It's LWD Season And Rent The Runway's Got You Covered
Can you even believe it? You’re officially engaged, it’s really happening! You’ve probably already started dreaming about what you’re going to wear for your wedding. Okay, you’ve had a secret Pinterest board for months now (no judgment). But what about all of the events leading up to the big day? You’ve got your engagement party, the bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner…the list goes on and on. And each event comes with a whole stream of photo ops, so you can’t really wear the same thing twice. It may sound like we’re enabling some dangerous spending habits, but what if you could have a fresh little white dress for EVERY event and actually save money? Well, babe, you can! Rent The Runway has an endless selection of picture-perfect fashions and all of the latest trends that you can play and experiment with without a permanent commitment…and, one-time rentals start at just $30!
How It Works
Rent The Runway has thousands of styles from over 700 designers in a wide range of sizes. Once you find the perfect look(s), you can either opt for a one-time rental or if you’ll be needing more than one look per month, we recommend going with one of their membership options. For one-time rentals, you can reserve an item up to four months in advance, so you’ll have plenty of time to plan the rest of your ensemble. One-time rentals can be made for either 4 or 8 days which is perfect if you’ll be traveling for any of your wedding-related soirées. Each rental also includes a free backup size to get you the perfect fit without any costly alterations!
If you know you’re going to need more than one ensemble for your busy social calendar, then a membership is definitely worth the investment! They have different plan options that range from 4, 8, or 16 items per month and they’ve got so much more to offer than just cocktail attire. You can rent anything from casual looks for weekend getaways and work attire to handbags and jewelry. The best thing about a membership (in our opinion) is that you can say goodbye to laundry day! Who has time for that when you’re planning a wedding? Every membership includes free dry cleaning and returns and plans range from $49-$149/month–that’s less than what you would spend on one look, let alone your entire wardrobe for a month! So, what are you waiting for? Save yourself some money and precious time and sign up for a Rent The Runway membership…your wallet and your insta feed will thank you later!
Everything You Need To Know About The Little White Dress
First of all, LWDs are not a one style fits all situation. You wouldn’t wear the same sexy little white mini dress that you rocked at your bachelorette party with your besties to your bridal shower with your great aunt. This is why it’s so important to curate your look for each event separately. Things to consider before making your selection: the venue, the crowd, the vibe. Once you get a feel for those things, all that’s left to do is click and ship–let Rent The Runway take care of the rest. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite LWDs for every fête leading up to the big day and a few for after, but sometimes half the fun is looking for yourself, so feel free to browse on your own too. Rent The Runway has an entire section devoted to weddings where you can actually sort their inventory based on which wedding-related event you’re shopping for…happy hunting!
Engagement Party
You obviously want to look smokin’ at your engagement party, but let’s face it, it’s all about the ring. Go with something asymmetrical like this dress where that strategically placed slit will draw the eye right up to your hand and BOOM, you’ll hit ‘em with the bling.
Bridal Shower
The key to a great bridal shower look is to keep it classy. Whether it’s being held at a nice brunch spot or a country club, you can’t go wrong with a high neck and lace.
Bachelorette Party
When it comes to short and tight, we usually recommend choosing one, but for your bachelorette party, go wild! We love this hot little number because as sexy as it is, it’s still super wearable and can easily go from day to night when you switch up the accessories.
Rehearsal Dinner
Right before your rehearsal dinner, you’ve got the actual rehearsal, so you’ll want something bridal but not something too close to your actual dress. Go with a midi cut and a little bit of structure and you’re golden.
Exit Look
A lot of brides like to freshen up and slip into something a little more comfortable before they get whisked away to their wedding night. Go for something sweet and sexy like this backless lace cocktail dress.
Post-Wedding Brunch
The wedding is over, but the party’s still going. Keep the morning after super simple by slipping out of bed and into a little lace romper. You’ll look put together without having to try too hard.
Honeymoon Plane Outfit
Yes, so this is technically not a LWD, but you get the idea. You’ll want to look cute for all of those plane selfies with your new hubby or wife, but you want to be comfortable too, especially if you’ve got a long flight ahead of you. Wear something flowy like these wide-leg pants and a breezy top.
