Be kind to the planet and your purse and try renting your special occasion outfit this season
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High-street heroes
If it’s your first foray into renting, Hirestreet is a good place to start. Stocking all your favourite high-street brands including M&S and more high-end designers, there’s heaps to choose from with one of the more inclusive size ranges too – from UK 4-24. The M&S Capsules collection even lets you rent an entire outfit, no effort required! M&S x Ghost dress, rent from £16, hirestreetuk.com Paula
Experimental style
Renting is the perfect opportunity to try new trends and experiment with your style, without making a long-term commitment. John Lewis & Partners has jumped on the rental bandwagon, hosting a range of John Lewis exclusives as well as new, contemporary brands, allowing you to discover new designers and lowering the risk of you turning up in the same outfit as another guest! Somerset dress, rent from £24.90, John Lewis & Partners Charlie
Never-ending looks
Treating yourself to an LK Bennett wardrobe is a lot easier than you think. The brand’s dedicated rental platform, cleverly named LK Borrowed, allows you to rent two products at a time with up to eight swaps for £79 a month, granting you an endless LK Bennett wardrobe. There’s also an option to buy your rentals with up to 50% off. Dress and jumpsuit, both within the £79 subscription fee, lkborrowed.com Hannah
Finishing touches
Now’s your chance to get your hands on that designer bag or those shoes you’ve been swooning over. Rental platforms such as Hurr and DCEY stock swanky brands from Mulberry to up-and-coming designers. You can rent from a few days to a few weeks, allowing you to milk it for as long as your heart desires.
Dune shoes, rent from £23.52, hurrcollective. com; Potens Femina bag, rent from £40, dcey.co.uk Paula
Chic cover-ups
A stylish cover-up is not only practical, but will elevate your look in an instant. Choose tailored styles to keep your outfit looking smart, and add texture and interest with luxe fabrics such as velvet. This blazer is a timeless classic and if you do end up falling in love with it, My Wardrobe HQ allows you to buy many of its pieces for a fraction of
