Save vs. Splurge: The Best Amazon Dupes I Own and Love

Why buy that when you can buy this? If you’ve ever fallen in love with a pair of $128 leggings or a designer bag with a four-figure price tag, this post is for you. I’ve spent years hunting down the best Amazon dupes for the brands we all love (Lululemon, Vuori, Free People, even Hermès), and I’m sharing the ones that actually made the cut.

Here’s my rule: I don’t recommend anything I haven’t personally bought, worn, washed, and lived in. Every dupe on this list is something I own, and in most cases I own the designer version too, so I can tell you exactly where it’s worth splurging and where the save is so close you’d never know the difference.

Because here’s what I’ve learned after 10 years at QVC and a lot of shopping since: the label doesn’t make you feel good in your clothes. The fit does. And ladies, some of these Amazon finds fit BETTER than the originals.

Let’s get into it, category by category.

Activewear Dupes: The Lululemon Look for Less

I live in workout clothes. I teach live fitness classes every week, I use my walking pad while I work, and I’ve tested more leggings and sports bras than I can count. These are the Amazon activewear dupes that hold up to real sweat, real squats, and real washing machines.

My Favorite Athletic Leggings

Believe it or not, I actually traded my Lululemon leggings for these Amazon ones instead. They are a fraction of the price, come in tons of fun colors, and I like them even better than Lulu!

Save: My Favorite Amazon Leggings

Splurge: Lululemon Align Leggings

Relaxed Wide Leg Lounge Pants

These ultra soft relaxed wide leg lounge pants are so comfortable. They look and feel just like the Vuori version!

Save: Amazon Wide Leg Lounge Pants

Splurge: Vuori Halo Essential Pant

My Favorite Athletic Shorts

These are my all time favorite athletic shorts from Amazon. They are just as good as the Lululemon Track That Shorts, and a much better deal. I own about a million different colors and wear them on repeat!

Save: My Favorite Amazon Athletic Shorts

Splurge: Lululemon Track That Shorts

The Best Biker Shorts

My favorite biker shorts from Amazon are almost identical to the Lululemon Align Biker Shorts.

Save: My Favorite Amazon Biker Shorts

Splurge: Lululemon Align Biker Shorts

My Favorite Sports Bra

I love the comfort and support this sports bra gives me without cutting into my back or shoulders. I own six colors!

Save: My Favorite Amazon Sports Bra

Splurge: Lululemon Energy Bra

Sports Bra Tank

I love this athletic tank with a built in sports bra. It’s just as good as the Lululemon

Save: My Favorite Amazon Sports Bra Tank

Splurge: Lululemon Align Tank Top

Everyday Apparel Lookalikes

A great pair of pants is worth its weight in gold in midlife (hello tummy control). These are the everyday apparel dupes I reach for on repeat, and a couple of them get more compliments than the designer versions hanging right next to them in my closet.

High-Waisted Cropped Pants

I have these wide leg pants in so many fun colors. They are the lookalike to the Anthropologie Colette pair, but I like these even better!

Save: My Favorite Amazon Cropped Pants

Splurge: Anthropologie Colette Pants

Everyday Barrel Pants

These barrel pants are a viral lookalike, and believe it or not, I like the lesser expensive one over the $250 “Ruti” designer pair! Talk about a win!

Save: My Favorite Amazon Barrel Pants

Splurge: Ruti On The Loose Work Pants

Wide Leg Flowy Crepe Pants (Wrinkle Free)

These are probably my favorite pants of all time. And one case where I actually do prefer the splurge version. The Amazon version is great too, but these wrinkle-free originals were the star of my Paris packing list – I wore them almost every day! However, if you’re looking for a budget version, give the Amazon version a try!

Save: Amazon Wide Leg Flowy Pants

Splurge: Aritzia Lodge Pants

Sherpa Pullover Half Zip

This sherpa pullover is a favorite of mine for chilly weather in Minnesota. I own multiple colors!

Save: Amazon Sherpa Pullover Half Zip

Splurge: Free People Mountain High Half-Zip Fleece

Short Sleeve Pajama Set

These pajamas are so soft and lightweight. In my opinion the Amazon version is just as good as the original!

Save: Amazon Short Sleeve Pajama Set

Splurge: Eberjey Shortie Short PJ Set

Shoes & Sandals: Dolce Vita, Birkenstock, and Tory Burch Lookalikes

These everyday sandals, slides, and casual sneakers dupes have gotten SO good. These are the ones I can actually walk miles in.

Woven Mary Jane Flats

I’m love these woven Mary Jane flats. They have a wide toe box, which I love, and they were comfortable right away when wearing! I have multiple colors!

Save: Amazon Woven Mary Jane Flats

Splurge: Dolce Vita Woven Flats

Horsebit Slide Sandals

These designer sandal lookalikes give a total Gucci vibe – and believe it or not, they are actually comfortable!

Save: Amazon Horsebit Slide Sandal

Splurge: Gucci Signora Slide Sandal

Arch Support Flip Flop Sandal

I’ve already purchased multiple pairs of these Tory Burch sandal lookalikes! So comfortable and easy to wear with any outfit.

Save: Amazon Arch Support Sandals

Splurge: Tory Burch Miller Cloud Light

Slide Sandals

These sandals look just like the Tory Burch Millers! I’ve already grabbed three different colors and I get compliments all the time!

Save: Amazon Slide Sandals

Splurge: Tory Burch Miller

Platform Water-Friendly Sandals

These sandals have great cushion and a cute look. They’re even water resistant!

Save: Amazon Platform Sandals

Splurge: Reef Water Vista Higher

Double Strap Casual Sandals

These double buckle platform sandals have a fun and trendy design! A must-have for the pool.

Save: Amazon Double Buckle Sandals

Splurge: Dolce Vita Julio Sandals

Leather Platform Sandals

I love these comfortable platform sandals. They are just as good as the original Birkenstock pair!

Save: Amazon Leather Chunky Sandals

Splurge: Birkenstock Arizona Chunky

Leather Slide Sandals

I love these comfortable platform sandals. They are just as good as the original Birkenstock pair!

Save: Amazon Leather Slide Sandals

Splurge: Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle

Suede Clogs

These suede clogs are so comfortable and look just like the original Birkenstock pair!

Save: Amazon Suede Clogs

Splurge: Birkenstock Boston Soft Bed

My Favorite Walking Shoes

Believe it or not, I actually ditched my Hoka’s for my favorite Amazon walking shoes. I’ve walked miles and miles in them and own three different colors. I’m never going back!

Save: Amazon Walking Shoes

Splurge: Hoka Clifton 11

Handbags & Accessories: The Designer Look Without the Heart-Stopping Price

I love a beautiful bag, but I love not spending a mortgage payment on one even more. This leather bucket bag with the little lock detail gives you that Hermès feeling for a tiny fraction of the cost, and nobody has ever guessed it came from Amazon.

Woven Crossbody Bag

I actually love BOTH of these amazing bags! Nothing beats the Clare V. quality, but if you’re looking for a more affordable option, I love this Amazon woven bag too!

Save: Amazon Woven Crossbody Bag

Splurge: Clare V. Grande Fanny

Leather Bucket Bag

This leather bucket purse from Amazon looks so much more expensive than it really is!

Save: Amazon Leather Bucket Bag

Splurge: Hermès Picotin Lock 18

Woven Suede Shoulder Bag

The quality on this Bottega Veneta shoulder bag is incredible! Since the original is close to $5,000 – this Amazon lookalike is a steal!

Save: Amazon Woven Suede Shoulder Bag

Splurge: Bottega Veneta Andiamo Intrecciato Suede Shoulder Bag

Nylon Belt Bag

I use this Amazon belt bag all the time on walks. It’s the perfect size for my phone, wallet and keys!

Save: Amazon Belt Bag

Splurge: Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

Quilted Tote Bag

I love using this as a gym bag when I’m running in to teach a class. It holds all of my essentials and looks just like the Free People version!

Save: Amazon Quilted Tote Bag

Splurge: Free People Quilted Carryall Bag

Everyday Bracelet Stack

I’ve been wearing this Amazon bracelet set for years now, and the quality is just as good as the day I bought them!

Save: Amazon Gold Bracelet Set

Splurge: Newton Everyday Stack

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