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Inside bargain hunter Carrie Johnson’s incredible £3,755 designer wardrobe for the G7 summit she HIRED for just £217

BORIS Johnson’s new wife Carrie has been brushing shoulders with everyone from the Queen to the President of the United States at the G7 summit this weekend.

But the stylish mum-of-one proved that it isn’t necessary to spend a fortune to look the part, thanks to her RENTING nearly all of her show-stopping outfits.

 Carrie Johnson's stunning rented wardrobe has impressed fans as she attends events at the G7 summit
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Carrie Johnson's stunning rented wardrobe has impressed fans as she attends events at the G7 summitCredit: EPA

In fact, Carrie Johnson, 33, debuted a wardrobe that would have cost £3,755 but she managed to hire it all for £217.

This follows Carrie opting to hire her gorgeous boho £2,900 bohemian gown by fashion designer Christos Costarellos, which she rented for less than £45 when she tied the knot with the Prime Minister last month.

The newly-wed Carrie certainly ensures all eyes are on her with her eye-catching looks - but it is incredible that she is promoting sustainable fashion in the process.

Here are her G7 looks and how much money she saved by choosing to hire them….

Mustard midi

Cost £265 - Spent £8

 It cost only £8 to hire this gorgeous gown with a button down front and flattering waist tie
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It cost only £8 to hire this gorgeous gown with a button down front and flattering waist tieCredit: No 10 Downing Street / BEEM

For her debut look in Cornwall, Carrie arrived in a £265 mustard yellow midi by Alice Early.

However, she rented the striking look from for just £8 for the day.

This was the same website that provided her wedding dress, and has a huge selection of clothing pieces, including jumpsuits and ball gowns, that could cost up to £250 a day to rent.

 The mustard dress would have set Carrie back £265 had she bought it for herself
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The mustard dress would have set Carrie back £265 had she bought it for herselfCredit: mywardrobehq.com

Fuschia dress

Cost £1,400 - Spent £24

 This eye-catching hot pink number complete with kimono sleeves cost only £24 to hire for the day
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This eye-catching hot pink number complete with kimono sleeves cost only £24 to hire for the dayCredit: Getty

Earlier in the G7 summit, which is being held at Carbis Bay, the senior advisor to the ocean conservation charity Oceana opted for a bright pink £1,400 dress by Roksanda.

On My Wardrobe HQ, you can hire the dress for just £24 a day - saving you over £1,000.

The look is also available to rent on rental site HURR from £107.

 Carrie wore the £1,400 dress by Roksanda to meet President Biden
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Carrie wore the £1,400 dress by Roksanda to meet President BidenCredit: Getty

The Vampire’s Wife floral dress

Cost £805 - Spent £17

 This stunning black dress with a a floral pattern cost £72 to hire but My Wardrobe HQ has a very similar style for just £17
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This stunning black dress with a a floral pattern cost £72 to hire but My Wardrobe HQ has a very similar style for just £17Credit: AP

On Friday night, Carrie wowed in a long floral dress by The Vampire's Wife for the glamorous do at the Eden Project.

The designer frock is currently reduced by 30 per cent, from £1,150 to £805, on - but the new mum handed over a tiny fraction of that.

According to the , she rented the stylish number from , which shows prices starting from £72.

However, , is currently listing an almost-identical version for just £17 per day.

 Carrie's savvy renting means that she's saved thousands of pounds but still gets to wear a designer wardrobe
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Carrie's savvy renting means that she's saved thousands of pounds but still gets to wear a designer wardrobeCredit: PA

Blue suit

Cost £990 - Spent £160

 Carries bold blue suit was also one of her bargain rentals costing £160 to hire rather than £990 to buy
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Carries bold blue suit was also one of her bargain rentals costing £160 to hire rather than £990 to buyCredit: AFP

For day two of the Summit, Carrie swapped her floral frocks for a bold blue suit - and she looked incredible.

Carrie donned a slim fitting £595 jacket and £395 flared trousers, both by Amanda Wakeley.

These pieces are both available on My Wardrobe HQ for £80 apiece.

Blue floral dress

Cost £295 - Spent £8

 Carrie stepped out in this stunning floral shirt dress which can be rented for just £8
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Carrie stepped out in this stunning floral shirt dress which can be rented for just £8Credit: Simon Dawson / No10 Downing Street

On Saturday night, Carrie joined the other First Ladies for a beach barbecue, and one again donned a floral winner.

This time she opted for a £295 blue rented floral dress from Damselfly London, paired with £149 loafers from Air and Grace London.

 Had she bought the Damselfly London maxi dress is would have cost her £295
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 Had she bought the Damselfly London maxi dress is would have cost her £295Credit: damselflylondon.com

Again, you can pick up the exact outfit for a fraction of the cost, as Carrie rented it for just £8 from My Wardrobe HQ.

Damselfly London is described as a “slow fashion” and “eco-friendly” brand which is female-founded.

Here's how you can save cash like Carrie Johnson by renting expensive pieces from designer dresses to furniture.

Plus Carrie Symonds effect sees wedding dress rentals soar by 268 per cent after she married Boris in £45 gown.

And you can now rent expensive designer wedding dresses for as little as £15 for your big day.

Carrie Symonds wears £805 The Vampire’s Wife floral dress she rented to G7 dinner
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