Soon after I purchased the Reformation Gala Top from HERE I stumbled upon a replica of the top online. I decided to buy the Gala Top replica and compare the two.
Shein had done a pretty good job imitating the silhouette of the Reformation Gala Top. From a distance one cannot really tell the two apart. The real difference is the fabric. Reformation has used a soft Tencel® lyocell and linen that feels expensive to the touch. Shein’s replica is advertised as a cotton blend but the fabric is thin and feels plastic to the touch. Another difference is that Shein does not carry a XS size like Reformation.
The price of the Reformation Gala top is $148 vs $18 for Shein’s replica. I’d say if you are planning to wear the top a lot get the Reformation quality made piece and enjoy it’s fine fabric. If you are shopping for a catchy romantic silhouette but you are not planning to live in this top go for the Shein’s replica.
You can get the original Reformation Gala Top from HERE or HERE.
You can get the SHEIN Frill Trim Shirred Puff Sleeve Blouse HERE