Clothing rental has always been a way to dress for less when attending weddings, proms, or other formal events. But the rental market has zoomed beyond tuxes and gowns and turned into an easy way to keep your wardrobe fresh without spending much money.

In this episode, we'll share tips on navigating the clothing rental world, including when and how to use fashion-for-hire sites. Plus, what's the environmental impact of renting rather than buying?

Read Checkbook's full report on how to take advantage of clothing rental sites.

Additional Consumerpedia Episodes:

#3: Tricks Sellers Use to Make You Buy Now and Pay Too Much

#7: 65 Things You (Probably) Shouldn’t Pay For

#26: Sale Prices Are Rarely Real Deals

#49: Shop Like a Pro: Checkbook's Top Shopping Tips

#57: What Ever Happened to Customer Service?

Additional Resources:

Alden Wicker’s website and her book: To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Fight Back.

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