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Rent the Runway: Holiday Dresses

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Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Vanessa Meuir
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter.
We all know being in college leaves little room for spending. We also know how much pressure there is to look your best and having a new dress at each event you attend! But who has the time and money to constantly shop for new looks? That’s where Rent the Runway comes in! It’s a website where women can rent designer dresses and accessories for hugely discounted prices and then return them after the event is over. Rent the Runway has adorable and affordable looks for all kind of events, scuh as formals, date nights, holidays, weddings, business meetings and more. Just like HerCampus, there are branches at different universities, so check out Mizzou’s on Twitter (@RTRMizzou) or on Facebook for special promo codes and new looks. If you aren’t already registered, click here to sign up for free and receive special alerts and emails. As your campus reps, we’ve put together a few holiday and New Year’s looks to get you started. Whether you’re spending time with your family or attending a party with friends, you’re sure to find the perfect look.

Going for the Gold

Family- Try out this gold dress for dinner with the family. Look your classiest with a cute belt or patterned black tights.

Friends- Spice it up a bit come New Year’s Eve and catch everyone’s attention with this one-shoulder sequin dress. Accessorize with a fierce pair of high heels.

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Beautifully Blue

Family- This simple but unique dress is cinched at the waist with a v-back and ¾-length sleeves. Add a chunky gold necklace and a nude shoe for major style points.

Friends- Show off your flirty side with this flattering dress. Cute bangles and a clutch complete the look.

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Back in Black

Family- Lace is timeless, and this elegant look will do the trick. Accessorize with bold eye shadow and your favorite lipstick.

Friends- Rent this black flattering dress with a hint of silver and gold to show your Mizzou pride on New Year’s! Pair it with a big ring or dangling earrings.

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Holiday Cheer

Family- The cousins will love this patterned emerald dress! Add to your holiday spirit with a pair of black tights and dark heels.

Friends- Shake it up a bit with this strapless dress. It mixes gold with metallic and sequins sure to catch that cute guy’s eye! Accessorize with large dark stones for jewelry.

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Vanessa Meuir is senior majoring in magazine journalism and English. She was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Columbia, MO where she now attends school. In addition to her involvement with Her Campus Mizzou, she works in Mizzou's athletics department and serves as a writing tutor for students on campus. She has gained most of her journalistic experience while writing and blogging for the Columbia Missourian, a local newspaper, and Vox magazine, a student-run campus magazine. She also gained some publishing experience while interning at The Missouri Review, a literary magazine. When Vanessa is not working or in class, she enjoys maintaining a personal blog that comments on reality television, spending time with her five roommates, reading and dabbling in amateur photography. Among her favorite things are diet coke, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Disney Channel and fuzzy socks.