The finder
Find your dress in 3 taps
01 What's the occasion?
02 Your size?
03 Pick a vibe
Shop by occasion
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Wedding Guest
Dresses made for saying "I do" to — from garden ceremonies to...
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Races & Cup Week
Race day, sorted. Colourful minis, polished midis and statement sets made for...
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Birthday & Cocktail
Minis, sets and party pieces for birthdays, 21sts, cocktail events and big...
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Day Events
Light, bright pieces for day weddings, long lunches, garden parties and summer...
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Hens & Bridal
For the bride-to-be and her crew — hens, bridal showers, engagement parties...

About By Jess Rentals
Discover designer fashion without the price tag. By Jess Rentals offers a curated collection of statement pieces for every occasion, from birthdays and formals to weekends away. Based in Christchurch with NZ-wide shipping, we make hiring simple, sustainable, and stylish. Browse, book, wear, and return - it’s that easy.
Five steps from scroll to doorstep
How to hire
Search
Scroll through our collection of over 250 garments and find the piece you love
Book
Book the dress of your dreams! Select the date of your event you want to wear it to & then receive a confirmation email from us
Receive
Whether you click post or local pick up, you should receive your dress at least one day before your event
Wear
We know you will look stunning in your garment from BJR! Make sure you tag us in your posts
Return
Return the garment to the post shop in the return post bag provided by 1 pm the next working day. Or drop it in the drop box outside our garment room by 5 pm the next working day. The box is cream with a black handle in front of the grey sliding door!
Shop by style
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Two-Piece Sets
Matching tops and skirts that feel fresh, modern and easy to wear...

The Back Up Dress
Can’t decide between two styles or unsure which will fit best? Add a Back Up Dress to your order and take the stress out of choosing!
Here’s how it works:
- Pick your top two faves and add both to your cart (for the same date).
- Use code BACKUP at checkout - the cheaper dress will automatically become 50% off!
- Try them on at home when your order arrives. Keep the tag on the one you’re not wearing and return both as usual.
It’s that simple - no stress, no second-guessing, just perfect fit and peace of mind.