Rent the Workwear Wardrobe of Your Dreams From Armoire

Choose from 3 Plans

Each Amorie plan includes a monthly “case” that arrives with dry cleaned pieces you (or an Armoire stylist) select. You can choose from coats, gowns, sweaters, jumpsuits, scarves, jeans, and more, including maternity options. The cheapest plan is $89/month and includes 4 pieces in each case. The mid-tier option, which I tried out, includes 7 pieces for $119/month. If you expect to rotate items frequently, go with the Unlimited Plan which allows you to rent six items at a time and exchange them as often as you want ($249/month). All of the plans have free shipping, free cleaning, and free personal styling, if you want some extra help.

This Mara Hoffman dress was slightly more sheer than I expected, but with a nude slip it was perfect.

Tailor-Made Recommendations

To get a sense of how you prefer to dress, Armoire has new users take a style quiz. I rated different looks (Bohemian, Classic, Avant-Garde, Preppy, Glam) on a scale of how often I like to wear them (Never/Sometimes/Often).

I was impressed by the range of brands offered, which included personal favorites like Anine Bing, Diane von Furstenberg, and Anna Sui. Given that this was a workwear experiment, I was pleased to see EQUIPMENT and Vince as well. There were also designers I had heard of but never tried (ASTR the label, KAHINDO, Hutch), and renting was the perfect way to feel them out. Each listing shares the retail value of the item: It feels like you’re getting away with something to rent a dress that would typically cost more than $500 for less than a quarter of the price. ‍

Fill Your Case‍

It might seem overwhelming to browse the entire inventory, but Armoire’s recommendations by occasion made it much easier than expected to find what I was looking for.  While I was tempted to search by favorite brands and ogle summer maxi dresses, I kept myself on track by immediately winnowing down to Work Formal and Work Casual options. Armoire’s recommendations weren’t nearly as office-dull as I expected, and it was fun to sift through funky pant silhouettes and midi-skirts.

I further narrowed my search by clicking the warm weather label, which removed wool fabrics and outerwear. If I were in a rush, I could definitely find seven great picks in under five minutes. Since I had the luxury of time, I leisurely perused and discovered I could easily fill way more than my allotted items. The challenge was picking an optimal seven to mix and match with my existing wardrobe.

What helped me make necessary cuts were user photos and reviews. What would we do without the selfless women who share their body types and stats and describe where a garment hugged them perfectly and where it didn’t fall right? I’m 5’3” so pants and jumpsuits are tricky if I can’t count on getting alterations. I read reviews with an eye toward inseam and steered clear of anything that sounded like it would drag.

‍Backup Sizes ‍

Sizes fluctuate significantly from brand to brand so Armoire occasionally offers the option to select a backup size. This is super helpful if you’re often between sizes, but note that it’s not always offered. Out of my seven picks, I was provided the backup option for a jumpsuit from a brand I had never tried and seized on it.

‍Speedy Delivery‍

After confirming my selections, my case arrived two days later in a reusable canvas mailer. ‍

I checked through all my picks and noted the condition they arrived in. The white button-down was a little rumpled (if I were wearing it into the office I’d give it a quick iron) but everything else was in ready-to-wear condition. There were no stains, discoloration, or odors. ‍

Armoire has plenty of modest dresses and tailored pants for offices that keep it old school. In this exercise, I cosplayed as someone with a fashionable job where color is absolutely permitted and an above-the-knee hemline is also A-OK.

This DVF skirt retails for $398. Let’s pretend I’m walking to work.

‍Thinking Ahead‍

If you’re so eager to fill your next case that you start shopping before it’s time to order, you can place items on hold. The hold feature costs $1/day but ensures your size will be available when it’s time to rotate. ‍

If you can’t bear to part with one of your picks after the month cycle is over, you can keep it! As long as you have an active membership, you can hold on to whatever pieces you want. Also, if there’s an eighth piece you can’t resist, you can order beyond the case’s limit for $20 per piece. That being said, if you’re using this option for more than six items (on the 7-item plan), it would make more sense to go with the Unlimited Plan.