Out of all the clothes subscription services that I have, I’m most excited about Rent the Runway (RTW)! Rent the Runway allows me to try out designers and brands that I could never try if I had to purchase the items. I can also experiment (a little) with styles that are outside of my comfort zone, although I admit that I need to get better with this part. The Le Tote service is similar in that I don’t have to purchase items, but can rent them for as long as I want. The clothes are not as high quality as RTW, but I can get a lot of variation to my closet.

For my latest rentals, I wanted to try out a nice handbag and go out of the box a bit with an interesting pattern. See what I got below and let me know what you think!

Carven Brown Leather Pilot Jacket (RTW). Retail: $1390

I cannot get enough of this leather jacket! This is truly the nicest leather jacket I’ve ever worn (I know I said that last month when I rented the BB Dakota jacket)! It feels like butter and fits very smugly. I rented a medium, which fit well on me, but I couldn’t wear more than a camisole or tee underneath. This isn’t the kind of jacket that you wear with bulky tops. I think it’s all about keeping it simple and letting the jacket shine on its own. Wearing this into NYC, with the rest of the outfit, made me feel very chic! I wore this jacket many times before I sent back and would definitely rent it again.

TIBI Owen Twill A-Line Skirt (RTW). Retail: $395

This skirt was nice to wear to work. The material is wooly and fully lined, but the skirt is thinner than you might think for that type of material. It buttons all the way down the front, with a tie closure at the top. The tie was a little weird in that ties to the side, rather than in the middle. To me, it looked a bit off, given that the button closures were straight down the middle. I did have to be careful – at times when I was sitting, I’d look down and see that the skirt was gaping at the buttons exposing things I didn’t want to expose! But, the two things that I really liked about the skirt are the big pockets in the front and the long slits on each side. The slits give a sexy, chic feeling to the piece. I don’t think that I will rent this skirt again, though. There are just too many other options for me to choose from!

Elizabeth and James Camel Cynnie Bucket Bag (RTW). Retail: $595

I wish I could have used this bag a few more times – it just didn’t turn out that way. I like this bag – it’s just the right size for me and matched the Carven Leather Jacket very nicely. In fact, it was a nice finish to the entire outfit – jacket, skirt, bag. While it has some high quality detailing, like the pins that attach the straps and on the bottom, I would never pay this much money for it! Thank you, RTW! I would rent this bag again.

RUNE Geo Printed Leggings (LT). Retail: $150

I know that print leggings have been in for a while, but they just aren’t me – or haven’t been. I decided to rent these to see if I can get on trend with this style. I love these leggings! They were so fun to wear, and the thicker fabric is perfect for the Fall. There is a zipper going up both legs that make these more than just an ordinary pair of leggings. I wore these on the weekend, looking on trend as I ran my errands! Proud of myself!

Cupcakes and Cashmere French Terry Stripe Dress (LT). Retail: $120

While Le Tote is a rental subscription service, you can buy items at a discounted member price. It really took all of the will power I had not to buy this dress. It was so easy and effortless to wear, and very comfortable to travel into NYC for work. I think the peek-a-boo slit in the back makes this a nice day-to-dinner dress. I was a little worried about wearing it in the office, but I wore a black Spanx slip underneath, which covered most of the opening. My long twists covered the rest! Definitely on the list to rent again!

French Connection Dogtooth Sweatshirt (LT). Retail: $138

Ha! I’m not sure why this is labeled as a sweatshirt. It’s a sweater. It’s pretty straight-forward – shorter in the front, longer in the back. Nice to wear with jeans. It’s OK for renting this one time, but no need to try again.

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In case you are interested in trying them, here’s how these rental subscriptions work…

LE TOTE (LT)

The service costs $59 a month and you can get as many LE TOTE boxes as you can handle On the company’s website or using the mobile app, you can fill out a style profile so that the LE TOTE stylists can get to know you. Browse the site and add items to your “closet” or wish list When you get the notice that your TOTE is ready, go on to the site and swap out items that you don’t like. Depending on your preferences, LE TOTE will send either 3 clothes items and 2 accessory items OR 4 clothes items and 1 accessory item. Once you receive your TOTE, wear the items as you like. There is no due date to return the items and no limit to the number of totes you can receive in a month. When you are ready, return the items in the prepaid bag. BUT, if you love an item, you can purchase it for a reduced members only price. Don’t worry about laundering! LE TOTE will take care of the laundry and cleaning. After you indicate that you’ve returned items, LE TOTE will begin preparing your next box. Rate items in your TOTE so that LE TOTE can learn your style and create A+ boxes for you!

Rent the Runway (RTW)

The service costs $139 a month and you can get as many many items as you want. Rentals are limited to items that cost under $3,000 🙂 You can rent items that cost more for an additional cost over the monthly fee Browse the site and add items to your “closet” or wish list. You decide what you want to rent. There are no surprises nor do you receive style guidance. You can, however, view photos of other customers to see how they wore items. You can rent up to 3 items at a time, and these can be clothes items or accessories (jewelry, handbags, hats, scarves). Once you receive your box, wear the items as you like. There is no due date to return the items and no limit to the number of boxes you can receive in a month. When you are ready, return the items in the prepaid bag. BUT, if you love an item, you can purchase it for a reduced members only price. Don’t worry about laundering! RTW will take care of the laundry and cleaning. After you indicate that you’ve returned items, RTW will send a note asking you to select new items to rent.

Kenia is a late bloomer from Philadelphia, PA. She is excited to explore and get back in touch with her personal style. From fashion, to food, to travel, she looks forward to sharing her style journey with you!

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