Stitch Fix #3, April 2015

This was my third Stitch Fix box and the deciding factor for continuing the service. In the last two boxes I had issues with everything being too large for me. I liked a lot of the items, but I can't buy it if it doesn't fit. When I opened this box the first thing I noticed was blue, my favorite color! Also I was happy to see that I kept the same stylist from my previous fixes.

Pixley Edmond Chevron Henley Shirt $54 = Kept
When I first saw it I noticed the spring pastel colors, which was a good sign. I liked the chevron design on the shirt and when I tried it on I thought that it fit well. It's a little on the loose side, but it wasn't too baggy. After I put this shirt on, I had to keep it.

41Hawtorn Filbert Abstract Striped Henley Blouse $58 = Return
I like the idea of this shirt, but it didn't work for me. I'm not a fan of the extra long length since it doesn't work very well for my petite size. My husband thought that it looked like scrubs which is definitely not a good sign.

41Hawthorn Jace Dot Print Fit & Flare Dress $48 = Kept
I love this dress! After the last fix I though that a Stitch Fix dress would never be close to fitting me. This black dress with blue polka-dots worked very well. This dress is a nice versatile dress to dress up or down at a very nice price. I really don't wear dresses very often, but after talking to my husband I decided to keep it on the condition of getting rid of another dress in my closet.

Pink Martini Atlantis Lace Top $54 = Return
I'm not a big fan of see-though lace clothing. It's a bit weird since you have to wear an undershirt with it. I already have a plum lace top similar to this one that I rarely wear. This top did not give me any shape and was way too plain for the price.

Octavia Henry Birds on Branch Infinity Scarf $28 = Return
I loved this mint scarf and the bird design, but it was way too bulky to be a spring scarf. The price on it was great and if nothing else had worked in the box I would have kept it.

This was the best box by far! I was so excited when I first tried everything on I considered keeping all five items. Then I thought about it again, tried them on again, and realized that most items did not fit or work for me. Overall, I kept two items from this box and I am very happy with Stitch Fix!

Stitch Fix Review #2, February 2015

My second Stitch Fix box! When I opened this box the first thing I noticed was that this box had more color than the last box which is what I asked for. Sadly, my stylist was not able to find some of the items I was looking for (mentioned in the note below).

Style Card

Stylist Note

I was excited to see that I kept the same stylist from my last fix. I've seen a lot of reviews where people keep moving from one stylist to the next. I linked my new Pintrest board to my style profile, hoping that she would see a bit more of my style. She noticed my love of lace and picked out a dress that was exactly my style. On the other hand, I don't want my stylist picking exactly what I'd would get on my own. She did a good job at picking things I wouldn't normally try on (the heart top and sweater).


Skies are Blue Lisa Lace Trim Knit Top $68 = Return
I like the details on the shirt and thought that it fit fairly well (a bit wide). The main problem with this top is that the lace detail starts way too soon along the bottom. If I didn't have a camisole underneath the top, you would be able to see my belly since the lace starts higher than my jeans.That just seems like a weird design that is not flattering.

Octavia Brad Multi-colored Knit Scarf $34 = Return
I love the colors of this scarf. Unfortunately the knit was really loose and there was a snag when I got it. With two cats in the house, this could easily become torn up and not usable in a short period of time. It is also a very long length for me. I already have similar scarves and I do not wear them regularly, so it didn't seem practical to get it.

Pixley Colibri Heart Print Tab-Sleeve Blouse $48 = Return
This blouse just was not designed for me. The heart pattern seems to overwhelm me. Also the length is too long and there is a weird pleating under the buttons that doesn't help either. Also the tab sleeves did not stay up very well since it was a slick material. The shoulders were a bit tight as well, but not too much of an issue. This is my least favorite item from Stitch Fix.

Pink Martini Opal V-Neck Sweater $48 = Return
This one was my favorite of this box. I'm usually not a fan of high-low finishes or different patterns in the front and back, but for this this sweater I was willing to overlook those biases. The pattern on the back actually looked nicer than the front. The problem this this sweater was that it was so wide. My husband called it a potato sack because it was so big and shapeless.

Brixon Ivy Kinsey Seamed V-Neck Dress $88 = Return
I love this dress! Unfortunately it was way too large. The cut, color, pleating and hidden pockets were absolutely perfect. If this dress came in number sizes a 0 may have worked, but it was an XS and way too big on me. We measured an extra 2.25 inches of extra fabric at the waist. There is the option of getting it tailored, but that is a lot of money to spend on a dress that I probably wouldn't wear very often.

Invoice

My husband and I discussed whether or not to get another fix since the items have been too large. We decided to give it one more go since they recently add petite sizes. They may be available for the spring clothing. If I can't find anything to fit besides outerwear, I'll be going on a Stitch Fix hiatus.

Overall, I liked a few items from this box, but nothing worked for me and I didn't get anything this fix. My first box was more successful, but I will try again (probably mid-April) to see if Stitch Fix sizes can work for me.

Stitch Fix Review #1, January 2015

My First Fix

I'm sure my husband was sick of me looking at blogs and watching vlogs about Stitch Fix over the last two weeks while I was waiting for my first fix. I heard about Stitch Fix from one of my high school friends on Facebook and decided to check it out. I looked at the website and it seemed like a great idea. You let someone pick out five items for you to try based on a short style survey and a few weeks later a box shows up at your door. If you are interested in learning more about Stitch Fix check out my post: What is Stitch Fix?

The first thing that I love about Stitch Fix is the personalized stylist cards. My stylist, Lori definitely payed attention to my note where I asked for an earth tone bag and nice work clothes, especially pants with usable pockets (because those are extremely difficult to find). This note told me a little about what I'd be getting, and how to style it. Let's see what I got.

opened the box and the items are packaged really nicely and neatly. Enclosed is a note from the stylist explaining why she chose some of the items for me AND I really liked that there was a “style card” for each item to show different ways you can style the pieces – give you some inspiration. Also enclosed is a price sheet that shows how much each item retails for and even what the total cost of the entire fix would be if you kept every item. There is a 25% discount if you buy all the items in the f - See more at: http://www.stillbeingmolly.com/2014/03/27/stitchfix-review/#sthash.KICywLnr.dpuf

Urban Expressions Miah Zipper Detail Hobo Bag, $68 = Return

While I loved the bag, it was just too large for me. The color and details were perfect as well as the fact that you could wear it normally or cross body. I had stated in my note for my stylist that I wanted a large purse, but I don't want a purse that is as large as my torso! Sadly this bag got sent back.

Just Black Adorra Ankle Length Skinny Jeans, $88=Return

 These jeans were great! The length, cut and color were perfect, the only problem was that the waist was too loose. It is a mid-rise jean which means that it could work with the large waist, but for the price I want a perfect jean. I asked my stylist to find me a pair of pants that would be great for work and these jeans would be great since they are a black/dark grey wash.

Renee C Gillie Split Neck Blouse, $54=Return

 I love the idea of this black polka dot blouse, but it just didn't work for me. The torso was too wide, the shoulders too tight when I took it off it required some maneuvering. This is probably not a problem for most people, but I do have broad shoulder for my frame (which I mentioned in the style profile). My husband thought that the style of the shirt was too old looking for me. I didn't see any problem with the style of the blouse, I think would have loved it if it was better fitted.

Market & Spruce Aleath Heathered V-Neck Dolman Top, $48=Return

Thanks to Stitch Fix I have learned that I do not like dolman tops. While looking up Stitch Fix reviews I saw a lot of people were getting dolman tops and they looked a little weird to me. This concerned me because while I don't mind some bagginess, I do not want baggy arms. I like the tight waist band, but the sleeves are not my style at all. Besides the dolman style this was a very basic top and the only interesting part was the cut which is disliked, so it was returned.

 

Carmela Benfield Heathered Drape Front Cardigan, $58=Keep

This cardigan was right up my alley. I wasn't sure about the heathered detail, but the arms and shoulders fit perfectly. I also did not have a basic navy cardigan, so I will probably be wearing this a lot. This was a keeper!

I think Lori did very well with picking out items that I would like to wear for a first fix. I may end up having a problem with sizing since I am on the small end of the sizes available. The jeans I was sent were size 0 and the waist was too large and the tops were size XS and they were too wide. Hopefully that just has to do with the style of the clothing I was sent, but we will see in the future. If nothing else, I can get cardigans, jackets, scarves and bags.

To the left is my invoice for my first fix. As you can see the prices are a little high even though I marked the lowest price category for most of the items. My cardigan cost me $58, but with the $20 from the styling fee it only cost $38 which seems like an average price for a cardigan. If I were to keep all five items the discount would help lower the prices to a more manageable price. As you can see the regular price for all five would be $316, but with the discount it and styling fee it is only $222. But I don't think my husband would appreciate me spending $200 a month on five items of clothing, so unless I get an amazing box, I will probably stick to keeping 1-3 items.

My goal for this box was to get one or two items. I ended up getting one and would have gladly gotten the jeans if they were slightly less pricey since they didn't fit perfectly.

Overall I was very happy with the service and I have scheduled a second fix for the end of February. I also have a few friends that will be trying out Stitch Fix in the next few weeks, so I am looking forward to seeing what they get as well.

Here's a picture of how I styled the cardigan for work. If you'd like to check it out, please use my referral code which allows me to have extra credit for more items in the future.

opened the box and the items are packaged really nicely and neatly. Enclosed is a note from the stylist explaining why she chose some of the items for me AND I really liked that there was a “style card” for each item to show different ways you can style the pieces – give you some inspiration. Also enclosed is a price sheet that shows how much each item retails for and even what the total cost of the entire fix would be if you kept every item. There is a 25% discount if you buy all the items in the fix. - See more at: http://www.stillbeingmolly.com/2014/03/27/stitchfix-review/#sthash.KICywLnr.dpuf

opened the box and the items are packaged really nicely and neatly. Enclosed is a note from the stylist explaining why she chose some of the items for me AND I really liked that there was a “style card” for each item to show different ways you can style the pieces – give you some inspiration. Also enclosed is a price sheet that shows how much each item retails for and even what the total cost of the entire fix would be if you kept every item. There is a 25% discount if you buy all the items in the fix. - See more at: http://www.stillbeingmolly.com/2014/03/27/stitchfix-review/#sthash.KICywLnr.dpuf

What is Stitch Fix?

Stitch Fix is a personalized fashion retailer. When you fist log on to Stitch Fix you fill out a Style Profile with information about your body type, budget, lifestyle and taste. The next step is to schedule your first fix. From there a stylist will handpick five clothing or accessory items for you. A styling fee of $20 is charged to your account when the stylist picks out your clothing. That $20 will be applied to any clothing you decide to keep.

When the clothing arrives, you have three days to try on the items and decide which ones you want to keep. Once you decide what to keep, log into your account to rate all of the items you received, explain why you did or didn't like each item, and confirm payment for what you're keeping. This information will help your stylist give you better items in the future and know what works for you. If you decide to keep all five you get a 25% discount off the purchase.

If you have items to return, place them into the prepaid mail envelope and drop it off at a USPS mailbox. Finally you can schedule a new fix or sign up for automatic fixes and repeat the process. Right now this service is only available in the United States.

 

What Will they Send Me?

Stitch Fix currently carries clothes in sizes 0-14. This includes pants, skirts, dresses, sweaters, shirts, coats, scarves, jewelry and bags. Usually your stylist will send you four clothing items and one accessory unless you choose to opt out of all accessories. One fix you might receive a necklace, shirt, skirt, jeans, and a dress and the next it could be all shirts. It depends on your preferences and what they have available at the time. They have over 200 brands including at least one exclusive to Stitch Fix.

 

How Expensive is Stitch Fix?

The average price of an item is $55, averaging a fix to be around $275.  If you are on a budget, don't worry when you fill out the Style Profile you tell your stylist what range you are comfortable paying for each type of item. Your stylist then does her best to pick items that reflect your preferences.

 

How is Stitch Fix different than other Clothing Websites?

Stitch Fix is not curated like other style websites, it is truly personalized to you. According to Stitch Fix no two clients have ever received the same selection of items. The stylist save you the time of looking through items and this allows you to be completely surprised when you open your box. Another benefit is that returns are easy and free, you just put the items in the prepaid envelope and drop it off at the mailbox.

If you are interested please use my referral link to check out the website. If you order a fix this will give me a credit toward my future fixes