Weddings, race days, garden parties, there are endless reasons to get dressed up in the summer months
The summer season tends to bring with it many wonderfully glamourous events and rental stores are brilliant for trying new brands you may not usually go for, without the hefty price tag.
It is also way better for the environment that these dresses will get to be worn again and again to so many special events. Located all throughout the country, most offer nationwide shipping so it couldn’t be easier to get your hands on something beautiful, no matter where you are.
Drobey: Ulla Johnson – From €30
With a fresh drop of new-in items, Drobey’s offering is growing and growing. From ball gowns to fun party dresses, the brands they stock are so of the moment. For the Galway girls, get yourselves to The Dean hotel on 6 July for their pop-up event where you can try on a lot of their collection. Tickets will be available on Eventbrite on 28 June at 10am.
Wear Once Loved: Aje – From £135
Located in Newry, Wear Once Love not only has a brilliant array of shapes and sizes, but it also carries a maternity section too. Even more ideal for when you want to look and feel your best, but you’re worried your chosen dress won’t fit your body in a couple of months time.
The 105 Rental: CeliaB – From €85
Chrissie’s collection of dresses keeps growing along with her clientele. Her dresses have been worn by the likes of Muireann O’Connell and Anna Daly. Having completed a fashion-buying course and subsequently, several years styling women in Brown Thomas, you know you are in safe hands here.
Gúna Rentals: Solace – Price on Request
Based in Tuam, Gúna Rentals’ size range is brilliant. No matter what your body shape, you will find something so flattering here.
The Rental Reform: L’IDÉE: Price on request via DM
Based in Adare, Limerick, The Rental Reform has all of the latest brands that you could dream of. Glamourous and luxurious, this rental boutique would be ideal for a wedding guest outfit or even bridal day two looks as they have some incredible white stand-out dresses.
Jaguar Blue: Aje – Price on Request via DM
As founder Éadaoin Walsh puts it, at Jaguar Blue you get the goods without the guilt. Not only does Éadaoin’s collection include cult classic brands like Ganni but you can also wear some pieces by Irish designer Clouds in My Coffee. Trust us, here you will find truly unique looks.
