Here’s this woman’s secret to earning $30,000 monthly–it might be hanging in your closet, too!
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Embarking on the journey of turning a wardrobe into a money-making venture can be both exhilarating and immensely lucrative, as proven by Brisbane-based university student Brittany Courtney.
Brittany has transformed the conventional practice of wearing a designer dress just once into a profitable side hustle, making up to $30,000 a month.
Brittany’s venture started when she shared snapshots of herself donned in a glamorous dress at her school formal on social media, subsequently sparking interest among her followers.
She started renting out dresses to her friends and later, she began renting out her own outfits on the fashion hire platform The Volte.
If a lender uses this platform, The Volte gives them the option to purchase insurance for the loss of items to have peace of mind when renting expensive clothing.
According to the website, customers are charged for specialist dry-cleaning or repairs necessary.
Brittany put the earnings she made towards growing her side hustle.
‘It doesn’t feel real,’ Brittany said.
‘I personally don’t work as I’m studying, and it makes it really easy for me to study and not have to worry about having a job.’
‘Pretty much all the money I make from dress hire goes towards buying new dresses,’ Brittany said.
She now owns 180 to 200 designer dresses.
‘I store all of my dresses in the house, I’ve completely taken over our dining room, and it’s now the dress room.’
‘All the dresses take up so much space, and I’ve already outgrown the dressing room, so (I) will need to expand.’
The most upscale dress in her collection is the Cult Gaia Renata gown valued at $4,000, and she rents it for $530.
‘It took six months to make the money back as it was a very popular piece after a guest from Sofia Richie’s wedding wore it and it went viral,’ she said.
‘I am pretty sure I am the only one in Australia to rent this piece.’
Yet, the enchanting allure of the fashion rental business is not without its complexities.
The obligations of managing a successful venture while being a full-time student studying dental prosthetics degree can be daunting.
But when she’s not studying, she prepares and dispatches orders to ensure that customers receive their chosen dresses on time for their events.
Moreover, the managing of logistics paints the picture of a business that requires as much finesse and care.
‘For hiring dresses, you need to consider dry cleaning, shipping costs and, sometimes, dresses need repairs,’ she said.
Brittany shared that there are highs and lows to renting out statement pieces.
‘It’s a very good side hustle, especially if you go to lots of events and just have dresses sitting in the wardrobe,’ she said.
‘I personally buy a dress and wear it once. I know lots of ladies have the same attitude, and it’s so good as you can make your money back by hiring the dresses.’
‘A low (point) would be a lot of the orders I get are very last minute, like I have to send it off pretty much straight away for it to arrive in time.
‘As soon as I get the order, I pretty much pack it up and send it straight off to them.’
‘If I went on holiday, lots of people would miss out on outfits.’
For those who want to rent out dresses, Brittany suggested to ‘use what you already have, and the money you make, to buy more stock slowly’.
Brittany isn’t the only one doing this side hustle.
In a previous story, a mum also started renting out her designer dresses on The Volte, and she made $6,000 a week in time for a major Australian event. You can read more about her story here.
Have you considered renting your wardrobe, or do you have experience with fashion rentals? Share them with us in the comments below!
Brittany has transformed the conventional practice of wearing a designer dress just once into a profitable side hustle, making up to $30,000 a month.
Brittany’s venture started when she shared snapshots of herself donned in a glamorous dress at her school formal on social media, subsequently sparking interest among her followers.
She started renting out dresses to her friends and later, she began renting out her own outfits on the fashion hire platform The Volte.
Brittany Courtney made $30,000 from renting her wardrobe. Credit: Brittany Courtney
If a lender uses this platform, The Volte gives them the option to purchase insurance for the loss of items to have peace of mind when renting expensive clothing.
According to the website, customers are charged for specialist dry-cleaning or repairs necessary.
Brittany put the earnings she made towards growing her side hustle.
‘It doesn’t feel real,’ Brittany said.
‘I personally don’t work as I’m studying, and it makes it really easy for me to study and not have to worry about having a job.’
‘Pretty much all the money I make from dress hire goes towards buying new dresses,’ Brittany said.
She now owns 180 to 200 designer dresses.
‘I store all of my dresses in the house, I’ve completely taken over our dining room, and it’s now the dress room.’
‘All the dresses take up so much space, and I’ve already outgrown the dressing room, so (I) will need to expand.’
The most upscale dress in her collection is the Cult Gaia Renata gown valued at $4,000, and she rents it for $530.
‘It took six months to make the money back as it was a very popular piece after a guest from Sofia Richie’s wedding wore it and it went viral,’ she said.
‘I am pretty sure I am the only one in Australia to rent this piece.’
Yet, the enchanting allure of the fashion rental business is not without its complexities.
The obligations of managing a successful venture while being a full-time student studying dental prosthetics degree can be daunting.
But when she’s not studying, she prepares and dispatches orders to ensure that customers receive their chosen dresses on time for their events.
Moreover, the managing of logistics paints the picture of a business that requires as much finesse and care.
‘For hiring dresses, you need to consider dry cleaning, shipping costs and, sometimes, dresses need repairs,’ she said.
Brittany shared that there are highs and lows to renting out statement pieces.
‘It’s a very good side hustle, especially if you go to lots of events and just have dresses sitting in the wardrobe,’ she said.
‘I personally buy a dress and wear it once. I know lots of ladies have the same attitude, and it’s so good as you can make your money back by hiring the dresses.’
‘A low (point) would be a lot of the orders I get are very last minute, like I have to send it off pretty much straight away for it to arrive in time.
‘As soon as I get the order, I pretty much pack it up and send it straight off to them.’
‘If I went on holiday, lots of people would miss out on outfits.’
For those who want to rent out dresses, Brittany suggested to ‘use what you already have, and the money you make, to buy more stock slowly’.
Brittany isn’t the only one doing this side hustle.
In a previous story, a mum also started renting out her designer dresses on The Volte, and she made $6,000 a week in time for a major Australian event. You can read more about her story here.
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