Jumpsuit || Heels || Clutch || Earrings || Bracelet
Earlier in the week, I shared this absolutely gorgeous red dress that I borrowed from Rent the Runway (here). Ordering from them was a dream and they even sent me two sizes to give me more peace of mind. What I forgot to mention… I was also sent another freebie item, just in case the perfect red dress wasn’t so perfect after all.
Performing a complete 180, I opted for this navy strapless jumpsuit with ornate ruffle detail. I was taking a major risk with this jumpsuit. I mean, I have a very low success rate with anything strapless or wide-leg. Combining the two gave me a huge moment of, “what was I thinking?” as I sent my order. But hey, it was a free add-on (by using the code SOSMART) and I didn’t have much to lose. When I opened up the garment bag that RTR sent, I was met with the prettiest and most flattering item that I’ve ever slipped on. Sometimes those risks we think we’re taking, turn out to be a huge reward.
Sadly, I didn’t have any event to wear my rental jumpsuit to and I only had it for the weekend. What’s a girl to do? As a blogger, that meant waking up at the crack of dawn to take pictures outside of the Guggenheim, only to have my doorman think I was having a walk of shame when I came home. As a normal person, that may also mean going out and being over-dressed for a Sunday morning brunch. Either way, I have zero regrets. So much so that I’m considering making the splurge and buying this jumpsuit to keep all for myself
As far as the entire Rent the Runway experience is concerned, I could not have been happier. Think of it like any other type of online shopping except you have to return the product after either four or eight days. Like I said, my package arrived at lightning speed in a rolled up garment bag with all of my goodies tucked safely inside and already on hangers. They provide the return address label and special clasp that will lock up your bag for its return trip. All you have to do is seal up the garment bag and drop it off at your nearest UPS store. They take care of the rest, including the dry cleaning. Super easy!
You also have the option of returning it in-person at one of their five brick-and-mortar stores. While you’re there, you can even book an appointment to do some shopping. I’m lucky that their flagship store and I are in the same city and I have all of their styles right at my fingertips.
The next time I have an event to shop for, I will 100% use Rent the Runway again, and may even have to see their store for myself.
Love from NYC,
Katie