The Scoop On The High Sport Dupe | Part One

The Good, The Bad, and The Old Navy

I'm usually not one to fall for expensive trends, so when I first heard about the $900 High Sport Crop Kick Flare pants, I didn't think much—especially since they look like pretty basic in photos.

But then, it felt like those pants were fated to show up in every fashion newsletter I love. Seriously? The nutso expensive pants again! The Pants People had spoken: they are SO worth it.

But… are they? I grew up in a household where if someone complimented your shirt, you'd proudly whisper "Marshalls" and disclose the exact price you paid for it. So the thought of dropping $900 on a pair of pants was borderline nauseating, let alone admitting it to anyone. And if we’re being real, these pants were never within my budget. 

And while I adore designer and high-fashion brands, I'm an ambush shopper—I wait, set alerts, stalk resale, and pounce when the time is right. I have a passion for clothes and love the chase. Quite frankly, I was intrigued by the psychological aspect—why am I being convinced …