Shhh! This Is Where All the NYC Fashion Girlies Get Their Designer Work Clothes on a Budget

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If you’ve watched The Devil Wears Prada or Sex in the City, you know there’s nothing quite like the New York City fashion girl. She’s elegant, poised, and, most of all, stylish. She has impeccable taste that’ll make you wish you had her job — or her outfit, at the very least. It might be easy to believe that all those women have massive closets loaded with designer clothes like Andy Sachs; however, most borrow their looks from one place: Rent the Runway.

Yup, it’s true. Rent the Runway is the true wizard behind most of the fashion scene’s wardrobe, and you would never suspect a thing. Even though the industry seems super posh and glamorous, looking the part can be ridiculously expensive. Buying all the high-end brands and designer looks outright would cost most people a month’s worth of rent — and as tempting as that could be, it’s easier just to loan it out. I know tons of writers and editors (this one included) whose best work looks are thanks to the subscription service. Whether for fashion week, a big meeting, or an after-work happy hour, Rent the Runway is where most New York City fashion girlies snag their work clothes. 

And if you’ve been itching to revamp your entire office wardrobe for the new season but aren’t looking to shell out a ton of cash, you should definitely consider signing up for a subscription. Currently, their most popular plan is 40% off with the code SUMMER40. With this option, you’ll be able to pick out 10 items a month across two shipments of five pieces and have access to their full subscription closet, which means nothing is off limits for just $87 for your first month. And of course, you can cancel or pause at any time.

To show you how good these styles are we gathered a handful of designer pieces that you can add to your closet in an instant. Keep on scrolling to give your work wardrobe the promotion it deserves, all without breaking the bank.