Rent with Rêve vs Nuuly: An Alternative for Occasion Wear
Rent with Rêve vs Nuuly
Nuuly is a monthly subscription for your everyday wardrobe: six pieces a month, swapped every billing cycle. Rent with Rêve is for the occasions in between, like a wedding, a gala or a week in Positano. You rent one designer piece from a curator's closet for exactly the days you need it.
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| Rent with Rêve | Nuuly | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Occasion wear: weddings, black tie, bridal, vacations, parties and holidays | Everyday, work and weekend wear, refreshed every month |
| How it works | Rent individual designer pieces for a specific occasion. No subscription, no membership fee. | Monthly subscription: choose 6 items, wear them, then send them all back to unlock your next box |
| Pricing model | Each piece is priced individually and shown on its page: $30 to $250 for 4 days (typically $75), $40 to $280 for 7 days, and $60 to $325 for 14 days (typically $125). A longer rental costs less per day. You pay only for what you rent. | $98 a month for 6 items. Up to 4 bonus items at $22 each. Faster shipping is $20 per order. |
| Rental period | 4, 7 or 14 days, chosen at checkout: 7 and 14 days on 687 pieces, 4 days on 641. The rental starts the day the piece arrives, not the day it ships. | Linked to your monthly billing date. Keep items past it and you're billed for the next month, with no late fees. |
| Changing plans | Extend by asking before your return date (an extension fee applies and depends on availability). Cancel 7+ days before your start date for a full refund; inside 7 days, the full amount becomes credit. | Pause for 1–3 months or cancel at any time. No partial swaps: the whole box goes back together. |
| Designer roster | 265 designers, including Zimmermann, Johanna Ortiz, Ulla Johnson, Self-Portrait, Staud and Veronica Beard | 400+ brands, including Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters, Nike, DL1961 and American Vintage |
| Who owns the pieces | Our curators' own closets, plus Rêve's own. Most pieces are one of one. | Nuuly (part of URBN) owns the pieces it rents |
| Cleaning | Professional cleaning included after every rental. Send it back as it is. | Laundry, dry cleaning and repairs included |
| Shipping | Free two-way shipping on orders over $100, all 50 US states. Ships within 2–3 business days so it arrives before your start date. | Free shipping and returns in the US with a reusable bag; delivery in up to 5 business days |
| Late returns | $15 per piece per day. After 7 days the piece is treated as a non-return. | No late fees. Keeping items past your billing date rolls you into the next month. |
| If it doesn't fit | Tell us within 24 hours of delivery. We swap it if another size or a similar piece can reach you in time. If not, you get the full rental price as credit, or a refund of the rental price minus shipping and cleaning. | Send it back with the rest of the box; your next box unlocks after all returns arrive |
| Buying what you love | Buy a piece you rented at a discounted buyout price, minus what you already paid to rent it. Resale pieces can also be bought outright. | Any rented item can be bought at a discount (final sale) |
Pricing models
Rent with Rêve: pay for the occasion
- Every piece has its own price, shown on its page: $30 to $250 for 4 days, $40 to $280 for 7 days and $60 to $325 for 14 days.
- No monthly fee, so nothing is charged between occasions.
- Shipping is free both ways on orders over $100, and cleaning is always included.
Nuuly: one flat monthly price
- $98 a month for 6 items, with up to 4 bonus items at $22 each.
- Built for volume: several everyday pieces every month.
- If you only need one dress for one wedding, a monthly plan means paying for five pieces you may not wear.
Designer rosters
Rent with Rêve
We carry 265 designers, chosen for occasions: Zimmermann, Johanna Ortiz, Ulla Johnson, Self-Portrait, Staud, Veronica Beard, LoveShackFancy, Alemais, Mestiza New York, Agua by Agua Bendita, La DoubleJ and Rebecca de Ravenel. Our edits are organized by occasion, among them Wedding Guest, Black Tie, Bridal, Resort and the Garden Party Edit.
Nuuly
Nuuly lists 400+ brands and 30,000+ styles. Its closet is anchored by its parent company's own labels, Anthropologie, Free People and Urban Outfitters, plus contemporary names such as DL1961, American Vintage and For Love & Lemons. It carries party dresses and wedding-guest options, but its strength is everyday dressing across a wide size range.
Rental period flexibility
Rent with Rêve
Rent for 4, 7 or 14 days, and choose the dates to fit your event. The rental starts the day the piece arrives. Need longer? Ask before your return date and we'll extend it if the piece is free.
Nuuly
Nuuly's rental period follows your monthly billing date. You can return early or late, and there are no late fees, but keeping a box past your billing date starts a new month's charge. Your next box unlocks once every item is back.
Questions, answered
What is the best Nuuly alternative for occasion wear?
If you need something for a wedding, black tie, a bridal event or a vacation, Rent with Rêve is built for that. You rent one designer piece for 4, 7 or 14 days, with no subscription. Nuuly is designed for a monthly everyday wardrobe.
How much does it cost to rent from Rent with Rêve?
Each piece is priced individually: 4-day rentals run $30 to $250 (typically $75), 7-day $40 to $280, and 14-day $60 to $325 (typically $125). A longer rental costs less per day. There is no subscription or membership fee. Professional cleaning is included, and shipping is free both ways on orders over $100.
Is Rent with Rêve a subscription like Nuuly?
No. Rent with Rêve has no subscription or monthly fee. You pay per piece, only when you have an occasion.
How much does Nuuly cost compared to Rent with Rêve?
Nuuly is $98 a month for 6 items, plus optional bonus items at $22 each. Rent with Rêve prices each piece individually: $30 to $250 for 4 days, $40 to $280 for 7 days or $60 to $325 for 14 days, with free two-way shipping on orders over $100 and cleaning included.
Can I rent a wedding guest dress for just one weekend?
Yes. Choose a 4-day rental at Rent with Rêve. It starts the day the piece arrives and covers a typical wedding weekend.
Which designers does Rent with Rêve carry that suit occasions?
Zimmermann, Johanna Ortiz, Ulla Johnson, Self-Portrait, Staud, Veronica Beard and LoveShackFancy are among 265 designers, most pieces one of one.
Is cleaning included?
Yes, at both. Rent with Rêve includes professional cleaning after every rental.
Find the piece for the moment
Edits for weddings, black tie and resort, chosen from our curators' closets.
