FLANNELS RENTAL:

10 PIECES TO BORROW THIS SUMMER

Searching for a wedding guest outfit? Packing for your summer holiday? We’ve got your summer outfits covered with FLANNELS Rental.

WORDS: MARNI ROSE MCFALL Photographer: Jane Doe 26.01.23

Wardrobe envy? It’s a thing of the past. Get ready to meet your new BFF (that’s best fashion friend to the uninitiated), this is FLANNELS Rental. That feeling of staring at your wardrobe and feeling like you have nothing to wear? That’s gone. This summer, it’s all about the rental game.

Packing for your summer holiday? Searching for the perfect date night dress? Selecting the ultimate wedding guest outfit? We’ve got you covered. From beach-ready dresses by Christopher Esber to party-ready looks from LaQuan Smith and statement styles made for big events by The Vampire’s Wife, there’s a style for every occasion. And it can be all yours. For however long you choose to rent it. We’re opening up the FLANNELS wardrobe to you.

1. THE ALL-NIGHT PARTY DRESS

Dare to bare? We have just the dress. The ultimate pick for an all-night party, LaQuan Smith’s Mock Neck Dress takes the naked dressing trend to a whole new level. From the king of barely-there, ultra-sexy partywear, comes a dress decked out in shimmering crystals and a dreamy gold colourway. Hot summer nights here we come.

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2. THE GARDEN PARTY DRESS

Making the best of the great outdoors is firmly on the agenda this summer. And we have just the dress. The Vampire Wife’s aptly named Night Garden Dress was made for summer picnics, country weddings and days spent lounging in the park. Ft. an all-over floral design, delicate powder blue colouring and ultra-flattering square neckline, it’s a real winner.

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3. THE WEDDING GUEST DRESS

Summer wedding incoming? We got you. Tapping into the biggest trend of the summer, which is, of course, Barbie pink, Rotate’s Noon Midi Dress is complete with an ultra-loud, block pink colouring, statement sleeves and an open back. Pair with matching pink platforms and a glitterball party bag for a look that would make even Margot Robbie jealous.

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4. THE SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENING DRESS

Picture the scene: you’ve spent all day lounging on the beach in your bikini, and now, you need something to change into for dinner by the sea. Enter Missoni’s Space Dress. Decorated in all-over pastel pink, the Space Dress is sleeveless, figure-hugging, and flawless. Pair with chunky jewellery and strappy sandals for the ultimate summer holiday evening ensemble.

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5. THE PARTY MINI

Question: how do you get in the mood for a big night out? Answer: go all in on Y2K energy. The trend that never stops, for summer the Y2K renaissance just keeps getting bigger. And the dress to do it with? This cut-out mini from Coperni. Spotted on the likes of Lila Moss, it’s a real fashion set favourite thanks to its skin-flashing cut-outs, ultra-mini length, and icy blue colouring. That’s hot.

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6. THE BEACH DRESS

Long, hot days, blazing hot sun, sea air in your face… that’s right, summer holidays are just around the corner. And Christopher Esber have delivered the ultimate hit of sun-soaked style. Ft. a thigh-high slit, cut-out detail and fresh-white colouring, it’s the very definition of ‘beach-chic’. Word of warning? Rent well in advance.

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7. THE DATE-NIGHT DRESS

Summer calls for next level date nights. So naturally, the fits need to be next level too. Enter: the Coperni Mini Dress. A little black dress, but not as you know it, the Crossover Flower Mini Dress is cut to an ultra-mini length and comes ft. cut-out detailing and corsage detailing (aka, one of the season’s biggest trends).

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8. THE SUMMER-IN-THE-CITY DRESS

Cut outs? Check. Neutral colourway? Check. Summer city style? Check, check, check. Christopher Esber’s Loophole Dress is the perfect piece for navigating hot city days. Light enough to see you through scorching sunshine, formal enough to see you through just about any event in your social calendar, it’s a true do-it-all piece. Pair with an oversized blazer for office days and sky-high heels come night.

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9. THE SUMMER HOLIDAY DRESS

Packing for your summer holiday? This Cult Gaia dress needs to be on your packing list. Whether you’re off on a city break, headed on a beach holiday or kicking back in the countryside, the Serita Dress works on every level. In a sumptuous shade of sand, the neutral colourway lends serious wearability to the dress, while the bold cut outs and low neck mean it’s bound to turn heads.

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10. THE DAY-AT-THE RACES DRESS

Off to the races? We got you. The Villanelle Dress from The Vampire’s Wife combines a vintage aesthetic with contemporary style codes. In a bold, all-over floral print with exaggerated shoulder detailing and a tiered skirt, it’s the ultimate hit of goth-femme style. Place your bets.

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