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Formal Dresses in Adelaide, Delivered to You

Dresses Made for Your Big Night

Your big event is in the diary, whether it's a ball or a black-tie evening, and now the fun begins with finding what to wear. With Dress For a Night, you can hire formal dresses in Adelaide online and have a designer label sent straight to your door.

The collection covers long gowns for balls and school formals, plus sleek evening styles for black-tie nights. Choose the length and silhouette that suit the dress code and the mood of your night.

How Hire Works From Adelaide

Hiring from anywhere in Adelaide takes four easy steps, whether you choose a formal gown or something from our wider Adelaide dress hire range.

  • Pick your dress. Browse online and choose the style that has you counting down to the night.
  • Try it first. If you want to check the fit, our at-home try-on lets you test a few favourites before you commit.
  • Get Express Post delivery. We post your hire by Express Post to your door, and you can read how hiring and delivery work before you order.
  • Send it back. After the celebrations, drop it at any Express Post box or Post Office.

Dry cleaning comes included in every hire, so there's no washing or stain-scrubbing before your dress goes back.

Rent the Look for Less

You can wear a designer look to your next formal without paying full price for a gown that might only come out once. Hiring costs less than buying, and each new event can bring a new label, so you never have to repeat an outfit. Renting is also a more sustainable way to dress up, because it helps cut fashion waste.

With labels from Australian and international fashion houses, you'll walk into your evening looking and feeling amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does delivery to Adelaide take?

Every dress heads to South Australia by Express Post. For orders placed before 1pm AEST, next business day delivery is available from major SA centres, including Adelaide. Allow 1 to 2 extra days elsewhere in the state, and check our how it works and delivery page before you set your dates.

How much does shipping to Adelaide cost?

Spend over $200 and shipping is free. For orders under $200, Express Post to South Australia is $19.99. Return postage is included with every order, so sending your dress back is already covered.

Can I try a formal dress on at home first?

You can have up to 3 dresses sent to your Adelaide home to try on before you commit. It's $49.99 for 1 dress, $59.99 for 2 or $69.99 for 3, with postage included. Book for dispatch at least 2 weeks before your event, and find all the details on our at-home try-on page.

What sizes do your formal dresses come in?

Our dresses go up to size 18, and the sizes available vary by designer and style. Our team is on live chat on the website to help you work out your fit and sizing. If you need a different size, you can exchange it free of charge at any time, pending availability, as our FAQ page explains.

How do I return my dress, and what if it gets marked?

Pop the dress in the satchel provided, attach the prepaid return label and drop it at any Express Post box or Post Office in Adelaide. Cover for minor stains and damage is included in every rental, so a little mark from a big night is covered. You'll find the finer points in our returns policy.

Can I add a backup dress?

You can add a second size or style as a backup at 80% off. It's a handy safety net if you're unsure about fit or torn between two favourites, and you simply wear the one you love on the night.

HOW IT WORKS

1
HIRE THE DRESS, WITH EASE

Book your rental 1–2 days before your event. Not sure on size? Add a second option with the code BACKUPDRESS.

2
INSTANT CONFIRMATION

Don’t forget to complete the look with accessories or a handbag! You'll receive an instant booking confirmation once your order is placed.

3
ENJOY YOUR EVENT, STRESS FREE

Your dress will arrive on/before your booking date via Express Post, or Click & Collect (Brisbane). Every rental includes professional dry cleaning and minor damage protection.

4
EASY RETURNS, NO FUSS

After your event, simply return the dress using the pre-paid postal label provided, or drop it back to our Sydney boutique. We take care of all the cleaning.

Home Try On Service

You can order dresses to be delivered to your home from our Sydney boutique. Our home try-on service must be booked for dispatch at least 2 weeks prior to your event date.

1
Order your try-on on our website

Browse the dresses on our website and select the next available try-on date on the calendar.

2
Try on your dress at home

The dress will arrive on your doorstep on the delivery date.

3
Return the dress within 24 hours

Please post the dress back to us the next day via the packet provided.

4
Book the dress within 7 days

Book the dress on our website within 7 days for your event date and get $20 credited!

Try-on pricing
1 dress
$49.99
2 dresses
$59.99
Use code TRY2DRESSES at checkout
3 dresses
$69.99
Use code TRY3DRESSES at checkout
Postage

Free* and fast postage with is included in our home try-on pricing.


*WA and NT postcodes attract an additional $20 shipping fee due to higher rates with Australia Post.

Adelaide Dress Hire Reviews & Testimonials

Kiana

Kiana

HOUSE OF CB Persephone

The dress was stunning, so easy and arrived on time & so easy to post back. Got so many compliments on this dress and it fit amazingly.

Manda

Manda

HOUSE OF CB Persephone

This dress was so beautiful! Created such an hourglass figure, when I do not have one naturally. So so flattering. The hire process was so simple and easy. Will definitely be hiring from here in the future!

Delilah

Delilah

ALBINA DYLA Leaf Gown

The dresses arrived beautifully wrapped and fresh. The customer service was amazing. Easy to return. The backup dress option is fantastic since the first option was a little loose on the waist and this dress fit like a glove.

Teigan

Teigan

ALBINA DYLA Classica

The overall experience renting a dress (and backup dress) was so smooth. The dresses came dry cleaned, steamed and perfect. Would 100% rent again.