Something Borrowed

Last-minute invitation with nothing to wear? No problem. These rental shops offer high-end couture.

WHERE: Chicago
WHAT: An evening performance at the Lyric Opera
THE LOOK: Marchesa fuchsia ruffle skirt
FIND IT AT: Borrow A Dress Couture (www.shopbadc.com)

WHERE: Los Angeles
WHAT: A red-carpet movie premiere
THE LOOK:Black strapless dress with asymmetrical pleats
FIND IT AT:One Night Affair (www.onenightaffair.com)

WHERE: New York
WHAT: The second-annual Hope Gala
THE LOOK: White Chloé dress
FIND IT AT: Albright Fashion Library (www.albrightnyc.com)

WHERE: Anywhere with a mailbox
WHAT: Black tie events; white tie events; other colored tie events
THE LOOK:Red Hervé Léger siren bandage dress
FIND IT AT: Rent the Runway (www.renttherunway.com)