It can work out a little more exy, but if you are after something specific, it is often worth it.........for last winter I was desparate for Olivia to have a bloack skivvy and the only one I found that I liked was a US one (Hannah Andersen): I bought 2 of them, adn she has worn them to death (she loves them too!) and they wash and wear so beautifully that they still look brand new........