15 Festive Dresses You Can Rent This Holiday Season

By Southern Living Editors
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Every merry holiday season includes a few festive, must-attend events. The attire is usually a little more dazzling than your average Saturday night out. This is the time of year when sparkles and shine are totally acceptable. Plan on plenty of picture taking, which we all know leads to photo tagging and social sharing. It's natural and normal to feel the pressure to look your absolute best for all those occasions on your social calendar. Are you still cringing each time you pass by that marsala-colored lace midi in your closet that's been wrapped in a dry cleaners plastic bag since December 26th of last year? Rather than splurging on one-time-only holiday looks, think about renting a different style for every event you've accepted this season. We love Rent The Runway (a designer rental service) for its seemingly endless options that come at affordable rates. When there are gifts to buy, the idea of renting a festive wardrobe is more of a Christmas miracle.  
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ERIN Erin Fetherston Green Light Dress

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Rent It: $40; renttherunway.com

In addition to a touch of shimmer, this dress also has pockets to keep your essentials by your side during a night out. 

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Draper James Collection Lace Sheath Dress

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Rent It: $30; renttherunway.com

This timeless lace number can easily take you from a holiday party to church with the swap of your accessories. 

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J.Crew Glendale Cinched Waist Dress

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Rent It: $30; renttherunway.com

A cinched waist and flounce hem make this dress the perfect way to wear plaid during the holiday season. 

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Krisa Red Layered Gown

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Rent It: $30; renttherunway.com

Where else can you get a dress that's worthy of a formal occasion for less than $40?

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Yoana Baraschi Keep Them Guessing Dress

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Rent It: $30; renttherunway.com

This gold and black fit-and-flare allows you to be equally as comfortable as you are stylish.

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Slate & Willow Green Gabi Dress

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Rent It: $30; renttherunway.com

Pair this flattering emerald dress with your favorite black heels and you've got an outfit that you'll receive compliments on all night long. 

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BB Dakota What's Your Shine Mini Dress

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Rent It: $30; renttherunway.com

Welcome a new year in style with this shimmering silver style. 

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Slate & Willow Fifi Dress

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Rent It: $50; renttherunway.com

This fit-and-flare will make you the life of the party as soon as you walk in the room.

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Nicole Miller Oxblood Pleated Sweetheart Dress

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Rent It: $80; renttherunway.com

Pleats, please! A rich red hue and knife pleats take your expected spaghetti strap frock and kick it up a few notches.

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Nanette Lapore On Off Shift

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Rent It: $35; renttherunway.com

Not all LBDs are created equal and this one has a little more pizzazz in its DNA.

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Slate & Willow Copper Fleur Shift

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Rent It: $40; renttherunway.com

A Southern girl knows how to sparkle and so does this mini dress. It’s perfect for ringing in the New Year.

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Christian Siriano Kiera Dress

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Rent It: $30; renttherunway.com

It’s flirty, fun, and perfect for any party.

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ML Monique Lhuillier Bridgette Dress

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Rent It: $75; renttherunway.com

With a sheer long sleeve lace overlay on a strapless bodice, you get the best of both cuts—a cocktail look and plenty of coverage.

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Carmen Marc Valvo Cranberry Jacquard Dress

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Rent It: $90; renttherunway.com

Cranberry hue + jacquard fabric = a perfect holiday look. The structured material, cinched waist, and cap sleeve make this number universally flattering.

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ERIN Erin Fetherston Hourglass Dress

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Rent It: $45; renththerunway.com

This dress has all of our favorite things: It's tailored, feminine, preppy, and timeless.

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