Not sure about you, but I have a lot of weddings circled on my calendar this spring and summer, and that means one thing—I’m in desperate need of some new wedding guest dresses. But since I can hear my mother’s voice in my head telling me that I “don’t need to buy a new outfit for every event I go to,” I’m turning to Rent the Runway to meet all of my formalwear needs without breaking the bank (or overloading my closet). If you're in the same boat this season, I suggest you follow suit. The clothing rental service has come to the rescue with its brand new spring collection, which is overflowing with gorgeous gowns and fashionable frocks from some of the hottest designer brands.
Unfamiliar with how to use the platform? Allow me to explain. There are two different options when it comes to rentals. For starters, Rent the Runway offers a one-time rental option, which allows you to reserve an outfit up to 60 days before your event, just for the price of the rental—which, of course, is *way* below retail price. The company will ship it to you one to two days before you need it, and you can keep it for up to eight days. (Psst: If it's your first time doing an event rental, you can save 20 percent on your order with code GETDRESSED.) Now, let’s say you’re like me and have multiple events coming up that you need multiple outfits for. In that case, you can take full advantage of Rent the Runway’s various subscription packages, which give you the option of choosing five, ten or 20 items per month. The plans start at $79 for the first month, and are as low as $94 every month after that.
There are hundreds of designer brands available in the Rent the Runway catalog, and you’ll have plenty of fabulous looks to choose from. And should you fall in love with any of the pieces that you borrow, Rent the Runway has an affordable rent-to-own service that allows you to purchase a piece to keep in your permanent collection. Now that you've gotten the rundown, take a gander at these eight designer dresses up for grabs just in time for wedding season.
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