Your next dress?
Looks you will love in 2026. Reserve dresses now for your upcoming events. Try them on now if you wish using 'Advance Try on'
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4 easy steps | Full refunds | Free UK delivery
How does it work?
1. Choose a few dresses
Pick your favourite's from 1000's of styles, enter your event date and place the order online.
We will confirm your reservations by email.
2. Try them on, risk free
Delivered to your home, try on and choose which dress you wish to wear!
If none are suitable, send them back to us for a refund.
3. Wear your favourite
Keep all the dresses until after your event.
Enjoy your event wearing the special dress!
4. Return your dresses
After the event, post the dresses back to us together with the return form.
We take care of the dry cleaning.
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Your wardrobe in the cloud
Reserve dresses now for any future event date | Full refunds for anything you don't wear | Free Next Day UK Delivery | Same Day London Delivery | 4000 dresses & 200 brands | Free Returns | Order online | Try on before the event | Optional insurance £7 | Need longer than 7 nights? Get in touch | Rent as a member or pay as you go | £99 a month for unlimited dress hire
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Worried about fit?
Just like all online shops, with Girl Meets Dress you can choose the dresses you wish to try on. Wear the dresses you want and return everything after the event. We then refund you for any items you didn't wear. Easy!
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Try on the dresses now or wait until your event
At the checkout you will see 2 options. Standard delivery will be the week of your event. If you your occasion is over a month away and you want to try them on sooner, select the ADVANCE TRY ON option. You will receive them asap and we will re-deliver the chosen dress again for your event at no extra charge.
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Full refunds | Easy returns
We refund you for anything that you don't wear. Just like all shops, the dresses are tagged. After your event, use the pre-paid label to send all your dresses back in the same box.
Your top questions, answered
ORDERING & TRYING ON
Does GMD have a physical shop?
Our showroom is closed at the moment. You can find all our dresses on the website.
Can I order online and try on a few dresses?
Yes, you can borrow a maximum of 3 dresses at one time. Should you order and try on multiple dresses, we will refund you for anything unsuitable.
How much do the dresses cost to hire?
Every dress has a price. You can hire dresses individually event by event, or join our INFINITE membership which is a monthly subscription for £99. This entitles you to Free unlimited dress hires all month.
I only want 1 dress for my event, can I order 3, choose 1 and return the others for a refund?
Yes this is exactly how it works. You are allowed to order up to 3 dresses. We will deliver them to you. After the event your return them all in the same box. Once we receive them back we will refund you for the dresses which you did not wear.
Can I try on the dresses weeks/ months before my event date?
YES, you will see 2 options at the checkout:
Option 1: FREE: When your dresses are delivered for your event, you will try them on. We will refund for anything you decide not to wear. Option 2: ADVANCE TRY ON/£30 per order: If your event is MORE than 4 weeks away from the date you place the order you can opt to use our service. Select this option at the checkout. You will receive the dresses ASAP to choose which one to have re-delivered back to you for the event. This service is £30 (non refundable) All delivery and returns are free.
I am not very tall, will the gowns be too long? We have various lengths of all the dresses. Order normally and tell us if you are concerned. The GMD mission is to ensure you look your best at your upcoming event.
Can I receive a refund if some / all of the dresses I order don't fit?
Yes, once the dresses are back with us, we will process a refund for anything you have not worn.
Can I add accidental damage insurance on my dresses?
Yes, we have an optional £7 insurance option to select at the checkout stage. This covers minor accidental damage such as a zip break or any normal stains.
How long can I borrow a dress for?
On the website you select the option to borrow each dress for either 2 nights or 7 nights. If you need longer, perhaps you are going abroad, no problem! Just email us at enquiries@girlmeetsdress.com.
When does my rental period begin and end?
Your rental period starts on the day your dresses are delivered, for example, for a 2 night hire, delivered on a Tuesday, you would need to drop your box into your local Post Office on Thursday before 5pm (2 nights later). We ignore Sunday as the post offices are closed, so for weekend 2 night events, delivery is Friday and return is Monday.
DELIVERY & SHIPPING
How much does delivery cost?
All UK orders have FREE delivery + returns.
In central London we offer a Same Day service which is £20-£30
How do I know my order will arrive in time?
On the day of your delivery you will receive a 1 hour delivery window allocated by our courier service. You will be kept informed about dispatch, delivery time etc.
RETURNING YOUR DRESS
How do I return my dress?
Returning the dresses is quick and easy.
Using the original packaging. Drop your box at the local Post Office. keep your receipt safe.
When will I receive my refund?
After we have received your box back, we will process the refund and notify you via e-mail.
CONTACT US
How do I contact customer service?
Email: showroom@girlmeetsdress.com
Or by telephone on 0207 498 9131.
We also have a LIVE CHAT function which you will see in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. When we are offline you can also leave a message.