So, naturally, the hunt for a good dupe is on. Thing is, finding a *perfect* Tod’s shirt bag dupe? It’s kinda like finding a decent parking spot downtown on a Saturday night – rare, and probably involving some serious parallel parking skills (or in this case, internet sleuthing).
From what I’ve seen floating around, there isn’t one standout, universally-acclaimed “THIS IS IT” dupe for the Tod’s shirt bag. Like, remember those Louis Vuitton dupes that EVERYONE was raving about last year? We’re not quite there with Tod’s. *Yet*.
But! Don’t despair! We can still work with this. The *vibe* of the Tod’s shirt bag? That’s achievable. It’s all about that structured, slightly preppy feel, the clean lines, and the good quality leather (or, well, *looks like* good quality leather).
I’ve been seeing some totes and structured shoulder bags from places like ASOS, maybe even Zara (though honestly, Zara’s quality can be hit or miss, ya know?). You gotta look for that crispness, that sense of “I’m a bag that means business, but also, I could totally rock a picnic in the park.”
And here’s a thought – and this is just me spitballing here – maybe consider looking at brands that do similar aesthetics but aren’t necessarily *trying* to be Tod’s. Think like… a Kate Spade or maybe even a Coach outlet find? You might stumble upon something that scratches the same itch, without being a blatant knockoff.
One thing I *would* avoid? Those super cheap, obviously fake versions you see online. They just… look sad. And they usually fall apart after like, three uses. Trust me, I’ve been there, done that, got the ripped-lining-and-broken-zipper t-shirt. Not worth it.
Honestly, I’m still on the hunt myself. I saw a kinda cute one on Shein (I know, I know, not the best reputation) but the reviews were kinda sus, talking about weird smells and wonky stitching. So, yeah, still looking.
