A brand I have grown to know and love is Rent The Runway. Not only do they have a fabulous website, but also a free standing store in Chicago {located at 710 North Wabash Street}. They are the perfect brand to turn towards when you feel like you have nothing to wear.
I always knew that Rent The Runway had a great selection of designer dresses, but what I didn’t know was that they also have so much more including stylish handbags, jackets, cute tops, jewelry, and even sunglasses. Through their website, you are able to filter items by color, price, size, and style.
The other week I scheduled an appointment with an amazing stylist named Asia {who I highly recommend}. Beforehand, she emailed me and asked a bit about my style, my likes and dislikes, and the type of events I would be attending.
I had a few events going on that weekend including a double date with friends, an engagement party, and a girls brunch. Since you can rent all the items for either 4 or 8 days {I chose 4}, I wanted to find styles that I could mix and match easily throughout the weekend.
Asia was able to pull a variety of outfits {and accessories} that worked well with all of my events. She was on point with my style and was able to find some cute items that I normally wouldn’t choose on my own.
I ended up choosing THIS amazing Leather Jacket by Elizabeth & James, THIS Clutch by Loeffler Randall and THIS Leopard Rebecca Minkoff Handbag. I also got THIS dress by Waverly Grey and THIS Cuff by Lele Sadoughi. ALSO, if you are a first time user, you can now enjoy 20% OFF your first order when you sign up here. Take a look below and see some snaps I took of RTR’s Chicago store and how I was able to wear these styles throughout the weekend:
OUTFIT #1: DOUBLE DATE
c/o Elizabeth and James Leather Jacket {rent it here or buy it here}
c/o Loeffler Randall Clutch {rent it here or more styles here}
c/o Cuff {rent it here and buy it here} // Dress {old, similar here + here}
c/o Dolce Vita OTK Boots via Shopbop {also sold here}
OUTFIT #2: ENGAGEMENT PARTY
c/o Elizabeth and James Leather Jacket {rent it here or buy it here}
c/o Rebecca Minkoff Leopard Handbag {rent it here or buy it ON SALE here}
c/o Waverly Grey Dress {rent it here} // Steve Madden Booties {similar}
OUTFIT #3: LADIES BRUNCH
c/o Elizabeth and James Leather Jacket {rent it here or buy it here}
c/o Rebecca Minkoff Leopard Handbag {rent it here or buy it ON SALE here}
c/o Uniqlo Sweater // c/o Sole Society Booties {old, similar here} // ON Jeans
*A huge thank you to Rent The Runway for collaborating on this post
PHOTOS BY ME & PEGGY KOLLIAS
I have wanted to try RTR for a while now, but always scared the sizes would be wrong!! I hope they have a store coming to boston soon! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
I am loving the look with the dress – such a chic and gorgeous outfit! Great combination with the black booties! Wish you an amazing week ahead dear x Mary
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Glad you had such a great experience! I’ve been using RTR for years but only recently checked out their NYC store…they have so many beautiful pieces!
I love RTR! Your leather jacket is perfect & so are all your accessories!
~~Megan~~
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Wow! I love all the outfits you put together, I’m especially loving that chic jacket!
I love Rent the Runway! Great outfits!
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I did not realize you could rent so many different things. I mainly thought of it as fancy dresses. You look great in all these outfits!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Love the jacket.It sounds like fun.
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All of these outfits look great on you! Loving that leather jacket and the clutch.
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Wow! I’ve always wanted to try out this site and I had no idea there was a Chicago store. I will definitely have to check this out. You look amazing in these pieces. I love the leather jacket. I’m not sure I would want to give that piece back.
Kathy
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So many gorgeous pieces – obsessed with that jacket!
Green Fashionista
The pink turtleneck sweater you’re wearing is absolutely adorable!
XO, Jillian
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Beautiful, I am loving all the looks and what a great jacket.
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Why hello gorgeous mama!!! You look amazing in each look, girlie! That’s awesome that you were able to hit up the stand in store, I’d have a field day in there, haha! Thanks for sharing and providing such awesome outfit ideas!
Have an amazing day and start to your week!
XO,
Jalisa
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How fun that they have a freestanding store in Chicago now! I love that you got to meet with a stylist – you girls settled on some great pieces!
Gorgeous! Love all of these looks!
Zelle
Southern Style
Such a big fan of RTR as well! And so happy we have a live store here in Chi. This leather jacket you picked is perfection! XO
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
I didn’t know that they have a store here!! I’ll have to check it out some time. Love all of your picks and they look fabulous on you. I hope that you had a wonderful weekend too!! 🙂
Gorgeous jacket! I’ve considered Rent the Runway before–I might have to take the plunge into trying it!
Lifestyle by Joules
Thank you so much for sharing, I’ve never heard of this brand, but now I’m definitely interested! I love that leather jacket, it looks really gorgeous on you!
xo, Esther
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They truly picked all the perfect pieces for you! Love all the looks! 🙂
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Is great to know abou stores like that, love each outfit and details
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cute fringe boots lady! love the looks 🙂
Fabulous outfits!! I live in Chicago, too and my friend just had an event last weekend and rented a dress! She ordered it and got to select the garment in two sizes, just in case one didn’t fit… Such a cool concept!!!
♥
Amber
All the Cute
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Such a cool concept- great way to work some statement pieces at a fraction of the retail price. 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I love her she is the sweetest! RTR is always my go-to especially when I have nothing to wear!!
xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
I have wanted to try RTR several times and have always chickened out, worried the dress or item wouldn’t be the right fit close to the event! I wish I had a storefront near me!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
Love the items you chose! I believe there is a store in NYC too, but I have never been – I should make an appt and check it out!
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Love Rent the Runway!! Girl, you chose some good stuff!
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I love the jacket and the clutch! This looks like such a fun idea. Great post!
xo Kiki
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Love all of these looks, Samantha! And that RM bag is all kinds of fabulous!
Wishes & Reality
I really love your fashion sense.
you always look amazing so all of your outfits are pretty.
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Awesome stylish look! I’m in love with your bag and the jacket is the perfect fall piece! Beautiful as usual!
xx
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