Rent the Runway Market Comes to D.C.
Opening day of the Rent the Runway Market deserved an outfit I felt incredible in. I went with my favorite new denim—the Ziggy Silverado Straight Lean jeans from Boyish—paired with the Caponi top from Ciao Lucia. I slipped on my A New Day peep-toe pumps, grabbed a striped Amazon clutch, and I was ready.
But first—Bucks. My go-to egg white roasted pepper sous vide bites and a pumpkin cream cold brew (yes, it’s back and it was so worth the wait) set the tone. Coffee in hand, I made my way down to 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, feeling that September shift when the air turns crisp and fashion gets exciting again.
When I arrived—just an hour after opening—the Market was already buzzing. The energy was electric: racks and racks of clothing divided by style, color, and size (XS–XL), women darting between displays, arms full of finds, the air filled with that mix of excitement and possibility only fashion can bring.
For those who don’t know, Rent the Runway (RTR) started back in 2009 with a radical idea: why buy when you can rent? It opened the door to designer fashion without the full price tag, while also extending the life of garments—making high fashion both more accessible and more sustainable. Over the years, RTR has grown from a dress-for-the-weekend service into a full wardrobe solution for work, events, and everyday style.
The D.C. Market feels like stepping into RTR’s digital closet but IRL. New pieces are put out periodically, which means you never know what treasures you’ll uncover. One tip? Dress smart—there are no fitting rooms, so leggings and a fitted top make trying pieces on over your clothes effortless.
And yes—I scored. I walked out with four incredible pieces:
A Joie black braided sweater (hello, cozy chic).
A Ralph Lauren plaid skirt that feels perfectly preppy-meets-modern.
A flowy black top that’s effortless with denim or leather.
And my absolute favorite… a Jason Wu black fringe trench coat that feels straight off the runway. It’s drama, it’s movement, it’s everything.
What I love most about this pop-up is that new clothes are put out periodically. Translation? There’s always a reason to go back (and I probably will before it closes October 5th).
Beyond the thrill of the find, shopping this market feels good. It’s a way to refresh your winter wardrobe for less while also doing something good for the environment. Renting and recycling fashion keeps pieces in circulation longer and out of landfills—making it chic and sustainable. #sustainableseptember
✨ My advice? Go. Grab your girlfriends, dress smart, and make an afternoon of it. You’ll leave with amazing pieces, a lighter conscience, and maybe a little fringe trench moment of your own.
