Fake It Until You Make It With Rented Goods

Thanks to a bevy of rental sites, the days of choosing between eating only ramen for six months and buying that new luxurious leather Louis are over. Whether it’s designer clothing, handbags, or jewelry that you’re coveting, your ship has come in thanks to sites like Shop It Up Chic and From Bags to Riches. But renter beware: Each site has its own rules and regulations, as well as occasional members’ fees, so be sure to read the fine print before you join.

Here are a round up of our favorites:

Clothes

From classic evening dresses to the latest trends, you’ll find the best of designer duds on these sites:

• Shop it Up Chic
• Wear Today Gone Tomorrow
• Rent the Runway

Bags

Find an affordable alternative to buying designer handbags, sunglasses and other accessories:

• From Bags to Riches
• Avelle/Bag Borrow or Steal
• Rent Me A Handbag

Jewelry

Channel Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman” with these jewelry rental sites:

• Borrowed Bling
• Bling Yourself
• Adorn Brides (This site is focused on brides, but carries lots of pieces useful for any special event).

And if you just must own, not rent, your duds, we’d recommed perusing the best in affordable handbags, shoes, and jeans.