Stitch Fix Review Box #2 - October

This box was an improvement over my last box, far and above. Again, if you are new to Stitch Fix, the concept is pretty easy. You go to Stitch Fix’s website and provide basic information such as their body shape, size, style preferences and budget. Then, a Stitch Fix stylist uses that information you provided to select and ship a box of five items to try on. Then you can keep and pay for the things you like and send back the stuff that doesn't work. Stitch Fix charges a $20 per box styling fee, which goes toward any purchase that you make. The company keeps track of what you keep and send back to further personalize your clothing profile. It's pretty neat overall! And if you use my referral link, I get a $25 style credit. Win! Okay here's the good stuff.
 

41Hawthorn Shara Herringbone Vest with Black Piping. Ugly. My stylist added it because she had seen a lot of vests on my pintrest board and thought I would like it. Wrong. $68 wrong. No offense mom, but it looks like something you own. In fact, I do think you own a vest like this.

Style tips. I like the denim dress they style the vest with. Can I have the dress instead?

Mak Neptune Stripe and Colorblocked Cardigan $48.This sweater was teeny tiny and ugly. Sorry. I like stripes and did request something mustard colored to take me into the fall. Just not this one.

Ick.

Renee C Rossi Polka Dot Print Neck-Tie Blouse. I like this shirt and I kept it, despite feeling weird about the bow tie. I feel like a court reporter in this shirt. Let's not talk about the awkwardness of the selfie bathroom shot. It takes me about a dozen shots to get it right and even then my walls look a lurid lime green (they aren't in real life). But even the most awkward selfies don't even begin to compare to the horrid pictures Lance takes. I will never be a fashion blogger for this reason.

The shirt is white with a small white polka dot design. It's lightweight, almost sheer and flowy. I didn't have anything like it, design wise, in my wardrobe so I kept it! Winner!

I don't have coral colored skinnies or a turquoise pencil skirt. But I'd gladly wear both!

Kensie Jackie Longsleeve Striped Sweater Dress. Oh sweater dress. Sweater dresses are just never going to happen with my body. They cling to all the wrong places and have no structure. I gave feedback to my stylist, Sidney, to stop sending them because they're never going to work.

Bye bye sweater dress. You were way too price anyways at $88.

41Hawthorn Galway Bird Print Button-Up Blouse. $58. Hello birdie shirt! You are adorable and quirky and perfect! Loved this shirt. Flowy cut, fun, yet manageable print and cute details like a pearl button and shirred shoulders. Perfect for layering! 

I've noticed that in other Stitch Fix boxes they've gotten fun prints and I'm happy to have gotten one in my box too!

My at-home fashion stylist getting fur all over our bedding.

I kept two shirts this time and was much more pleased by my second fix. I don't think I'll do a Nov fix, but maybe I'll do a Dec or a Jan fix. That's the nice thing about Stitch Fix, they don't tie you into a monthly subscription. Again, if you are interested in receiving fun mail and clothes picked for you by a personal stylist (mine was Sidney) - try Stitch Fix out! I think I'm going to ask for a Stitch Fix gift card for Christmas.

Stitch Fix Review - Box 1

I am a box junkie. This trend has me wanting me to receive 10 subscription boxes a month (Birchbox, Blumm, Barkbox, NatureSnacks, Stitch Fix), but alas that's not good for me or the budget. Especially the budget. I suppose I could justify it being good for me ... (the delight in getting a surprise in the mail every month, a gift that keeps on giving every month, etc, etc. If there's a way to justify something, I'm your gal for it!)

After reading about Stitch Fix on scores of blogs, I knew that I wanted in on the action. Because all the cool kids are doing it.

When you sign up, you'll fill out a questionnaire about your style, body shape, interests, needs, etc. They ask height, weight, and a lot of questions about your style personality. Really they're just asking you the same three questions in about five ways to make sure they're understanding you. For instance, the first time they asked me if I was bohemian, I thought, heck no, I'm not Nicole Richie. Then a couple of questions later they asked me again and showed me a picture of what bohemian was, and I realized, Yep, I'm def classic and preppy. Send me some argyle sweaters folks! Each box contains 5 items your personal stylist chose especially for YOU. How much fun is that!? They give you the opportunity to jot down a few things you're looking for in your box as well as linking up to a pintrest board your stylist can use for inspiration. 

And if you like the whole box, you get 25% off all the items. Otherwise you pick a price point for your stylist to work within. Me, I'm on the cheap end. Mostly because all of my jewelry I can get at F21 for $4 :) You pay an initial $20 stylist fee and then if you choose to keep an item, your $20 goes toward paying for the item. Super! Anything you don't like goes back into a pre-paid postage bag that you stuff in your mailbox. Couldn't be easier.

In my box I received, I got a sweater dress, an infinity scarf and three shirts. 

Every piece comes with a styling card with ideas on how to wear what they've sent you.

Let's talk about the sweater dress first.
I can understand why my stylist would think I would like it. 1. Stripes 2. Polka dots. But OMG was this bad. For being 5' 3," this dress was super short. Like get sent to HR short. Like not work appropriate short. And if I can't wear it to work, it's not worth having. Back in the box for return. (Price: $68. Yikes.)

I called this my flying squirrel sweater. It was a lightweight knit, which I liked. What I did not enjoy were my bat wings, the color fuchsia and the longer length in the back. That being said, I did almost keep it. Almost. Back in the box. (Price: $48. Another yikes.)

It was cute but I couldn't see it being one of my favorites. (again, problems with my pictures being fine and then uploading sideways - what gives?)

Oh this shirt... it was by far the most expensive shirt in my box at $88. 88 dollars batman!! Yikes. A couple of things to note: I had a lot of things pinned that featured chambray shirts. But it was mostly because I wanted ways to style the shirt I ALREADY owned. I noted this in my instructions and yet I still got a chambray shirt. I really did like this but it was super expensive and I already own a polka dot chambray shirt. Back in the box.

88 dollars?! Really!? But I did appreciate the style ideas.

I did like this shirt. But it was tight in the chest and kind of looked maternity. I liked the button tab detail. Back in the box. I'm sure my stylist hates me now. (Price: $38. Gulp-able. Still kinda pricey. Especially for the girl who thinks shopping at Jcrew on the 40% clearance rack is pricey.)

It was a nice shirt. Just not my nice shirt.

And finishing up with a selfie and my infinity scarf - the only winner! I don't have much in this color and the bird print was cute. It was $28, so really like only $8 after my style fee. I'll keep it! Lance said the scarf is totally me. I think that's a compliment.

If you are interested in trying out Stitch Fix for yourself, please consider using my referral code because I'll get credit in my account. And credits are a good thing in our cash budget!
Overall, I think Stitch Fix is really fun. I think that the items your stylist chooses only get better as you refine what you like and dislike and they get a better feel for who you are. I'll definitely be putting this on my Christmas list this year.