‘Tis the season of the big blow out wedding, and not only are our diaries feeling it, our wallets are too. The search for a wedding guest outfit can be mega fun, but also a stressful and expensive experience — especially with the sheer amount of weddings happening this time of year. Fortunately, renting occasion wear for weddings has never been easier.
The fashion rental industry has seen a huge boom in the last few years, offering users the chance to rent a garment for as little as £5 a day. With peer-to-peer apps like By Rotation and HURR quickly becoming household names across the UK, other stylist-based and hybrid services have gotten popular, too, including Front Row, Hirestreet and Rotaro.
And while the savings might feel like the main draw, clothing rental also contributes to sustainable circularity in the fashion space. Plus, it works great for those wanting to try something new for an occasion, without having to make a lifelong purchase.
To take a look at some of the best dresses to rent this wedding season, scroll through the slideshow ahead.
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Aje Fallingwater Gathered Midi Dress Green, £69
RRP: £445
Sizes: UK 8-10
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Aje Fallingwater Gathered Midi Dress Green, $, available at Rites
Rat & Boa Purple Simonetta Dress, £21
RRP: £165
Size: UK 10
Minimum rental period: 3 days
The price listed includes 3 days’ rental.
Rat & Boa Purple Simonetta Dress, $, available at By Rotation
RIXO Leanna Midi Dress With Bow, £50.81
RRP: £255
Size: UK 14
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
RIXO Leanna Midi Dress With Bow, $, available at Hurr
Realisation Par Gia Havana Maxi Dress, £45
RRP: £260
Size: XS
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Realisation Par Gia Havana Maxi Dress, $, available at Rites
Self Portrait Burnt Orange Tie Bodice Midi Dress, £30
RRP: £320
Size: UK 12
Minimum rental period: 2 days
The price listed includes 2 days’ rental.
Self Portrait Burnt orange tie bodice midi dress, $, available at By Rotation
ROTATE Birger Christensen, Dawn Dress in Baltic Sea Blue, £40
RRP: £310
Sizes: UK 8, 10, 14, 16
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Rotate Birger Christensen Dawn Dress in Baltic Sea Blue, $, available at Rotaro
Andrea Iyamah Aminata Champagne Jumpsuit, £70.20
RRP: £228
Sizes: UK 8
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Andrea Iyamah Aminata Champagne Jumpsuit, $, available at Hurr
Rat & Boa Simona Floral Lilac Maxi Dress, £20
RRP: £145
Sizes: XS, S, L
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Rat & Boa Simona Floral Lilac Maxi Dress, $, available at Rotaro
Rejina Pyo Kiki Dress, £60
RRP: £595
Sizes: UK 6 – 16
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Rejina Pyo Kiki Dress, $, available at Rotaro
HAI Sigourney Knitted Colour Block Maxi Dress, £40
RRP: £198
Sizes: S – L
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Hai Sigourney Knitted Colour Block Maxi Dress, $, available at Rotaro
ASOS DESIGN Curve Big Blue Textured Dress, £38
RRP: £195
Sizes: UK 18 – 22
Minimum rental period: 3 days
The price listed includes 3 days’ rental.
ASOS DESIGN Curve Big Blue Textured Dress, $, available at By Rotation
Galvan Bias-Cut Silk-Satin Gown, £105
RRP: £1,300
Size: UK 14
Minimum rental period: 3 days
The price listed includes 3 days’ rental.
Galvan Bias-Cut Silk-Satin Gown, $, available at Front Row
Self Portrait Orange Lace-Detail Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress, £44
RRP: £380
Size: UK 8
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Self Portrait Orange Lace-Detail Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress, $, available at Cloan
Lirika Matoshi Strawberry Dress, £60.44
RRP: £415
Sizes: XS – XXL
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Lirika Matoshi Strawberry Dress, $, available at Hurr
Self Portrait Floral Print Shell Mini Dress, £40.20
RRP: £300
Sizes: UK 4, 6, 12, 14
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Self Portrait Floral Print Shell Mini Dress, $, available at Selfridges Rental
The Vampire’s Wife The Blossom Dress, £159.50
RRP: £1,455
Size: UK 8
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
The Vampire’s Wife The Blossom Dress, $, available at Hurr
Selkie The Rainbow Puff Dress, £44.50
RRP: £250
Sizes: UK 6 – 22
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Selkie The Rainbow Puff Dress, $, available at Hurr
RIXO Red Pansy Gio Midi Dress, £39
RRP: £355
Sizes: UK 8 – 12
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
RIXO Red Pansy Gio Midi Dress, $, available at Hirestreet
Sandro The Mint Suit, £126.45
RRP: £980
Sizes: UK 10
Minimum rental period: 4 days
The price listed includes 4 days’ rental.
Sandro The Mint Suit, $, available at Hurr
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