Stitch Fix review, July 2014

Name: Stitch Fix
Details: For $20 a month, Stitch Fix will send you a bag of five fashion items--tops, bottoms, jewelry, accessories--and let you decide which ones you want to keep. You can take the $20 you already spent and apply it toward the cost of your purchase.


Let's plunge right in and take a look at the items that I received in my latest Stitch Fix shipment.

1. Leigh drape-back tank from 41Hawthorn (retail value: $44)
2. Lucilla mixed-stripe maxi skirt from Kensie (retail value: $58)
3. Sylvia front-zip crossbody tote from Urban Expressions (retail value: $68)

I'll start by stating that, while I didn't not like any of the items that I received in my Stitch Fix, I decided that most of them weren't thrilling enough for me to keep. For example, there was nothing wrong with the salmon-colored tank top from 41Hawthorn, but I already have a tank that's almost exactly the same color and style as this one. (I actually received the older tank in a previous Stitch Fix.) I also liked the skirt, but I decided that I didn't have enough tops with which I could pair it to justify its purchase. Finally, the tote was cute, but I have so many bags already that I don't need another one. I returned everything that you see in this photo.

4. Bessie crochet overlay striped tank from Mystree (retail value: $58). I loved this top, and I ended up buying it. The combination of horizontal stripes and a lace overlay could have looked busy and confusing, but somehow it works. 

5. Jane abstract mini chevron-print belted dress from Skies are Blue (retail value: $58). I liked the style of this dress, as well as the print, but I wasn't a big fan of the color. The white-and-salmon combo didn't look terrible on me, but also didn't really flatter my coloring either. In looking at this photo, I realize that I should have notched the belt a little tighter than I did while wearing it here, but you get the general idea.

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Ultimately, this Stitch Fix shipment wasn't a home run, but it wasn't a bust. Like I said previously, I didn't hate anything that I received, and I think that my stylist did a good job of selecting pieces that she thought I'd like. Still, four of the five items just didn't click for me. Oh well, on to August! 

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Stitch Fix review, July 2014

Name: Stitch Fix
Details: For $20 a month, Stitch Fix will send you a bag of five fashion items--tops, bottoms, jewelry, accessories--and let you decide which ones you want to keep. You can take the $20 you already spent and apply it toward the cost of your purchase.


The fact that, a day after I got them, I'm currently wearing two of the pieces that I received in my latest Stitch Fix shows how much I LOVED this month's shipment. Let's dispense with the formalities and get right into it, shall we?

Pile of goodies....

1. Beasley Stud Detailed Short Sleeve Knit Shirt (value: $58). This is a perfectly serviceable shirt, if not the most exciting item that I've received in a Stitch Fix. I like the color and the fit. I wish it were a bit less expensive, but it's versatile enough to be dressed up or down. I see possibilities with this.

2. Macklin Abstract Print Cut-Out Back Tank (value: $48). Once I found out that my Fix had shipped, I poked around online for photos of the items that I would be receiving. I wasn't entirely sure about this shirt when I got my sneak peek. However, I have to say now that I LOVE it! I'm all about the combo of bright colors tempered with the white background that keeps the print from becoming overwhelming. It's a flattering color and style, and I'll be keeping this one for sure!

3. Tina Striped Open Cardigan (value: $28). I had asked to receive lightweight cardigans with this shipment, and Stitch Fix delivered. I'm all about stripes, and I love the color blue, so I'm excited about this piece. Plus, the price is right. It's a keeper!

4. Abrianna Lightweight Knit Cardigan (value: $48). The second of my two Stitch Fix cardigans this month, paired with the amazing Macklin top. The color of this cardigan is gorgeous, and while I'll have to watch it around my dogs, as it's the type of material that excited little claws could easily snag, I'm keeping this one as well. In fact, I'm wearing this very outfit (top and cardigan) as I type this.

5. Connor Racerback Mixed Stripe Maxi Dress (value: $58). This was another piece that I wasn't sure about when I got my Internet sneak peek, but holy cow, look how HOT I am in this!  :)  In all seriousness, this dress hugs every curve just right, and I love it. The only issue is that it's a bit long, but nothing that a pair of heeled sandals or a trip to the seamstress won't fix. Love, love, love.

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I was super impressed with my Stitch Fix this month. I think it's the best one that I've received, and, honestly, they just keep getting better and better. The only top that I'm not completely sold on is the green Beasley number, but because I'm planning to buy the other four items, I might as well get that one too, so that I get a 25 percent discount. (Essentially, I'd be getting the top for free.)

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June giveaway -- it's time for a Stitch Fix!

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Stitch Fix review, June 2014

My latest Stitch Fix was an out-and-out success! After going through a few initial fixes that were a little shaky, I (or, more accurately, whoever is styling my boxes) hit the jackpot this time around. Let's just jump right into the goods, shall we?

1. Fun2Fun Colibri Heart-Print Tab-Sleeve Blouse ($44). I love the color and the cut of this blouse. It looks great with jeans, and I can also dress it up for work.

2. Pomelo Priya Abstract Floral Print Knit-Back Tank ($48). This is such a fun top. LOVE the bright colors. (The back is a soft knit fabric in gray.) I've been purging tank tops from my closet, so this arrived just in time to stock up my "inventory" again.

3. Under Skies Shawn Box Pleat Detail Blouse ($48). This top doesn't normally veer to the right, it just happened to be a windy day when the photo was taken. I love the salmon color, and because the top is sheer, I wore a white tank underneath it. Perfect for summer!

4. Papermoon Mauna Mixed Print Sheer Open Cardigan ($48). This one I wasn't entirely sure about. Looking at it head-on, I'm getting a bit of a "Golden Girls" vibe. However, the cardigan is really comfortable, and I think that, for this photo, I unknowingly pulled it a bit too tight around my body...it's more flattering when it lies loose at the sides. In any event, since I was already purchasing so much from my fix, I decided to buy this top, too.

5. Papermoon Collegno Diamond-Print Drawstring Waist Dress ($58). This is so pretty, and though it's too short for me to feel comfortable wearing it with bare legs, I'm planning to pair it with skinny jeans or leggings. I'm actually wearing the dress right now with a pair of black palazzo pants, and it's a very cute look.

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I LOVED my Stitch Fix this month, and because I bought all five items, I received a 25-percent discount on everything, making the purchase cost a bit easier on my pocketbook. I can't wait to see what the next shipment brings!

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Stitch Fix review, May 2014

Oh my gosh, ladies, my newest Stitch Fix was AMAZING. I'm in a pickle, because I can't afford to keep everything in it, even though I want to. (I have to save money for the May Golden Tote, after all.) Here's what I received, what I'm returning, what I'm planning to keep, and what I'm agonizing over in terms of whether or not to keep it.

1. Ethen Patchwork Detail Boyfriend Jean ($88)--I really, really want to keep these. They're comfortable, they fit perfectly, and I love the patchwork detailing. I can't rationalize spending almost 90 dollars on a pair of jeans, though. Still, they're really cute. I'll just hold onto them for a few days and try them on every so often before I return them.

2. Huebert Space Dye Open Cardigan ($58). At first, I didn't think I would like this cardigan because I'm not a big fan of cardis with drapey openings. I really like this one, though. The material is soft and lightweight, so I don't feel like I'm wearing a huge mound of fabric at the front. I also like that I can dress this up for work, or wear it with a pair of jeans. This is a "maybe."

3. Isaac Floral Print Tab-Sleeve Blouse ($58). I'm keeping this one. For sure. I love the color (I'm a big fan of green), and the floral print is so pretty. Done!

4. Maddox Sheer Shoulder Tie-Dye Knit Shirt ($78). I love this shirt, too, but it's a little pricey. I think it's gonna be a "no." Again, though, I like the color, and the top is very comfortable.

5. Corinna Striped Heathered Dolman Top ($48). Oh, Stitch Fix, why are you doing this to me? I really like this top. As with all the others, it's comfy, and can be dressed up or down. Decisions, decisions...

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Last month's Stitch Fix was a near-total miss for me, but this month's was a total win. If the price points were a little lower on a few of the items, I would probably buy everything. However, even with the 25-percent discount I'd get for purchasing all five items, I'd still be paying $250. I'm definitely keeping the floral top, and will sit on the rest (metaphorically, not literally) for a few days while I decide what else to buy. If you have any thoughts to help make my decision easier, please let me know! And if you're new to Stitch Fix and want to sign up for your own monthly "fix," use my referral link so that I can get money to buy clothes! Here it is: Stitch Fix subscription link. For $20, Stitch Fix will send you a box of five accessories or articles of clothing that a stylist chooses based on a profile that you submit. You decide which items to keep, pay for them (you can subtract the 20 bucks that you paid upfront), and then return the rest within three days. Easy-peasy!

Stitch Fix review, April 2014

I was scheduled to receive my next Stitch Fix shipment on April 1, so I was surprised to come home from work yesterday and find the box of clothes waiting on my doorstep. This was my second Stitch Fix shipment, so I was eager to see what my SF stylist had come up with after the first notes that I had given her.

1. Indianan Ikat Print Mixed Material Tee ($44)--I know tribal prints are big right now, but I'm not really into them, so I wasn't a big fan of this shirt. The front was soft, but the back was made from a silky fabric that was kind of heavy, which I didn't like. Plus, the shirt was boxy and big on me. Returned.

2.  41Hawthorn Asha Chevron Print Infinity Scarf ($28)--This scarf was a nice surprise. I love the color green, and I can see myself pairing this with several different outfits, so I kept it.

3. Vancouver Tribal Print V-Neck Blouse ($44)--I tried to talk myself into buying this shirt. Like I said before, I'm not a big fan of tribal print, but I did like the color combination on this one. I wasn't really in love with it though, and once I realized that the hem was uneven (one side rose up higher than the other, which you can see in the picture), the decision was pretty easy to make. Returned.

 

4. Thread & Supply Figueroa Embroidered Denim Jacket ($68)--I'm not big into denim jackets (and, having said that, I just bought a denim jacket from Golden Tote that I absolutely LOVE), so this was a "no." Returned.

5. Just Black Adora Skinny Jean ($88)--These jeans fit really well, but I wasn't a big fan of the aqua color. If I'm going to spend ninety bucks on a pair of jeans, they'd have to be "regular"-colored denim (and also come with a twenty-dollar bill in the pocket). Returned.

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The verdict? I'm not going to lie, I was disappointed with this month's "fix." I like loose, drapey tops, but all the loud patterns I'm getting are killing me. I did leave lots of notes for my stylist, though, so I'm eager to see what next month brings.

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Stitch Fix Review, March 2014

I recently subscribed to Stitch Fix and received my first shipment from the company earlier this month. Stitch Fix is like having a personal shopper who comes directly to your home (and who doesn't mind if you're wearing pajama pants and an old t-shirt when she gets there). Every month, you pay $20 to have a box of five fashion items delivered to you. Those items can include tops, bottoms, accessories, and jewelry, and are chosen for you based on a style profile that you fill out on the Stitch Fix website. You decide which items you want to keep (Stitch Fix gives you three days to decide), then pay for those items and send the "no" pile back to Stitch Fix at no cost. When making purchases, you can apply the $20 you already spent, so you're not out that money unless you decide to buy nothing at all. If you purchase all five items, you receive a 25 percent discount.

When I learned about Stitch Fix, I was intrigued, so I immediately signed up. I hate going to the mall, and I needed to update my work wardrobe, so this seemed like a great way to avoid the lines while refreshing my closet. Here's what I received in my first shipment, and my thoughts about each. (I apologize in advance for the yellow-ish hue in some of the pictures. My flash was deciding to be weird the day that I took them.)

 

1. Isaac floral short sleeve blouse, $48. This was cute, but the color wasn't quite right for me. Returned.

 

2. Zouk tribal print dress, $44. Ding ding ding, we have a winner! This was very cute...perfect for work. I kept it.

 

3. Collective Concepts abstract tab-sleeve blouse, $28. I didn't expect to like this one, but it was actually fairly cute when I tried it on. I'm just not a big fan of flashy prints, so I returned it.

4. Moon Collection Aztec knit drape front cardigan, $68. Ugh. Too bulky and just not me at all. Returned.

5. 1Hawthorn knit scarf, $38. The picture doesn't do this scarf justice. It was so cute, and I loved it, but I couldn't justify spending almost forty bucks on a scarf. Maybe if winter wasn't ending soon (hopefully!) I would have bought it. Returned.

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I kept one out of the five items in my box, but I was actually fairly happy with what I received (with the exception of the Aztec sweater thing, which I might have liked if it were made from a lighter fabric and weren't so bulky). Before sending back the items I didn't want, I went on the Stitch Fix website and submitted my comments about each piece, so I can't wait to see what my next shipment (due April 1) looks like. I've been told that as you receive more boxes, and submit more comments to your Stitch Fix stylist, your shipments will become more and more "spot on" in terms of your style. I'll be sure to post my next pieces once I receive them.

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