Okay, so, let’s get real. We’ve ALL been hunting for that magical unicorn: the Costco Lululemon belt bag dupe. I mean, imagine scoring that effortless chic without draining your bank account? A girl can dream, right? But… truth bomb… have *you* actually *seen* a legit Costco version? I haven’t! And I’ve been scouring the aisles next to the rotisserie chicken like a hawk.
Instead, my internet sleuthing (aka, endless scrolling through TikTok) keeps pointing me towards… nothing. Maybe Costco *did* have one at some point, a fleeting figment of a bargain hunter’s imagination. Or maybe it’s all just a giant, collective internet hoax. Who knows!
Honestly, I’m starting to think the energy spent searching for this mythical Costco dupe is better spent on something… productive. Like, I dunno, finally organizing my sock drawer.
BUT! (And there’s always a but, isn’t there?) Don’t despair, my fellow budget-conscious fashionistas. Because while the Costco dream might be a pipe dream, there’s a seriously amazing alternative that’s been making waves. And it’s not where you’d expect.
Target. Yes, *Target*. (I know, right? Mind. Blown.)
I stumbled across this article on Stylecaster talking about the Target version, and OMG, the colors! Magenta, orange, yellow… and even a *clear* one?! Like, hello, festival season! I’m picturing rocking that clear one with some killer glitter makeup. Yeah, I know, maybe I’m getting ahead of myself.
Seriously though, the article mentions this Target bag being “insanely cheap.” And, let’s be honest, “insanely cheap” is music to my ears. Lululemon is great and all, but sometimes you just want to save a few bucks for, like, avocado toast. Or more coffee. Priorities, people!
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But is it *actually* good quality?” Okay, fair point. It’s probably not going to be exactly the same buttery-soft feel as the Lululemon. But for the price? I’m willing to take the plunge. I mean, even if it only lasts a season, it’s still a win in my book.
