I Rented the Runway

I was flipping through the InStyle November 2011 issue and I saw an eye-catching gold dress that Selena Gomez wore with a long white side tail/sash. Then I noticed that it was from Rent the Runway, so I was reminded of the  $100 credit from Jean's giveaway I won last year. So, I just spent 2 hours picking out a rental designer dress for my Winter Formal. Luckily the code still works! 

So after all was said and done, my dress is rented for 4 days in size 0 and 2 (the second size is free!) and I am ready to rock my senior year on the dance floor. I also got 20 zig zag Upsie Daisie Clothing Adhesives for $10. Shipping was $7.95 and they pay for the return. They also charge $5 insurance for the dress. The grand total? $97.95 0.00 thanks to the amazing gift code! Hopefully I won't trip all over the sash xD

If you're interested in Rent the Runway, here's an invite link. If you sign up using this, I get $20 credit and would like you very, very much.

And the winner is:

Mikade Gold Sash Dress | Designer: Erin by Erin Fetherston | $75 rental | $595 retail

Runner-up that wasn't available during my formal:

Malia Tulle Sequin Gown | Designer: BCBGMAXAZRIA | $100 rental | $595 retail

There are a lot of other interesting options, and JJ really liked the gowns and other unique cuts. Check out these insane retail prices. Obviously you can see I am into sequins this season (Express has some nice but pricey sequin holiday dresses).

Elegant

Arabian Sea Gown | Designer: Alberta Ferreti | $300 rental | $2595 retail

Luxury Lush Gown | Designer: Bibu Mohapatra | $350 rental | $3500 retail

Gold Peacock Lace Dress | Designer: Haute Hippie | $150 rental | $995 retail

Michelle Peplum Dress | Designer: Moschino | $300 rental | $2195 retail

Sapphire Star Dress | Designer: Mark & James by Badgley Mischka | $50 rental | $350 retail

All Eyes on You Gown | Designer: Carmen Marc Valvo | $125 rental | $745 retail

Screen Siren Dress | Designer: Badgley Mischka | $125 rental | $850 retail

Seeing Ruffle Dress | Designer: Parker | $50 rental | $315 retail

Red Carpet Beauty Gown | Designer: Badgley Mischka | $150 rental | $795 retail

Fun

Teal Time Ruffle Dress | Designer: Haute Hippie | $75 rental | $375 retail

Duplicity Contrast Dress | Designer: Herve Leger | $150 rental | $1350 retail

Lady Tux Dress | Designer: Robert Rodriguez Black Label | $75 rental | $425 retail

Golden Tank Dress | Designer: Robert Rodriguez Collection | $75 rental | $595 retail

Crimson Scalloped Dress | Designer: Robert Rodriguez Collection | $75 rental | $595 retail

Readers - which dress would you have chosen?

All images belong to RentTheRunway.com and InStyle.com. Compilations by me.