It’s also a great way to try out trends that you know won’t be around forever, or that you know you’ll likely tire of. Personally, I lean towards timeless style, so I know my interest in more out-there trends will probably be short-lived. But that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy the experience of sporting something outside of my comfort zone from time to time, so renting is perfect for me.
By now, you might be thinking “Sounds great! But how do I do it?” Well, the good news is there’s now a host of clothing rental platforms dedicated to making your dream wedding guest dress more accessible. Whether you’ve been lusting after a particular designer buy that’s way beyond your budget, or you didn’t manage to get your hands on a popular piece before it sold out, you might just find what you’re looking for on one of these rental sites.
Scroll on for a run-down of our go-to platforms and a brief guide to how they work, plus the dresses I’ll be considering for the weddings in my calendar.