Dress Hire Websites

Packages

Book and pay for your dress hire website build. We work with businesses worldwide.

Complete Website Package + The Dress Rental App

$550 AUD one-off

One-off website build payment. Everything you need to launch your dress rental store.

20business day build
Freerental app setup
5.0Shopify Partner rating

What's included

  • Full dress rental Shopify website
  • The Dress Rental App installed and set up
  • Booking calendar with automatic date blocking
  • Search by Date widget
  • Try-on appointments
  • Product Profit Tracker
  • Automatic booking email reminders
  • Hire bookings and refundable bonds
  • A sales section for buying outright
  • Shipping and pickup options
  • Terms and conditions pages
  • Mobile friendly design
  • Booking and shipping confirmation email templates
  • In-studio pickup or try-on option
  • Your initial collection uploaded, including imports from The Volte, One Wardrobe, DesignerEx, Instagram, spreadsheets or other websites
  • Core pages, catalogue structure, responsive testing and launch handover
  • Unlimited revisions until you are happy
  • Complete ownership with full admin access
  • Tutorials and documentation
  • 30 days free support after transfer

How it works and timeline

  1. Book and pay

    Book your package online. Afterpay and Zip Pay are available through Stripe, and the full fee is paid upfront to secure your build.

  2. Complete the onboarding form

    Share your business details, branding and rental requirements, and a drive link to your product photos. You can also complete the form before paying.

  3. We reply within 24 hours

    Within 24 hours of receiving your onboarding form, we send you login details so you can preview your Shopify build.

  4. Product uploads, design and backend setup

    We upload your initial collection, design your site and set up The Dress Rental App. Listings from The Volte, One Wardrobe, DesignerEx, Instagram, spreadsheets or other websites can be imported.

  5. Revisions and handover

    Unlimited revisions until you are happy, then handover with tutorials and documentation. You have complete ownership and full admin access, plus 30 days of free support after transfer.

Standard build: 20 business days. Fast turnaround: 5 business days (+$149), which does not include revisions.

What you need to provide

  • Logo
  • Branding
  • Product details and images
  • Rental rules
  • Delivery or pickup information
  • Policies
  • Social links
  • Any required Shopify or domain access

Send big files as Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive links in the onboarding form.

Not included and running costs

This is how much it costs to launch and run your website. The $550 AUD is our one-off service fee. Shopify, your domain and transaction charges are separate costs paid to their providers.

Costs to launch and run your dress hire website
ItemPaid toCostNotes
Website buildDress Hire Websites$550 AUD onceOne-off payment for the agreed build and rental app setup. There is no recurring website-build fee.
Shopify subscription (required)Shopify$56 AUD per month, or $42 AUD per month billed yearlyShopify Basic, plus card-processing rates. Shopify hosts your website. Prices can change.
Domain (optional)Your domain providerAround $20 AUD per yearOwned by you and renewed yearly. Shopify includes a free yourbusiness.myshopify.com address.
The Dress Rental AppThe Dress Rental AppFree for the life of your storeBig Business plan, valued at $54.99 USD per month. Founding member offer, see above.
SMS (optional)The Dress Rental App$0.17 USD per segmentFor try-on and booking texts. Email notifications are free.
Optional extrasVariesOnly if you approve themEmail hosting, paid third-party apps, photography, copywriting, extra product entry or out-of-scope work.

Founding member offer. The Dress Rental App's Big Business plan, valued at $54.99 USD per month, is free for the life of your store. It is a founding member offer for the first 100 customers. After that, the Big Business plan is A$15.00 AUD per month for package customers.

Shopify pricing and payment rates can change. Confirm current charges on Shopify's official pricing page before selecting your plan. Taxes or currency conversion may apply.

Payment

  • The full package fee is required upfront to secure your website build.
  • This service is already offered at a competitive flat rate, so additional discounts are not available.
  • Afterpay or Zip Pay are available through Stripe.

Optional extras

Fully Custom Website Build + Mockup

$1,000 optional extra

Upgrade your website build with a completely custom design process. This add-on is ideal for brands wanting a more unique, premium website rather than working primarily from an existing Shopify theme layout.

Optional extra, in addition to the $550 package. Combined total $1,550. Tick this in the booking box above to pay it with the package, or use Buy now to add this extra only.

This is an optional extra on a Shopify website package and does not replace the base website build fee. Complex functionality, third-party integrations or major custom application development may be quoted separately.

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Dress Hire Vendor Consignment Shopify Website Build

$1,395 optional extra

A Shopify website build for dress hire consignment and multi-vendor businesses.

Optional extra, in addition to the $550 package. Combined total $1,945. Tick this in the booking box above to pay it with the package, or use Buy now to add this extra only.

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Website care plans

Monthly care for your Shopify website after launch. Cancel anytime.

Basic Website Maintenance

$49 AUD / month

  • Theme and app updates
  • Small fixes
  • Monthly site health check
  • Email support
Start plan

Website Maintenance and Product Uploads

$89 AUD / month

Everything in Basic, plus we upload your new products each month.

  • Theme and app updates
  • Small fixes
  • Monthly site health check
  • Email support
  • Monthly product uploads
Start plan

Billed monthly through secure Shopify checkout. Cancel anytime.

FAQs

What does the $550 package include?

Your complete Shopify dress hire website with The Dress Rental App set up. That covers online hire bookings with a calendar that blocks booked dates, refundable bonds, a sales section for items bought outright, shipping and pickup options, terms and conditions pages and a mobile friendly design, with no extra charges. We have worked with over 100 dress hire brands this year.

Is The Dress Rental App included, or is there a subscription?

The app is included in the one-off build price. As a founding member offer for our first 100 customers, you get the Big Business plan, valued at $54.99 USD per month, free for the life of your store. If you need us to set this up, please get in touch, as we provide free onboarding.

Can customers hire and buy on the same website?

Yes. Your website can take hire bookings and sell items outright, such as preloved or new pieces, in one store.

Can the website manage availability, bonds and return dates automatically?

Yes. The booking calendar blocks unavailable dates automatically, and you can add bonds, cleaning fees, insurance and upsells. Customers get automatic booking email reminders. If you need us to set this up, please get in touch, as we provide free onboarding.

Will I own my website?

Yes. You have complete ownership and full admin access to manage your products, bookings, orders and content. When we hand the website over, you pay the Shopify subscription to complete the transfer.

Do you upload my dresses?

Yes. We upload your initial collection as part of the package. If your dresses are listed on The Volte, One Wardrobe, DesignerEx, Instagram, a spreadsheet or another website, we can import them.

How long does the build take?

Standard builds take 20 business days. Fast turnaround is 5 business days for an extra $149, which does not include any revisions you might have.

What are the ongoing costs?

Your Shopify subscription, paid monthly or yearly (Shopify Basic is currently $56 AUD monthly or $42 AUD monthly when billed yearly, plus card-processing rates), and your domain, around $20 AUD per year. SMS is optional at $0.17 USD per segment if you want automated texts. Email notifications are free.

Is training included?

Yes. Tutorials and our documentation are included so you can manage the website yourself, and you get 30 days of free support after transfer.

I already have a website. Can you move it to Shopify?

Yes. We move dress hire businesses to Shopify from platforms like Squarespace, Booqable and WooCommerce, and your branding, colours and fonts can come across with you.

Can I use promo codes and bundle discounts?

Yes. Shopify allows up to 20 million unique discount codes per store and up to 25 active automatic discounts. Bundles can be set up with shared or separate hire dates.

Do in-studio try-ons and pickups work with the website?

Yes. The Dress Rental App includes a try-on calendar that connects to your website, and your store can offer an in-studio pickup or try-on option. If you need us to set this up, please get in touch, as we provide free onboarding.

How do I get started?

Book and pay for your package, complete the client onboarding form and share a drive link to your product photos. We reply within 24 hours of receiving your form with login details so you can preview your build.

Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?

Yes. Afterpay and Zip Pay are available through Stripe. The full package fee is paid upfront to secure your build.

Ready to start?

Tell us about your dress hire business. Book and pay online and complete the onboarding form with your business, branding, products and rental requirements.

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Fully Custom Website Build + Mockup, $1,000 optional extra

What's included

Upgrade your website build with a completely custom design process. This add-on is ideal for brands wanting a more unique, premium website rather than working primarily from an existing Shopify theme layout.

  • Custom website design mockup before development
  • Bespoke homepage layout
  • Custom section and page designs
  • Brand-specific fonts, colours and styling
  • Custom mobile + desktop layouts
  • Development of the approved design in Shopify
  • Additional custom theme coding where required
  • Design revisions before development
  • Responsive optimisation
  • Integration with your existing Shopify store and rental setup

This is an optional extra on a Shopify website package and does not replace the base website build fee. Combined total $1,550 with the $550 package. Tick this in the booking box to pay it with the package, or use Buy now to add this extra only. Complex functionality, third-party integrations or major custom application development may be quoted separately.

Vendor Consignment Build, $1,395 optional extra

What's included

  • Vendor consignment setup

This is a $1,395 optional extra on the $550 Complete Website Package. Combined total $1,945. Tick this in the booking box to pay it with the package, or use Buy now to add this extra only.