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My sister Jen is here to share her thoughts on Stitch Fix. She’s a busy mom to three, business owner, photographer, and she helps create all the yummy recipes here at Thrifty and Thriving. She’s kind of awesome! We will earn a commission if you sign up for Stitch Fix through our links.
Shopping for clothes is definitely a necessity. I love the feeling of a well put together outfit, it makes me feel great! Honestly, I just don’t have the time to spend hours in the mall to find the perfect outfit. When I do end up at the mall, more often than not I end up leaving empty handed. Trying to find a perfect style, great fit and a price you can live with can be tricky. I’m sure I’m not the only one that has this problem.
Nowadays I have gone to buying most of my things online. If it saves me a trip to the store it is a total win! When it comes to shopping for clothes there is a real benefit to being able to try items on.
I have been on the fence about trying a clothing subscription. I finally decided to give a subscription service a try when I was headed out on a date night with my husband and I was underwhelmed with the options in my closet. I decided to give Stitch Fix a try. My concerns were whether or not somebody else would be able to put together a great outfit based on my style. Would I enjoy their selections? Would the items fit? Would it save me time?
I signed up with Stitch Fix, filled out the questionnaire and my first box arrived about two weeks later. I was super excited to see what was sent. Usually when you get boxes delivered you know what’s inside, this was an actual surprise. It’s kind of like Christmas! When I opened the box, it was put together nicely, and it included all the information on how the subscription works.
I received 1 light sweater, 1 blouse, 1 light cardigan, skinny jeans, and booties. My first impression was that I genuinely liked everything they sent. I wasn’t sure that I would like some of the items based on fit though, I wasn’t sure about the skinny jean thing. But I thought what the heck and starting trying everything on. I have so say I was quite surprised I like just about everything. Out of all 5 Items, 4 of them fit perfectly.
Here is what was included in my box:
Lena Released hem super skinny jeans $78 When I first saw these jeans I wasn’t sure I would like it. But after trying them on I was surprised they fit great! I am pretty short and even the petite jeans are usually too long. But these actually fit! The length was perfect they were soft and had a bit of stretch so they were super comfy. Needless to say I keep these. I am seriously thrilled to have a great pair of jeans that fit well and I don’t have to hem them.
Liala Jayde Bowie 3/4 sleeve dolman knit top $58 I really liked the color of this top, but it would not have been something I think I would have picked out at a store or online. I actually liked it a lot. I had a $150.00 budget in mind for this box and since I liked a couple item a bit better I didn’t keep this one. However, I do think it would make a great addition to my wardrobe. Gotta stick to the budget though!
Evolution By Cyrus Stassi colorblock open cardigan $68.00 I do love sweater cardigans and this piece was no exception. The cardigan was lightweight, and I loved the cut. I thought the design was very flattering. However the sleeves were way too long for me, and for that reason I didn’t keep it.
Collective Concepts Blouse $58 I really liked this blouse even though I am not much of a floral print kind of person (which makes absolutely no sense now that I think about it, I am a florist and own a flower shop. Why don’t I love floral prints?). I actually thought this was the perfect blouse for me, it’s a great navy blue color (I love blue) and it has just a bit of floral to give it a feminine touch. It was dressy, but also casual, I think it’s super versatile. The one draw back is the stitching down the front is see through so I will have to wear a camisole underneath it. Since I already have a camisole, it worked for me. This one was a keeper!
Diba Lovely Suede Bootie $70 I did like these booties, they fit was great. I did not keep them for a couple reasons. One I have something similar in a grey color, two I live in Seattle so suede shoes especially in a light color are not a good combination with our rainy weather. I sent these back.
What I really liked:
- The Style card, it helps you put together outfits that look amazing together with other optional items you may already have.
- Personal stylist
- Lots of options to pick a price point, style, and fitting issues.
- Lots of options for frequency pick from 2-3 weeks, monthly, every other month or every 3 months.
- It’s a great way to take a risk and find a style you may have not picked out. You may actually end up loving it.
- The ability to opt out of certain things like shoes, jewelry, etc.
This is how to get started, if you want to give Stitch Fix a try.
- Go to Stitch Fix and fill out the style questionnaire. It is pretty extensive questionnaire, asking lots of questions on sizing, style, taste. They will also ask if you want accessories like purses, jewelry, etc.
- Receive your first box within about 2 weeks. It will include 5 Items based on your taste and style.
- Send back what you don’t want within 3 business days. There is a 20.00 styling fee. However, the styling free is credited towards your purchase. So if you keep just one item you can apply the styling fee towards your purchase. You also do not pay to return the items you do not want to keep. They provide a return bag, you just add the unwanted items, seal the bag and drop off at the post office with in 3 days.
My honest opinion based off of my first box is that I love it. I feel like every other month is a great fit for me. I love that I am able to grow my wardrobe with new and fun styles that are a great fit and I don’t even have to leave my home to find them. I also like that I can try new styles that maybe I would not have been open to originally. I can’t wait to see what’s in my next box!
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