Faking your wardrobe: Online handbag, jewelry and clothing rentals on the rise

Men have been renting tuxedoes for years. About time women have an alternative to buying.

Great idea. Most celebrities "borrow" dresses and jewels for big fancy events, why can't we? You get the rush of wearing a designer gown, but not the sticker shock of actually forking out thousands to purchase it.

I looked at Bag, borrow, or steal. I thought it was pretty expensive "rent".

I agree about the bridesmaids dresses! I can't tell u how many I have!(ok 6) Tho I have to admit the last 1 was hot! I plan on shortning it and wearing it for New Years Eve. By the way SakeJuice, you HAVE to go out with a classy bang! Rent yourself a pair of "Red Bottoms" you know the ones!

Not into renting intimate things. Clothes, handbags, jewelry or anything that will be next to my skin.

I wouldnt be able to borrow a bag. I would want my own. The good thing is that I only like Dooney & Bourke and Coach so they are in reasonable price.

I love the idea that renting reduces carbon emission, if it is viewed from the manufacture and consumption of raw materials aspects. However, it does require big numbers of transportation (delivering rented items; from renters to rentees and vice versa), which means increase of gasoline usage. Rented items packaging would also require use of plastic and papers, which means increase of its usage (and of course, production).

Well, it's like coins, always two-sided.
But the rented-stuffs should be popularised, though. It encourages women to shop and use their stuffs in more efficient manners.

Thanks for the article! :-)

i love bag borrow or steal. i have an account, but havent used the service yet..... i plan on it though! haha i plan on checking out the clothes rental site. i have an office christmas party to go to, and its a formal event. i dont want to have to spend money on something i wont wear more than once. granted i have a beautiful black pencil skirt i can wear with my peep toe patent leather pump, but i want something else to wear. its my last christmas party with this company! haha i want to go out with a classy bang!

Cool. I like this idea, especially renting evening wear. I would do it.

Renting? I disagree, to me it feels like its used and I hate anything that's used. I want my OWN.

I agree, about time. If only I could have rented a dress for prom or as a bridesmaid. These are great ideas. I hate buying a dress that I can only wear once. I'd rather rent and wear something "new to me" at the next nice event I have to go to. I will definitely have to check out these sites.

we have that also, but its called SECOND HAND CLOTHING. it also includes bags and shoes. dirt cheap, and you may also find designer brands.

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with renting clothing. It makes there be less clutter in the closet. Just make sure u keep the bag in good shape.

i am in need to change my look. any one with ideas help

WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com has been providing this exact service for close to a year! They loan all of the same (and more than 125 other) top designers weekly at a mere 5 - 10% of retail values. Think $500 dress for either $25 or $50! They ship nationally, and items arrive within 2 - 3 days. They measure all clothing, and everything is guaranteed to fit, or you can get your money back! They've been featured in InStyle, Teen Vogue, People, The Today Show and many more... They're amazing!

WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com has been providing this exact service for close to a year! They loan all of the same (and more than 125 other) top designers weekly at a mere 5 - 10% of retail values. Think $500 dress for either $25 or $50! They ship nationally, and items arrive within 2 - 3 days. They measure all clothing, and everything is guaranteed to fit, or you can get your money back! They've been featured in InStyle, Teen Vogue, People, The Today Show and many more... They're amazing!