Nov 18, 2009
Renting Designer Clothes for Half the Price? Yes, Please.
Posted by Ariel Cherie
Have you always wanted to wear designer clothes but haven’t been able to afford it? I know I have. Now we have our chance with Rent the Runway . The website allows those who are less inclined to by a $2,000 dress for an event at a low rental fee.
The way it goes is you browse through their collection of designers and pick out a dress that you want. You have the option to choose your size and a size bigger (for an extra $25) just in case. All you pay is 10 percent of the actual retail price.
You set a date that you need it for and you can keep it for four or eight days. When it arrives, the dress comes with a “fit kit” that includes double-sided tape, deodorant wipes, and a bra converter. Wear it. Enjoy it. Relish in the compliments. Bask in the glory.
When you’re done, pack the dress back in the pre-paid envelope. You don’t even have to clean it, because Rent the Runway does the dry cleaning for you. And if you happen to be clumsy and spill a glass of wine (or two), you can get insurance so you don’t have to pay full retail for the dress. But if you shred the dress to pieces, best believe, you’re gonna pay.
It’s a worth a try, so sign up for their wait list to be a member. If there’s a wait to wait for clothes, it has to be special. And who doesn’t want to be special?



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