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Which rental dress for a wedding guest?

61 replies

CoffeeandCakeEqualsLove · 11/06/2021 09:11

I'm going to a wedding in August - posh hotel and very stylish couple, so want to step up my game (also bored of my lazy lockdown wardrobe) and rent a fancier dress than what I'd be able to afford to buy

What do we think of these? Any good?
I'm 5'2" and size 8/10

Which rental dress for a wedding guest?
Which rental dress for a wedding guest?
Which rental dress for a wedding guest?
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CoffeeandCakeEqualsLove · 11/06/2021 09:11

Or this one?

Which rental dress for a wedding guest?
Which rental dress for a wedding guest?
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Lemonlemon88 · 11/06/2021 09:12

The vampire wife floral one!

SprayedWithDettol · 11/06/2021 09:13

The first one. Definitely not the second one.
Have a super day.

SirVixofVixHall · 11/06/2021 09:15

I also think the first one.

SirVixofVixHall · 11/06/2021 09:16

The third one (the Shrimps floral) looks like a pretty Summer day dress but not special enough .

spanishchica · 11/06/2021 09:17

Vampires wife!

mashpot · 11/06/2021 09:18

Also think first one

Hoppinggreen · 11/06/2021 09:19

@Lemonlemon88

The vampire wife floral one!
Yes, I love that one
Squiz81 · 11/06/2021 09:19

Will the vampires wife one be a bit long for you? Do you know how tall the lady is?

I like the shrimps one, it’s pretty and the back makes it stand out as unusual.

I didn’t even know this was a thing for regular dresses - Is it via an app?

LuckyLuckyWoman · 11/06/2021 09:21

I'm going with the first one, but having clicked on the pics they changed order! So the turquoise one with the elbow length sleeves is what I'm voting for :)

HelenBach · 11/06/2021 09:24

Another vote for the vampire's wife dress.

CoffeeandCakeEqualsLove · 11/06/2021 09:26

Thanks all! So a toss up between the turquoise Rixo or Vampires Wife...

@Squiz81 That's always my worry, but I've message both of them to get the length of the dresses to check they won't be too long once I have heals on

I've not used them before, but there's a few apps/sites that do it! I'm looking at HURR (site) and By Rotation (an app)

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IdblowJonSnow · 11/06/2021 09:27

The third dress. Disagree it's not special enough. Overly formal dresses just mean you'll never wear it again!

CoffeeandCakeEqualsLove · 11/06/2021 09:27

Also, do I wear a hat/fascinator with either of them?

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CoffeeandCakeEqualsLove · 11/06/2021 09:28

@IdblowJonSnow

The third dress. Disagree it's not special enough. Overly formal dresses just mean you'll never wear it again!
I never will wear it again though! Will only rent it for 3 days Smile
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caringcarer · 11/06/2021 09:30

@idblowjohnsnow, the OP is renting the dress not buying do how would she wear it again?

LadyR77 · 11/06/2021 11:28

The first one (turquoise Rixo).

murbblurb · 11/06/2021 11:49

Vampires wife one is pretty and I say that as someone who detests florals. The elastic strapless job looks like it is off a market stall and you'll spend the whole event hoicking it up. As it is a rental, make sure the fabric is washable as the previous wearers will have sweated in them and sprayed perfume liberally.

ShrikeAttack · 11/06/2021 12:15

Turquoise Rixo for the win!

PineappleWilson · 11/06/2021 12:22

As someone who's 5"3, avoid anything floor length on the model, as it'll be trailing after you. I pine for maxi dresses but know if they're ankle length on the model, I have no chance. I love the first blue Rixo one though. How high a pair of espadrille sandals can you find?

ElizabethTudor · 11/06/2021 12:25

The Vampire’s Wife floral.
What a great idea!

Purplecatshopaholic · 11/06/2021 12:33

First one. It’s awesome. Have a great time whatever one you go for

daisyducky · 11/06/2021 12:36

Vampires Wife or Shrimps one. The shrimps one has fab back details

AllTheUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken · 11/06/2021 12:38

Rixo

mamaoffourdc · 11/06/2021 12:39

1st or 3rd