Have you ever been out shopping and spotted an item that looked familiar to you, even though you haven’t been on the hunt for ages?

Chances are, Derren Brown-style, you’ve seen it before; a high-end version subliminally engraved in your memory. And then you find its doppelganger… (Enter Twilight Zone theme music here.)

Here is a small selection of long lost twins C3 has spotted.

Colour block wedge | Aldo Now from £38.49 reduced from £80

From Prada’s Spring 2011 collection – Image source US Vogue

Neon piped sandals | New Look Now £8 reduced from £24.99

From Miu Miu’s Spring 2011 collection – Image source US Vogue

Lace prom dress | Asda £20

From Erdem’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection – Image source British Vogue

F&F Limited Edition bandage dress | Tesco Now £8.50 reduced from £28

From Herve Leger by Max Azria’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection – Image source British Vogue

You’re welcome.
Please note prices, product availability and weblinks correct at time of gushing.