look from celebrities such as:
- Christina Aquilera
- Beyonce
- Cameron Diaz
- Emmy Rossum
- Christina Applegate
- www.onlineformals.com – Choose your favorite celebrity inspired look from this year's Academy Awards.
- www.edressme.com – Offers a whole host of celebrity inspired dresses.
- www.serendipityprom.com – If you're searching for a celebrity inspired prom dress, check out the selection at Serendipity Prom.
- www.promgirl.com – Another great website offering a wide variety of celebrity style gowns at moderate prices.
What to Look For
There are some things you want to look out for when buying a celebrity inspired gown. As mentioned earlier, the originals are expensive due to the materials used and labor costs. With copies, the materials used are less expensive and sometimes this makes the gown look a little bit cheap. Here are some things you might want to look out for when searching for the perfect Hollywood style dress:
- Embellishments – Many celeb gowns have beautiful embellishments. If you plan on going this route, you want to check to make sure the embellishments on the copy are well constructed. If it's beading, check to make sure they aren't hanging loosely, or if it's rouching, make sure the stitching is secure and not noticeable.
- Satins and silks – When replicating a celeb gown, many designers will use synthetics. This makes a difference if you're going for a satiny or silky look. Sometimes, the replica ends up looking really bad because synthetic silk and satins don't have the same look as the original. If you find a dress you love in this style, hold it in natural light to see how well the light plays off the dress. If it shimmers, it's a great choice; if it glares, put it back.
- Stitching – Original celeb gowns won't ever have a single stitch out of place or hanging loose. Check the stitching on your replica, especially if the dress design includes a material in which stitching is visible, such as tulle.
Final Advice
Shop for your celebrity gown copy just as you would for any expensive piece of clothing. You want to make sure you're getting a dress that will last throughout the night, not fall apart the second you arrive at your event. Finally, don't forget to check out the accessories your favorite celebrity wore with the gown to make your look complete.
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