Vienna has quite a few very good rental shops for formalwear (ball gowns, tailcoats, tuxedos, etc.). Depending on what you need, how much time you have, and your budget, some places are better than others. Here are some of the top options + tips.
🎩 Top Formalwear Rental Shops in Vienna #
| Shop | What you can rent / price approx | |
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| Dress&Impress | Very large selection of long ball gowns and evening dresses. Rental starts from ≈ €175 for more basic/shorter dresses; full evening & ball gowns ≈ €330. Includes 2 days, dry-cleaning; tailoring costs extra. | |
| Lambert Hofer Jr. | Tuxedos, tailcoats (white tie aka Frack), cut-away etc. Example: Frack package about €250 including shirt, waistcoat, etc. Tuxedo ~ €160. | |
| Kleiderverleih Rottenberg | Evening/ball gowns, men’s formal wear (Frack, tuxedo, etc.). Gowns for ≈ €150; full tailcoat outfits more expensive. Adjustment and cleaning included. | |
| TELLER Herrenmode & Hochzeitsmode | Mainly men’s formal suits: tuxedos, tailcoats, cut-aways. Prices: Smoking ~ €100; Tailcoat (Frack) with shirt & vest ~ €200; Cut-Away ~ €250. | |
| Le Chic Wien | They rent Ballkleid (ball gowns), debutant gowns, Frack & smoking. Good for when you need a full outfit. | |
| Runway Vienna | Evening dresses and ball gowns for rent. More fashion-/designer-forward pieces. |
⚙️ What to Check / Tips #
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Book early: Especially in the peak of ball season (January–February) things get booked out fast.
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Tailoring / adjustments: Make sure the rental shop can adjust the length (hem), take in/out seams etc. Even small fits make a big difference. Some shops include this; others charge extra.
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Accessories: You’ll likely need gloves, shoes, bow tie / white tie accessories. Some shops provide these or rent them separately. Ask ahead.
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Deposit, cleaning, return timing: Be clear about when you need to drop off, return, what condition the clothing must be in, etc. Many shops charge a deposit.
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Dress code compliance: For many balls, formal dress codes are strict (long evening gown, tailcoat or tuxedo, white tie or black tie). Double check the dress code and ensure your rental meets it.