I had a fantastic time visiting the Rent Frock Repeat Showroom.
For those unfamiliar, they allow you to rent designer dresses for a fraction of the cost to buy. You get to keep the dress for 4+ days (fees vary). When ordering online you can order a 2nd size to make sure you have a dress that fits on your occassion. But, if you live in the GTA, it's worth a trip to their showroom so you can try on as many as you'd like.
Kristy was a great help. She made me feel beautiful in every dress I tried (while managing to guide me - gracefully and honestly - away from those dresses that might not work for me). She was so knowledgable about every dress in the store and recommended things I'd never have picked myself - which, as she mentioned, is what renting is so perfect for. When you're not worrying about whether or not you can wear something again, you can take a risk.
I left with the perfect dress for my occasion, and a few options for other events this summer. I would highly recommend their service to anyone looking for a special occasion dress this summer.