I recently attended a launch party in Chicago for a beauty brand. The dress code was formal and my bank account is broke. Dressing to impress is a real thing, especially when you are networking and making first impressions, so I decided to use Rent the Runway to get a designer gown cheap.
If you haven’t heard of Rent the Runway it’s a website that offers hundreds of designer products available to rent. You can choose what length of a rental you need and they send you two different sizes to make sure you have a perfect fit. When you’re done you simply mail it back.
I love Rent the Runway because it is so easy, especially if you live in Chicago. I was in a bit of a time crunch so I went to their store located on North Wabash Ave. (Right off the Chicago stop on the Red line). I got a ton of help from personal shoppers, tried on about 10 different dresses, and walked out with a beautiful gown within 30 minutes. Plus it was super easy to return the dress at the same location.
I ended up getting a $1200 dollar dress for $70 and for a college student or any fashionista on a budget that’s magical.
I highly recommend Rent the Runway for any event you have in the future. They make it cheap and easy to look expensive and fashionable.
Ava 