If you haven't heard of Stitch Fix, let me enlighten you! Stitch Fix is an online styling company that will pick out 5 items for you (usually 4 clothing items and 1 accessory depending on what you request) and send you a box however often you would like one (aka how often you can afford one). The sign-up process is pretty in-depth so that your stylist can get a good feel for your size, body shape, and style. Once you have answered those questions you have the opportunity to request certain things and/or tell your stylist about your likes or dislikes. For my first box, I requested a dress or two that would be appropriate to wear to a wedding I am going to next month. I also said that I liked to wear blues and jewel tones. As you will see in the pictures to follow my stylist listened!
After that, you schedule your first fix. Be forewarned that if you are thinking of scheduling your first fix, do so NOW because I scheduled the fix I received today in May and this was the first date available! (Also, if you are interested in scheduling your own fix, please, please, please use my link HERE and if you do, I will get a $25 credit towards my fixes!) The cost for each fix is a minimum of $20 (for a styling fee). If you hate all the items in your box, you just pay the $20. If you decide to purchase any items, the $20 is deducted from the total cost.
Once you receive your fix, you have 3 business days to decide what you want to purchase via online checkout. At checkout, you also have the opportunity to rate each item and tell your stylist how well you liked it, how well it fit, and if you liked the price, as well as any other comments about the item. This will help your stylist to make each fix better and better. Once you checkout, you keep the items you paid for and then you stick the rest of the items in a plastic mailer with a prepaid shipping label and you put it in your mailbox or drop it in a USPS dropbox. Easy Peasy!
Enough chit chat, time to see what I received! Because I was so excited, I took some pictures...
Isn't it pretty sitting on my doorstep?
Here's what I saw upon opening up my box. Let the fun begin!
Dylan and Rose Dovette Draped Detail Dress - $68
I really like this dress. The fabric is super light-weight which would be great for the wedding next month. It's also super comfy! It's hard to tell in this picture but this dress has sort of a sash of extra material that runs from my left shoulder to the right side of my waist. I have seen others who received this dress wear it with a thin belt and it looks cute that way too.
Verdict: Like it, but not sure I want to pay $68 for it...however I could see many uses for this dress because it could be casual or dressed up a bit with jewelry.
41 Hawthorne Abrianna Longsleeve Knit Cardigan - $48
This cardigan is also lightweight and super comfy.
Verdict: Undecided...really like this one but it depends on what I decide about the dress above. Update: I kept the cardigan and love it! The only thing I DON'T love about it is that it is handwash only! Bleck.
I think this cardigan looks super cute tied at the hips too!
Kensie Jeans Sophia Tall Length Skinny Jean - $88
1 Hawthorn Eldridge Star Print Wrap Scarf - $28
Let's just get something out in the open...I do not have skinny legs. And I am self-conscious about them. So me and skinny jeans have never become friends. So I was a bit nervous about trying these on. First of all, they fit way different than my normal Maurices Curvy jeans. The best way to describe it is that they were swallowing my calves! I could have used an installation tool to get these on. The waist fit fine...but the legs were way tighter than I am used to and can tolerate. Not to mention, the price is more than I want to pay if I don't really like them. When I modeled them for a friend, she assured me that I can pull skinny jeans off, but I am not yet NOT wearing them.
Verdict: Buh-Bye
I was excited to receive a scarf (mainly because I wanted there to be something on the cheaper side in case I didn't like anything else so I didn't lose my $20), but I do not like the color of this scarf. It says it's pink but it is more of a peach....a color I NEVER wear nor look good wearing. The design itself it sort of cute and the fabric is super thin and cozy. Despite the color, I also have a hard time wearing scarves...especially in the warmer months.
Verdict: Sending it back.
Allie, however looked really cute in this scarf!
41 Hawthorn Roni Geo Detailed Lace Sheath Dress - $88
This one surprised me. When I saw the lace I was instantly disappointed. Lace is not something I normally wear. Ever. When I think of lace, I think of old church ladies or something. When I tried it on, it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's a little more fitted than what I would like and it's above the knee which makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. This dress has a polyester lining with a layer of lace on top. The back of the dress has a section of unlined lace at the top with a single button and keyhole opening. So far everyone likes this dress the best, but it's a bit too warm to wear to an August wedding and it's also a bit too fancy for my tastes. I can't think of another place to wear it other than a wedding. But it did make me feel pretty!
Verdict: Since it's too fancy for 99% of my life and it's $88, pretty sure I am going to send this one back.
At first I was disappointed in my box...mainly because of the two $88 items and the fact that everything with the exception of the scarf was blue. I was hoping for a bit more variety in color. But then I remembered that I had told my stylist that I liked to wear blues and, since she probably suspected that I wouldn't purchase both dresses, she sent two blue dresses. The more I tried the items on, the more I liked them...or was at least more open to wearing them instead of instantly hating it. I was hoping for more shirt options, so I think I will ask for more shirts in my next box.
All in all, I think was a really fun experience and hope to get more fixes in the future!
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