I’m a fashionista and get my ‘Zara’ clothes from Shein – I can’t tell the difference and it’s saves me a tonne of cash
A FASHION fan put Shein dupes to the test by wearing them side-by-side with the Zara pieces they were intended to replicate.
The female content creator purchased almost identical pieces from each of the fast fashion retailers and did a video comparison.
However, opinions were divided on which brand came out on top.
The first item she tried on was a corset-inspired bodysuit with pointed cups.
According to the video, the Zara version costs £33, while the Shein version is just £8.
She then paired the top with a pair of £40 Zara parachute cargos and compared them to the £19 Shein pair.
One viewer commented: “The Shein pants look way better quality.”
To cover the outfit, she put on a cropped tie up blazer from each of the retailers.
The Zara one cost her £58, while the Shein one was just £20.
Both had a similar cut and tie-up detail on the waist.
That means the all-black ensemble from Zara costs £131, while the Shein version is £47.
Viewers were divided on which version of the outfit looked better, taking into account value for money and the way the clothes sat on her body.
One Shein fan weighed in: “The Shein version looks like she’s wearing the clothes.
“The Zara version looks like the clothes wearing her.”
Another said: “It’s exactly the same thing.”
Many theorised that both versions of the items were “made in the same factory”, hence their likeness.
However, some Zara fans claimed that the more expensive pieces looked better on – and the difference in quality was visible.
One wrote: “Zara fits better.
“I am sorry.”
Another quipped: “Zara looks more high-end.”
One woman from mainland Europe joked that the Zara prices “killed her”, suggesting they’re cheaper when bought closer to the Spanish retailer’s homeland.