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its the same cut out, tie up, spandex, body suit, see through, mesh type stuff thats on fashion nova or forever 21 except for a higher price. I dont get it. What is the appeal?
 

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I feel that way about a lot of online/boutique fashion brands like the clothes are all boring and bland. I guess the quality of the clothes contributes to its appeal.
 

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For me it is the quality. I prefer quality over quantity for style. I love the feel of great fabric and material. I love seeing the intricate stitching.
 

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Waits patiently for the thousandaire fonts with their plastic Telfars to run in here and tell OP she's poor for thinking House of CB is basic
 

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For me it is the quality. I prefer quality over quantity for style. I love the feel of great fabric and material. I love seeing the intricate stitching.

i understand that its likely better quality in terms of construction, but i dont want to pay 200 dollars for a forever 21 inspired dress. Its funny how i see people clowning fashion nova, but cb gets the girls hype... Its the same overly trendy stuff. 90% of the stuff online looks so cheap.
 

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i understand that its likely better quality in terms of construction, but i dont want to pay 200 dollars for a forever 21 inspired dress. Its funny how i see people clowning fashion nova, but cb gets the girls hype... Its the same overly trendy stuff. 90% of the stuff online looks so cheap.
Isn’t house of CB fast fashion? Most fast fashion boutiques do sell poor quality and basic items, no offense to them but it’s the truth.
 

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i understand that its likely better quality in terms of construction, but i dont want to pay 200 dollars for a forever 21 inspired dress. Its funny how i see people clowning fashion nova, but cb gets the girls hype... Its the same overly trendy stuff. 90% of the stuff online looks so cheap.

I went to the flagship store in LA on Melrose and it was super ratchet. Blaring music, dust and old ass carpet in the dressing rooms, empty cans of Lysol. Stains on the dresses!!! It just felt reminiscent of a high-end Citi Trends. It's like Fashion Nova for delusional people who want to feel like they're splurging for something worthwhile
 

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I think they realize they do something well and sticks to it. Their quality is amazing so i'll always purchase from them.
 

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i mean why would i pay $225 for this?
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Or $150 (on sale) for this?
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This set is over $200
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I get the look... I mean its been forced down our throats for the last 5 years. Its fine for what it is (i guess) but the brand is waayy beyond overhyped and underwhelming.
 

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I felt the same way as you OP until i purchased this dress a couple years ago from there. Idk what they do different from the other fast fashion places, but I will say it was much better quality than fashion nova or f21. I do agree though that some of their stuff isn't worth it, but I feel the more classic silhouettes are.
 

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Better quality, thicker material, amazing fit on all of their pieces . I have dresses from HOCB from 2015 that still look great . I couldn’t say that for a FN/Forever 21 dress . Ur looking at their club pieces, I never buy those . I bought most of the le jardin collection, most of their corsets & their vegan leather trousers fit so well if u have thick thighs & hips .
 

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the quality is better. i think for some of the more classic pieces it could be worth it, but for basic thot wear i would not pay more than 50 dollars.
 

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i mean why would i pay $225 for this?
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Or $150 (on sale) for this?
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This set is over $200
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I get the look... I mean its been forced down our throats for the last 5 years. Its fine for what it is (i guess) but the brand is waayy beyond overhyped and underwhelming.
And all these dresses available on Ali express for between $20-$40 max lol I used to shop there until I realised I was getting played major
 

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I have a dress from them and that’s the only dress I have that is good material. It’s heavy and sturdy and will last for many years
 

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I agree with what others are saying, it's the quality setting them apart from other boutiques. I'll never pay for their thot/IG baddie wear, but they have nice staples and some dresses you can buy.
 

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Ur looking at their club pieces, I never buy those

I'll never pay for their thot/IG baddie wear

thats literally like 90% of what they have though--thats the brand. Its just elevated IG boutique/alixpress pieces. Looks exactly the same.

The FEW decent pieces i did see were mixed in a sea of the usual cut out, lace up, cropped, asymmetric stuff.

It may be "quality", but im not paying that much to wear the same exact thing as a girl who got her outfit from Shein or F21. Defeats the purpose to me. It's just not giving me much.
 

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It’s basic aesthetic-wise because influencers keep wearing the same damn clothing item, with similar body types. They all look the same. The look gets jaded, no one wants to buy, and people just move on to the next trend/brand.

I hear a lot of people saying they like the quality though.
 

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thats literally like 90% of what they have though--thats the brand. Its just elevated IG boutique/alixpress pieces. Looks exactly the same.

The FEW decent pieces i did see were mixed in a sea of the usual cut out, lace up, cropped, asymmetric stuff.

It may be "quality", but im not paying that much to wear the same exact thing as a girl who got her outfit from Shein or F21. Defeats the purpose to me. It's just not giving me much.
I mean if that’s what ur looking for then that’s what u will find . I’ve never paid attention to their club stuff . Like I said I bought almost every piece from the Le Jardin, Spring, Holiday, provence, valentines, golden hour collections .
 

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i understand that its likely better quality in terms of construction, but i dont want to pay 200 dollars for a forever 21 inspired dress. Its funny how i see people clowning fashion nova, but cb gets the girls hype... Its the same overly trendy stuff. 90% of the stuff online looks so cheap.
I get what you mean OP but I think it depends on what style you have and what you are looking for. Right now, I am rebuilding my closet from scratch (something I have wanted to do for the longest so I am happy) - I also have studied fashion in college and on my own. I am more so looking for basics anyway and going for a more monochromatic look. So for me HOCB sort of works (I do not get everything from there). I am not a trendy dresser or looking for club style dresses since I am not a clubber. When I go to HOCB I am looking for quality basics because I am rebuilding my wardrobe and I need to have a strong clothing foundation for layering. I consider my style as midi-malistic (not too minimal but not to maximal in the middle).

All in all I think it depends on what you are looking for and your style persona. Do you want clothes with more longevity? Do you want clothing that is cheaper but doesn't last as long (nothing wrong with that)? Are you more into trends? Are you into custom-fit or better-fitted clothing? Does generic sizing work for you? I am not obsessed with HOCB if I can find a white tee cheaper at PLT then I will buy it. I love their outerwear because that is personally my favorite piece of clothing. The other piece of clothing I like from them are their high-quality button-ups that come in white and are cinched at the waist. I am willing to pay more money by shopping at HOCB because I want to keep those pieces for a while. I am a top hourglass shape and cinched at the waist things look great on me/accentuate my shape.

Sorry I wrote a whole dissertation but I love fashion (as we all do or we wouldn't be in this forum) and my irl friends do not like to discuss fashion as much so this is kinda fun lol.
 

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it has definitely gone down hill recently, house of cb isn't what it used to be for sure
 

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Because the quality and fabric is thicka than a snicka . If you have a chance to go into there store ; I would do so to fell the fabric and try it on.
 

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Do the folks that are talking about quality, what material are the garments made out of?
 

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I actually like them but def agree some of their sh!t looks like Fashion Nova teas.
 

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i understand that its likely better quality in terms of construction, but i dont want to pay 200 dollars for a forever 21 inspired dress. Its funny how i see people clowning fashion nova, but cb gets the girls hype... Its the same overly trendy stuff. 90% of the stuff online looks so cheap.
I never shopped there. I hate cheap clothing
 

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And all these dresses available on Ali express for between $20-$40 max lol I used to shop there until I realised I was getting played major
i mean why would i pay $225 for this?
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Or $150 (on sale) for this?
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This set is over $200
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I get the look... I mean its been forced down our throats for the last 5 years. Its fine for what it is (i guess) but the brand is waayy beyond overhyped and underwhelming.
They’re charging those prices for polyester
 

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This set is over $200
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I get the look... I mean its been forced down our throats for the last 5 years. Its fine for what it is (i guess) but the brand is waayy beyond overhyped and underwhelming.
Honestly this just looks like budget Jacquemus to me & even that brand has fair prices imo.

If I want cute party pieces Nadine Merabi has been my go to for a lil while now & I recently bought my younger cousin a pair of the bougie PJ’s for Christmas: - NADINE MERABI
 

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Honestly this just looks like budget Jacquemus to me & even that brand has fair prices imo.

If I want cute party pieces Nadine Merabi has been my go to for a lil while now & I recently bought my younger cousin a pair of the bougie PJ’s for Christmas: - NADINE MERABI

omg! You just put me on! Thanks! I needed party pieces for an upcoming trip, and somehow found myself looking through CB for "hoe clothes". Some of their sexy cocktail dresses will do the job perfectly, but the Merabi stuff definitely has that flair without looking cheap and overly trendy like CB.
 

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They have the best corset dresses. I think their latest drops have been lackluster. A failed attempt at trying to chase trends vs setting them.

She need to go back to the drawing board. CB needs to stop trying to compete with oh polly and dem. Also she needs to hire some new designers. Cuz the last designs look a mess
 

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I’m not an IG aesthetic fashion girl but I rock with House of CB. Its great quality for what it is and if you’re an hourglass or pear shape everything is super flattering.
 

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