Pricey Dresses' Letdown: The Ad vs. Reality Showdown

8. Rose gold peplum sweetheart dress

Original Cost of Dress: $300* Authorized by: Tani Couture Knock-off Acquired from: AliExpress Knockoff Acquired for: $65* Terani Couture is a reputable designer with a strong clientele. It's easy to understand why when they create exquisite floor-length gowns like this one. It's easy to picture an A-list celebrity donning this on the red carpet as well as wearing it to a wedding or prom.

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@KnockOffNightmares/Facebook: Gold Sweetheart Peplum Dress However, despite the image on AliExpress portraying the wearer as a glamorous Hollywood beauty from the Golden Age, the actual item had poor fitting, poor cutting, and numerous creases. In this, no Oscars are being accepted by anyone.