So, what’s a girl (or guy, hey, no judgment!) to do? Enter the world of *dupes*. I mean, “inspired by” is the fancy way to say it, but let’s call a spade a spade, alright? We’re talkin’ Michael Kors tote bag dupes.
I saw this thing online about River Island apparently doing a dupe of a, like, £333 Michael Kors bag. Woah. That’s a *lot* of money for a bag. River Island’s stuff is usually pretty decent quality for the price, so that might be worth a look-see if you’re in the UK. I’m not, sadly, but I can dream, right?
But the real question is, what *else* is out there? I’ve been on the hunt myself, actually. I totally agree with that person online who loves the pockets and keyfob thingy on the MK bags. It’s like, where *else* can you find that practicality without the MK price? I swear, finding a good bag is harder than finding a decent date these days.
Someone else on the internet mentioned a “Minimalist Croc Embossed Tote Bag” as an alternative. Croc embossing sounds kinda fancy, I guess. Depends on the vibe you’re going for, right? Sometimes I wanna look sophisticated, sometimes I just want something I can throw all my junk into without worrying about it.
Honestly, I think it all boils down to the pocket situation. Seriously. Pockets are KEY. I need a pocket for my phone, a pocket for my keys, a pocket for my snacks (don’t judge!), and maybe even a secret pocket for… well, you know. Stuff. Finding a tote bag that ticks all those boxes *and* looks halfway decent *and* doesn’t cost a small fortune? It’s a challenge, I tell ya.
And brands similar to Michael Kors? I dunno, I’d just scour Amazon and read reviews carefully. Sometimes you get lucky and find a hidden gem, sometimes you end up with a flimsy piece of garbage that falls apart after a week. Such is life, right? Just make sure they have good return policies. *Always* check the return policy!
