To some the question regarding whether there is a recession is debatable. I don’t see how, because no matter where I look, somebody is struggling.
However, just because you are struggling financially DOES NOT mean you have to look like you are struggling.
Lets say you want to attend a networking event and the attire is cocktail attire. You have champagne taste but your budget is very very 6 pack. What do you do?
You....................... RENT THE RUNWAY
Rent the Runway is a really cool site based out of NYC that allows people to rent Couture, or designer dresses for 90% of what they would cost to purchase. So ladies, now we can look fly and fabulous for cheap, and we dont have to worry about someone rocking the same dress.
The coolest thing about the site is they usually send you more than one size.(so lets just say the size 10 doesn’t fit, you can also try the size 12 for free) You do have to pay for shipping, and its also a good idea to purchase the insurance they have so that just incase something happens you are not responsible for paying for an $800 dress.
The negatives to this site is the fact that there is a slight waiting list to join. (Personally, I think its for marketing purposes.. we all know that if people feel exclusive the are more likely to patronize) Also the largest sizes I have seen are size 12 and an XL. If you have a real woman body (like I do) some of the things on this site will not be for you.
I say if nothing else, check it out. The concept is cool and you just might find something on there that you can afford. I think there needs to be something like this for the plus size lady. What do yall think?
I just got back from NY for the second time in a month, and My oh My did I get some fashion ideas while I was there... Anyway, we will talk about that next time.......
Until then, Stay beautiful, Stay fierce, Stay wonderfully YOU....
XOXOXO- ShellZ
