The Expensive-Looking Dress Brand I Buy When I Want to Fake a Designer Look

I'd like to think I have many shopping hacks up my sleeve, but faking an expensive-looking party look is one of my best-kept secrets. Knowing what to look for in terms of materials and silhouettes is one thing, but in terms of brands, there is one I have been gatekeeping until this very moment. The brand I always turn to for those designer-looking dresses is Norma Kamali. No, this brand is not under the radar by any means, but it's one that people seem to be surprised to hear me gush about when they ask for recommendations for a cocktail, black tie, or party dress.
The price points are extremely reasonable with my favorite styles often ringing in at around $175. The dresses are timeless, comfortable (seriously, so comfortable), and always look triple the price. Would I like to splurge on a Versace dress for some of my upcoming holiday events? Of course. But sadly that is not in the budget for me at this time in my life and luckily, Norma Kamali dresses give me the same designer look and feel for a much more approachable price point. Below, I rounded up 18 of my favorite Norma Kamali dresses for you to shop here featuring a variety of colors and styles that are perfect for all your party dressing needs and beyond.
One more metallic beauty before you go.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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