Shopping is an expensive habit, especially for fashionistas who continuously stock their wardrobes with essentials and trend pieces. The arrival of subscription services, like Rent the Runway, have erased some of the costs for women attending cocktail parties and other formal events. But women in need of a blouse or dress for a simple affair haven’t had the option to rent casual attire … until now.
Gwynnie Bee, an online retailer, has launched a monthly subscription service for the ladies in need of a quick wardrobe change. For a small fee, Gwynnie Bee sends subscribers as many clothing options as they can fit in their virtual closet. Gwynnie Bee is a new option, but among fashion bloggers and writers, including Lesley Kinzel of XOJane, it is a major hit. I’m also smitten with the service for these five simple, but important reasons.
1. Gwynnie Bee is inexpensive.
As I mentioned above, costs matter. Instead of overspending on clothes each month, Gwynnie Bee offers several subscription options for women on a budget. The option I’ve selected is three items of clothing out at once for $79. This choice also includes unlimited swapping, so you can trade those three pieces for three more at any time. Most importantly, the first month is free, so all shoppers can test the service before purchasing it.
2. Gwynnie Bee offers clothing from several amazing retailers.
Most of the retailers on Gwynnie Bee are recognizable. They offer clothing from ASOS, DKNY, Alfani and other reliable brands. Also, Gwynnie Bee adds new merchandise every week, so their clothing is on-trend and on-season, a perfect combination.
3. Clothing arrives quickly.
Like Netflix, Gwynnie Bee requires users to return an item before a new one is shipped. However, the new clothes are shipped as soon as you tell Gwynnie Bee you’re returning an item. The turn-around time is excellent. I’ve never waited longer than three days for a new piece of clothing. The shipping is also free.
4. Curvy women are included at Gwynnie Bee.
I have a wide waist and thick thighs, so online shopping doesn’t often fare well for me. However, Gwynnie Bee is one of the few online retailers that offer reliable clothing for women of size. Though Gwynnie Bee excludes smaller women since it only offers sizes 10 through 32, it is a viable choice for the ladies with a little extra all-over.
5. Gwynnie Bee’s customer service is excellent.
I’ve had a singular issue with Gwynnie Bee since I began using the service. I was missing a garment from one of my shipments. The customer service representative was polite, kind and offered a prompt response. My item was shipped quickly, and I haven’t had an issue since.
Gwynnie Bee is not a flawless service. There are a few quirks, like being unable to select which product will be shipped next, but it is an overall worthy option for women who like to shop but want to stave the costs.
Have you used Gwynnie Bee? How was your experience?
Photos courtesy Gwynnie Bee
i love gwynnie bee and am glad to see that they have become such a success! i was given a free subscription to blog about the service and other than once missing a belt for an item, the service was great.