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Diary of a dress

EVENT

Wedding

L I SA, 37, FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

“I’m the mum of three boys and I don’t get dressed up very often, but I was going to a black-tie wedding so it made sense to rent something special, and the red of this gown is really wow! I wore it with red shoes from Isabel Marant and my husband matched his tuxedo with a red cummerbund and handkerchief. The wedding was at Como The Treasury in Perth and it was very elegant – I’m glad I had a dress that was appropriate. Plus, it was great for dancing in. My feet were the only problem, as my heels were killing me! I’d definitely rent for a special occasion in the future. A dress could sit in your wardrobe growing mould, whereas with renting, it gets worn and worn again.”

EVENT

Party

ANNA, 21, STUDENT

“I’d had my eye on this dress for a while, so when my friend was having a launch party for her beauty

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