Splurge vs. Save: Striped Pencil Skirt

Wearing:
Sincerely Jules "I say Yes To Love" tee
Forever 21 striped pencil skirt
Panama hat (purchased at the county fair)
vintage quilted leather purse
Dollhouse pumps
Mac "Party Parrot" lipstick

Whenever I'm on the hunt for something I really want, I always make sure to do a little research first.   And by doing "a little research" I mean browsing online and visiting stores to search for the item or one like it.  I always strive to buy the best quality garments at the best price.  I'm not gonna lie, I do love to splurge on certain quality items.  But if I can find something similar for a better price, I'll take it!   That's why I was super excited when Credit Card Insider contacted me to participate in their Splurge vs. Save Campaign.

For the past several months I had a striped pencil skirt on my mind.  I found this one by Theory, but I couldn't justify buying a simple black and white skirt that wasn't very versatile (the length makes it less wearable IMO).  

Theory Skirt via Bloomingdales ($235.00)

Then I found this one and I fell in love.  Unfortunately, the price tag scared me off.

J. Mendel High Waisted Pencil Skirt via Shopbop ($1090.00)

My search for the perfect striped pencil skirt led me to several more affordable variations.  So below I've listed 4 skirts I have found similar to the higher end skirts mentioned above.  And the best part of it?  They're all under $100.00.  Sure beats the other two with the hefty price tag, huh?  ;)

River Island Black and White Stripe Bandage Midi Skirt ($70.00)

Sanctuary Clothing striped pencil skirt via Dillards ($69.00)

The one I ended up buying was purchased at Forever 21 for $8.80.  I couldn't find the exact one online, but here are a few other alternatives:

Forever 21 striped Knee-Lenth Skirt ($10.80)

Forever 21 Standout Stripes Mini Skirt ($8.80)

Hope you enjoyed reading this post!  :)

xo  Azu

Outfit pictures taken by Amber.