The $1.50 Dollar Tree Find That's Nearly Identical To Williams Sonoma

As you grow older, the things you accumulate hold more importance. The cheap cutlery and dinnerware of your college years are replaced by pieces you want to show off when you host a dinner party. Even the stemware you use becomes significant, leading you to wonder whether the fancy wine glasses you're buying are actually high quality. Curating, rather than simply collecting, becomes the name of the game. The only downside to this game, of course, is cost. The nicer the product, the bigger the price tag — but not always. If you keep a lookout, you can spot copycats of those stylish luxury items hiding in plain sight at discount shops like Dollar Tree, and that's exactly the case with one Williams Sonoma stemware product.

The Open Kitchen champagne glasses are sophisticated, long-stem flutes made of German crystal. They can be purchased as a single, a set of four, or a set of 12. While the prospect of high-end European glasses is appealing, buying enough to host a party isn't feasible for everyone. This is when finding a Williams Sonoma dupe at Dollar Tree that looks just as good – but costs far less — becomes a satisfying goal. Of course, you can still purchase a few of the nicer buys for cozy family affairs and tight-knit special occasions. But it's awfully nice to have the less expensive option for larger crowds, where things tend to break more easily.

Williams Sonoma Open Kitchen Champagne Flutes are visually stunning, but with a single glass going for approximately $11, they become slightly less attractive. Compared to other luxury kitchenware retailers, like Pottery Barn's $17 Champagne Flutes, this isn't a bad price. When you look at the tags at Dollar Tree, however, you might change your mind. The store's 6.25-ounce Tapered Glass Champagne Flutes are $1.50 and almost a perfect match. If you're buying for a celebratory meal with 12 or more guests, suddenly, those high-end glasses don't look so affordable. Now, the task becomes finding the copycats in stock.

If a cursory glance at your local discount store turns up short, don't panic. Dollar Tree offers an online shopping option, which may give you access to a larger quantity of stock. If this still doesn't work out in your favor, there are other avenues to finding quality-looking stemware for cheap. There are also valuable glass items to look for at thrift stores and estate sales that can help you curate a beautiful collection without overspending. You can also check other retailers for similar styles. Walmart's Mainstay Champagne Flutes are another copycat that costs $1.50 per glass. No matter which you go with, the key is to keep your eyes open for those stunning replicas at a fraction of the cost. After all, nobody will know they're not the real deal but you.