This Not That: Athleta Brooklyn Utility Romper

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Look, the Athleta Brooklyn Utility Romper is cute. It is polished, easy to throw on, has the little zipper and the pockets, and gives that put-together "I have my life mostly together" energy. But it is also $109. For a romper. That you will mostly wear to Target and school pickup. I just couldn't get on board. Then I saw Avia had a romper, and I knew immediately this was going to be the one because I love their entire product line so much — everything I have tried has been such good quality for the price. Sure enough, the Avia Scubaknit Romper did not disappoint. Same semi-fitted shape, same front zipper, same side pockets, same one-and-done outfit energy as the Athleta, but under $30. It is the kind of romper you throw on, look immediately pulled together, and don't think about for the rest of the day. Plus it comes in a wide size range and a bunch of colors. If you have been eyeing the Athleta but cannot justify the price, this Walmart find is doing the absolute most for a quarter of the cost.