https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:03:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story/page/2#post-1902585 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:06:00 +0000 Gigi 1902585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha, what a great story! I hope the dress works out for you. It is certainly a beautiful dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story/page/2#post-1902427 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:53:09 +0000 Helena 1902427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smart, and what a beautiful dress!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902395 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 05:12:10 +0000 gradfashionista 1902395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you were able to book the dresses,<br /> but I’m going to echo Angie’s cautious tone about the dresses looking shabby. I forget where I was reading recent reviews of their service, but the quality seems to have declined in terms of the state of the garments received, availability on actual date, etc. I might keep an eye on the original dress and pounce if it goes on sale, which it likely will before the time of the wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902394 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 05:02:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1902394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice save of a few hundred dollars! Great story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902386 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 03:17:53 +0000 donnat 1902386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story, Looking forward to the happy ending </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902380 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 01:29:14 +0000 Colette 1902380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your dress and the story! I hope it all works out with the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902360 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:14:02 +0000 Anonymous 1902360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story. Be sure to share pictures. Gorgeous dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902355 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:00:02 +0000 Mainelady 1902355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fun story. I love your attitude of how things will work out. RTR sounds like it could be a day saver for a lot of people. No matter what you wear, I hope you have an amazing time at your daughter’s wedding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902352 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 22:55:12 +0000 Laurie 1902352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story - I have never tried RTR, but am inspired.&nbsp; &nbsp;Did your client get an extra nice lunch for saving you $300?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902327 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:07:59 +0000 Deborah 1902327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this story!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902324 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:37:15 +0000 Sal 1902324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is lovely and you will look gorgeous!!&nbsp; How exciting to have this occasion approaching.</p> <p>And a win financially too :)</p> <p>I know there are similar companies here doing clothing rentals - but not as good as in the US.&nbsp; They seem to target school ball/prom night (which is a great market as it seems many girls here go to multiple balls needing/wanting different dresses for each) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902321 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:08:54 +0000 Katerina 1902321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun and interesting story! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902280 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:29:08 +0000 viva 1902280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am having the dress delivered to me at home a couple of days before we leave for the festivities. If the dress is a bust, I will make a detour through Boston and pick up something on the way. I’m not too worried. I tend to be one of those people who always assumes things WILL work out, and when they don’t, I just improvise. It’s really Anna’s day, and I will look fine in this dress or whatever I end up in. </p> <p>And alas, the rehearsal dress was just not to be - too costly. But I ended up getting an additional discount on the MOB dress so am getting it for $60. </p> <p>Lisa, they typically send you the size you order plus one larger size. And (at least sometimes) also a backup dress of a different style just in case the one you chose doesn’t work. Based on that and Anna’s multiple great experiences, and my client’s, and my general outlook - the warnings here notwithstanding - I am optimistic.</p> <p>Sara, would love to hear about how it goes for your sister! I hope it goes well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902278 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:26:07 +0000 Sara L. 1902278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful dress!&nbsp; My sister is in the process of ordering dresses from RTR for a wedding she's going to in a couple weeks.&nbsp; I was helping her pick them out and it was really fun.&nbsp; I've been out of town for a few days so I haven't talked to her to find out if they've arrived or not.</p> <p>Lisa P - You get to order a couple sizes with each dress.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902277 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:18:13 +0000 Vix 1902277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Viva --</p> <p>Glad you have the 8-day rental. I'm a fan of RTR but things have gone not-as-planned with dress condition in the past. I rec having some backup dresses you like "favorited" just to be extra-safe, but overall what a great deal on a beautiful dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902273 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:51:02 +0000 Anonymous 1902273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BRILLIANT! &nbsp;That is SUCH a gorgeous dress! &nbsp;Have you posted a picture? &nbsp;I can imagine it looks STUNNING on you!<br />I went the other direction for my daughter's wedding in September, but for the same reason and it has turned out to be a wise investment. &nbsp;I ended up with a dress costing in excess of my original budget, because I found one that was statement enough for MOB, but also simple enough I could wear it as a guest at wedding and cocktail events. &nbsp;I've already worn the dress on two other occasions. &nbsp;Ditto with my mid-heel subtle bronze pumps - I wore them quite a bit this winter with jeans and other pants for dressy casual evenings.<br />I think RTR is a terrific concept. &nbsp;If I didn't almost always need alterations, I would be tempted by one of their monthly plans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902268 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:43:42 +0000 Angie 1902268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAH. Fun story. The world can be so small.&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, RTR can work if you don't need to alter the garment (and it sounds like you're in luck). Some of the dresses can look a little shabby - (overused) - so watch out for that too. Holding thumbs it all works out. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902265 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:36:31 +0000 Anonymous 1902265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness- that is amazing.&nbsp; Super smart move on so many levels I can't begin to list!&nbsp; You will look wonderful and relaxed knowing you saved a bundle ...... <br />Totally enjoy the wedding- the whole event (rehearsal, big day etc) it all goes so fast- thank goodness there will be pics so you can remember the whirlwind!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902264 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:32:22 +0000 BrieN 1902264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great story!!<br /> I'm glad you've got the dress for 8 days--good thinking. RTR has messed up in the past for less important events and I had to wear something already in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902256 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:25:06 +0000 JAileen 1902256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How amazing! The dress is beautiful. From pictures you’ve posted, everything looks great on you, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902254 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:23:13 +0000 Bonnie 1902254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems like the perfect solution for special occasion dresses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902253 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:21:40 +0000 Anonymous 1902253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story - and how nice to have an equally great dress for the rehearsal dinner! &nbsp;How does it work with trying on and getting the right size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902235 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:27:40 +0000 rachylou 1902235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902233 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:26:01 +0000 RobinF 1902233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great solution! I love saving money. And gorgeous dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902217 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:53:38 +0000 Anonymous 1902217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s such a huge coincidence!<br /> Chuckle+saving $= good times.<br /> Wonderful dress!<br /> Rent the runway seems like such a great solution for occasionwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902214 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:44:43 +0000 Suz 1902214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That's a great savings and what luck to have something now for both occasions. <b>Gorgeous</b> dress by the way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902210 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:34:37 +0000 Christina F. 1902210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use RTR for an annual ball as well. It definitely beats buying each year or keeping a rotating assortment on hand in my tiny space. (I do keep one backup.) I think it’s often worth looking there first for an event, as the variety is pretty wide. What a killer MOB dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902203 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:15:38 +0000 Jjsloane 1902203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fortuitous for you! I have a coworker who uses RTR for an annual ball. No need to have a closet full of one time wear ballgowns.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902199 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:06:16 +0000 viva 1902199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had a good laugh about that, Inge. We get along very well, and this seemed to just seal our friendship! (Interestingly we have very different bodies - she is probably 5'10," long and lean -- but the dress looked amazing on her too. Everything does! LOL.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buy-for-the-life-you-have-a-funny-and-instructive-story#post-1902198 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:05:31 +0000 Aquamarine 1902198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that’s interesting and instructive. I’d heard of RTR, of course, but I guess I never thought it would have current, still-in-the-stores, dresses to choose from. </p>