76. Christmas Dress

Original Dress Price: $13
Original Made by: Wish
Knock-off Purchased at: N/A
Knock-off Purchased for: N/A
Let’s be clear, Wish is a treasure trove of incredible, weird items that gives us so much entertainment on a daily basis. However, every Wish shopper knows to take any pictures with a very large pinch of salt. Unfortunately, this buyer didn’t get the memo when she bought this $13 Christmas dress.

Christmas Dress @KnockOffNightmares/Facebook
The full skirt shows a lovely Christmas scene, but when you actually try on the real thing, you can’t see Rudolph or Santa’s sleigh. In Wish’s defense, if the buyer coupled the dress with a large petticoat it might not be half as bad.

77. Pink Formal Gown

Original Dress Price: Unknown
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at:  eBay
Knock-off Purchased for: $70*
This pink dress may not be to everyone’s taste, but that doesn’t mean it’s not well made and beautiful. The original picture looks like a fairytale dream come true for many dress lovers, so it makes sense that people would fall into this trap and purchase it.

Pink Formal Gown @KnockOffNightmares/Facebook
What’s more, when the seller asks for measurements, it seems like nothing can go wrong. Only, in this case, everything went wrong. The dress ended up being fit for a 12-year-old, but even then it was miles away from the original picture. That’s a case for eBay’s resolution center if we ever saw one.

78. White Gown

Original Dress Price: Unknown
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: Possibly AliExpress
Knock-off Purchased for: $100*
Every bride knows that getting married is an expensive business. Unless you hightail it down to the courthouse and just settle for a piece of paper, you’re going to have a huge bill for your nuptials. A massive part of that is the dress. While it’s understandable that some would want to cut costs, the dress should always come first.

White Gown@KnockOffNightmares/Facebook
In this case, the original looks like a well-designed chic number from a designer that knows what they’re doing. The knock off, possibly purchased on a site like AliExpress, is miles away from classic bridal glam. Instead, it’s more like the chair covers.

79. Blue and White Tulle Gown

Original Dress Price: $200*
Original Made by: MissesDressy
Knock-off Purchased at: N/A
Knock-off Purchased for: N/A
We all know that choosing the right dress for any event isn’t easy, so when you come across a picture that speaks to you and seems like “the one” we instinctively go for it. This dress proves why it’s important to take a minute before impulsively hitting that buy button.

Blue and White Tulle Gown @Brides Beware/Facebook
The blue and white gown advertised is a sure fire winner, while the one that’s delivered from MissesDressy looks like it’s not even made in the same factory. The tulle is gone, the detailing is all off. There’s nothing redeemable about this one.

80. Crochet Mini Dress

Original Dress Price: $300*
Original Made by: Free People
Knock-off Purchased at: Zaful
Knock-off Purchased for: $20*
Free People do some incredible boho dresses that really hit the right mark with their customer base, but they aren’t cheap. At around $300 a pop, it’s understandable that some buyers might look elsewhere for a product that looks similar but doesn’t cost as much.

Only, what Zaful has to offer proves that they’re all Zafools. Sure, one size fits XS to Medium, but where’s the rest of the red crochet? This poor woman looks like a fish caught in a net, which probably wasn’t the aesthetic she was going for.

81. White Beaded Wedding Gown

Original Dress Price: $200*
Original Made by: Tidebuy
Knock-off Purchased at: N/A
Knock-off Purchased for: N/A
Every bride has their own particular look that they want to go for on their big day, but did this customer order her gown with a side of bugs? Unlikely. The black beading added looks nothing like the original dress ordered. Was there a mix-up at the factory?

White Beaded Wedding @KnockOffNightmares/Facebook
With the splattering of black detail, it looks like ants crawling up the fabric. Besides that, the dress doesn’t seem to be made out of the same high-quality material that you might expect. Needless to say, this was either burned or sent back. We know which one we’d go for.

82. Pink Mini Dress

Original Dress Price: $35*
Original Made by: Tokyo Fashion
Knock-off Purchased at: N/A
Knock-off Purchased for: N/A
We can’t deny that the original dress looks cute, even if it is a little bit twee. However, if that’s the look that a buyer is going for then that’s the look they deserve. Sadly, Tokyo Fashion had other plans and sent out this doily-looking get-up that looks more like Grandma’s teapot cover.

Pink Mini Dress @Brides Beware/Facebook
Not only was the layering entirely off, but the material is so thin the bust is completely see through. No one wants to look like a badly wrapped present while walking into a party. Let’s hope they kept the receipt and were able to return it.

83. Boho Embroidered Gown

Original Dress Price: $1,000+*
Original Made by: Marchesa
Knock-off Purchased at: AliExpress
Knock-off Purchased for: $75*
The original Marchesa floral bridal gown is beyond a dream. It’s unique, exquisitely embellished, and looks like it’s come straight off the runway – which is probably why it costs so much. It’s worth every penny.

Boho Embroidered Gown @Brides Beware/Facebook
The AliExpress version, on the other hand, isn’t worth the material it’s printed on. These two gowns don’t look a thing alike, but considering how little it cost is it really that much of a surprise? You have to hand it to these buyers, they’re eternal optimists that just won’t be swayed when it comes to online shopping.

84. Tan Tulle Prom Dress

Original Dress Price: Unknown
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: Stacees
Knock-off Purchased for: $100*
Bridesmaid dress shopping is notoriously difficult considering how many different shapes and sizes have to like the same dress. Plus, the more bridesmaids you have, the more expensive it gets. One bride thought they would cut corners by ordering seemingly good ones from Stacees.

Tan Tulle Prom Dress @Brides Beware/Facebook
Little did they know, they were fake. Not only was the color wrong, but so was the shape of the skirt. The buyer later admitted that they ended up going to ASOS and buying much nicer dresses there, so it was all a big waste of time and money.

85. Pink Mother of the Bride Dress

Original Dress Price: Unknown
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: Possibly AliExpress
Knock-off Purchased for: $50*
As the mother of the bride it’s your job to look as good as possible and put on your best smile (and best dress) for the big day. Finding the right dress can be as stressful as finding the wedding dress, but here’s a big pro tip – avoid dodgy websites and go to a store.

Pink Mother of the Bride Dress @Brides Beware/Facebook
We don’t know who designed the original, but it looks great. The knock off, on the other hand, looks like it’s missing a yard of fabric and would be more fitting at the hen party than the main event. If we know anything, it’s that some websites just can’t be trusted!

86. Elegant Blue Crystal Ball Gown

Original Dress Price: $45*
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased for: $50*
When you go to prom you want to look like the belle of the ball, with a stunning dress that no one else has. This dress might be unique, but it’s not for the right reasons. One TikTok user took to the platform to show this blue and white gown that she thought would be nothing short of perfect.

Elegant Blue Crystal Ball Gown @naomielliott.22/TikTok
As it turns out, it ended up looking like an inside-out pattern that wasn’t fit for wiping the floor with, let alone wearing to one of the most spectacular occasions of a young life. Needless to say, this was $45 down the pan

87. Teal Lace Wedding Dress

Original Dress Price: Unknown
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: AliExpress
Knock-off Purchased for: $25*
Wearing white to a wedding isn’t for everyone. In fact, some brides are choosing to go completely against the grain and wear their favorite color instead. There have been blue, black, and in this case, teal dresses.

Teal Lace Wedding Dress @knowyourmeme/Pinterest
That’s a valid lifestyle choice, but if you’re planning on going down this route the best thing you can do is buy from a reputable shop where you can see the dress in person. Buying it on Ali Express will get you something like this…

88. Gold Prom Dress

Original Dress Price: $150+*
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: Stydress.com
Knock-off Purchased for: $30*
This dress might just be proof that all that that glitters certainly isn’t gold. You can purchase a dress online that looks fit to walk the Oscar’s red carpet, only for it to arrive and look like a glorified dishcloth. One unsuspecting buyer got the fright of her life when her new outfit arrived.

Gold Prom Dress @courtchristinee/Twitter.com
Luckily for the rest of the internet, it was both hilarious and educational. The most interesting part about this one might be the neckline, which looks like two pieces of random cloth have been stitched together in a hurry.

89. Sheer Crytal Dress

Original Dress Price: $200+*
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: glamgown.com
Knock-off Purchased for: $25*
There’s no denying that this dress is absolutely beautiful to look at, but the real thing never got delivered. One buyer spent $25 on what she thought was a stunning sheer crystal dress fit for a queen. What she got was vastly different.

Sheer Crytal Dress @April Dempster/Facebook
There’s not much to say about this, other than it must have been incredibly cheap to produce. The most expensive thing in that picture is the hanger the dress sits on. When we say this is wholly unwearable, we mean it.

90. Asymetrical Business Suit

Original Dress Price: $25*
Original Made by: FashionNova
Knock-off Purchased at: N/A
Knock-off Purchased for: N/A
It’s not just knock offs that can leave a sour taste in your mouth. Sometimes, it’s original designs that really make spending money on anything online seem like a total lottery. This “suit dress” was purchased on FashionNova, but it didn’t exactly look just like the photo.

Asymetrical Business Suit @ibij__/Pinterest
In this fast-fashion world, it’s hard to know exactly how things will look when they turn up. That’s not to say that it’s always a losing battle, but this buyer certainly isn’t happy with their purchase. It’s giving roman vibes when that’s not the desired aesthetic.