{"id":233451,"date":"2026-08-11T06:43:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=233451"},"modified":"2026-08-11T06:43:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:43:47","slug":"lease-the-dress-northern-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/lease-the-dress-northern-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet LeaseTheDress: A Northern Virginia Closet Full of Special Occasion Looks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"mandira curtis lease the dress_fairfax\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">closet confidential<\/div><p>A special invitation arrives, and as you RSVP &#8216;yes&#8217;, the next thought is usually, &#8216;I have nothing to wear!&#8217; Oakton resident Mandira Curtis has created <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/vienna-trace-zero-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a sustainable solution<\/a> to this oft-recurring scene with her business, Lease the Dress. Lease the Dress is a rental boutique with locations in McLean and Fairfax, with everything from formal dresses to vacation wear. It&#8217;s stocked with one-of-a-kind pieces in sizes 0-22, including designer items and custom-designed looks. An appointment feels more like shopping in your most stylish bestie&#8217;s closet &#8211; fun and low-pressure.<strong> Read on for more about Mandira Curtis and Lease the Dress.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233462\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax.png\" alt=\"mandira curtis lease the dress_fairfax\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-curtis-lease-the-dress_fairfax-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About the Founder<\/h3>\n<p>Fashion has always been part of Mandira\u2019s life. She grew up in New Delhi, where her mother\u2019s work in the garment industry gave Mandira a close-up look at the design and manufacturing process. She came to the US and worked in human resources for companies including SAIC and Verizon Business.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233458\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-lease-the-dress-1.png\" alt=\"mandira lease the dress 1\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-lease-the-dress-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-lease-the-dress-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-lease-the-dress-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-lease-the-dress-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-lease-the-dress-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/mandira-lease-the-dress-1-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When she reached her 50s, she decided it was time for a career change. At the same time, she and her husband began the process of downsizing their home. Mandira had a lifetime\u2019s worth of dresses and other special occasion wear that had been worn only once or twice. \u201cThat was my aha moment,\u201d she said. Mandira saw the potential for a business that could make statement fashion more accessible while giving each piece a longer life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/lowerys-dial-old-town-alexandria-va\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lowery\u2019s Dial Brings Vintage Finds + Creative Events to Old Town Alexandria<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just wanted to do something that I\u2019d always been dreaming [about], and I just took the plunge,\u201d Mandira said. <a href=\"https:\/\/leasethedress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LeaseTheDress<\/a> opened its McLean location in December 2024. Rather than stocking large quantities of the same styles, Mandira built the business around pieces that feel distinctive. \u201c[My client] is shopping for people that really want something distinct,\u201d Mandira said. \u201cThat\u2019s my business model. It\u2019s very unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>About Lease the Dress<\/h3>\n<p>The inventory now includes gala and cocktail dresses, daywear, resort wear, wedding looks, and Indian formalwear, including saris and lenghas. Most rentals fall between $95 and $295, with approximately $200 serving as a typical price point. Sizes range from 0-22, and Mandira and her team are constantly on the hunt for new items to add to the collection.<\/p>\n<p>Mandira says renting this type of clothing makes sense on many levels. &#8220;Even though we focus on unique pieces, this is really all about sustainability,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Renting means you can enjoy the piece without having to store it or take care of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db3oGCNkdg7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db3oGCNkdg7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Leasethedress (@leasethedressofficial)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe selection has grown dramatically since Mandira started with pieces from her own closet. Clients can also find pieces Mandira designs herself and has produced through a manufacturing operation in India. LeaseTheDress can even create certain custom pieces for clients, with measurements taken during an appointment and some designs produced in approximately four weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Indian wedding attire has become another growing part of the business. Mandira said she began seeing clients who needed traditional clothing for Indian and multicultural weddings but did not necessarily want to spend thousands of dollars purchasing something they might only wear once.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/ms-annies-waxing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catching Up with Ms. Annie of Ms. Annie\u2019s Waxing<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We can dress a client for anything,&#8221; Mandira said. &#8220;A day at the vineyards, a gala, a celebration, even a vacation. We can put together a whole wardrobe for your trip.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>The Experience<\/h3>\n<p>LeaseTheDress isn&#8217;t designed to feel like a traditional retail store. Appointments are one-on-one, and complimentary styling is a major part of the experience. The team helps clients try different looks and can make suggestions for everything from accessories to hair. \u201cAll eyes [are] on the client,\u201d Mandira said. \u201cIt\u2019s hand-holding all the way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The atmosphere is intentional, too. Clients can sip wine or Champagne while they shop, and Mandira describes appointments as feeling more like a party than a shopping trip.<\/p>\n<p>For Mandira, that personal attention is particularly important because finding an outfit for a major life event can be a vulnerable moment for many. \u201cIt can be your age. It can be your weight. It can be so many things,\u201d she said. Some of the feedback that has meant the most to her has come from women who simply tell her they felt seen and comfortable. \u201cEverybody gets the same attention,\u201d Mandira said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233457\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/lease-the-dress-1.png\" alt=\"lease the dress 1\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/lease-the-dress-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/lease-the-dress-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/lease-the-dress-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/lease-the-dress-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/lease-the-dress-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/08\/lease-the-dress-1-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The service can extend well beyond finding one event dress. LeaseTheDress can build an entire vacation wardrobe, including everything from casual resort wear to outfits for formal dinners. Mandira recalled styling one client for six days of a particularly important trip, handling the wardrobe from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>The company has continued adding services based on what clients request, including bags and accessories. Dry cleaning is also handled as part of the rental process.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s Next<\/h3>\n<p>After seeing the response to the McLean showroom, Mandira expanded into a second location in Fairfax in 2026, initially focusing the new space on gala wear. The expansion comes less than two years after LeaseTheDress first opened.<\/p>\n<p>Much of that growth has happened through word of mouth rather than traditional advertising. Mandira credits the personalized experience and client recommendations with bringing new people through the doors.<br \/>\nLeaseTheDress has also styled clients for major events, and the company&#8217;s collection includes looks intended for occasions ranging from weddings and prom to the White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner and Capital Emmys.<\/p>\n<p>Mandira is already thinking beyond Northern Virginia. She eventually hopes the LeaseTheDress concept can expand through partnerships or franchises, potentially starting in nearby Maryland so clients there won&#8217;t have to travel as far for appointments. \u201cI would want this model to be everywhere,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leasethedress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lease the Dress<\/a> is open by appointment only at 4023 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 8,+ 1320 Vincent Place, McLean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram <\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse. 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