The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.One of the biggest perks of the Digital Age is that you can get just about anything delivered to your door, and, in my opinion, clothing subscription services if you really use them wellare among the most blessedly convenient.Though sometimes requiring a commitment of checking in to confirm options or electing to skip a month, they wind up paying you back by removing far greater annoyances.If you need business-casual clothes for work but would prefer not to spend 40% of your paycheck on them, you can rent suitable clothes for a fraction of the cost. If you don't necessarily accept the blanket enthusiasm of the store clerk every time you try something on, you can rely instead on the expertise of dedicated personal stylists. If you don't want to drive to the mall to wait for a parking spot, wait for a changing room, and wait in line, then you can pick things out online, try them on at home, and schedule a UPS pickup to grab the prepaid envelope from your porch. And if you're already circumventing that annoyance with copious online shopping, you can almost always pay a low fee (which usually gets applied as a credit if you buy anything) and retain your money until you're absolutely sure you love something, rather than tying it up in a long returns process.All in all, clothing subscriptions can be incredibly useful for anyone who wants the freedom to explore trends or even go-to styles without much commitment, financial burden, or closet space. If you like using them, chances are you're going to really like using them. If you don't, you can cancel and continue the search.If you're interested in trying one out for yourself, below are 8 popular women's clothing subscription services to know about:Rent the Runway: 4 new upscale pieces or an unlimited rotation every monthRent the Runway Update membership, $89 per monthRent the Runway Unlimited membership, $159 per monthMost people use Rent the Runway (or RTR) for singular rentals of the odd cocktail dress for functionsbut there are a lot of people who don't know that the site also offers a monthly subscription membership. The membership comes in two tiers and witha personal stylist: Update ($89 per month,$72 for your first) andUnlimited ($159 per month, $99 for your first).RTR Updatelets you refresh your wardrobe every month with 4 new pieces.RTR Unlimited, on the other hand,gives members access to a constantly rotating wardrobe. You can rent unlimited pieces on rotation and swap anytime (no return dates).The prices cover clothes,shipping, dry cleaning, and insurance. They're aperfect option for women who want a rotation of high-end clothes without the bills or closet storage.If you want to learn more, you canread one reporter's personal experience here.Frank and Oak: for three chic seasonal pieces per month that you can confirm, customize, or skip before they shipFrank and Oak, $25 styling fee per monthly box[this $25 is applied as credit to any purchase you make, plus up to 20% off regular prices]Frank and Oak is a Canadiancompany with a marketplace for one-time purchases as well as a monthly subscription service. The style aesthetic is clean, understated, and modern with a vintage twist.You'll fill out a short survey and a Frank and Oak stylist will create a portfolio of items that reflectyour preferences, all of which come from the company's latest seasonal pieces. Before your Style Box ships, you'll get an email prompting you to preview it two days before it ships in order to confirm, customize, or skip the month. Shipping is always free.You'll get to try on the three items at home for seven days, keep what you love, and send back what you don't. Skip a month or cancel anytime.It's important to note that you'll be charged the full amount for your selected items once they're shipped. If you return everything, you'll get a full refund minus the $25 styling fee. If you keep one thing but send the rest back, you'll be refunded for everything but the item you wanted to purchase.Le Tote: unlimited, everyday clothes you have the option to buy at 50% off retail pricesLe Tote, 8-15 items, $69 - $119 per monthLe Tote is a rental services that uses your preferences and the insight of a personal stylist to build your style profile and, from there, a box ofclothes they think you'll like. Before the box is shipped, you can either keep the suggestions or swap them all out for alternatives on the site, which covers clothes and accessories from a mix of new or recognizable names likeNike, Free People Movement, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, French Connection, MPG, Vine Camuto, and Kate Spadeamong others.You'll be charged the same flat fee ($69 - $119) per month depending on which option you choose, but you can keep or return the boxesand get a new oneas often as you like. To receive a new Tote, though, you need to send back the rented items in their pre-paid return bag. If you love and want to keep an item, just send back the ones you don't want. Le Tote will charge your card for what you kept, and you can see what price it is on their sitewhich is up to 50% off retail prices.Le Tote also stands out for its maternity option a convenient service for pregnant women who want comfortable, flattering clothes but dont necessarily want to buy a whole new wardrobe for the duration of their pregnancy. Find more details here.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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