Serial shaadi guests will love renting wedding outfits from these 9 stores
Say yes to the dress without going broke
Moroccan mehendi, Hawaiian haldi and Punjabi pheraas at sunset. Weddings today sound more like Makemytrip tour packages than celebrations. Every other couple is in a passionate love affair with super specific dress codes but we go with it because we love these people (or have been guilt-tripped into it).
Just like women’s careers and biology clocks are always at war with each other, shaadi shopping and bank accounts are forever in conflict. Even if you invest in a great (expensive) outfit, eventually it won’t fit — either you or the current trends — and you will end up like Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses with an overflowing closet of unwearable wedding wear. It’s time you gave renting wedding outfits some serious thought.
If like us, you’re on serial wedding attendee duty, you’re going to want to skim through this list of stores for renting wedding outfits. And yes, they’re all reasonably priced so you can rent, rock and return. After all, it’s clothes, not real estate.
Renting wedding outfits like a pro: Find your shaadi match at these stores
For when you want to bring your vision board to life
Rent An Attire will help you manifest your Pinterest dreams with vibrant lehengas and glitzy gowns. Browse collections based on occasion: sangeet, cocktail, wedding; or type: bridal or designer. They also have sherwanis, suits and tuxedos for men, so you can pick coordinated outfits. You’ll find several premium fashion brands and designers like Kora and Ridhi Mehra.
You can book outfits for three, five, seven or 10 days and the team will contact you for custom sizes and alter the outfit accordingly. Post-event, they will pick it up from your doorstep too. Renting starts at ₹3,000 and can go beyond ₹9,000. A refundable security deposit is taken as a guarantee for damages. The store has physical outlets in Pune and Dehradun but also does business online.
For bringing your celeb-inspired outfit dreams to life
From Kiara Advani’s empire rose pink lehenga to Parineeti Chopra’s ivory ensemble, Flyrobe has some of the most coveted celeb looks at affordable prices.
They have a wide collection under both western and ethnic categories and even provide accessories. They stock a large number of labels from lesser-known, budget brands to premium designer labels like Anamika Khanna, Neeta Lulla and Rohit Bahl — with the option to customise it to your size.
You can book your rental outfits up to three months in advance, and have it delivered to you on a date you select as well as picked up from your doorstep on the pre-decided date. Renting starts as low as ₹900 depending on the outfit, but can go up to ₹94,000 for the designer duds.
Flyrobe has physical stores in Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ludhiana and Bhopal, while their online store ships to multiple cities.
For when subtle is your middle name…
For those of you who are sakhis with subtle glam, online portal Kuro has to be your first option for renting wedding outfits. From delicate floral patterns lehengas to ruffled sarees, you get to choose your level of glam. The store has collections from well-known designers as well as stunning in-house creations.
You can browse collections according to your budget — they have separate sections for rent under 5k, 10k and 20k with rents starting as low as ₹2,400. You can also pick by event or designer — including Sabyasachi, Anita Dongre, Anushree Reddy among others, and can rent for three or seven days and have it altered to your size. Once booked, Kuro will send the outfit within 10-12 days. An express two-three day delivery is available on certain clothes in Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Once your event is over, the store’s courier executive will pick up the outfit from your home on the last date of your selected rental period.
For when you want to sport a sanskaari look with a twist
You would think renting outfits for weddings is part of the new wave of sustainable fashion, but this legacy store in Mumbai has been renting outfits since 1987. With physical outlets in various locations from Mulund to Vasai, Popin also has stores in Pune, Ahmedabad and Vapi. They allow clients to rent for three days only with a per-day charge of 10% levied on any extension.
Popin doesn’t deliver or courier so you need to go old school, and personally pick it up and later return it. While their collection boasts of contemporary designs and cuts, the patterns and colour combinations are rooted in tradition. With rentals of their in-house designs starting at ₹1,400, Popin will ensure you have a popping outfit for any do — from pre-wedding festivities to bridesmaids duties to sangeet shenanigans.
For when you want to embrace Holi hues
From Banarasi sarees to co-ord sets, eccentric lehengas and evening gowns, this online store will cater to every renter’s whim. The collections mostly have a soft feminine vibe with ruffles, pastel shades and dainty designs, but you’ll also find a few jewel-toned outfits.
Their rentals start from ₹2,000 and go up to 5k, 10k and 20k. At Cloud Closet, you’ll find pieces designed in-house by Krupa Jain who is at the helm of the rental store along with designer pieces from Anita Dongre and Dolly Jain.
Cloud Closet lets you rent for three days after which a per-day fee of ₹500 is levied. At the end of your rental period, a pick-up will be scheduled by the store.
Pro tip: They also allow rentals for various shoots but have different guidelines and terms.
For when you want to go for timeless elegance
If among a sea of guests adhering to trends, you want to stand out in a classic outfit, Clothing Rental’s website offers you just that with their collection of premium ensembles.
Based out of Mumbai, the store ships and delivers all over the country. All their designs are created in-house with lehenga rentals starting at ₹6,000 and saree at ₹7,000. The dress rentals go as low as 4k. You can visit the store and book your piece or get in touch with their team at least three weeks in advance to book your pick.
Once you share your measurements their team will confirm if an outfit will fit you well or not. The outfit can be rented for three days after which you’ll have to return it in good condition. They have plenty of options for sizes 32 to 38 for women and can alter it to your measurements as well. Beyond size 38, the pieces available are limited.
For when you want to go with shimmer, shine and everything fine
Glitter is to shaadi what tilgul is to Makar Sankranti. Inseparable. But glitter can either elevate an outfit to outer space or drag it down to the earth’s core — Yeh Lehenga Nahi Mehenga does the former. Located in Mumbai, the store offers a wide variety of wedding outfit collections (all marked by an affinity towards shimmer) from ethnic jumpsuits to lehengas and beautiful sarees. Their rental prices start at ₹3,500 for Indo-Western outfits and at ₹5,000 for lehengas.
The store currently caters to local customers and only ships to a few metro cities, like Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and Bengaluru. You can keep the rental for a period of three to four days. Their sizes go between 32 inches to 40 inches bust size and minor alterations can be made to give you a better fit. You can visit the store or reach out to them over WhatsApp for an online consultation. Yeh Lehenga Nahi Mehenga creates all their pieces in-house which are also available for purchase. If you decide to make a larger investment, the team will custom-make the outfit according to your preference. We love the bespoke angle!
For when you want to feel like Son Pari
A blend of maximal and whimsical but stylish, ensembles from Mohraya will help you sashay into your own fairytale. There’s shimmer, gold floral patterns, ball gowns that look like a painting came to life and feminine details like scallops, lotuses and ruffles. Mohraya stocks their in-house designs and customisations as well as designer wear from brands like Rimple and Harpreet, Payal Keyal, Seema Gujral among others.
Renting starts at ₹3,000 and you can keep it for three to four days. They ship across India and you can do a video consultation to pick your piece and get it altered to your size. They stock up to size 2XL. Reach out to them on WhatsApp through the link available on their Instagram page and rent away.
For when you want to channel your inner diva
Date The Ramp will bring all your high fashion and luxury apparel dreams to life without your bank account having a nightmare. From corset gowns to floral maxis and exquisite lehengas, you’ll find on-trend outfits for a pool party, bachelorette and sangeet night here.
They’re size-inclusive with options going up to 5XL, and they stock outfits from luxury brands like Papa Don’t Preach, Rahul Mishra, Ritu Kumar and more. Their rentals start as low as ₹600 for simple dresses and sarees and can go up to ₹60,000. We love that the store has an interesting seasonal pass system that allows you to pay once and rent throughout the festive season with lower rental prices, premium delivery and pickup.
You can set up a call with their fashion consultant for a guided tour of their online store. Ideally, you need to book your outfit three months in advance but you can also pick it up last minute from the Bengaluru store. They have no damages fee so if you’re a spiller Susie, you don’t have to fret about the Merlot stain.
The best part? You can rent matching accessories from them, too.
All your burning questions
Hygiene
Rental stores usually sanitise and dry clean every outfit before sending it to the customer so the dress you receive will be as good as new. Confirm this before you place your order.
Fees and extra charges
Some stores ask for a security deposit, some don’t. Some will charge you for any damage incurred some won’t. It’s best to check the store’s policy and clarify these details prior to renting.
Alterations
The store will make minor changes to your outfit so it fits you well — share your measurements with them to avoid any hassle after delivery.
Delivery and pickup
While some stores automate delivery and doorstep pickup, others may not. Confirm this and details about courier charges in advance.
Rental days
It’s crucial to check for the duration you can keep the outfit. Always confirm delivery and pick-up dates in advance. Keep a buffer of at least a day between your event and pickup to adjust for last-minute changes.
