Considering a clothing subscription? Wondering if Nuuly is worth it? Ready for us to get on with our Nuuly reviews? I’ve been a Nuuly member on and off since January 2023. That’s 27 months, 28 boxes, and somewhere north of 160 individual items rented across every season.
This is not a first-impression review. This is what Nuuly actually looks like after two-plus years of real use.
To make this extra helpful, my sister (also a certified Nuuly member) will be sharing her take from a tall woman’s view while I share my petite perspective.
Read on to get your burning questions answered.
Is Nuuly Worth it? I Rented 167 Items to Find Out
Elise rented this Lioness jacket from Nuuly for a trip to Spain.
After 27 months, 28 boxes, and approximately 167 items rented – yes!
If you love fashion, hate clutter, and want access to elevated brands without buying everything outright, it genuinely delivers. The monthly fee is easy to justify when you’re renting pieces that retail for $200-400 each.
Do note that stock availability can be frustrating, and substitutions don’t always land. None of these are dealbreakers in my experience, but they’re worth knowing going in.
What Nuuly is & Why I Use it
I rented this ASTR top and eyelet skirt for a day at the races.
Nuuly is a clothing rental service that allows you to rent six pieces every month for a $98 subscription fee. URBN (aka Urban Outfitters Inc) owns the brand, so you’ll spot lots of Anthropologie, Free People, and sister brands among the offerings.
If you fall in love with something, you can purchase it at a discounted rate. If your life gets busy, you can pause your subscription at any time without penalty.
I’ve had a Nuuly subscription for nearly three years, and it’s helped me cut back on clothing purchases for events, test out trendy pieces, and always have something fresh in my closet.
What Brands Does Nuuly Carry?
Nuuly members can access pieces from over 400 brands. The range is impressive with contemporary labels like 4th & Reckless and upscale ones like Farm Rio and Love Shack Fancy.
How Nuuly Rentals Work
A fresh box of Nuuly rentals arrived at my door.
Nuuly’s subscription costs $98 a month. Here’s how it works:
- You create an account and pick 6 pieces.
- Nuuly ships them to your door.
- Wear them for the month (or keep as long as you like).
- Receive an email reminder a few days before it’s time to send them back.
- When ready for your next rentals, send them back with a pre-paid shipping label.
- Receive an email (typically the next day) to pick your next 6 rentals.
- Repeat.
If you fall in love with a piece, simply keep it instead of sending it back. Nuuly will charge you (usually at a discounted rate), and the piece is yours forever.
A few things worth knowing upfront:
- You don’t get a full 30 days with your items (factor in shipping both ways)
- There are no cleaning fees. You can send items back dirty
- You can add extra items beyond six for $20 per piece
- Pausing and canceling is easy and done entirely within the app
How Much Does Nuuly Cost?
Nuuly costs $98 a month.
To put that in perspective: the items in my current April 2026 box have a combined retail value of $1,260. I’m paying roughly $108 to wear all six for a month. Even if only half of them work for me, the math holds up.
If you want to purchase an item you’ve rented, Nuuly offers a member discount off retail. In my current box, discounts range from 36% to 77% off retail price, so the purchase option is worthwhile when something really works.
Use this link for $30 off your first month of Nuuly
MY EXPERIENCE — 27 MONTHS OF NUULY
Here’s what two-plus years actually looks like in numbers:
| Member since | January 2023 |
| Total boxes | 28 |
| Total items rented | ~167 |
| Items re-rented | 13 |
| Seasons rented | All four |
| Months paused | 3 |
I’ve rented in every season, which I mention because one of the most common questions I see is whether Nuuly is only worth it seasonally.
My experience says no. January coats, summer slip dresses, and transitional trench coats for fall. The inventory delivers across the calendar.
My most rented brands
The hourglass cardigan and vegan leather pants are both Maeve designs.
Maeve and Free People appear in almost every box I’ve ever ordered. Anthropologie labels, Avec Les Filles, and Cleobella round out my most-reached-for names. If you love certain brands but can’t justify buying everything at full price, Nuuly makes consistent access to them very reasonable.
Browse Nuuly brands here to see if your faves make an appearance.
What I Rent on Repeat
The truest measure of a rental service is what you come back for. Here are the pieces I’ve loved enough to rent more than once:
Mae Midnight Midi Dress by Finders Keepers (rented 3 times)
The Mae Midnight Midi is chic, elevated, and perfect for cocktail parties. It’s the kind of dress that photographs beautifully and earns compliments every time. I rented it in February 2023, March 2023, and again in September 2024.
Avec Les Filles Coat (rented, then purchased)
I rented an Avec Les Filles coat twice before eventually purchasing a different style from the brand outright.
Harlow Wide Leg Trousers by Madewell (rented two consecutive months)
Good wide-leg trousers are hard to find at any price point. I rented these in April 2025 and immediately re-rented them in May. They’re still on my radar.
Annina Wide Leg Jeans by Citizens of Humanity (rented twice)
Citizens of Humanity denim retails at $248. Renting it twice for the price of one monthly subscription is exactly the kind of math that makes Nuuly worth it for investment pieces you want to try before committing.
Pros
I still think about these asymmetrical Lioness trousers.
Access to Elevated Brands
My current box includes Citizens of Humanity jeans ($248 retail), a BHLDN gown ($298 retail), and a SAEMDI blazer ($350 retail). The combined retail value is $1,260. I’m paying $108.
For someone who loves quality brands but won’t pay full price for everything, this is the real value proposition.
See how Nuuly stacks up against BNTO here.
Long-Term Savings
For me, the flat monthly fee replaced my bad habit of constantly buying new outfits for events. I’ve found that I get so much wear out of the 6 items each month, making it a cost-effective option in the long run.
An added bonus? Nuuly allows you to buy rented pieces at a discount so you can build a quality wardrobe as you go.
Dress hunting? This Rent the Runway Review has my best tips.
Fast & Flexible Subscription
I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly my first box of clothing arrived.
Trust that I started styling and wearing them right away. Another plus is the snooze feature, which lets you skip a month or more. Knowing that I’m not locked in is helpful.
Gorgeous Event Outfits
Birthdays, weddings, galas, dinners, dates. A busy social calendar demands a closet that can keep up. Nuuly delivers with lots of occasion wear, ranging from brunch looks to cocktail dresses to formal gowns.
It’s a lifesaver when you have loads of events and don’t want to buy a new outfit for each one.
Need a divine dress? These are flattering dress brands you need to see.
Cons
Sometimes the original dress you order isn’t in stock. That didn’t stop Elise from celebrating her golden bday in another golden mini dress.
Unavailable Clothing
The Like feature lets you keep a closet of items you’d like to rent in the future. However, I’ve saved items only to find that month after month they are not available in my size.
The saving grace is that Nuuly has a huge array of items so I can usually find something similar. But it’s still sad when your heart is set on one thing.
Last Minute Swaps
If an item becomes unavailable after you’ve selected it but before your box ships, Nuuly’s system automatically substitutes it with something else from your virtual closet. In theory this sounds fine. In practice it can miss the mark.
My most memorable example: I had selected a flowy white mini dress for an event. What arrived was a bodycon white mini. Both white, both mini — but completely different vibes. The piece I wanted was soft and feminine. What I received was fitted and club-ready. Not the same dress, not the same occasion. I wore it anyway but it wasn’t what I’d planned.
The fix: overstock your virtual closet. The more pieces you have saved, the better chance the substitution algorithm has of sending something you’d actually want.
Worn Items
Since the pieces are rented, some are more worn than others. Over 27 months and approximately 167 rentals, I’ve received fewer than a handful of items in poor condition.
The most notable was a Veronica Beard top where the back button clasp was missing entirely, leaving it unwearable as designed. Nuuly compensated me with a credit for an extra rental the following month, which felt fair, but it’s worth knowing that quality control isn’t perfect.
Psst. Considering BNTO clothing rentals? Read my full review of BNTO here.
My Nuuly Review as a Petite Woman
I’m 5’3 and need clothing that flatters rather than swallows me. Here’s my petite take on Nuuly.
My First Month of Renting
My first order came in this cloth zipper box with all the clothes neatly folded, fresh, and ready to be worn. Out of my 6 items, 5 fit perfectly. So it’s safe to say they do carry petite-friendly brands.
The barrage of outfit compliments was a nice addition to my daily routine.
Returning the items was a breeze, too. The return label was conveniently placed inside the box, so I simply walked it down to my local UPS store when my month was up and handed the box over.
How I Selected Clothing as a Petite
As a petite woman, selecting clothing can be a challenge. But I’m happy to report that Nuuly has improved its petite selection since I started in 2023. You can filter specifically for petite sizing, and many brands in their inventory carry dedicated petite cuts.
Here are my tips for finding the best pieces:
Reviews. Reviews. Reviews.
Many women share their experiences along with pictures and details like height, weight, and even bra size. This was immensely helpful in choosing the right pieces for my frame.
Another useful tip is to venture off-site and look up the brand’s size chart. For example, I’m a fan of 4th & Reckless pieces, so I visited their website to view their size chart. You can do this for loads of brands to see data that’s not on Nuuly.
Explore this chic wardrobe designed to elongate petites.
Nuuly Customer Service
Nuuly’s customer service is attentive and helpful. I accidentally forgot to return an item, and they helped me resolve it without charging me.
I’m a phone person and was happy to have their rep call me to get things sorted. But for you text-only people, they have a chat line and are available by email too.
Lessons After Three Years Renting from Nuuly
Don’t wait for the “fill your box” email to start looking for clothes.
Take advantage of those little bits of time throughout the month to browse. If you see something you love, add it to your closet using the hanger icon. That way you’re not overwhelmed by options when the time comes.
Experimenting is incredibly fun.
Don’t be afraid to try out cuts or colors you wouldn’t normally go for. Want to rock a statement dress? Go for it! Nuuly is the perfect platform to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new styles.
Remember, there are no swaps!
The items you choose are the items you’ll receive until you send back the box. So choose wisely and make sure you’re happy with your selections.
Don’t expect perfection with every box.
Out of the 6 pieces you receive, not all will be a home run, especially when you’re just starting out.
As I became more adept at reading reviews and understanding my size, I’ve had boxes with 100% success and others with 1-2 misses. It’s all part of the learning process.
A Tall Woman's Nuuly Review
I’m 5’8 and looking to build a more sustainable closet. Here’s my tall girl take on Nuuly.
My First Month of Renting
I eagerly anticipated my first Nuuly order as I had heard rave reviews from my shortie sister as well as a long-legged friend of mine. Still, I played it safe in my order and opted for sweaters, cardigans, and tops with only one pair of pants.
How The Clothing Arrived
Everything came neatly folded in a strong tote (made from recycled plastic!) I was doubly pleased to find that everything fit, and one Anthropologie cardigan even arrived new with tags.
On the final day, I retrieved the return label zipped safely away in an inside tote pocket and handed it to my neighborhood UPS carriers. I placed my next Nuuly order on the app the very next day.
How I Select Clothing as a Tall Woman
As my tall girlies know, picking out clothes online is a daunting task where measurements must be read, understood, and double-checked.
However, I’ve found that Nuuly is a space where this is easily accomplished, as it is comprised of women who understand the importance of reviews!
Here’s my process:
- After finding a piece that I like, I will filter reviews to my height class (they have one for every 2 inches so 5’6”-5’8”, 5’9”-5’11”, etc.).
- I browse pictures and read reviews to see if I can rock the piece.
- If I can’t get a good sense of how people with my body type fit, I will nix the height filter. If the majority of five-star reviews are by the 5’2” queens, I know it’s not for me.
Tips on Making the Most of Your Nuuly
Take stock of your current closet’s strengths and weaknesses.
As I daydream of what to wear to work or to dinner, I note what’s missing from my closet. With Nuuly, I like to rent pieces that fill in the gaps. If my closet were as organized as my sister’s I would call this a revolving capsule wardrobe.
There’s nothing like a good coat.
As a desert-rat turned Seattleite, I have learned a lot about what makes a good coat and it usually translates to a high price tag. If you’re not renting at least one fabulous coat per order, I wonder, are you really making the most of your subscription?
Don’t be afraid to be an “outfit repeater.”
I cannot stress enough how quickly a month can go by and it will be such a bummer to only wear each piece once because you didn’t want to repeat. Pick pieces that you can style more ways than one (see the importance of tip 1?) so that you can make the most of your subscription.
Have Nuuly Review Questions?
Get answers below.
Yes. Nuuly carries sizes ranging from XXS to 3X across many of their brands. You can filter specifically by size when browsing so you only see pieces available in your size.
The selection for plus sizes has grown since Nuuly launched and brands like Anthropologie, Farm Rio, and Free People carry extended sizing.
Bad news first: there are no swaps once your box has shipped. What you receive is what you have for the month.
If something doesn’t fit, send it back with the rest of your box and make a note for next time.
In your notes, be sure to log the brand and how it didn’t fit so that you have more data for your next box.
The silver lining is that Nuuly’s review community is detailed enough that with careful reading before you select, you can reduce misfits.
Yes! This is one of my favorite things about Nuuly. If you loved something from a previous box you can add it back to your virtual closet and rent it again whenever it becomes available.
I’ve rented the Mae Midnight Midi by Finders Keepers three times across two years. When something works, there’s no reason not to go back to it.
Without a doubt. After almost three years a Nuuly renter, I can confirm the clothing rental service is reliable and the customer service is supportive.
