Honestly, finding a good dupe is like finding the holy grail sometimes. You’re scrolling, scrolling, scrolling, wading through a sea of… meh. But fear not! The internet’s got your back (and your makeup brushes).
First off, the “Henry Charles” vibe is def designer-ish, forward-thinking, kinda sculptural, right? We’re not talking about a basic-ass zip-up pouch from the drugstore. We’re aiming for something with a little *oomph*. I saw something about “Breakups to Makeup x Henry Charles” which is a clue that you could look to the “Breakups to Makeup” line for cheaper similar options.
Someone in that H&M handbags thread probably has a point – H&M sometimes surprises you with their quality and designs. Keep an eye out for those!
I think the key is to look for bags that have that “runway-worthy technique” thing going on, even if it’s just a clever seam or an interesting closure. You wanna give the impression that you actually thought about your makeup storage, you know? Like, “Oh, this old thing? It’s practically art.”
And speaking of art, I saw something about Calpak dupes. Calpak is usually pretty solid, and they DO tend to have a clean, modern aesthetic that might scratch that Henry Charles itch. I’d say check out their range. Maybe not a *direct* dupe, but in the same ballpark, ya know?
Here’s my completely unsolicited advice (because let’s be honest, that’s what you’re here for): Don’t get too hung up on finding an *exact* replica. Seriously. The beauty of dupes is that you can often find something that’s *better* for *you* at a lower price. Maybe you find a bag with a similar vibe but with extra pockets or a water-resistant lining – boom, upgrade!
Plus, let’s be real, no one’s gonna be walking around with a magnifying glass inspecting your makeup bag. If it looks good and works for you, who cares if it’s not the real deal?
Oh, and one last thing. Watch out for the hype train. Just because some influencer is hawking a “dupe” doesn’t mean it’s actually good. Do your research, read reviews (real reviews, not the ones that sound like they were written by bots), and trust your gut.
