Urban Oufitters ($228) vs. Jildor ($140) for the same exact shoe, my Jeffrey Campbell thigh-highs.
Now, why am I babbling about these shoes again? Because it shocks me that Urban marks their wares up like they do. I have always had a love/hate relationship with UO (the clothing design is great, but the quality for the marked-up price is less than mediocre). So I wanted to let you lovely readers know… if you are contemplating the thigh-high purchase, it seems Jildor is the way to go.*
*I’m not getting a commission form Jildor- I had never heard of them before my thigh-high search- but I hate that you guys might be scammed out of $88! Happy “thrifty” boot shopping!
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31 Responses to “Buy those Thigh-highs”
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Allie Says:
October 26th, 2009 at 10:54 pmYou’re a much better model for those boots anyway!
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ditriana Says:
October 26th, 2009 at 11:04 pmi’ll second that. not only do you look like a better model, but i really think the way you styled them is much better as well! thanks for looking out for your friends & readers.
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Her Says:
October 26th, 2009 at 11:30 pmI agree. Urban Outfitters is expensive and usually a rip off.
But I don’t think I could ever pull off the thigh high. Love it on you though.
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Ela Says:
October 26th, 2009 at 11:50 pmUgh, scammers!
Heehee, I love this shot so you can post all you want about those boots [Reply]
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indigo Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 1:34 ama note to Cath: I was researching artists the other day and came across Richard Long’s piece “Cindy” by Robert Longo. It reminded me so much to you! You can see it here: http://www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum/luce/contemporary/Images/images/images/Longo_jpg.jpg
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ohladye Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 5:48 amUgh, this is why I dislike UO at times, too. Quality is not on par with their prices, for sure!
Don’t think I have the pizzazz to pull off the thigh-high look, though!
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B* a la Moda Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 7:23 amGood find! Yes, you are right. UO is sometimes too expensive.
xoxo
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Sally Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 9:08 amToo right! I bought a pair of foldover booties from Aldo – clearly the EXACT same pair – for $15 less than at UO. Glad you nabbed your boots for a bargain.
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Snapshot Fashion Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 9:49 ami like the pair you bought 100 times more!
thanks for letting us know about this great deal [Reply]
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anh Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 10:45 amman i am dying to get the perfect pair of thigh high flat boots. i hate this shopping diet that i am on! FML! LOL. anyways. thanks for the tip! i want the jeff campbell boots that are perforated. soooo hawt! and i want to get the chinese laundry trippin boots. i want so much! i wish i needed it then i can justify in buying it!
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Linda Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:08 amWOW! That is an affordable price for thigh highs…U O should be ahsamed of themselves. Did you know they also steal ALOT from small designers? There is a whole website called “urbancounterfitters.com” its a sham! I NEVER shop there because I agree with what you said about their mediocre quality as well.
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EmilyKennedy Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:11 amGreat post! Thanks for helping your online friends save big money!
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ashelee Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:26 ami think everybody has a love/hate relationship with urban…i’ve been there on several occasions and seen shirts there (same material and “brand”) as some shirts i’ve seen at f21, but that’s mainly the licensed stuff…but still urban marks them up way too much. i think the last time i brought something from there at it’s regular price was last summer…
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issa Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 12:09 pmi’m totally with you on the UO ridiculous prices.. srsly overpriced. but such cool items.. haha
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The Clothes Horse Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 2:48 pmWell spotted!
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Ashley Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 4:47 pmI agree with you about UO. Having worked there, it is hard for me to buy things full price since I know how much they probably cost the company….
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Lesley Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 5:15 pmOh urban outfitters!!! I’m glad you posted about this cause I was just about to get a pair from there! Thanks for saving me some moolah.
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Couture Cookie Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 5:37 pmI still can’t get over how high these boots are! And I so agree on UO… haven’t gotten anything from there in a long time because of their recent “we think we’re the shit” price increases. It used to be cheaper, no??
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Wrecked Stellar Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 6:25 pmThat’s crazy! Cath said you’re going to be Lady Gaga for Halloween- Bec is going to be her too!! Can’t wait to see you ladies dressed up!! xo, Mel
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koko Says:
October 27th, 2009 at 9:29 pmomg i seriously want those but that is so expensive… mind you I did spent like $170 on a pair of leather Jessica Simpson boots….
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Maeko Says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:05 amThose Jeffrey Campbell camp strappy cage booties everyone was sporting last summer… when I snagged them from UO in October (they were sold out everywhere else), I got them at $149. The going rate everywhere else was $79-89. Isn’t that insane!
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hanako66 Says:
October 28th, 2009 at 2:07 pmI am returning the pair that I bought from victorias secret…they are just too baggy! I may get these!
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adrienne Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:26 amyikes! and bummer. I bought the ones from Urban, but I do have to say that I’m a little disappointed other than the price being a bit steep. Mine have stretched out a bit and now I’m constantly having to pull them up. kiiiiinda annoying! thanks for the tip on the cheapies though!
xo
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Katie Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 1:51 pmLOVE the boots and thanks for the heads up! Any suggestions for an even cheaper pair of thigh highs for those of us who are funemployed?
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Becs Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:05 pmThat’s highway robbery! Oh but I still do heart Urban.. I’ll just be a little more cautious now when seeing JC shoes on there!
xo, Becs
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Rox Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:28 pmThere is a difference with the Jiltdor boots…they only have them in suede and micro fiber while UO has the leather ones. :-/
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AsianCajuns Reply:
November 1st, 2009 at 4:46 pmHi Rox, I looked into this because I thought the same thing at first, but the UO ones say “faux-leather”- n’est pas?
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K @ Blog Goggles Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 9:44 pmI cannot believe how awesome you look in those. Dang, maybe I need to get a pair.
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A Perfect Peach Says:
November 4th, 2009 at 7:39 pmKiller boots!!!
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Sharon Says:
November 10th, 2009 at 1:46 pmI think because we don’t have access to Urban Outfitters here in Hawaii, I go craaaaaaaazzzzy whenever I visit one when I’m in the states.. The last time I was in one I spent a little over $500.. and the online access doesn’t help either…
The boots look AMAZING on your lovely gams!
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