Saving Money on Clothes: How Do You Do It?
With the average person spending $1,209 on clothes each year, it’s no wonder many of us are looking for ways to save money on our wardrobe. How can you save money on clothes without sacrificing style?
The answer is clothes rental.
Clothes rental is a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends without breaking the bank. You can rent designer clothes for a fraction of the cost of buying them outright. Plus, you’ll never have to worry about what to wear to that big event or where to store your clothes when you’re not using them.
Below, you’ll find a few common reasons why our members choose to rent clothes with Armoire. To prove that clothing rental actually does save you money, we’ll show what you would have spent if you’d purchased items for these occasions instead. The money-saving results will seriously blow your mind!
Scroll on to see just how much money you can save by renting with Armoire instead of purchasing your wardrobe.
New Job
After working in a casual office environment, you’re needing a whole new wardrobe for your new job’s professional dress code. While you’re excited for the new position, you’re not so thrilled about shelling out some serious cash for your new work wardrobe. Not to mention that these fancy fabrics and high-end items garments require special care, so you know your dry cleaning bill is about to skyrocket.
We know how hard our Boss Ladies work in the office, so we take the worry out of their work wardrobes. With Armoire, our busy members save time, money and closet space, without sacrificing an ounce of style. With thousands of professional styles to choose from, you’ll always look the part. Besides, Armoire members save even more thanks to complimentary dry cleaning and free shipping both ways.
Derek Lam 10 Crosby Blazer ($495)
Derek Lam 10 Crosby Trousers ($375)
Joie Blouse ($248)
Reiss Dress ($360)
Shopping Total: $1,478
Rental Total: $149
Savings with Armoire: $1,329
Wedding Season
It feels like all your friends are getting married this year, and you don’t want to be exposed in their Facebook albums as an outfit repeater. You end up purchasing four dresses in total: one for the rehearsal dinner, one for your time to shine as a bridesmaid, and two for weddings you are attending as a guest. Problem is, you know you won’t wear these dresses more than a handful of times. With Armoire, you can save time and money by renting designer dresses for the wedding season.
You can rent your wedding season style commitment-free. Just rent, look great while you dance the night away, and return your dresses when you’re finished. Easy at that! Say goodbye to the bridesmaids dresses piling up in your closet, and hello to money-saving, commitment-free style.
Yumi Kim Wrap Dress ($248)
BCBG Maxazria Maxi Dress ($398)
Reformation Maxi Dress ($328)
Ali & Jay Mini Dress ($128)
Shopping Total: $1102
Rental Total: $149
Savings with Armoire: $953
Weekend Getaway
You’re headed somewhere tropical for a much-needed vacay, but your closet is currently filled with wintery sweaters and coats. You do some online shopping to find summery styles off-season, but are underwhelmed by what you find. Likewise, you’re worried that you won’t like or wear these styles when summer finally rolls around.
With Armoire, you can rent clothing for any season, any time of year. You can even work 1:1 with one of our personal stylists to pack the perfect capsule wardrobe for your destination. Using clothing rental during travel can help maximize suitcase space while minimizing your trip’s impact on your wallet and your closet back home. Plus, it’s a great excuse to rent something saucy that you wouldn’t wear in your everyday live back home. Save money on clothes and have some fun while you’re at it!
Tart Maxi Dress ($188)
LACAUSA Tank ($80)
Sanctuary Jumpsuit ($149)
Just Female Skirt ($103)
Shopping Total: $520
Rental Total: $149
Savings with Armoire: $371
A Bun in the Oven
First and foremost, congrats! Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting (and expensive) times in a woman’s life. As your belly outgrows your non-maternity clothes, you’re ready for more bump-friendly styles. You want to get some versatile maternity styles that are both comfortable and fashionable. As someone who cares about sustainability and smart spending, you’re having a hard time justifying buying a bunch of new items that you’ll no longer need in a few months. Plus, you know that you’ll need to buy even more items in larger sizes as your bump continues to grow.
Good news is, Armoire offers a variety of maternity styles from mom-approved brands like Soon Maternity, Kimi & Kai, Ripe Maternity, Maternal America and Nom Maternity. Members can adjust their size and style preferences at any time, making it the perfect choice for growing baby bumps. With clothing rental you can truly go the whole nine months without purchasing a single piece of maternity clothing. Saving money on clothes has never been easy (or so stylish). Might we suggest treating yourself to a push present with your savings?
Nom Maternity Tank ($48)
Paige Maternity Jeans ($199)
Ripe Maternity Dress ($96)
A Pea in the Pod Sweater ($98)
Shopping Total: $441
Rental Total: $149
Savings with Armoire: $292
Changing Seasons
After a hot summer, you’re looking forward to cozy knits and warm winter coats. Unfortunately, your wallet isn’t. While winter layers may be fun to wear, they can be a major hit on your wallet. Plus, dry cleaning coats and fancy sweaters can be painfully expensive.
This winter, cozy up to savings instead. For the price of a single sweater, you can rent a whole month’s worth of winter-friendly styles. Armoire carries everything from raincoats to cashmere sweaters to wool overcoats. When spring rolls around, you’ll love simply sending things back instead of needing to store bulky winter items. And like we said, dry cleaning is always on us. Saving money and time by renting clothing for any season or occasion.
Scotch & Soda Reversible Coat ($395)
Rag & Bone Cashmere Sweater Dress ($375)
French Connection Sweater ($148)
Stutterheim Raincoat ($250)
Shopping Total: $1,168
Rental Total: $149
Savings with Armoire: $1,019
Weight Changes
Do you constantly feel like your clothes don’t fit? Whether you’ve experienced weight loss or weight gain, there’s no shame in changing sizes. With that being said, we know that nothing can kill your confidence like not fitting into your favorite clothes.
Clothing rental is the perfect solution for weight fluctuations. You can adjust your size at any time, meaning that you’ll always have clothes that fit. Plus, you can try new styles without the commitment of buying something that might not work out.
Ditch ill-fitting clothing and find your confidence-boosting closet with Armoire. With sizes XS-3X, we’ve got something for everyone! Saving money on clothes is easy with Armoire. We carry a variety of brands and styles, so you’re sure to find something that you love. As your body changes, your wardrobe can too. You can adjust your size at any time, and work 1:1 with one of our stylists to find the right styles for your body shape.
