Loving #LessStuffMoreLife
I’ve been purging ‘stuff’ from our house for months now. It’s a very productive and cathartic feeling, and leaves the house (and my mind) more organized. Where I have hard time purging is my closet. There’s always the, “but I may just wear it again…” In the case of dresses or gowns for weddings and events, it is never ever worn again. Yet, I still hold on them….which is a waste of money and of space.
Enter Rent Frock Repeat. Which, in a nutshell, was one of the most fabulous ‘shopping’ experiences of my life and resulted in not only looking fabulous, but enjoying #lessStuffMoreLife.
I love shopping, but the one on one experience at Rent Frock Repeat HQ was amazing. Lisa had me pick out all the dresses I liked and then she picked out some for me. Each of her picks made it obvious what an expert she was! When someone can put you in a dress you would have never even thought twice about and you fall in love with it, well….that’s tops in my books!
I needed two dresses, both for a weekend in Las Vegas in honour of my little brother’s wedding. I tried on soooo many fabulous dresses, and quite a few were added to my personal Rent Frock Repeat account for future reference:)
I ended up with this fabulous Badgley Mischka sequinned number for Saturday night out on the town. It was crazy comfortable and perfect for the cool temps outside.
For the wedding I selected this absolutely lovely gown by David Meister. (I was in love with it the moment I tried it on – see the video above for proof:)).
The dresses arrived the day before we left for Las Vegas, and upon return I slipped them into the return envelope. It was that easy! I love the #LessStuffMoreLife philosophy and can’t wait for my next Rent Frock Repeat experience!
ps. I took some fabulous heels with me:) I wore the open toed ones on the flight down and the black Michael Kors with the David Meister gown. If the temps had been warmer, I would have done a bare leg with the red BCBG heels with the sequinned Badgley Mischka – but I’m glad I went with the tight and black patent Aldo shoes.
pps. see the super fun stripped socks DH is wearing? My mom got him a bunch of Happy Socks for Christmas, and we’re both smitten with them! He wore these polka dot ones with his tux. So dapper!
Such a fantastic idea and you looked amazing!!
Thanks so much Ardis! agree, it's one of those genius ideas - I will totally be renting from there from now on!
That first dress is stunning!!!! I LOVE it! OK, the second one you looked amazing as well but I really love that first one. :)
Thanks so much Danica:) I loved that first one too - I really didn't want to take it off at the end of the night, it was just soooo pretty!
You looked FAB! What an awesome service! I want to go dress shopping!
thanks so much! it IS an awesome service - I am pretty sure I'll be using it for all the events I have:)
HEATHER! you looked so amazing in those pics! WOWZA!!! i LOVE that sequins silver dress, so sassy! and, what a wonderful idea to rent a gown/ dress or whatever for a special occasion, instead of going through the stress of shopping for something, paying the big money and then never wearing it again!
can't wait to see you in a few days, we missed you at the last blogger brunch!
xo, mama lola
Thanks so much lovely! I had such fun for the entire process - and will definitely be renting again! Looking forward to seeing you too! and the rest of the ladies:)! enjoy your weekend until then!
Love the silver sequin mini-dress--probably because I'd never be brave enough to wear it. Such fun.
Lol thanks Marion:) that was the beauty of the personal consult at Rent Frock Repeat...got me into things I never would have ! :)
They look gorgeous on you and it looks like you had fun too! All those shoes are killer by the way! I have a hard time throwing clothes away too. I have a really stylish friend Cathy, and when I am trying to purge, I just ask myself, "Would Cathy wear this?" The answer is always NO and it makes it much easier to toss.
I love it! that's such a great barometer for tossing stuff Dani!
Great choices Heather! I love the sparkle, and the DM one is so classic. And OMG your baby brother got married?? Now I officially feel oldballs!
thank you! I loved them both! and yes, no kidding - time flies!
Oh and also I'm going to that store the next time I need something. For sure. SUCH a great concept.
absolutely you must! a great way to wear some fabulous and not clutter your home:)
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