During one of my early morning jaunts onto Facebook, I
stumbled upon a post regarding Stitch Fix. Being the nosy gal I am, I of course
clicked on the link to see what all the buzz was about. Hold on to your coffee
mugs people….your world is about to get rocked (okay, well maybe not rocked,
but maybe a little bit riled up!).
Stitch Fix: What is it?
Stitch Fix is an online service which provides you with your
very own personal fashion stylist! You simply answer their online questionnaire
(questions regarding your sizes, fabric preferences, how you prefer your
clothes to fit, would you prefer work clothes or casual, etc.), then they ship
you five articles of clothing for you to try on in the privacy of your own
home. You can even link your Stitch Fix profile to your own Pinterest board to
help your stylist get a better handle on what type of styles you like! During
your questionnaire process, they ask you to choose a price range for your
clothing. I love this! Whether you are on a strict budget or not, Stitch Fix
has options for everyone.
There is an initial $20 styling fee (which is applied
towards any clothes you chose to purchase). If you purchase all five pieces,
you receive 25% off your entire order. If you chose not to keep the clothing,
you simply ship back the unwanted pieces in their convenient prepaid mailer and
pay online for the clothing you do want.
You have three days to decide if you will keep the clothing or not. You can chose the frequency of your “fixes”
to suit your personal addiction…preference…I meant preference. They offer monthly packages or fixes as
frequent as every 2-3 weeks.
Why do I need it?
I’m a professional shopper. I admit it. I love to shop. So
why in the world would I need someone to send me clothes I haven’t picked out?
Let me illustrate my need for you….my closet is full of tank tops and blingy
shorts. LOTS of tank tops and blingy shorts. Red, pink, teal, black, green and
mint tank tops abound.
Do you see the trend here? Apparently I’m a monochromatic
tank top and blingy shorts type of girl. Yes, I have other outfits, but
sheesh….the majority of my everyday wear is well…the same. I need variety and
apparently I seem to only pick out the same style of clothing each time I shop.
Enter Stitch Fix!
When I filled out my online profile, I clicked on “Be
adventurous” for my style choices. I unclicked it 4 times
before slapping my own hand and clicking it for good. I need to mix things up!
I linked my Pinterest “Style” board to my Stitch Fix account as well. This was
followed by many hours of pinning outfits I loved (and I’m pretty sure several
people unfollowed me due to the flurry of dresses, jeans, and outfits that
popped up every three seconds on my boards inundating their Pinterest page). I anxiously awaited my “fix” and obsessively stalked FedEx (my refresh button may have quit working after the 300th time). Finally the package arrived (albeit a few days late). So did the goods live up to the hype?
I even tried it layered (keep in mind it was 113 out…oh the things I do for you guys!).
Stitch Fix Review #1
I have anticipated this day for weeks. Yes, weeks, my
friends. So without further delay, here’s hoping this is an end to my
monochromatic tank top days!
What was in my box?
Collective
Concepts Esten Button-Up Sleeveless Blouse in Navy
I had seen this blouse online in other fixes. Thank
goodness. Had I read the word "blouse" on my style card, I might have cringed.
Hellllloooo….tank top girl here, I don’t do “blouses”. BUT, this is exactly why
I need Stitch Fix! I LOVED this top, and yes, it’s still a solid color and
STILL technically a tank top, but it’s a very classy one. The material is top
notch and this is a great layering piece. The buttons are very tastefully
hidden (which is great…as my nails are so long, I can’t button the darn
things!). Just a heads up...it was 113 out and I had a teenager taking photos...no giggling at me, please :)
Verdict: Kept
Market and
Spruce Bruno Chevron Print Sleeveless Tunic
I have to admit, I’m not a fan of Chevron print. Wearing
Chevron makes me feel like I’ve stolen Charlie Brown’s shirt. The pattern and
colors on this tunic were “just okay” for me (do I sound like Randy Jackson?).
When I pulled out the top, I was slightly confused. Tunic…is that a top? Is it a dress?
My fantabulous stylist suggested I pair it with white shorts (the shirt was so
long I looked like I had no pants on!). This was so different from everything I
owned, I really tried to like it.
I even tried it layered (keep in mind it was 113 out…oh the things I do for you guys!).
It just wasn’t me. It fit funky, and just made me look frumpy. *Sigh*
Verdict: Returned
Pixley Laural
Sleeveless Geo Print Maxi Dress
I’m 5’ 2” and the words “Maxi Dress” make me cringe. They
give me visions of a Jennifer Lawerence-ish trip-over-your-dress-fiasco. While
I adored the color and the extremely lovely material, this dress absolutely
screamed, “Hey! I look pregnant and if you watch me long
enough, I’m probably going to fall flat on my face.” Good times. I will
definitely be more specific in my requests next time. No maxis for this mini.
Verdict: Returned
Ezra Alejandro
Printed Double Spaghetti Strap Tank
My monochromatic tank top syndrome may have been cured! I loved the hot pink mixed into the pattern on
this fun, sassy top. The straps were fun too (once I figured out how they work
and managed to get my arms in the right places). The top was a bit big, but I
really loved how it looked and felt. What do you think?
Verdict: Kept
Pixley Dafanie Diamond Ikat Print Soft
Short
Last but least favorite, these guys. These shorts
screamed, “Hey, the Golden Girls called, they want their pajama bottoms back”, (no
offense Golden Girls). These were definitely not for me. The wonky pattern on
the shorts reminded me of Las Vegas Casino carpets: definitely not betting
on these shorts. I don't even want my face associated with these guys!
Verdict: Returned
Overall, I really enjoyed the entire experience. I love
that I received two shirts I normally wouldn't have picked out. I did update my
profile and give extensive feedback to my stylist, so have high hopes for my
next Stitch Fix! The entire process from start to finish was astonishingly easy and I'm looking forward to my next "Fix"! Stay tuned, and if you’d like your own fix, visit Stitch Fix, you won't be disappointed!
Disclaimer: I don’t work for Stitch Fix, nor am I paid to review their services. I’m simply a little ol’ shopper sharing my humble thoughts and opinions. If you do decide to use the referral link, I receive referral credit. Much obliged, my friends ;)