From Now On, This Is How I'm Doing Wedding Guest Dressing
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@claudia_berresfordClaudia wears a Stine Goya dress rented from HURR.
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@sarabrowndesignHURR was the first rental platform I was introduced to a few years ago, and to this day it has one of the most impressive selections. You can rent dresses from designers like Ganni and Rixo and high-end labels including Chloe and Dior for a fraction of their retail price. Choose the length of time you'll need the item for—from four to twenty days—and select your dates. At the end of your rental period, all you need to do is package up the dress and send it back—HURR takes care of the dry cleaning, making the process as seamless as possible.
This is the exact dress Sara is wearing; how perfect is that print for a summer wedding?
This is a dress that could work year-round—though maybe not for balmy destination weddings.
I remember this dress was everywhere a few seasons ago, and it's still just as desirable as ever.
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@styleidealistWith a catalogue of over 65 thousand items—from Jimmy Choo shoes to Réalisation dresses—By Rotation will leave you spoiled for choice. When you've managed to whittle it down to one piece you love, send a request to the lender with all the important details. Once the lender accepts, voilà! Your designer gem will arrive on your chosen day, and when the time comes to hand it over, By Rotation can arrange for it to be collected from your home. Easy peasy.
You can't tell from the photo, but this is actually made from vegan leather. So cool.
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@monikhJohn Lewis' rental service is powered by HURR, but there are marked differences between the two. First off, listings are combined and most pieces are available in a range of sizes, rather than just the one. And secondly, there's no information about individual lenders on John Lewis' site, which makes it feel more like we're shopping direct from the retailer and are therefore in safe hands (though this is absolutely the case with HURR, too). It really depends on your preferences.
Let me assure you, the ‘rule’ that you shouldn't wear black to a wedding is a thing of the past.
When in doubt, a slinky slip can easily be dressed up with the right accessories.
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@elsiematildaIf you're panicking and in need of a last-minute dress, turn to Rotaro. This innovative platform offers next-day delivery in the UK, so you don't have to sit around and wait for your dream dress to show up. The handy calendar view on each listing shows clearly when a piece is available, and when it's already been reserved for someone else's special do. Also, if you sign up for Rotaro's newsletter, you get 20% off your first rental. I'm sold.
An easy option for springtime nuptials.
This shape is so elegant—get ready for compliments.
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@oliviaandaliceOkay so you've found your perfect dress—now it's time to accessorise. Cocoon is a luxury handbag rental service, and it operates in a pretty unique way. Instead of borrowing pieces individually, you pay a membership fee and this includes access to a wide selection of bags. It's like joining an exclusive club. There are two membership tiers, Premium and Deluxe—the latter includes access to a whole separate edit—and you can pay monthly or quarterly. Find more information about the different options right here.
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This one isn't just for weddings.
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Bottega's clutches come with a hefty pricetag, so this is a great way to try the look for less.
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This would go with whatever dress you choose to wear.
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The perfect size for your wallet, phone and a lippie.