Style, Decor & More: Lending Luxury: The Secret to Looking Like a Million Dollars

Lending Luxury: The Secret to Looking Like a Million Dollars

Disclosure: I received a sample for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own.


Several weeks ago, my husband and I were invited to a black-tie optional gala, which for women, means you have the option of wearing a full-length gown or a cocktail dress with a longer hemline. My friends who were also attending the gala said they would be wearing full-length gowns. While I do have a few full-length gowns in my closet, I was in the mood for something new, classy, and a little out of my comfort zone. Immediately, I thought of Lending Luxury!



For those of you who are unfamiliar with Lending Luxury, it's an online fashion store with the most exquisite couture dresses available to rent. These are not your everyday dresses, but instead, the crème de la crème of designer dresses! Many of the designer dresses have been worn by celebrities on the red carpet and retail for well over $1,000! The good news is, it will cost you nowhere near that price to rent one!



As the date for the event drew closer, I began to peruse through Lending Luxury's site for a formal, full-length gown. There is a wide variety of all-occasion dresses available on the site. You can choose from cocktail dresses, girls night out dresses, formal gowns, and everything in between. Simply select from the categories available to narrow down your results. Lending Luxury makes it super-easy to find the perfect dress, all in the comfort of my own home. No more trying to find the time to go shopping for dresses at the mall, where it can also be difficult to tell what a dress will look like when it is on a hanger. Lending Luxury has models wearing the dresses, so you can clearly see what the dresses look like. 


I can't say enough about Lending Luxury's customer support team. Since finding a full-length gown can be challenging for petite women, I turned to the customer support team for help. I'm soooo glad I did. They provided me with the measurements of the first dress that caught my eye and, as I suspected, the length was way too long. Hem tape is always an option, but unfortunately, this particular dress was white and the hem tape would most likely have show through the sheer fabric of the dress.




The customer support team was kind enough to send me links to full-length dresses that were on the shorter side and also available in my size. They also suggested a few dresses that work well using hem tape, or I could have it altered at an extra charge. Out of the all the dresses they suggested, I was instantly drawn to this stunning navy & silver mermaid gown by Jasz Couture. It has a retail value of $395 and is available to rent for $95. I placed my order using standard priority shipping on a Tuesday and received the dress on Thursday! Lending Luxury is affiliated with an eco-friendly dry cleaner to ensure your dress is fresh and ready to be worn. 

The illusion bodice and crystal detailing gives this dress an elegant and sophisticated look. 

The ornate bodice sparkles as it captures the light.


Once again, Lending Luxury had me at hello! Imagine my surprise when I opened my package and saw beautiful rose petals scattered throughout the inside of the box! There was a pamphlet with easy-to-follow return instructions, a pre-paid return label, the gown, and a pair of earrings to match the gown! Here's another surprise...The earrings were a gift to keep! It was a first-class experience from start to finish.

Do you have a formal event coming up this spring or maybe later this year? Whether you need a gown for prom or a cocktail dress for an upcoming wedding, keep LendingLuxury.com in mind for the perfect dress! You will be glad you did! 

Woot! One last thing! The kind folks at Lending Luxury have provided me with a discount code for 10% off your first rental! Use promo code STYLEDECOR and SAVE!  Expires 12/31/18. 

  xoxo,


31 comments :

  1. What a terrific idea! I hate to have dresses cluttering up my closet that I know I will never wear again, or by the time I do wear them again, they're old. I will keep this in mind.

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    1. I couldn't agree more, Stephanie! That's what I was thinking when I first found out about the gala. All of the dresses I have in my closet are kind of dated and everybody has seen them already (same circles of friends). Definitely keep Lending Luxury in mind for your next event. It's an amazing experience to wear luxury for less!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Nancy

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  2. That dress is absolutely gorgeous - I'm so jealous! And I love the freebie earrings, too. It's always nice to get something for nothing :)

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    1. Thank you, Nicola! It was a wonderful experience to wear such a beautiful gown. The earrings were a nice touch. They're very sparkly and pretty in person.
      Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
      nancy

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  3. What an amazing idea! I always hate buying ball gowns for one off wear so this would be the perfect solution. sounds like a first class experience the whole way through!

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    1. Hi Sian, Yes, Lending Luxury was first class all the way! I couldn't be more impressed with their service and can't wait to use them again!
      Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
      nancy

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  4. I love sites like these, an the fact that you can actually RENT the dress is brilliant. I can't tell you how many items I've only worn once and will probably never wear again that are just taking up space in my closet. You chose a beaytiful dress and looked amazing in it btw.

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    1. Thank you so much, J. It felt great wearing such a pretty gown. And you're right about a dress like this taking up closet space. It is very long and heavily beaded, so it really does take up a lot of space.
      Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  5. What a wonderful idea for busy women! This dress... and I'm sure all their dresses are gorgeous!

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    1. Hi Brandi, You're so right! Lending Luxury makes it super easy to wear a stunning gown or cocktail dress with no worries. I can't wait for my next event!
      Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
      nancy

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  6. You look stunning in that dress! The details on the bodice make it sexy yet very elegant. :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Czjai! It was a wonderful experience to wear such a beautiful gown. I would definitely do it again!
      Thank you for stopping by!
      nancy

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  7. Oh wow this is lovely and brilliant! I've always wondered why you could rent a Tux but not a dress...now I know you can!

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    1. Hi Candice,
      So true! Men have rented tuxes forever and the ladies are now catching on to the trend. :) It felt amazing to wear such a beautiful gown and I can't wait to rent again!
      Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  8. Great idea and stunning dress. Never thought about this

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    1. Thanks, Rebecca!
      Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  9. What a great idea to rent high end dresses. We'll have to check them out for our next black tie event!

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    1. It was a great experience! Will definitely do it again!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  10. This is a beautiful gown. I have never heard of this company but what a great idea. Rather then spend money on a gown you may only need once and a while or wear once; why not borrow?

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    1. Hi Rose. I agree. They clean the dresses, provide a return shipping label, etc. It's so easy and fun!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  11. Oh awesome...this is such a great idea for those who need to dress up fancy occasionally.

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    1. Hi Lasha, I agree. I love it! Even those who attend a lot of social events can get a discount when they rent 5 or more dresses!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. At least I have a year before I can no longer avail of the discount. This seems practical, the only tricky parts are the designs perhaps. But seeing this gorgeous dress you picked, I expect no less!

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  13. You look totally gorgeous in it! Stunning!

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    1. Thanks, Miljana! I appreciate the kind comment! (By the way, your name is so pretty! My Dad is Slovenian so I'm pretty sure I'm pronouncing it correctly. The "J" is a "Y" in English.)

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  14. I love this idea.The second picture is everything.Love love that gown.Breathtaking

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  15. This is a fabulous idea. I currently have several gowns in my closet that I can no longer fit (I've been eating well, lol). They weren't cheap, so the thought if getting rid of them and buying more is too much. This is fantastic. I can borrow a gown for the events without all the expense or remorse if I can't fit it anymore. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Lauren, So true! I have old, outdated dresses in my closet and it's so nice to have a dress that fits and is in style without having to spend a ton of money.
      Thank for stopping by!
      nancy

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  16. Stunning dress! Really happy to hear about this brand, as I had only heard of another website before. Love how concepts like this are closing the gap :)

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    1. Thanks, Noelle! You're right and I loved renting the dress. It was a great experience from start to finish!

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