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These Are the Best Clothing Subscriptions Boxes Out There

You just might need these in your life.

By and Devin Toolen
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Shopping is fun, but it's also sometimes difficult. Don't get me started on poorly lit fitting rooms with questionable mirrors, the arduous returns cycle with any online shop, or the packages piling up on our doorsteps. It's all actually so overwhelming. Luckily, for anyone who wants to opt out of the traditional shopping modes that e-commerce sites and brick and mortar stores have for us, there is always a subscription service.

Clothing rental and subscription boxes are convenient and helpful options to alleviate some of that shopping stress. With rental services, you can pick out pieces you like, wear them for a period of time, and return them when you're ready for something new. Subscription boxes allow you to work with a stylist to introduce you to the best clothing brands and to curate a wardrobe (say hello to compliment-worthy work 'fits and date night looks) based on your preferences and budget. Both rental services and subscription boxes give you time to try things on at home (with the clothes you already own) so you can decide what works for you.

Our top picks for the best clothing subscription boxes of 2024:

Below, I've put together a list of 15 different rental services and subscription boxes. I'll tell you all the deets for each and even give ya the pros and cons for each service. Fashion should be fun, and with these services, it can be!

Best for: special event dressing

Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway
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Pros
  • Quick shipping
  • Many designer brands as options
  • Active members can keep an item as long as they want
Cons
  • The cheapest subscription option (5 items per month) is a limited selection of pieces to rent.

Rent the Runway is probably one of the most well-known fashion rental companies and for good reason. They have great evening wear, everyday apparel, bags, and other accessories from so many of your fave brands. You name it, RTR has it.

This rental service allows you to choose your plan based on how many pieces you want per month. For instance, for $144 per month (and a first month of just $99), you can get five items at a time and two shipments a month...essentially that's ten new pieces for your wardrobe every 30 days!

RTR prioritizes shipping as quickly as possible, so based on the time you place your order, it'll ship to you in one to two business days.

Cost:5 Items per month: $89/month for 1 month ($94/month after). 10 Items per month: $99/month for 1 month ($144/month after). 20 items per month: $169/month for 1 month ($235/month after).
Size Range:00-22, including maternity sizes.
Brands:Alaïa, Hervé Léger, Ba&sh, Nanushka, among others.
Best for: cute, everyday outfits

Nuuly

Nuuly
Credit: Nuuly
Pros
  • Great rental service for everyday or work outfits.
  • Nuuly handles laundry, repairs, and shipping costs.
  • Your Nuuly order comes in a reusable zipper bag.
Cons
  • No one-off rentals. You need a subscription to use Nuuly.

Nuuly is a fan fave rental company. It's a brand that's part of the URBN group, which, if you didn't know, owns Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, amongst other brands. Nuuly typically has a lot of great pieces from the aforementioned brands as well as places like Madewell, Favorite Daughter, Levi's, and Good American.

With a Nuuly subscription, you can rent six styles a month for $98. If you fall in love with a piece that you rented from Nuuly, you have the option to purchase it.

Your Nuuly order comes in a reusable zippered bag, so when the time comes to return your pieces, simply put them back in the pouch and send it out! Processing and shipping takes around two to three business days.

Cost6 items per month: $98
Size RangeXXS - XXL.
BrandsFree People, Anthropologie, Madewell, Urban Outfitters, among others.
Best for: those who want the shopping done for them

Stitch Fix

Stitch Fix
Pros
  • You'll get to work with a fashion expert who does the shopping for you.
  • No subscription...choose deliveries when you want them.
  • If you keep everything from your Stitch Fix order, you'll get a 25% discount.
Cons
  • It may take a few orders and returns for your stylist to nail your style.

Stitch Fix includes men's, women's, and children's clothing. To begin using it, you'll take a style quiz where you can share elements of what you are looking for (think designs, colors, sizes, budget). A stylist will then select pieces just for you!

No subscription is required for Stitch Fix. You can order a Fix whenever you want, or find a schedule that works for you. For each order you make, you'll be charged a $20 styling fee. Clothing for men and women ranges anywhere from $32 to $500, and kids clothing starts at $10.

When you receive your Stitch Fix order, you have three days to try on your pieces and decide what you want to keep.

Cost$20 styling fee per Fix order. Women's and Men's clothing ranges from $32 - $500. Kids clothing starts at $10. You can tell your stylist the price point that you are comfortable with.
Size RangeWomen: XS - 3X (petite, plus, and maternity included). Men: XS - 3XL (big & tall included). Kids: 2T - 18.
BrandsSam Edelman, Paige, Free People, Kate Spade, among others
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Best for: receiving full outfits, rather than separates

Trendsend by EVEREVE

Trendsend by EVEREVE
Pros
  • Get pre-styled outfits, not just individual pieces.
  • Choose a themed box (vacation outfits, event outfits, weekend outfits).
  • You can physically go to an EverEve store to chat with stylists and get styling tips.
Cons
  • You have to wait until delivery is confirmed to see which items are coming your way.

Trendsend by EverEve is a clothing box service where you can take a style quiz, chat with a stylist, and get clothes picked out just for you. Your box of clothing will get delivered straight to your door or to an EverEve store near you, your choice. At an EverEve store, however, stylists there can help you decide which pieces to keep.

For your first box, you'll be charged a $1 styling fee. From then on, the fee is $20, but this will be applied as a credit to any items you purchase. Trendsend isn't a subscription, so you can pick and choose when you receive boxes.

Something notable about Trendsend is that your stylist is curating outfits for you, not just selecting individual pieces. When you receive the outfits, you have five days to decide which pieces you'd like to keep.

Cost:$1 styling fee for your first box. After that, $20 per box. The styling fee can be applied to any items you decide to purchase. Individual items vary in cost.
Size Range:XS - XL.
Brands:Faherty, Rag and Bone, Vince Camuto, Gorjana, among others.
Best for: fun and trendy pieces

FashionPass

FashionPass
Pros
  • You can keep your FashionPass pieces for as long as you'd like.
  • FashionPass handles all cleaning and repairs.
  • Pieces are all in new or like-new condition.
Cons

    FashionPass is a rental service which allows you to select five clothing items and one accessory for each order. You can get up to two orders each month, so when you feel like you're ready for a change, send back your first order and get your next one ASAP!

    A FashionPass subscription is $125 per month. This will get you those two orders a month, but if you've returned both of your orders and want more items before the end of the month, you can unlock a third order for $49.95.

    If you happen to fall in love with any of your FashionPass pieces, you are able to purchase them for a discounted member price when you return the other pieces!

    Cost:$125 per month for 2 orders a month of 5 items each plus one accessory each. Unlock your 3rd order after returning your first two orders for $49.95.
    Size Range:XS - XL.
    Brands:Cotton Citizen, Rebecca Minkoff, Show Me Your Mumu, Vanessa Mooney, among others.
    Best for: petite customers

    Short Story

    Short Story
    Credit: Short Story
    Pros
    • Perfect for petite women who struggle with finding clothing in their size.
    • Along with carrying clothing from popular brands, Short Story also carries their own line.
    • You can have your clothing box come as often as you want.
    Cons
    • When you sign up, you are automatically on a monthly subscription plan. You can change this by updating your profile settings.

    Short Story is a subscription box for folks in the petite category. Like some of the other subscription boxes we've seen, Short Story prompts you with a style quiz to help determine your style, size, and budget. You'll be matched with a stylist who will pick pieces just for you. You'll get five to six piece in your box. Whatever you don't love, you can easily return for free.

    The styling fee for Short Story is $25 for each box, and clothing items range from $35 to $150. When you sign up for Short Story, you'll create an online profile where you can share feedback with your stylist about which pieces work for you and which don't.

    Cost$25 styling fee for each box. Items in the box range from $35-$150 per piece.
    Size Range00P - 20P.
    BrandsAmour Vert, Good American, Vero Moda, Liverpool, among others.
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    Best for: lingerie lovers

    Adore Me

    Adore Me

    Yes, lingerie subscription boxes are a thing! Adore Me allows you to adjust your budget on how much you would pay for each item. They also give the option to choose "want" or "don't want" for themes including daytime chic, lounge, romantic, and bold and sexy.

    Adore Me is pays extreme attention to preference, you can even opt out of certain colors.

    Size RangeXS-4X for top, bottom and panty. A-I cup, 30-46 band.
    Best for: a Summer subscription

    Beachly

    Beachly
    Pros
    • New Beachly members can get a Bonus Bundle along with their first box when they subscribe.
    • Proceeds from each Beachly box sold go to helping restore coastal ecosystems.
    • You are able to customize your box and select the products you'd like to receive.
    Cons
    • While they do accept exchanges for apparel, Beachly does not provide refunds or accept returns.

    Calling all summertime-lovin' peeps—this box is for you! Beachly is a quarterly subscription box that includes six to eight beach-inspired items for men and women. This could include apparel, coastal home decor, jewelry, or even skin and hair products. Beachly will help you ~find your beach~ wherever and whenever.

    When you sign up for Beachly, you have the option between two different memberships: seasonal or annual. With a seasonal Beachly membership you'll pay $99 each season for your box (essentially, pay $99 four times a year for each box). If you choose an annual membership, you'll pay $360 upfront for your four boxes per year (this would come out to $84 per box).

    The Beachly box subscription is also fully customizable, meaning you can select the products that you'll receive in your box!

    Cost:Seasonal Membership: $99 per box (4 boxes a year). Annual Membership: $360 upfront (4 boxes a year, equating to $84 per box).
    Size Range:XS - 2XL. Men's and women's apparel included.
    Brands:Rhythm, Havaianas, Roxy, Billabong, among others.
    Best for: those who want to work with a stylist

    Wantable

    Wantable
    Pros
    • You can preview and revise your edit before shipping.
    • You can decide how often you want your box in your profile settings.
    • You don't have to buy all 7 pieces to receive a discount. Get 20% off if you buy 5 or more items from your edit.
    Cons
    • This service can be more expensive than other subscription boxes as clothing typically ranges from $50-$100 per item.

    You know the drill: Wantable is another subscription box service where stylists help you curate your wardrobe based on your style preferences and budget. Like other boxes of this nature, Wantable prompts you with a style quiz to understand what you're into. Your stylist will then pick out seven pieces for you, which you can revise before the box ships. You'll have five days to try on your clothes and decide what you'll keep and what you'll return.

    Wantable offers themed edits, like "Desk to Drinks," along with classic themes, like "Active" and "Sleep and Body."

    This service charges a $20 styling fee that can be credited back to you if you buy something from your edit. You can set your budget preferences in your profile, however Wantable products typically range from $50-$100.

    Cost:$20 per edit. Items range in price from $50-$100.
    Sizes:Women's Sizes: XS-3X. Mens's Sizes: S-2X.
    Brands:Lucky Brand, BB Dakota, Gentle Fawn, Pistola, among others.
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    Best for: getting style inspo from other users

    Armoire

    Armoire
    Pros
    • Each month you get a complimentary one on one stylist appointment. You can also message a stylist at any time.
    • Armoire was founded by women, for women, and they support women-owed brands.
    • Stylists can provide their input on your selects, but you ultimately decide which pieces will get shipped to you.
    Cons
    • Only unlimited members can send back items that don't fit.

    Armoire combines the fun personalization of style quizzes with the ease (and lower lift commitment) of rental options. The quiz creates a personalized closet and from there, make your selects and they'll get shipped to your door!

    As a member of Armoire, you can access the PWR Feed which is kinda like an Instagram for Armoire users. Here, you can see people wearing their Armoire rental pieces and get inspo for your next rentals.

    Armoire has a few different types of subscription plans. The cheapest starts at $89 per month and allows you to rent four items per month. With all the plans, you can access Amoire's full inventory and get free styling tips whenever. No exclusivity here!

    Cost4-item plan: $89 per month and swap out every 30 days. 7-item plan: $99 first month ($119 per month after) and swap out every 30 days. Unlimited plan: $149 first month ($249 per month after) and rent 6 items at a time with unlimited swaps.
    Size Range0R-24W.
    BrandsLily Pulitzer, French Connection, Diane Von Furstenberg, Zuri, among others.
    Best for: getting personalized boxes

    Dia & Co.

    Dia & Co.
    Pros
    • Lots of variety in clothing options that are size inclusive.
    • Get up to a 30% discount when you keep items from your box.
    • There is an element of surprise because you can only pick up to 3 items for you box. Other items will be selected for you based on your profile.
    Cons
    • You can only choose up to 3 pieces for each box. Other pieces are selected for you based on your profile, so you may not like them.

    Dia & Co is a great clothing subscription service specializing an an expanded size range: from 10/12 to 30/32. Similar to other subscription services, Dia & Co has a style quiz to help set up your profile and determine your preferences. It also has a $20 styling fee for each box which can be applied to any items you decide to purchase.

    The site offers a few different style plans based on the number of pieces you'd like. You can choose between the three, five, and seven-item style plans and switch or cancel at any time. When it comes to what's included in your style boxes, you can choose up to three pieces and your stylist will handle the rest.

    Keeping three to four items from your box will give you a 20% discount, and, if you choose the seven-item style plan and keep all seven pieces, you'll get a 30% discount.

    Cost:$20 styling fee per box. Clothing averages in the $50-$100 range, but can be more expensive.
    Size Range:10/12 - 30/32.
    Brands:JesseKae, Molly & Isadora, Lola Jeans, Estelle, among others.
    Best for: getting unlimited exchanges

    Gwynnie Bee

    Gwynnie Bee
    Pros
    • Keep pieces for as long as you want
    • Unlimited exchanges and returns
    • You can buy pieces you love at a discount
    • Dry cleaning is included
    Cons
    • Some customers say shipping isn't fast enough.

    If you're looking for a subscription service with unlimited swaps, check out Gwynnie Bee. This rental service is perfect for the office or weekend plans, rather than a black tie affair.

    After creating an account, you're able to scroll through hundreds of pages of clothing, ranging from dresses to outerwear, and can rent up to 10 items at a item. You start by paying for one item at a time, and a fee is added for each additional item. The plus side is that you're able to send things back and pick out new items as many times as you want. With free shipping and unlimited exchanges, you'll pretty much always have something new to wear.

    You get 50% off your first box, and when a friend you refer joins, you get $25 off and they get 50% off their first month and $10 off their second. Win, win!

    Cost:$49 for 1 item out-at-a-time, $69 for 2, $95 for 3, $139 for 5, $179 for 7 and $199 for 10.
    Size Range:0-32.
    Brands:Vince Camuto, Nic + Zoe, NYDJ, Calvin Klein, Lauren Ralph Lauren, among others.
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    Best for: cute and casual 'fits

    Modlux.Rent

    Modlux.Rent
    Credit: Modlux.Rent
    Pros
    • While you can't pick the items you receive, you can emphasize the ones you prefer.
    • New styles are constantly added.
    • Pay a flat rate for unlimited rentals a month.
    Cons
    • Shipping is about 2-3 days, which is longer than other rental services.

    If you aren't interested in weighing the pros and cons of multiple different subscription plans for a fashion rental service, ModLux.Rent might be the one for you. They offer one subscription plan, $125 a month for unlimited rentals. You can receive up to five pieces at a time and once you're ready for something new, you can send your pieces back.

    You'll have a virtual closet on ModLux.Rent where you can save pieces that you love. You'll be sent pieces based on what you save to your closet and their availability. ModLux.Rent is constantly adding to their inventory weekly, so there is always something new to consider adding to your closet.

    CostFlat rate of $125 per month for unlimited rentals. You can receive up to 5 pieces at a time.
    Size RangeXXS-XXL. Sizes vary based on brands.
    BrandsAmanda Uprichard, ASTR, Vince, FARM Rio, among others.
    Best for: if you only want to rent a few at a time

    Dr. Chic

    Dr. Chic
    Credit: Dr. Chic
    Pros
    • They offer a wide range of sizes (based on the brands they carry) as well as maternity wear.
    • Dr. Chic is powered by Haverdash, an established clothing rental service, which connects you to a large web of rental clothing.
    • You can return your rentals whenever you are ready and get new styles shorty after.
    Cons
    • They only offer clothes, no accessories like jewelry or bags.

    Dr. Chic is another unlimited rental subscription service. Pay a flat rate of $50 per month and you can receive up to two items at a time and return when you are ready for your next styles. Dr. Chic handles all shipping fees and cleaning costs.

    With Dr. Chic, you can browse products that they feature on their site and add your favorites to your closet. From there, you will be sent items based on what you have saved. If you happen to fall in love with one of the items that you've rented, you can buy it for a discounted price!

    CostFlat rate of $50 per month for unlimited rentals. You can receive up to 2 pieces at a time.
    Size RangeXXS-XXL and maternity wear. Sizes vary based on brands.
    BrandsAnn Taylor, En Saison, Cezane, Steve Madden, among others.
    Best for: affordability

    Haverdash

    Haverdash
    Pros
    • Haverdash is a large rental platform which means there are thousands of items to choose from and add to your closet.
    • You can get unlimited boxes per month. Each box contains 3 pieces.
    • Haverdash is relatively inexpensive compared to other clothing rental services.
    Cons
    • You need to send back all items at once in order to get your next box.

    One of the most affordable rental services on our list is Haverdash. This is a clothing rental subscription service allows you unlimited access to new looks and styles for the flat rate of $59 per month. In each box you receive, you'll get three styles.

    When you join Haverdash, you'll have the opportunity to start your online virtual closet where you can save items, remove items, or prioritize items that you love. You'll be sent pieces based on what is in your closet (with your priority pieces in mind). Once you're ready for something new, simply send back your old pieces with the pre-paid label and get ready for your new items!

    CostFlat rate of $59 per month for unlimited rentals. You can receive up to 3 pieces at a time.
    Size RangeS-XL.
    BrandsCalvin Klein, Express, Nicole Miller, WildFang, among others.
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    Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.  

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