So this happens with me a lot - whenever I want to buy something, I'll never find a thing or it's just ridiculously expensive. And then I get frustrated and wonder whether I should just skip the party altogether! Have you ever felt that way too?
Well girls, do what I do then. Which is rent out those designer dresses and wedding attires you've been lusting over since forever - for a fraction of the cost!
I know the first thing that crosses your mind. 'How will the fit be once you rent an outfit? Will it be clean?' But you don't need to worry about these things, the following websites have thought about everything for you.
1. Stage 3
This website offers you curated pieces from some of India's finest fashion and jewellery designers like Nikasha, Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra. If you're confused about what to wear, they have in-house stylists on the website who make personalised recommendations based on what you'd like your ideal look to be. They deliver to Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Nagpur, Ahmedabad and Ludhiana. The price ranges from Rs 140 to Rs 30,900.
Stage3 will be able to cater to all your needs from the mehendi to the reception, so log on!
2. Flyrobe
Flyrobe is a Mumbai-based fashion rental service which features brands like Forever New, ASOS, Mango, Quirk Box, as well as collections from designers like Samant Chauhan, Shehlaa Khan, Surendri, and more. They deliver to quite a number of cities - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai and Pune. They have both western and Indian outfits which cater to everyone's needs. The price ranges from: Rs 179 to Rs 18,900. They not only have clothes but accessories as well.
Yes, they also cater to men. You've got check their website out now!
This website has a seemingly endless variety of everything- ethnic wear, cocktail dresses, sparkly jewelry and even "Cinderella" dresses showcasing designers like Manish Malhotra, Shantanu and Nikhil, Anamika Khanna, Ridhima Bhasin. You can also buy from these luxury designer brands as per your custom needs from the comfort of home.
They only deliver to Delhi/NCR at the moment but plan to expand very soon.
4. SwishList
Two MBAs, both consultants, and one universal problem - nothing to wear. That's how this website was created. Outfits by designers like Anita Dongre and Manish Malhotra are available at a fraction of th cost. It has some beautiful gowns and perfect Diwali outfits.
The price range starts at Rs 950. They deliver to Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune.
5. LibeRent
Choose from a large variety of Indian and western outfits with Liberent. This site is perfect for that special date night or your best friend's wedding. They even have accessories. Win-win! Price ranges from Rs 750 to Rs 6,000. They deliver to Bombay, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mysore and Pune.
What's special about this website is that they also have outfits for plus sizes!
Now girls, there is a small catch here. You need to deposit an amount when renting an outfit, which gets refunded once you return the garment for insurance purposes. But that's only fair, right?
So what are you waiting for? Go renting and you'll never have to repeat an outfit!
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