Ever find yourself wearing the same dress to weddings or special occasions?
I started renting my dresses approximately a year ago when my husband was in his best friend’s wedding. I found that I had high hopes of finding a unique dress in a local store, but when all I found was boring and/or over-my-budget dresses, I gave Rent the Runway (www.renttherunway.com) a try.
I decided to rent a dress for the simple fact that you can wear a designer $400+ dress for as little as $30. Rent the Runway will even give you 20% off your first rental. Use discount code FIRSTRTR20P.
ML Monique Lhuillier blue dress. Originally $400. Rental price between $30-$45. Comes in Red, Navy lace, Navy over Nude, and also Navy Lace plus sizes 16W-22W.
Here’s How to Rent a Dress in 4 Easy Steps
1. Shop for Any Occasion
Filter your selection through your size, color, dress length, date of your occasion, etc. Rent either online, on the app, or visit a store (Chicago, Las Vegas, NYC, Washington DC).
nha khanh, Sweet Talk Dress. Original $995. Rental price $40.
2. Find the Best Fit
Add one free backup size to your order, and rent a second style for $32.50. Almost every dress features customer reviews (with photos!) so you can see how the dresses look on real women. You can search for customers with the same age, height, and weight to get a better idea on how the dress will look on you.
Nicholas, Techno Dress. Original $675. Rental price $100.
3. Select a Timeframe
Rent for either 4 or 8 days (they even have an Unlimited Program). It’s best to select a delivery date 1-2 days prior to your event.
BCBG MAXAZRIA, Turner Romper, Original $298. Rental price $35.
4. Return for Free
Rent the Runway provides you with a free pre-paid shipping label and package. Returns need to be placed in a UPS drop off or store by noon on your return date. Rent the Runway handles your dry cleaning and insurance!
Badgley Mischka, Red French Collar Sheath. Original $295. Rental price $55.
Kate Spade New York, Fairytale Bow Dress, Original $450. Rental price $65.
Clover Canyon. Santorini Dress. Original $410. Rental price $45.
Carmen Marc Valvo, Rose Notes Dress. Original $595. Rental price $55.
Zac Posen Handbags, Floral Denim Eartha Handbag. Original $495. Rental price $80.
Website
www.renttherunway.com
Locations
Chicago, Las Vegas, NYC, Washington DC
App
Rent the Runway
Show us how you styled your Rent the Runway outfit and accessories on Instagram. Hashtag #SusquehannaStyleRTR, and tag @shantellrobertson and @susquehannastyle.