TOP RENTAL SITES

HURR allows you to rent pieces from its members (peer-to-peer rentals) as well as from its own stock and is home to brands such as The Vampire’s Wife, Rixo and Ganni. Tight for time? Hurr has a pop-up outlet in Selfridges, so you can try on pieces and take them away with you. hurrcollective.com

DCEY favours small, lesser-known brands, making it unlikely you’ll end up at an event wearing the same dress as someone else. With a strong focus on occasion wear, including dedicated bridal and black-tie sections, expect floor-sweeping gowns and standout party bags aplenty. dcey.co.uk

FRONT ROW launched in 2016 and stocks big fashion houses, such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, many of which aren’t available from other rental platforms in the UK. Its sizing above a 12 is limited, but it has a great bag and shoe collection, offering three- and five-day rental periods and including a prepaid returns label. frontrow.uk.com JOHN LEWIS FASHION RENTAL is new to the rental market. With very reasonable prices, you can experiment with fashion without it costing the earth. Rent pieces for four, eight, 10 or 20 days (ideal for packing in your holiday suitcase). rental.johnlewis.com

MY WARDROBE HQ has more than 500 A-list-worthy labels, including Alexander Mcqueen and Yves Saint Laurent. If something catches your eye, you might even be able to purchase it. MWHQ has a dedicated retail space in Harrods, so you can try before you buy. mywardrobehq.com BY ROTATION is all about its community of more than 250,000 fashion fans, including celebrities, who lend from their own collections. Featuring sought-after brands, such as The Vampire’s Wife and Self-portrait, it makes designer clothes accessible to all women. byrotation.com

LK BORROWED, L.k.bennett’s subscription service, is great if you think you may become a frequent renter. For £79 a month, you can rent up to two items at once, with unlimited swaps throughout the month. Postage and dry-cleaning is included and there is the option to buy pieces (up to 50% off the retail price). lkborrowed.com

HIRESTREET is more high street than high end. Affordable options, including Marks & Spencer, Coast, Ghost and French Connection, start from £7 for four days. It’s a more inclusive site, with sizes spanning 4-32 and more than 10,000 items. hirestreetuk.com