What I like about companies like Le Tote and Rent the Runway is that I can use the service as much as I like and I don’t have to buy anything! This lets me wear brands that are out of my price range and try new styles that are out of my comfort zone. I’ll admit though that I’m still playing it very safe when it comes to renting different styles of clothes. Give me a little time… I’m still getting used to this.

LE TOTE and Rent the Runway are different from other subscription services in that you don’t actually have to buy the items! This allows me to try different styles without committing to buying something.

Here’s how they 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.

Here are clothes items that I received in my most recent LT and RTW boxes.

4.Collective Mod Check Dress (RTW). Retail: $265

This dress is so nice for the Fall! It is a very heavy sweater material. With the changing weather, you can wear by itself on warmer days or layer it up when it’s a little chillier. Also, you can dress up or down! I wore dressed down with walking shoes and a jean jacket and wore it to the mall.

I might also wear it to the office next week. Below, I’m wearing it with a very thin pull over sweater.

Tory Burch Blue Pintuck Button Down Blouse (RTW). Retail: $325

A nice work blouse. The sleeves are very sheer, while bodice is thicker. I like the periwinkle blue color, which goes nice with black or neutral – my two favorite colors!

French Connection Lace Panel Tank (LT). Retail: $38

The lace detail in this cami is so pretty! You definitely want to wear something that allows it to show. This is a mixed media tank – the front is silky material (I don’t think it’s 100% silk – maybe nylon?) and the back is stretchy.

Rebecca Minkoff Black Becky Jacket (RTW). Retail: $328

Now this is my style, and my favorite item that I’m showcasing here! The pointed bottom of the front and the detail on the sleeves make this a classy, classy jacket. The tailored back and big shoulder pads just adds to the effect. Perfect for dressing up jeans.

Noir Geo Printed Shirt Dress (LT). Retail: $78

Well, I couldn’t wear this as a dress! It’s way too short for my age. But, I love this over top jeans or leggings. Nice to wear into the city to drink a bottle of wine with my hubby!

Santuary Zipper Front Moto Pants (LT). Retail: $119

These pants fit very nicely – snug, yet comfy. The olive color is perfect for the fall and I like them with my brown booties. These are the pants that I’d wear every weekend if I owned them!

Let me know what you think about the rentals from Le Tote and Rent the Runway.

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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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