As some of you know, I currently subscribe to  Rent the Runway Unlimited. I am a big fan for many reasons, but I thought it would be an interesting change of pace to interview another subscriber about their experience. Today’s interview is with one of my nearest and dearest friends Jessica Stein! She introduced me to the service and has been a member since their initial start up (click on the links throughout the post to check out some of her favorite items):

How long have you been a member of RTR Unlimited?
I have been a member of RTR Unlimited from the day it started- July of 2014 I received my first order.

How did you first hear about it?
I received an e-mail about Unlimited from RTR. I had actually never rented a dress from them prior but was on their e-mail list. I signed up during the Beta program so they actually reached out to me multiple times to get my opinion on the program- what I liked and what I thought they could improve. Some of my suggestions are now implemented, so I like to think my input helped 🙂

What made you decide to try it out?
I love clothing and accessories and thought this would be a fun way to try out things that are outside my normal budget. The three pieces I choose at a time can really freshen up my wardrobe and allow me to experiment with what I already own.

Do you find that it helps control shopping urges?
To an extent…haha! At the time I became an Unlimited member, I was newly engaged and knew I had to curb my usual spending habits because it would be a financially straining year for me. It definitely has been helpful for more formal occasions where I would typically go out and buy a dress. This past weekend, I wore a dress and used a clutch from Unlimited for a wedding and got to wear something I loved without spending a ton! If I ever feel there is a void in my wardrobe, I can use this service to fill that rather than going out and shopping like I would have done in the past.

How many people do you know who use the service?
Currently just me and the writer of this lovely blog!

What are your three favorite items you’ve rented, and what is the
longest you’ve kept an item?
Ahh this is a hard one! I really have loved so many of the pieces I have received. I love Eddie Borgo jewelry including the door latch cuff. Eddie Borgo pieces are simple but have been fun to wear with other jewelry of my own. I have also enjoyed my Loeffler Randall handbags. They are roomy but not too big so good for a weekend outing when you don’t feel like carrying around a lot of stuff. I am also a huge fan of Helmut Lang jackets including the Smoking Wool Tuxedo Blazer and Inclusion Coat. The Tuxedo Blazer I had for over two months I believe. It transitioned really well from fall into early winter. I could wear it out on the weekends with a cute jumper or to work! It was the piece I by far got the most use out of.

What three items do you currently have?
Right now I actually only have one piece- the ELA Metallic Stud DN Bag. This bag is spacious and holds a lot. I also love the metallic color and it goes with a lot! I just returned the Whiting & Davis Birdcage Clutch and the ML Monique Lhuillier Ring Around Dress which I used for the wedding I mentioned earlier. Both pieces were great. The color of the dress definitely stood out to me and I would get it again.

Would you recommend this to a friend?
Absolutely! I am always advertising the service to friends. I always receive compliments on the pieces I am wearing so encourage people to try it out! It is a reasonably priced and fun way to get fashionable pieces you may not typically purchase yourself!