How Rent the Runway’s Subscription Helped Me Find my Personal Style
Confession: I love new clothes, but I absolutely hate spending money on them! With all the work events, client meetings, and endless weddings and baby showers, I’ve been wanting to freshen up my wardrobe for a while, but I refuse to spend my entire paycheck doing so. I know the look I’m going for and what looks good on me, but it can be a hefty investment. Recently, a friend told me about how she always has new clothes and has completely revamped her look thanks to Rent the Runway Update, a new, less-expensive monthly subscription service that lets you rent new looks. She said she gets to wear designer clothes and discover new looks she loves, without spending all the time and money hunting them down.
At first, I was skeptical about the service. I’d heard of a couple services through Rent the Runway to get black tie gowns or the Unlimited option for new clothes, but using a rental service as an update to my standard wardrobe, I wasn’t so sure. But, I was desperately in need of some new clothes and variety for my work wardrobe and my friend said she swears by it, so I decided to give it a shot. As it turns out, Rent the Runway Update has become the most convenient way for me to refresh my look without making a huge financial commitment. There’s no running around to stores or extra work–it’s actually made updating my closet easy and fun.
Each month, you choose 4 pieces from a collection of 350+ designers. Wear the items as much as you want then send them back and get a new shipment. If you love something and don’t want to give it back, you can purchase it at a discounted price. They offer lots of different styles including professional styles for work, casual weekend clothes, or day-to-night styles for evenings out. I chose a pair of high-waisted slacks, a silk blouse, and a blazer as a potential outfit for an upcoming work event. I also picked a dress that was more adventurous than my usual look just for fun–renting different looks has helped me branch out and try things I may not normally buy. They even have designer options that would be way out of my budget, but are perfect for renting. You have total control over everything you choose and there are plenty of reviews and customer photos to help get a sense of how the clothes will look and fit on you.
When my first monthly shipment arrived, I couldn’t wait to try everything on. The slacks, blouse and blazer fit perfectly and made me feel professional and confident for the work event and I saved the fourth piece, a fun Sanctuary dress, for my friend’s birthday dinner. I got plenty of compliments on my dress, and I loved how confident I felt going into work in my outfit. Having the styles for a month was perfect because I could even mix and match those pieces with work clothes I already own, which has totally helped me up my style for work. It’s always super easy to send everything back, and I’ve even kept a couple of things that have become wardrobe staples.
A few months later, and I love knowing that I have something fresh to wear no matter what the occasion. Browsing on my phone and getting recommendations based on my previous orders, makes picking my new styles easy and fast. It’s saved me time and money while curating my wardrobe. The best part is that Rent the Runway Update doesn’t mean you need to blow your paycheck to look great. For only $89/month, I’m able to wear incredible designer pieces, and all orders ship free of charge and include dry cleaning costs. It truly is a style update! Refreshing your look shouldn’t take all your time and money. Instead, get all the perks of a personal shopping service delivered right to your doorstep at a fraction of the cost.
Update: For a limited time, Rent the Runway is providing our readers with a special offer for the first month of the Update Plan. Follow this link to save $20!
