With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and Prince Charming ready to whisk you off for a glamorous night out in town, all that’s left to do is plan your wardrobe. You’ll be wanting a new dress of course but all this talk of the credit crunch is giving you pangs of guilt at the thought of hotfooting it to Selfridges for a spot of retail therapy. Sound familiar? Well fret ye not for help is at hand in the form of designer dress rental service, Girl Meets Dress. Simply choose from the company’s huge array of gorgeous designer frocks, pay a nominal fee to borrow it for the night, week or even month and prepare to enjoy many admiring glances from your beau while you wear it. Once you’ve had your fashion fill, simply arrange to have it picked up by courier. How style-savvy is that? We love this Day Birger et Mikkelsen brushwork dress, £45 for two nights, from Girlmeetsdress.com

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