Just like playing Snake on your Nokia 3315,
the days of outfi t reo ending are over #RIPFOR HIREFOR HIRE
FASHION
L
et’s be real for a moment: once
you’ve uploaded a selfie in that
backless Zara number, wearing
it again to the wedding you
have next weekend just isn’t an
option. At least, that’s what
you’ve been telling yourself and your
nonchalant boyfriend all week.
Yep, major #firstworldproblem –
and sure, buying a new outfit for every
occasion is about as excessive as David
Beckham’s rule about never wearing the
same pair of undies twice. And whileclearly we all wear our favourite dress
to death, when major events happen
back-to-back, a girl’s got to get inventive.
Enter the style-aware “fashion for
hire” industry: a service that allows you
to literally hire your dress for Saturday
night and return it on Sunday. While
it’s not a new concept, those renting
websites have got a whole lot better than
when the concept first became a thing
a few years ago. The result? Enviable
style and the comfort of knowing you’ll
make rent this week.GOOD FOR: All shapes and sizes
for super-special occasions – from
races to red carpet. You can also
buy last-minute makeup essentials.
NOT GOOD FOR: Accessories.
They can only be bought, not hired.
DESIGNERS STOCKED: Aje, Jamie
Ashkar, Be Seduced Luxe, Bec &
Bridge, Fame & Partners, George,
Langhem, Lucid, Nicola Finetti,
Ringuet, Sacha Drake, Seduce,
Shakuhachi, Trelise Cooper,
White Suede.
SIZES: 6-18.
PRICES: Gown rentals start at $99.
SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT: They have a
loyalty program. You get one point
for every $10 spent and every point
gets you a $1 discount.
VISIT: rentmyrack.com.au.GOOD FOR: Its awesome selection
of dresses from both Australian
and international designers. And
it has a virtual change room!
NOT GOOD FOR: Accessories. Also,
some of the dresses listed are only
available for purchase and not hire.
DESIGNERS STOCKED: Alex Perry,
Aurelio Costarella, Diane Von
Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana,
Ellery, Elizabeth and James, Gary
Bigeni, Josh Goot, Rachel Zoe,
Suboo, Tadashi Shoji, Temperley
London, Valentino.
SIZES: 6-14.
PRICES: Formal dress hire starts
from $129.
SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT: You can enjoy
10 per cent off if you rent two or
more dresses.
VISIT: runwaycollection.com.au.RENT MY RACK
RUNWAY COLLECTION
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