‘So flattering for an afternoon bloat!’ woman praises Free People dupe that’s £135 cheaper, with feature everyone loves
A FASHION fan has been left delighted after spotting a dupe of a Free People dress on Amazon for £135 less than the designer original.
Chlias explained that she’d seen the Dahlia embroidered maxi dress on the Free People website, but couldn’t warrant spending £158.
So she was thrilled when she came across a much cheaper version of the dress on Amazon, and it costs just £22.99.
“Look how cute it is!” she gushed as she modelled the dress in a video on TikTok, which she’d bought in pink with red flowers.
“It comes in so many colours and it’s like a Free People dupe from Amazon.”
But the best part of the dress was an added feature.
As Chlias grinned: “The best part is it’s got pockets. It’s got pockets!”
In addition, the cut of the dress meant that Chlias’ nursing bra was completely hidden – something else she struggles with.
“But I’m not actually wearing a bra and I don’t think it looks that bad,” she said.
“What do you think? But anyways, it’s really cute!”
The stretchiness of the dress makes it perfect for breastfeeding, as Chlias concluded: “If you haven’t already been influenced, I think you should be influenced!”
The Acrawnni dress on Amazon comes in a staggering 33 different colourways.
And people in the comments section on the video admitted they were struggling to pick between the designs.
“I fear there are too many colours to choose from,” one wrote.
To which Chlias replied: “I KNOW – I want to blue one or the purple one but then I want them all in the end haha!”
“What’s the sizing like? I’m always looking for breastfeeding friendly clothes,” another asked.
With Chlias responding: “True to size hun.
“I’m a 10/12 and got a M like the guide suggested and it’s perfect.”
They’re easy to wear, styles for every occasion and they can suit every shape - but why is the midi dress no longer the must-have wardrobe staple?
Fabulous’ Deputy Fashion Editor, Abby McHale, is obsessed with midi dresses, and she disappointingly explains why they aren’t on-trend anymore.
“Over the years, I’ve worn midis to work, on holiday, to weddings, and even to a festival.
When Zara’s polka dot midi dress became a sell-out in 2019, I was one of the millions of owners — but I’d like it noted I bought it long before it became popular.
But fashion experts have declared the perma-dress — the trans-seasonal number in your wardrobe that you can wear at any time — is done.
I actually first heard this rumour last year when John Lewis fashion director Queralt Ferrer said the midi was one of the fashion items they had ‘to move on from’ as it’s ‘been around for too long’.
How could it be killed off, just like that? If we want it, surely the shops should supply it?
But shopping over the past six months, when usually I’d be inundated with dresses, I’ve struggled to find a single decent design on the whole of the high street.
The only dresses I see appear to be aimed at Gen Z — they are either skin-tight and clingy, or totally shapeless and plain boring.
And I am a firm believer in wearing what you love and what you feel comfortable in, but sadly none of these dresses tick those boxes for me.
There is some hope — John Lewis’s spring/summer collection has a couple of midi dresses in there.
And luckily, I still have a quarter of my wardrobe dedicated to them, ready for such occasions.”
“This looks amazing on you,” a third commented.
“It’s sooooo flattering. Especially for afternoon bloat haha,” Chlias replied.
“This looks gorgeous on you,” someone else said.
“I’m quite tempted to get one… “
“It’s a very pretty dress and looks lovely on you,” another commented.
As someone else said: “It really suits you!”