So, as you've probably already noticed, I changed the layout on my blog. I also added some social media links over on the right. The Facebook page is new (so please like it if you get a chance), the twitter page hasn't been updated in a while (but I'm really going to make an effort to tweet more - to Lola's dismay (
here and
here), and the Pinterest page is very active (I like to pin). Now, on the post for today.
I had never used
Rent the Runway before, but I had definitely heard about it and was very intrigued. Then, SG and I received an invitation to a New Year's Eve wedding at a very upscale hotel in Dallas. I went through my closet, knowing I had nothing to wear to such an event. With the wedding two months away and in the midst of the holidays, I wasn't sure I would be able to find an appropriate and affordable dress for the event. I immediately logged onto Rent the Runway and started perusing dresses. The website is fairly easy to use. I was able to look at dresses by event and date. I could even narrow down my selection by the price range I wanted to stay in. I marked the dresses I liked (with a heart, natch) and then was able to look only at my favorite dresses. It was my first time renting a dress, so I received a first time discount (I don't know if this is always the case). I finally narrowed my selection down to one dress. The great thing about Rent the Runway is that you don't rent just one size. They send you a second dress (the same style) in a different size, to ensure that one of the dresses will fit.
I needed the dress on Monday, December 31st. The dress was delivered on Friday, December 28th.
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| The box it's shipped in (with my address covered). |
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| All packed in nice and neat. |
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| As a bonus, they threw in a RTR tote. |
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| Both dresses were in the garment bag (which is yours to keep, btw). |
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| Both dresses, surprisingly unwrinkled. |
The wedding was very nice and both SG and I had a great time. The dress was perfect. I was so happy they sent two sizes, because the size I thought would fit, didn't. This is a
Milly dress.
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| The fit was amazing. |
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| iPhone Photo: Happy New Year. |
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| The next day I put the two dresses back in the provided envelope and dropped it off at the post office around the corner. |
So, overall my I had a fabulous experience with Rent the Runway. I loved the dress and I look forward to renting another dress for another occasion.
*The opinions in this post are my own and I received nothing in return from Rent the Runway. Other than making an online purchase, I doubt they know I exist.
Linking up with Molly and Carly for YOLO Mondays.
