Fast Fashion Gone Wrong! Expectation vs. Reality Of Online Shopping

2. Cowl-Back Gown

Original dress price: $300 to $500. Original created by Katie May Knockoff Acquired at: everyday-dresses.com (now defunct) Knockoff Acquired for: an unconfirmed amount, but ultimately too much A stunning cowl back gown with a high neck can be the ideal way to combine elegance and style. High-end versions of this sort of garment can cost up to $500, but what happens when other merchants want to duplicate it and sell it at a much lower price?

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Low-Cut Back Gown: @cooperkay22/Twitter Unfortunately, even Costco does not stock this version. We don't know how much the knock-off retailed for, but we do know it wasn't worth anything. Is it form-fitting and beautiful? No. Is it suitable for the bargain bin? Absolutely.

3. Mermaid Prom Dress.

Original dress price: $200 Original created by Hebeos Knockoff Acquired at: Wish Knockoff Acquired for: $80 Mermaid-themed costumes have grown in favour over the years, with many promgoers opting for big, colourful gowns. When done correctly, this style may really turn heads. When it's positioned incorrectly, it still draws attention, but for the wrong reasons.

Mermaid Prom Dress at KnockOffNightmares/Facebook.com This full-skirted waterfall dress is normally priced at $200, but why pay full price when you can purchase it from a Chinese seller for less than half the retail value? This shopper learnt the hard way that being cheap never pays off. Compared to Disney's Ariel, she resembled Flounder.