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4 Places To Rent Gorgeous Evening Dresses For Your Next Black-Tie Event

From this day on, thou shalt not repeat an outfit nor spend thousands of dollars on statement gowns you only wear once.

Cover image via Instagram @rentadress_kl

1. Rent A Dress

Malaysia's first online designer dress rental site, Rent A Dress KL offers a wide range of authentic designer dresses and gowns you can rent for only a fraction of the retail price. If you ever find yourself in need of an outfit for a special occasion, take your pick from the likes of Badgley Mischka, Diane von Furstenberg, ML Monique Lhuillier, and other designer brands.

Price Range: RM50 to RM480.

Contact Details: Send your enquiries to [email protected], available Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 7pm.

Check out the catalogue and details on how it works on the official website. Also, follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and offers!

You can also visit their showroom for try-ons, though there are limited dress options as compared to the site.

Address: 3A-08 Block F, Phileo Damansara 1, Jalan 16/11, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Call 03-7931 8868 ahead of time to make an appointment.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 11am to 7pm.

2. Belle Couture @ Johor Bahru

From wedding gowns and cocktail dresses to men's suits and corporate wear, Belle Couture practices attention to detail when it comes to their client's needs. Besides off-the-rack rentals, their services also provide for their clients' corporate image, events, wedding, or anniversary, all specifically tailored to their needs.

Address: Lot A, Thistle Johor Bahru, Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday:10.00am to 7.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Sunday: By appointment only

Contact Details: To make an appointment or make enquiries, call 07-226 8388 or 012 7099964. Alternatively, drop them a message on their website.

Check our their Facebook and Instagram for more photos and information.

3. Belles & Tuxes @ Kota Damansara, PJ

At first glance, Belles & Tuxes may look like they only cater to wedding parties, but the establishment also houses numerous dresses and gowns for any occasion as well as accessories and shoes to match! To add, traditional Chinese wear and tuxes for the gents are also made available. Professional photography services are also provided for those who are looking to memorialise a special occasion.

Price Range: From RM99 onwards.

Address: Block C-1-2, 2nd Floor, Sunway Giza Mall, Jalan PJU 5/14, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya.

Opening Hours: 10.30am to 9.30pm daily.

Contact Details: For enquiries and/or to make appointments, call 03-6151 3377 / 012-366 1365. Alternatively, you can drop them a message via e-mail at [email protected].

Take a sneak peek of what they have in store on their Facebook page.

4. Kate Wedding and Evening Gowns @ SS2, PJ

True to its name, Kate Wedding & Evening Gowns has a more extensive collection of wedding gowns, but that doesn't mean they don't have a lot to offer when it comes to picking out dresses for any other occasion. Besides renting out dresses, you can also opt to have dresses custom made to fit.

Address: Kate Mosella, 36, 2nd Floor, Jalan SS2/61, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Contact Details: For price and opening hour enquiries, please call 012-2965998 or e-mail [email protected].

For a look at their latest collections, check out their Facebook page.

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