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    5 Fall Purses You Can't Afford... and the Knockoffs You Can

    Neiman MarcusNeiman MarcusI love looking at bags I can't afford...

    ...and then finding a lower-priced alternative.

    Like this Dolce & Gabbana Cervo Doctor Bag (Neiman Marcus, $1,945), for example.

    I could never afford a bag at this price (and I think I'd feel too guilty to buy it even if I could).

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    However ....








    Endless
    This Marni Bugs Hannah doctor satchel (Endless, $286 on sale) is another story. A pool-all-my-birthday money story, BUT STILL.


    Neiman Marcus
    Chances are you can't afford this $3,800 bag from Dolce & Gabbana ...

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    Zappos
    So how about this Juicy Couture Satchel (Zappos, $98) instead?


    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Convince your husband to start divorce proceedings by secretly purchasing this Valentino Petale Leather Tote (Saks Fifth Avenue, $2,250) ...


    Baghaus... Or impress him with your frugality by buying this Big Buddha Mia Bag (Baghaus, $90)!

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    Neiman Marcus
    You could forego the mortgage payment and spend it on this Prada Tessuto Camouflage Bowler (Neiman Marcus, $1,520) ...


    Nine West
    Or you could opt for this Sappheir Satchel (Nine West, $120) instead ... and keep your home!

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    Neiman Marcus
    Spend your vacation fund on this Marc Jacobs Cecilia quilted handbag (Neiman Marcus, $995) ...

    Express
    Or go to Disney World and bring this Quilted Hobo bag (Express, $48.93) with you!

    Would you buy any of these bags?

    Written by Lindsay Ferrier for CafeMom's blog, The Stir.

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