Lease the Runway vs Nuuly - which is best?

Sharing my ideas on two of the preferred clothes rental providers, Rent the Runway Unlimited and Nuuly. <— I’ve added each of my referral hyperlinks right here if you happen to determine to test them out!

Hello buddies! How are you? I hope you’re having an incredible week thus far. It’s been one over right here. I had choir (one of many highlights of the week), taught two barre lessons, and met up with buddies at True Meals for dinner. The Pilot and I additionally took a while to plan out the remainder of the yr, assess the finances, and make plans.

I LOVE to undergo our subscription funds every year and *trim the fats.* So usually, we’ll discover that we’re paying for issues and don’t use or want, and it’s a straightforward option to get some $$ again. (Particularly when groceries are a billion {dollars}.) Whereas we had been trying by means of every little thing, he noticed that we’ve been paying for each Rent the Runway and Nuuly, and instructed me he thought I ought to maintain them, as a result of it’s lower manner again on my on-line buying habits, particularly since we’ve had plenty of journey and occasions.

It’s true! I’ve positively reduce on my buying over the previous couple of years and have nonetheless been capable of attempt a bunch of enjoyable new-to-me choices, due to RTR and Nuuly.

Right here’s a bit about why I like utilizing these two providers, what makes them value it, and any of the cons I’ve skilled. You too can take a look at an older assessment of RTR here and Nuuly here.

Lease the Runway vs Nuuly – which is best?

I like each RTR and Nuuly as a result of they’ve totally different decisions and are for various events. I exploit RTR for extra staple seasonal items, like a comfortable jacket, or particular occasions, like if I do know we’ve got a army occasion or get together. I like Nuuly for extra informal choices, like tops and clothes, and likewise if we’re occurring trip.

I’ve used each providers previously and have canceled them at numerous factors. I’ve been sandwiching the 2 providers for a few years, and listed below are a few of the issues I’ve seen:

PROS:

– Much less buying. I store much less and I’m centered much less on *quick style.* As a result of I can hire luxe choices and the choices are at all times altering, I by no means really feel like I’m lacking out, and don’t really feel compelled to purchase a ton of additional issues.

After I store now, it’s for issues I genuinely want and love (like a brand new pair of fantastic denims or footwear), or I’d maintain one thing from an RTR or Nuuly cargo and pay for it at a reduction. I’ve found new manufacturers and discovered my sizes for various manufacturers with out having to buy and exhange a bunch of instances.

(This blazer was a keeper from a Nuuly supply)

– I can order clothes for the women. I additionally like to pick clothes or sweaters for Liv in my shipments as a result of we’ll usually have occasions collectively (just like the NCL tea). The price of two clothes would simply be increased than I pay for my month-to-month RTR subscription. I’ve additionally ordered some children’ choices for P from Nuuly for occasions, and she or he cherished them.

– Completely different kinds and functions. Nuuly is Anthropologie garments and types, whereas Rent the Runway is a mixture of designer manufacturers. A few of my favorites are Ulla Johnson, Derek Lam, Rails, Mom, MISA, and Farm Rio, so I’ll usually filter the choices by my favourite manufacturers. In addition they have accesories, like sunglases and jewellery, purses, and outerwear.

– Extra selection and skill to check out tendencies with out totally committing. I have a tendency to decorate extra on the traditional aspect, but when there’s one thing that’s in model and I wish to attempt it with out truly shopping for one (like the entire “vest as a shirt” vibe), it’s no dedication.

– Higher for the earth! It makes me really feel like I’m doing somewhat one thing for the earth by renting garments as an alternative of regularly shopping for new issues. Don’t get me flawed, I nonetheless LOVE to buy, however I really feel way more aware about my buying habits. I additionally like that the gadgets are transport from each corporations in a reusable bag, and RTR recycles all the plastic packaging.

CONS/DIFFERENCES:

– Typically transport is gradual, particularly for Nuuly. Rent the Runway tends to be somewhat sooner, however I really feel just like the cargo time at all times cuts into the subscription month a bit.

– High quality. I really feel like on the entire, Lease the Runway is at all times contemporary, new, and clear. I’ve gotten some worn and dingy items from Nuuly earlier than, and I’ve needed to wash some gadgets that didn’t scent fairly as contemporary.

– It relies on what you’re in search of. When you’ve got a trip or occasion, I might positively suggest Lease the Runway. In the event you’re in search of extra on a regular basis choices, I might take a look at Nuuly.

– Price. Right here’s the price distinction between the 2 choices:

Nuuly is round $100 with taxes/transport (6 items complete for the month) and Rent the Runway is round $150 (10 items complete for the month; you get 5 at a time and may swap as soon as). For me, it’s been value it with the quantity of occasions and journey this previous yr. I’d cancel one for the summer season, relying on what’s occurring. I might see it to be particularly worthwhile if you happen to work in an workplace setting and wish to swap up your rotation. My good pal works in an workplace and has to have a look at least enterprise informal every day, and she or he raves about RTR.