Closets for rent.

I am an avid watcher of red carpets and reader of In Style. I love to see what colors are hot, fun hairstyles, and how celebrities are accessorizing. Certain styles stick out to me and I become obsessed with having those things in my closet. The problem with that is that 9 times out of 10 I cant afford the original and have to find the next best affordable thing. While I have fun with the challenge sometimes its just not the same. Good thing there’s always a back door! For those of you who have watched Sex and the City the movie will remember the purses rental Jennifer Hudson raved about. She was able to rent designer bags for an affordable price and change them as she needed. While there’s nothing like having your LV bag, sometimes you have to accepts the fact that there isn’t an extra $500+ in your wallet to spare and your birthday or Christmas is a way away. Plus lets not act like celebrities own everything they wear to award shows and other special event. It’s just not practical. Here are a few online rental programs you all might enjoy. There’s something here for everyone!

Bag, Borrow, or Steal.

This site was made popular by Sex and the City. Prices range from $50 to $500 a month for bags. Accessories prices range from $25 to $700 a month. The more an item cost the higher its rental price. So next time you are in a store and fall in love with a bag check the site out. There’s a good chance you can rent it out for a lot cheaper.

The Frock Shop.

Have a special event? Rent a special occasions dress for 4 to 7 days. The Chicago based rental company is all about making sure everyone looks great for the special event (including wedding dresses). If you live in Chicago you can even get first dibs, and the opportunity to go to the shop and try on the dress before you commit. (if you do order online the do allow you to switch sizes free of charge) Sizes range from 0 to 22 and XXS to 2X. Prices vary from $25 to $200. I love this company because lets be real, who wears those fancy dresses multiple times? After I lie to myself for about 2 years on how I will where that dress again, it ends up in my goodwill pile.

Lending Luxury.

Red Carpet looks straight to your door with the click of your mouse. Prices range from $50 to $500 for dresses (tops and bottoms are also available). They also give you the opportunity to purchase some of the designer clothing.

Rent the Runway.

Runway styles are now easy to get a hold of with rental prices ranging from $30 to $350. Party girl to black tie, all on one site. They also have a selection of accessories, including shoes (sizes are limited).

Gwynnie Bee.

They consider their selves the Netflix of plus size clothing with sizes ranging from 10 to 24 (for now). Unlike the other options you must choose a monthly plan. The lowest plan starts at $35 a month where you will receive one at a time. The most expensive plan is $159 a month giving you the ability to have 10 garments out at one time. You get unlimited exchanges with whatever price plan you choose as well as free shipping.

Just Fab.

Shoes rentals are hard to come by but I would suggest JustFab. Every pair of shoes is only $39.95. You can't beat that. You have to take an entry survey that will figure out your style so every month they can present you with a group of shoes you might be into. That does not limit your choices though. You can also browse the site and look for other options. I love this site because it is practical and I prefer there shoe options over Shoe Dazzle, which is a similar site. While my personal preference is JustFab I do recommend trying both sites to determine which site fits you better.

I hope you all check these sites. Let me know how it goes!