Anyway, finding a decent *large* Jodie dupe is kinda tricky, lemme tell ya. The mini ones are ALL over the place, right? Easy peasy. But the bigguns…they gotta have that *slouch*. They gotta have that slightly awkward, but somehow chic handle placement. And they gotta NOT look like they’re made of plastic. Nobody wants a plasticky Jodie imposter. That’s just sad.
I saw this one Etsy listing the other day, a “Brown Suede Hobo bag,” the ad claimed it was the “Best Large Hop Bottega Bag Dupe”. Hop? I guess it’s a typo, they meant “Hobo”. Maybe. Honestly, the pic looked…okay. Suede is a good start. It *kinda* had the slouch. But the crucial thing is to check the reviews, alright? Don’t just go off the picture. Pics can lie! People will say anything to sell you stuff. Check if people are saying it actually *feels* nice, if the quality is good, and if it doesn’t fall apart after a week.
Also, don’t be afraid to dig a little deeper than just searching “Bottega Veneta Jodie dupe.” Try “large woven hobo bag” or “slouchy leather tote.” You might stumble across something that’s not explicitly trying to be a Jodie, but has a similar vibe, y’know? Sometimes the best dupes are the ones that aren’t trying to be dupes at all! They’re just…bags. Good bags. Bags that happen to look a bit like a Jodie.
And here’s my hot take: don’t be afraid to embrace the imperfections! A true dupe is never gonna be 100% the same. It might have slightly different stitching, or the leather might be a different shade. But that’s okay! It’s *your* bag. It’s got its own personality. Plus, who’s really gonna be looking that closely anyway? Unless you’re hanging out with Anna Wintour, I think you’re good.
