That One-Time Gown You Need

You have a special occasion. You wish you could afford a designer dress. And a designer handbag and accessories to go with it. Well you can!

You can rent them! I have heard so many girls talk about these places that I finally checked them out.

For designer dresses, instead of plunking down hundreds of dollars (or more!) for a formal event when you KNOW you'll never wear this dress again, consider businesses like Wear Today Gone Tomorrow and Rent the Runway (which considers itself the Netflix of the Red Carpet!) These companies could save you 90% by renting instead of buying. Rent the Runway even throws in a second size for free just in case it doesn't fit!

And if you're saving on the dress, why not go for the designer handbag and jewelry too? If you're dying to rock a designer purse at your next party but don't have the cash to buy it, consider renting it! Bag Borrow or Steal rents designer bags...and this way, you can try different purses from season to season.

After all, why should all this great stuff be only for celebrities to borrow on the red carpet?!