Balmain's fall collection has several items with the exaggerated shoulder as seen on this blazer below. (Photo credit: Style.com)

Thanks to reader Justine for sending this find my way.

These jersey leggings with cut outs by Leyendecker retail for $136 at Shopbop.


Forever21's version of these leggings aren't exact, but despite their differences (shiny instead of jersey, slightly different cut out pattern) they are a great inspired by find for a much lower $26. Click on the photo below to purchase.

This striped shirt and leather jacket with exaggerated shoulders was seen on the runway as part of Balmain's fall 2009 collection. Retail prices are unknown. (Photo credit: Style.com)


This Bebe leather jacket reminded me of the Balmain version above, although it definitely has it's differences. I decided to post it as an inspired by find and you can purchase it for $198, giving you a great start to recreating the runway look above for less. Click on the photo below to purchase.

These flowered peep toe pumps by Prada retailed for $560 and were marked down to $448 at Bluefly before they completely sold out.


If you love the style of the Prada version but either missed out on them or just couldn't fit them into the budget, Martinez Valero has a great inspired by option. These slingback pumps aren't peep toe like the Prada shoes above, and they don't come in the same color combination but are still a good alternative. They retail for $144.95 and also come in black or bronze. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing or would like to see the other colors available.

This was sent to me by reader Taina, thanks for the inspired by find!

Beyonce wore these Giuseppe Zanotti cut out boots while on a shopping trip with her nephew. (Photo credit: Young, Black, and Fabulous). I was unable to locate an exact retail price on these shoes.

These strappy Miu Miu sandals with jeweled detailing on the back retailed for $710 and are now sold out (they were going for $532.99 on Bluefly).



Martinez Valero's Liz jeweled sandal is not exactly like the Miu Miu's (this version has a t-strap and the jewels are clear instead of colored) but they are a great inspired by find. If you'd like to purchase, the black is currently on sale for $88.92 and you can click on the photo to purchase. They are also available in pink and gold satin. 

This tank from Haute Hippie is embellished with layers of fringe and chains and retails for $196.90 (on sale) at Nordstrom.


When I saw these two tanks from Bebe I was reminded of the Haute Hippie version above. Although neither tank is exact and both just have chains instead of fringe, I thought they would make a good inspired by post. The first one retails for $79 and also comes in cadet grey, and the second tank pictured retails for $49 and also comes in white. Click either photo to purchase!

This button down plaid shirt dress by Modern Amusement is right on trend for fall and retails for $128 at Revolve Clothing.


If you'd like to try out this trend for less, check out this version form Alloy. The plaid on this dress differs from the Modern Amusement version & it doesn't have the button tabs on the sleeves, however I still feel it is a great inspired by find. This dress retails for $39.90 and you can click on the photo below to purchase (also comes in a gray plaid).

These Marc Jacobs ruffle pumps were originally $597 but are currently on sale for $358.20 at The Outnet.


If you like the style of the Marc Jacobs version, these pumps from Newport News are a great inspired by find. They have a different heel, but the ruffle detailing on the front is super similar. If you'd like to purchase, they're currently on sale for $24.99 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

This tuxedo jacket by Balmain has the strong shoulders that the line has been known for recently. It retails for $3205 at Net-A-Porter.


Although not as dramatic (perhaps more realistic for the average person to wear out and about?), this Bebe blazer reminded me of the Balmain version above . It retails for $149 and it can be yours by clicking on the photo below.

Manolo Blahnik's Ibiza sandals retail for $895 at Barneys and also come in black.


Jeffrey Campbell's studded Athena sandals have super similar strap/stud detailing, however since they are flats instead of heels they only work as an inspired by find. They retail for $79 at Lord & Taylor (in limited sizes) and you can click on the photo below to purchase. Lori's Shoes also has these sandals and they retail for $80 with more size availablity.

This dolman dress by Shoshanna originally retailed for $375 at Shopbop, now reduced to $262.50.


I realize these dresses from Forever21 have a different pattern, but I kept coming back to them as they reminded me so much of the Shoshanna dress in shape. The black one retails for $19.80 and the blue one retails for $22.80. Both of them will give you a Shoshanna inspired look for a lot less. Click on either of the photos below to purchase.

This Michael Stars India maxi dress with knot detail on the straps retails for $178.


This Forever21 reminded me of the Michael Stars version (except shorter!) so I thought it would make a good inspired by dress. It retails for $19.80 and comes in coral, jade, blue, or navy (pictured). Click on the photo below to purchase or view the other colors.