Studio is selling an £8 hat which looks just like this designer £480 version – can you tell the difference?
Now the sun's here it's time to get your big hats out
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue.
THE sun is here and it’s time to dig out your sandals, bikinis and beach hats.
As well as providing much-needed protection from the sun’s rays, these oversized pieces of headgear are a must-have accessory.
Whether it’s by the beach or by the pool, these hats make a big statement.
What’s more, the large brim is big enough to hold a few choice words – double the statement value.
If you’ve got some spare cash, you can treat yourself to a Eugenia Kim £480 ‘Forever Ever embroidered woven paper sunhat’.
They recommend styling the hat with “any colour bikini or swimsuit, but we like black to match the grosgrain band.”
- Eugenia Kim Forever Ever embroidered woven paper sunhat, Net-a-Porter, £480 –
The hat itself is made from ivory paper and features ‘cursive’ handwriting and has a circumference of 66cm.
But if you don’t have a spare £500, you can nab one of these doubles for just £7.99.
- Wish You Were Here Embroidered Straw Hat, Studio, £7.99 –
And you can put the rest towards an actual holiday to wear the hat on.
The near-identical hat is sold by Studio, and says a holiday-themed “wish you were here”. Classic.
The website describes the hat as: “Stay stylish in the sun with this ultra-chic straw hat!
“The large floppy design is effortlessly stylish, with a cute ribbon trim and 'Wish You Were Here' embroidery for an enviable beach side look!”
MOST READ IN FASHION
Can you tell these £6 Boohoo earrings and £252 Oscar de Le Renta versions apart?
If you need more dupe trainers, here are a pair of £360 Alexander McQueen trainers and a £30 dupe.
If heels are your thing, can you tell the difference between this £29.99 shoe and a designer Yeezy £520 pair?