Composite photo of woman holding box of clothing taken at two different times
Me soon after I started my rental experiment, left, and me over a year later.
  • I've been renting all my clothes since late 2021 through Nuuly, an online-rental marketplace.
  • It's helped me cut back on shopping, stop buying fast fashion, and focus on quality over quantity.
  • But now my own wardrobe feels boring and dated. Plus, renting isn't as sustainable as it seems. 

About 14 months ago, I started an experiment: Could I give up shopping and rent all my clothes instead?