How to Get a Designer Dress for Less than Half the Price

What should I wear? How come I never have any cute clothes in my closet? Why don’t I have enough money to buy what I want?

You are probably always looking for something new to wear to your next event. New is fresh and fun. New means that you don’t have to worry about whether or not someone has seen you wear that outfit before. Yes, although you can re-wear your outfits, wearing something new always feels a little bit better. If you are trying to make a good impression and want something new but you can’t afford it, then consider this new service I just found – Rent the Runway.

This new website lets you choose a designer dress to rent for one tenth the price of actually buying the dress in the store. This means, you can “buy” 10 new dresses for the price of 1. Most of the time, you will run out and splurge on a new dress for a special occasion and then try to wear it to another event much later. But, if the dress is really distinctive, you will have a hard time wearing it to something else, especially if someone you know has already seen you in it. So, what to do?

To look good and save money, rent your next designer dress.

There is no better way for you to stretch your fashion budget and still wear something new each time. The service is easy: you go to their website, “shop” through the dresses, and choose the one you want. After you’ve chosen your dress, you select the dates you want to rent it for and they will mail you the dress 2 to 3 days before your event. You can then keep the dress for anywhere from 4 to 8 days. After you wear it, you mail it straight back to them in the return envelope that they provide and you don’t have to worry about the hassle of dry cleaning.

The site has some fantastic designer dresses including ones by Diane Von Furstenberg, Hervé Léger and Proenza Schouler. They are also partnering with a lot of new designers so you will find a huge selection to choose from. Don’t worry about fit because the site lets you rent 2 different sizes of the same dress if it is your first time renting from a new designer.
I’ve spoken to a few women who have started to use this service and they all love it. They love the ease of use and they love the little extras that are sent along with the dress. The dresses are delivered in a custom garment bag and they also mail you a “fit kit” which includes double-sided tape, bra strap adjusters and deodorant stain removers so you don’t have to run out and buy these little things.

The only down side I’ve seen is that they currently have a waiting list to become a member. Better sign up now ladies, before the list gets too long!

Savvy Shout Out – Big thanks for this great money and fashion tip from a savvy fashionista in New York!