First off, let’s be real, Prada is expensive. Like, *really* expensive. And that’s before you even get to the whole “is it actually real?” situation. You see those “Prada Authenticity Check” things? Yeah, there’s a reason those exist. Finding the real deal is a skill, a frickin’ art form, I tell ya. You’re wading through a swamp of replicas, and some of ’em are *scary* good. I saw one the other day, on Yupoo or something, claimed to be “Prada Valentino Versace Shop Shoes Sandals Sneakers Heels Boots Clothes T-Shirts Polo-Tee Sweaters Jacket Real Leather”. Like, the *everything* store! Red flag city, obviously.
But, let’s say, just *hypothetically*, you’ve managed to snag a legit Prada top. What then? Well, then you gotta figure out what the heck to wear it with. ‘Cause Prada ain’t exactly your everyday jeans and tee situation, unless you’re going for the “I just casually dropped $800 on this t-shirt” look, which…okay, maybe you are! No judgement.
I was browsing FARFETCH the other day (don’t judge, window shopping is free therapy, right?) and they had some CRAZY Prada tops. Stuff with like, weird cutouts and neon colors. Honestly, sometimes I look at Prada and I’m like, “Who actually *wears* this?” Then I remember there are people out there who can afford to wear whatever the heck they want, and good for them, I guess. Meanwhile, I’m over here trying to find a dupe that looks 80% as good for 1/10th the price. The struggle is real.
And speaking of struggles, don’t even get me started on finding the right size. Especially online. Is it European sizing? Is it American sizing? Is it just straight-up lying about the size on the tag? It’s a gamble, every single time.
But, okay, deep breath. Let’s talk about the *good* stuff. When you actually find a Prada top that you love, that fits perfectly, and that you feel amazing in…it’s magic. It just *is*. There’s something about the quality, the design, the sheer audacity of wearing something that costs more than your rent (kidding! Mostly…). You feel like you can conquer the world, or at least get a really good table at that new trendy restaurant.
