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Lehengas - Renting VS Buying
You might have surely heard of this new trend of renting dresses, especially heavy designer lehengas and couture dresses, for special occasions. This concept is relatively new in India but is gaining traction very fast, especially, in metro cities. Renting portals are bringing designer lehengas and dresses closer to the average Indian by making them more affordable. Designer lehengas from celebrity designers; like, Neeta Lulla, Sabyasachi and more can also be found easily on these portals. Read further to know more about renting lehengas, the top pieces available for rent and some great tips to make the rental experience easy and comfortable for you.
When Renting a Lehenga is the Best Option?
Many people are cautious about this new trend of renting lehengas, among other kinds of dresses. There are a lot of questions and confusion surrounding it. If you are also wondering whether you should rent a lehenga or not then read further. We have tried to list out the most common reasons why renting lehengas is a nice option.
#1 When You Want to Try High-Street Brands without Breaking the Bank
Every girl has dreamt of wearing a Sabyasachi or Abu Jani – Sandeep Khosla piece once in her life, however, not everyone can afford one. If you also find yourself in the same spot then you would find renting lehengas as a nice option. You get to rent beautifully designed pieces at just 10% - 20% of the retail price of the lehengas. Some even offer free delivery and pick-up services. These renting portals also offer several other features that make them affordable in many ways.
#2 When You Are Not Going to Wear It for More Than One Or Two Occasions
It is a well-established fact that lehengas are almost always a pretty expensive affair and there are not many occasions on which you can adorn a heavy lehenga. Or some people also don’t like wearing the same design to every other occasion with almost the same crowd. In such a case you can consider renting a lehenga because there is no point in shelling thousands of rupees on a dress that you won’t be able to wear more than a couple times.
#3 When You Don't Have the Time/Space/Resources to Maintain It
Buying a lehenga is not the only expense. You also need to maintain the lehenga in a proper way. Along with dry cleaning it and maintaining it, you also need to have enough space to properly store it so that you don’t end up ruining an expensive piece. However, many of us, do not have enough space or resources, or sometimes, even the time, to maintain such expensive dresses. In such a case, you can take help from renting portals to rent a lehenga and forget about all the worries of maintaining it later.
The Top 10 Lehengas for Rent Online!
If you have finally decided to rent a lehenga then you will be pleasantly surprised by the thousands of choices available to you. There are several websites, including Flyrobe and Stage 3 that have been in this market for a long time and offer some of the best designs at great prices. There are some newer websites also that are coming up with innovative ideas to make the entire experience memorable for you. To make it easier, we have listed below some of the top 10 best designs on the internet that are available to be rented at affordable prices.
#1 Pink Floral Printed Lehenga with Blouse & Dupatta
From Zayah, this lehenga sells at a retail price of Rs. 14,000+ but is available for rent on Fly Robe for just Rs. 2,999 only. This is a mesmerising design in a pink floral pattern. The blouse is of a rani pink silk and has a deep round neckline along with a deep backside as well. The padded blouse is also sleeveless. The lehenga is made of georgette and has a flared, pleated look with floral prints all over it. A small golden lace border running across its length makes it look elegant and classy. The dupatta further enhances the charm of the entire dress.
#2 Divya Thukral Navy Lehenga Set with Jacket
From the fashion house of Divya Thukral, this lehenga is suited for occasions where you want to go traditional but with a different touch of your own. In a dark navy blue colour, this piece has a plain blouse which is paired with a beautiful crop-style jacket with golden designs on it for a chic and classy look. The skirt also has zari work done on it with golden threads and it also comes with a beautiful net dupatta. It is available for rent on Stage 3 for Rs. 3,200 and also requests a security deposit of Rs.1,600 which is refundable on return of the dress.
#3 Art of Threads Navy Green Lehenga Choli
This lehenga from the fashion house of the art of threads will take your breath away. Available for rent on Lionise for Rs. 2,699 only (while it sells at a retail price of Rs. 20,000), it has a beautiful organza lehenga with a white base dyed in places with navy green. A simple, green silk blouse with an elegantly designed, golden bordered dupatta completes the look. You can rent it for simple occasions from a pooja to pre-wedding ceremonies as well like Mehendi or Haldi. It can also be paired with statement pieces of jewellery owing to the simple-styled blouse it features.
#4 Ridhima Bhasin Pastel Green Lehenga
From designer Ridhima Bhasin, this exclusive piece is available for rent on Renta Closet for just Rs. 1,099 (while it sells for a retail price of Rs. 65,000). It is one of the most stunning pieces on the rental portals right now. Based on raw silk pastel green fabric the lehenga has intricate design work done on it along with a dupatta that is embellished with gota and mirror work. The blouse also has heavily designed net sleeves. You are sure to turn heads in this piece. Also, you can pair it with kundan jewellery to perfect the look.
#5 Alka Bharti Colour Block Lehenga
If you are looking for the perfect lehenga for a summer or spring wedding or pre-wedding function then your search ends at this beautiful piece by design Alka Bharti. In bright shades of yellow and pink, the lehenga is based on raw silk with zig-zag patterns and a hand embroidered blouse. The blouse has a deep backside design with complementing tassels to tie it together. It also has a matching dupatta that enhances the overall look. It is available for rent on Rent It Bae for Rs. 5,499; while, it sells at a retail price of Rs. 40,000.
#6 Maron Draped Saree Gown
A lot of women are opting for much newer lehenga styles and designs this season, especially, when the possibilities of styling a lehenga are endless. If you are looking to rent a different lehenga piece then this drape saree gown-style lehenga might be your final choice. Available on Fly Robe for Rs. 1,700 only (retail price is Rs. 12,000), it is designed on maroon silk and is styled like a gown with an attached net dupatta that gives it a saree look. The saree has golden thread embroidery done all over it with which makes it look beautiful. The blouse also has full-length net sleeves with embroidery done on it.
#7 Inayat Peach And Gold Lehenga
This lehenga from Stage 3 is certainly one of the most striking pieces on this list. From the fashion house of Inayat, it is available for Rs. 1,799. Made out of peach and gold silk, it has a double-layered skirt with an asymmetric top layer that is further beautified with copper and gold embroidery all over it. The blouse is made in a high-neck halter style which is much in trend right now and the net dupatta features cheeta work. You can pair it with gold and pearl jewellery, especially jhumkas, to get the perfect look.
#8 Shantanu And Nikhil Green Lehenga Set
Have you ever dreamt of wearing a creation of some of India’s A-list designers? Well, then here’s your chance to do so without breaking the bank. This beautiful green lehenga set from ace designers Shantanu and Nikhil sells at a retail price of a whopping Rs. 1,85,000. However, it is available for a rental price of just Rs. 6,000 right now on Renta Closet. It is made on black raw silk base with shiny leather golden stripes and zari embroidery on the hemline. The black blouse is also embellished with gold leather stripes and the piece comes with a soft net dupatta. This one is a true stunner and you can enhance the look by further pairing it with contemporary earrings and a matching clutch.
#9 TCR Pink Tiered Crop Top Skirt
Available on the Clothing Rental for Rs. 4,000; this lehenga is the epitome of contemporary designs and colours. It features a tiered crop top and skirt design in a baby pink colour. The blouse features an off-shoulder pattern to enhance the look while the entire piece is made of soft, net material to make it look different. You can choose this piece for a fun occasion like Sangeet or something similar.
#10 Rani Pink & Peach Embroidered Lehenga Choli with Dupatta
Available on Fly Robe for just Rs. 1,999 (selling in retail for Rs. 10,500), this gorgeous lehenga has a rani pink and peach embroidered design crafted with blended silk and soft net. The padded blouse has a round neckline with a sleeveless pattern. The dupatta is embellished with floral patterns. The lehenga is designed with gold sequins, zari and zardozi work to make it look strikingly different.
Tips to Make Renting Lehengas Easier
While renting dresses seems like a dream come true, there are some things that you should be careful about otherwise your entire experience of renting could turn out to be a disaster. Read further to see the top tips that you should keep in mind to make renting dresses, especially lehengas, easier for yourself –
#1 Schedule Delivery of Lehenga At Least 3 Days in Advance
In all probability, you have decided to rent a lehenga for some special occasion. Hence, you need to time the delivery of the lehenga in a manner that you have time to check the dress, select accessories accordingly and avoid any kind of confusion. It is always recommended that you schedule the delivery of rented dresses at least 3 days in advance i.e. 3 days before the occasion. This will allow you ample time to get things ready.
#2 Double Check Your Measurements Before Scheduling
Make sure that you have selected a lehenga that will fit you properly. All websites offer a detailed size chart. Refer to the size chart and only then schedule a delivery. Do not simply guess and order because it could turn out to be a wrong size as often different brands follow different sizing guidelines. If in doubt, you can simply take a measuring tape and write down your size accordingly. Then match it up with the sizing chart before ordering.
#3 Try to Opt for Lehengas That Offer Custom Fit Option
Many rented lehengas also offer a custom fit. Often it could come at an additional cost but if you are ready to spend some extra money then it is really worth the price. The lehenga would literally look like you got it specially stitched for yourself. Also, it will enhance your look to a greater extent.
#4 Check for Security Deposit Details (Some Lehengas Require One)
This one is really important. Often rented lehengas that have a high retail price, will come with a security deposit requirement. This helps the renting portal to cover for any accidental costs that could be incurred during the rental period. Security deposits can range from Rs. 500 to sometimes even a couple thousand, depending on the retail price of the lehenga. The security deposit is refunded on safe return of the lehenga. Before scheduling the delivery of your chosen lehenga, be sure to read up on the security deposit details.
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Rent to Have Enough Space in Your Closet And to Save Money
The concept of renting works on the modern principle of practicality and ease. It allows you to save your hard earned money instead of buying. Lehengas and matching jewellery can set your budget back by at least 50,000 rupees. The sky is the limit here. Depending on the designer and design, your lehenga and jewellery can be a huge setback in your wedding budget. Renting a lehenga and matching ornaments can get you a design of your choice, and yet, makes you pay only a fraction of the allocated budget. It is almost like having the cake and eating it too! It also saves your time because they deliver to your doorstep and save your closet space so that you can be new and ravishing on any day that you choose for any occasion. The icing on the cake is that you get off also on your first rental if you are lucky enough.