Have you guys heard of Stitch Fix? It’s such a crazy, fun idea and I am totally
obsessed with it now…
I first heard of Stitch Fix a few months before I left on
my 7-month work trip. I knew it would
not be a good time to try out the service because my fun, new clothes would not
get much use. I have a very specific
outfit that I have to wear for work and I was doing all my work in a third
world country – not really a place to be fashionable. But I also knew that it was something that I
wanted to try as soon as I got back.
If you have not heard of Stitch Fix, let me give you a
basic run down:
(1) You fill out a style profile. This profile asks you to fill out your sizes,
how you like your clothes to fit, which areas of your body you like to flaunt
and what you prefer to keep covered.
They also present with you a bunch of different outfits and you have to
say whether or not you like them. There
is even an option to leave a link to one of your Pinterest boards so they can
get an even better idea of what your style is.
(2) After your style profile is complete, you schedule
your “fix.” I was really excited about
this because I was under the impression that this was a monthly “club”…but it’s
not! You can schedule your fixes as
often as you want. I plan on scheduling fixes
every few months or so.
(3) Your fix arrives!
Each fix includes 5 items.
(4) Try everything on.
Anything that you don’t like can be returned within 3 days using the
self-addressed, pre-paid envelope that is included in your package. Also, after trying everything on, log into
your Stitch Fix account and review all the items you received in your fix. Tell them what you loved and what you
hated…and why. The fixes are supposed to
get better as they gather more information on you and your style preferences.
Pricing: There is
a $20 “styling” fee for every box.
However, if you decide to purchase anything in the box, you
automatically get to put that $20 toward the cost of the item(s)…pretty good
deal. The website also claims that
clothing items cost an average of $65 per piece. However, this is really dependent on how you
fill out your style profile. There is a “less
than $50 per piece” option and while they do not guarantee that every piece
will be in your requested price range, they do say they try as hard as
possible. Also, if you end up loving all
5 pieces in your fix, then you get a 25% discount off the entire box.
One of the cool things about the Stitch Fix community is
that many users post reviews of their boxes.
When I was deciding whether or not to try Stitch Fix, I googled “Stitch
Fix reviews” and spent a good hour or two jumping from blog to blog. That’s why I decided to do my own review…maybe
it can help someone decide whether or not they want to take the plunge and join
the Stitch Fix movement.
So, without further ado, here is what my first fix
included…also, please ignore the awkward posing…I am so not a fashion blogger!!
Item 1: Halsey Graphic Print Skirt
Loved the pattern…hated the poofy waistband. I would have definitely kept this skirt if
not for the waistband. I’m not a fan of
tucking my shirts into my skirts.
Each item comes with an outfit card showing you two ideas
for how to wear the piece…very convenient for someone who is not the best with
putting together her own outfits (ahem, me!)!
Item 2: Kalie
Denim Jacket
My stylist, Amanda, suggested that I wear this jacket
with a white t-shirt and the Halsey Graphic Print Skirt. Unfortunately, the jacket didn’t fit me quite
right. Also, it was really expensive for
a denim jacket.
Item 3: Clemency
Solid Tab-Sleeve Tunic
I loved this tunic.
It was a bit big, but I think with a skinny belt, it will look
cute. I also loved the color.
Item 4: Dana
Striped Jersey Skirt
The skirt was comfy and I liked the way it fit.
Unfortunately, I was having a really hard time figuring out a good shirt to
wear with it. The style card outfit
suggestions did not match my style at all, so they didn’t help me much.
Item 5: Lina Mini
Chevron Print Dress
I styled this dress with red shoes and a red belt and
really loved the results. I thought the dress
was pretty flattering…plus, I always love a chevron print!
Final thoughts: I
did think this box was sort of all over the place style-wise, but I’m assuming
this is because they are trying to figure me out. I ended up keeping the tunic and the dress. I had a ton of fun with this box and I am
already looking forward to my next one.
I’ve scheduled my next fix for the first week in February, so I apologize
ahead of time to my postal carrier for the stalking!
If you are interested in trying Stitch Fix, just follow
this link!
*I have no affiliation with Stitch Fix except that I am
one of their customers. I will not
receive any compensation for this review.
However, the link provided is a referral link that will give me Stitch
Fix credit if anyone decides to use it.*
