Think about the last outfit you bought for a specific event. A wedding, a dinner, a party. How many times did you wear it after? If the answer is once (or never again), you are not alone. The average garment is worn just 7 times before being discarded.

Renting flips that equation. Instead of spending 80-200 dollars on something you will wear once, you spend a fraction to borrow it — and someone else gets to wear it after you. Everyone wins.

On Refit, renting works like this: browse listings that have a rental option (marked with a rent tag). Choose how many weeks you want it for. Pay the weekly rate plus a small security deposit. The seller ships it to you, you wear it, and you ship it back when your rental period ends.

The security deposit is fully refundable as long as the item comes back in the same condition. Both parties take photos before and after, so everything is documented.

What makes sense to rent? Event wear (gowns, cocktail dresses, suits). Designer bags you want to try before buying. Seasonal pieces you will only need for a few weeks. Maternity or transitional clothing. Anything you are curious about but not ready to commit to.

Renting is one of the most sustainable ways to engage with fashion — and on Refit, it is built right into the platform. No separate apps, no subscriptions. Just borrow what you want, when you want it.