How to Rock a Designer Dress?
I had nothing to wear. It was Friday and I was attending the Chinese Lunar Ball the very next night, I didn’t know what to do. I was on my way to meet the owner of the Frock Shop, Jennifer Burrell, to check out her designer dress rental space located at 2150 S Canalport Ave, when I realized that my solution was approaching! As I walked into The Frock Shop, I was warmly welcomed into her space and proceeded to ask her questions regarding her business and how she came to be. She was inspired one day as she was cleaning out her closet and noticed that there were a lot of dresses in there that she had only worn once that were still in great condition and thought that it was a shame. So with the help of her friends and family she decided to open up a designer rental shop! She carries sizes 0-22 and has designers ranging from Herve Ledger, Jovani, BGBC, Alice+Olivia, Black Halo, to Elizabeth&James. I had never worn a designer dress in my life but with the help of the Frock Shop I was able to rent my very first one for only $85!
The majority of the dresses range from $85-$175 for a 4-day rental and $100-$150 for a 7-day rental. I was looking for a red dress but ended up picking out a coral dress from BGBC instead because I fell in love with it. I didn’t need any alterations, though they do have a seamstress, and they even have accessories and designer clutches for rent as well. Jennifer gets new dresses in every week as well as changes her stock seasonally. She also has a super fun Fashion Event coming up on April 2nd from 6:30-8:00 at her very own Frock Shop. This event is open to specially invited guests and the general public. General public tickets are limited. For full event details and tickets, visit www.springinthecity.splashthat.com. They will also be presenting fresh new Spring designs from Chicago evening wear designers Boris Powell and the 828 Collection. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to their non-profit partner, The Migration Heritage Foundation (501(c)3). See you there!
- JS Collections Off the Shoulder Gown
- Mac Duggal Embellished Jersey Gown
- Mac Duggal Embellished Romper Ballgown
- Mac Duggal Satin Twill Ballgown
- Ellen Tracy Print Gown
- Xscape Embellished Gown
- Watters Elson Sequin Blouson Gown
- La Femme Cutout Two-Piece Gown
- Carmen Marc Valvo Infusion Mikado Ballgown
- JVN by Jovani Illusion Embroidered Jersey Gown
- JVN by Jovani Embellished Gown & Shawl
- JVN by Jovani Mermaid Gown
- Vince Camuto One-Shoulder Maxi Dress (Regular & Petite)
- Adrianna Papell Beaded Organza Gown
- Topshop Metallic Jacquard Midi Dress
- Xscape Fit & Flare Gown
- JVN by Jovani Embellished Jersey Gown
- Needle & Thread Dragonfly Garden Beaded Tulle Gown
- Vera Wang Illusion Plunge Chiffon Gown
- Vera Wang Lace Fit & Flare Gown
- Badgley Mischka Stretch Gown
- Badgley Mischka Ruffle Stretch Gown
- Jill Jill Stuart Cutout Gown
- Vera Wang Jersey Gown
- Jovani Embellished Silk Gown
- JNV by Jovani Floral Embroidered Ballgown
- JVN by Jovani Sequin Lace & Mesh Mermaid Gown
- Jovani Mermaid Gown
- Jovani Embellished Mermaid Gown
- Jovani Embellished Jersey Gown
- Blondie Nites Halter Colorblock Gown
- JS Collections Embellished Column Gown
- Vera Wang Convertible Jersey Gown
- Sequin Hearts Embellished Stretch Gown
- Xscape Ponte Mermaid Gown
- Blondie Nites Beaded Illusion Gown
- Blondie Nites Embellished Sweetheart Gown
- Shoshanna Ruffle Cold Shoulder Crepe Satin Gown
- Eliza J Crepe & Mikado High/Low Gown (Plus Size)
- Xscape Jersey Gown
- Xscape Lace Slipdress
- Marina Embellished Faux Wrap Gown (Plus Size)
- Mac Duggal Embellished Gown (Plus Size)
- Brianna Embellished Embroidered Blouson Gown (Plus Size)
- JS Collections Halter Gown
- Xscape Body-Con Gown
- Xscape Two-Piece Gown
- Xscape Embellished Two-Piece Gown
- Xscape Embellished Trumpet Gown
- Xscape Two-Piece Gown
- Dress the Population Athena Maxi Dress
- Jovani Two-Piece Ballgown
- Vince Camuto Popover Gown
- Vince Camuto One-Shoulder Crepe Gown
- Vince Camuto Cold Shoulder Gown
- Blondie Nites Embellished Stretch Gown
- Xscape Stretch Gown
- Jay Godfrey Downie Off the Shoulder Midi Dress
- Jay Godfrey Armstrong Cowl Back Gown
- Aidan Mattox Stretch Gown
- Carmen Marc Valvo Infusion Embellished Midi Dress
- Adrianna Papell Embellished Gown (Regular & Petite)
- Jay Godfrey Christie Cold-Shoulder Gown
- Vera Wang Body-Con Gown
- Morgan & Co. Open Back Gown
- Halston Heritage Satin Gown
- Halston Heritage Sleeveless Crepe Gown
- BB Dakota Larkspur Column Gown
- Maria Bianca Nero Natalie Gown
- Blondie Nites Beaded Gown
- Blondie Nites Embellished Racerback Gown
- Blondie Nites Strapless Bustier Dress
- Blondie Nites Strapless Bustier Gown
- Blondie Nites Embellished Back Gown
- Blondie Nites Strapless Beaded Ballgown
- Blondie Nites Halter Gown
- Xscape Mixed Media Mermaid Gown
- Adrianna Papell Deep V Jersey Gown
- JVN by Jovani Mermaid Gown & Shawl
- Blondie Nites Beaded Gown
- Mac Duggal Embellished Cutout Jersey Gown
- Mac Duggal Print Pleated Ballgown
- Lauren Ralph Lauren Ruched Gown (Regular & Petite)
- Carmen Marc Valvo Infusion Stretch Column Gown