They have found each other and now you are on the hunt to find your perfect match – dress wise, that is, for your friend’s upcoming wedding festivities. Sure, you would love to wear one of the fall’s most fashionable and head turning looks from your local boutique, but your bank account doesn’t agree. What’s a girl got to do?
An emerging trend is to find gorgeous designer cocktail gowns and dresses that are for rent for a fraction of the price of purchase for social events surrounding an upcoming nuptials to wedding day celebrations. An awesome resource to rent such gowns is, Rent the Runway. You can scour their virtual closet for thousands of dresses and accessories that you can rent for engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinner, and wedding receptions. They even have gorgeous get-ups for the bride-to-be and the mother of the bride/groom.
{Renting has its Benefits}
Renting a dress for wedding celebrations is a great alternative to purchasing a new dress for your wardrobe. Renting gives you the freedom to get a dress that typically you won’t buy because of the purchase price tag. Also, you don’t have to worry about the upkeep from dry cleaning to purchasing a gown that years might not have a flattering fit.
{How does Rent the Runway work?}
They have virtual or in store stylist that can help you find the look for any occasion. You can search for dresses by date, sizes and occasions. With more than 300 coveted designers, you have access to runway looks, exclusive designs and beyond. What’s awesome is that renting is stress-free and you can add on free backup size for a minimal charge to order to make sure you have the perfect fit. It’s best to choose a delivery date 1-2 days before your event with UPS delivery. This way, you can try it on or exchange it if necessary. They have the largest dry cleaning facility in the country, so we’ll take care of it for you! The $5 insurance fee covers most mishaps. Rent the Runway is here for you and your bridesmaids, too, from the engagement party to the after party.
{Remember to Accessorize!}
A great dress must have a nice pair of heels and the right clutch and jewelry. It’s always a smart idea to invest in pair of versatile black and nude pair of high heels, so you can pull out of your closet for a dressy occasion! Costume jewelry rules with pieces that make statements and are affordable to allow you to have jewelry box full of just the right pieces for each special occasions.
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