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If you need an expensive dress or purse for an interview or wedding you will love these websites. You can save big by renting big ticket items online. Why spend $600 on a dress or purse you will use only once and never again? Here's a few websites for renting.

onenightaffair.com

This LA based site has what you need for a killer dress. They have designers from Versace to Badgley Mischka. It is noted that Oscar winners are regular customers and they have been renting to the red-carpet crowd for 23 years.

You will need to call 310-474-7808 with your measurements and shoe size and they will have your dress altered to fit for around $20. Prices are $45 - $175 for five nights and you will be charged $20 for return shipping. Not too shabby!

bagborroworsteal.com

This is one of my favorites. When I was rushing for a sorority I rented a really nice Kate Spade leather tote. You pay a $5-$9.95 monthly membership fee. Then you are charged for renting items based on four expense levels. They sell jewelry as well as bags and purses. The Kate Spade I earlier mentioned only cost me $40 for a whole month! Beats paying the $595 it retails for.

borrowedbling.com

If you need some amazing jewelry for a swanky party or wedding this is the place to visit. For a monthly membership fee of $29.95 you can borrow up to two items at a time. You have the option of buying the item for $100+ or borrowing it fr free (with membership). It's a steal!

Be sure to check the sites theft and damage policies. For instance, bagborroworsteal.com adds a $5 damage fee for normal wear and tear, but if the item comes back irreparably damaged you can bet you are paying full retail price for the item. Minus the rental fee. Hope this helps everyone get rid of guilt for spending so much money on items. Now you can just rent them.

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