The Revolving Door of Rental Fashion
Since Rent the Runway came on the scene in 2009, it’s easy to dress as distinctively as Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City), Emily Cooper (Emily in Paris) or women photographed at galas, openings, and red carpet events. Whether you have a job interview, are meeting your perspective mother-in-law, invited to a formal wedding, or want to stand out at an event, current options save buying something you’ll never wear again and depleting an already stressed budget. Here are your best options:
Free 1-3 day shipping. Pause or cancel anytime. Dry cleaning and reasonable repairs. 25% off one-time rentals. Discounts to buy what you love. There are currently 13 pages of seriously reduced apparel for purchase. Styling with RTR concierge. Choose premium designer look for any 4 or 8 day window for a fraction of its retail price. Item is sent, along with a free back-up size, 1-2 days ahead of your event. Add on jewelry for $15 or a handbag for $20. Simply schedule an at-home pick-up. (No dry-cleaning required.)
The site offers sections: The Design Collective, On Our Radar, New to RTW, Noteworthy Designers, Trending Now.
5 items per month $79/mo for 1 month, $94/month after 40% off.
10 items per month $87/mo for 1 month, $144/month after 29% off.
20 items per month $169/mo for 1 month, $235/month after.
For $98 a month, you can rent any six items you choose from 150+ brands, thousands of styles from party dresses and work looks to premium denim and one-of-a-kind vintage finds. Fast, free shipping + returns. You can pause or cancel anytime. Laundry or repairs included. If you fall in love with something, buy it. Send back the rest by your billing date and repeat. Good for experimenting.
Sections: Trends, Travel, Occasions, Brands, Top Rated, Seasonal Preview.
This site is younger and has fewer formal choices.
High Style Accessories: Bags and Jewelry
Premier One item at a time from the Premier closet Includes access to the following items: Jewelry up to $1,000 Select bags, $45 month.
Most Popular Classique One item at a time from the Classique closet.
Includes access to the following items with retail value up to $4,000: Jewelry Bags $119 month.
Couture One item at a time from the Couture closet. Includes full access to the following items: Jewelry, Bags Limited Edition Pieces $219.
Most Loved Couture Plus Two items at a time, one from the Classique closet, plus one from the Couture closet. Includes full access to the following items: Jewelry, Bags, Limited Edition Pieces $309 a month.
Keep items as long as you want, or swap it after 30 days. Special members-only pricing on the items you want to keep. Unlock access to special offers from brand partners. New York members and visitors are invited to experience a members-only showroom. Pick the perfect accessories with unlimited stylist appointments, in-person or via FaceTime. All items come with standard coverage that includes normal wear and tear.
Core 1: One piece $41 month
Core 3: Thre pieces $79 month
Select: One select piece $146 month
Select Plus: One select, three core pieces $221
CORE pieces are bags or jewelry with an average retail value of $1,000
SELECT pieces are bags or jewelry with an average retail value of $4,000
Bags, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings
Free two-day FedEx shipping both ways. Switch it up as often as you please.
No surprises: pick your pieces. Coverage for minor wear and tear.