Nuuly Saves Me Almost $1,000 Every Month on Clothes From Brands Like Anthropologie, Free People & More

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I never thought I’d be someone who rents clothing. It’s not that I don’t approve of wearing pre-worn items (I am a big second-hand shopper and vintage collector), it’s just that I didn’t think it was worth it to pay a monthly fee for clothing that I have to send back. My mindset completely changed last December when I went on a trip to London with my sister. I wanted some new sweaters and other clothing items to wear on my trip, but after spending a lot of money on plane tickets and Airbnbs, I couldn’t justify another hefty credit card bill. Enter: Nuuly, the clothing subscription company with all of my favorite brands, including Free People, Cynthia Rowley, Damson Madder, Farm Rio, and lots of Anthropologie labels, just to name a few. 

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Ahead of my trip, I signed up for a monthly subscription and ordered several cute sweaters, a plaid skirt (which I ended up keeping—I searched forever for one like this!), and some cozy long-sleeve tops. The best part? My entire Nuuly order would have cost me around $850 if I purchased all six items myself, but I only spent $98 for it all. That meant I didn’t have to cut into my souvenir budget and could still look cute and festive for the holiday season in the U.K. 

Nuuly is now something I use on-and-off when I want a wardrobe refresh without spending a ton of money. I’m also obsessed with shopping the secondhand Nuuly Resale finds on Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters, which feature past Nuuly items for so much less. I once bought a $215 Seventy + Mochi denim jumpsuit for just $30 (!!) and my favorite Ruby + Ed Zebra Oversized Faux Fur Coat (originally $320, on sale for $40) is still available on Anthro’s resale shop (or you can also rent it, here).  

Here’s everything you need to know before signing up for a Nuuly subscription, plus the cute late summer picks in my most recent Nuuly box that you can rent and shop. 

How Much Does Nuuly Cost?

Subscribing to Nuuly will set you back $98 per month, plus tax. Your monthly subscription allows you to rent six items from Nuuly. If you want to add on some items, you can add four more pieces for an additional $20 each. Shipping and returns are free, and you don’t have to worry about washing your selections before sending them back. Even better: Nuuly doesn’t have damage or late fees. If you don’t return your order on time, you’ll simply be charged for your next month’s Nuuly, allowing you to keep the items for a little while longer. And, once you return your items, you can make your next month’s selections. 

Another cool Nuuly perk worth considering: If you love an item and don’t want to send it back, you can buy it directly from your account at a discounted rate since it’s technically “used.” I’ve done this for several pieces, including a brand-new Mare Mare skirt and a Re_Nuuly sweater (pictured below) that I got for 20% off. 

How Does Nuuly Work? 

Nuuly is a clothing rental company that allows you to rent trendy and stylish pieces for a fraction of their original cost. For your monthly fee, you get six different pieces, which comes out to around $16 per item. Plus, you have the option to add four extra items for $20 each. 

Once you subscribe, you can shop for your selections. Nuuly’s website makes it super easy to find what you are looking for, too. You can either shop all or narrow it down based on different categories, such as tops, bottoms, dresses, jumpsuits, and so on. There is also a special events section for more formal items, as well as a section for shopping specific brands. And, if you want to narrow down your choices based on the fit (which includes maternity, tall, petite, and plus), you can do that, too. 

After you’ve made your selections, Nuuly will ship the items to you (this usually takes a couple of days) along with a return shipping label that makes it super easy to get the selections back to the clothing rental company. You’ll have the rest of the month to wear your new pieces, and if you wish to keep any of the items, you can buy them directly from your account—just make sure to leave them out of your return package! If you need more time with your pieces, you can also keep them for longer, but you can’t make your next month’s selections until you return them. 

Is the Nuuly Subscription Worth It? 

If you want to add a few new items to your wardrobe every month, with the convenience of pausing or canceling at any time, then the Nuuly subscription is worth it. $98 is much less than you’d likely spend on just one (or a couple) items in your Nuuly box, and a great option for those extra busy months when you need a few new dresses or other clothing items but don’t want to spend the money (or give up the closet space). 

I personally love Nuuly for travel because you can get some new clothing items without spending hundreds of dollars on a new wardrobe and a pricey plane ticket. Renting from Nuuly also allows you to test drive some wishlist items and even purchase the gently used piece for less. 

There are some downsides worth noting, though. One of my biggest issues with Nuuly is that once you select an item and size, you can’t exchange it if it doesn’t fit. You also can’t swap your six items throughout the month, like Rent the Runway. However, Nuuly is cheaper than Rent the Runway, so you do have to pay extra for a feature like that. 

Nuuly Cost vs. Rent the Runway 

A Nuuly subscription costs $98 per month, making it cheaper than Rent the Runway when you consider the cost per clothing item. However, Nuuly offers only one subscription plan with the option to add up to four additional items per month for $20 each, so you can customize it a little. Rent the Runway offers two plans: a “Limited Closet” plan for $94, which includes five items with a retail value of up to $350, and two “Full Closet Access” plans that include items with a retail value of up to $3,000. The Full Closet Access plans include a five-item and one monthly shipment option for $119 and a 10-item and two monthly shipment option for $144. 

Is It Hard to Cancel Nuuly?

Cancelling your Nuuly subscription is super easy—and I’d admittedly done it a bunch. All you have to do is go to your account and click on “subscription.” This page gives you the option to either cancel or snooze your membership. If you hit snooze, you can only pause your subscription for a maximum of three months at a time. If you’re like me and a bit forgetful when it comes to paused subscriptions, I recommend canceling and then re-joining when you’re ready to rent again. Once your Nuuly items are returned, you can pause or cancel your subscription at any time. 

Shop My Nuuly Picks 

This summer, I wanted to add a few more dresses to my wardrobe, plus some lightweight tops that are versatile enough to wear with jeans, skirts, and shorts. Here are the six items I picked in my recent Nuuly—including the two items I ended up buying because I loved them so much.