There`s currently a pretty long wait for a box. I scheduled a box in February and took the first available date: March 15. It actually arrived a few days before that, so I had the weekend to try things on and style them up.
My wonderful stylist sent me a necklace, two tops, skinny jeans, and a maxi dress. I pretty much gave her free reign over what to send me. My only request was that the items be washable and easy to wear.
Boy, did she deliver. Let`s take a closer look.
Zad Adrianna Circle Bib Necklace, $34
I LOVE this! Totally something I`d gravitate towards in a store but not buy. I love how small it is, but still makes a statement. Definitely a keeper.
Kensie Johnny Skinny Jeans, $88
Dirty mirror alert! I really wish these fit. The style is perfect, but the cut is not. They got sent back.
Angie Schmitt Mixed Chevron Maxi Dress, $78
I sort of grimaced when I took this out of the box. Chevron? Please.
But then I put it on. Holy flattering and comfortable and oh my it`s actually modest and I can wear a bra with it. J gave this one a big thumbs up. Keeper.
Pomelo Corrina Striped Dolman Top, $48
Pomelo Arcade Dot Print Chambray Top, $68
There was never a doubt on whether I`d keep this or not. It`s about as `me` as it gets.
So, final thoughts.
The Good:
Everything they sent me was awesome, and 100% my style. It was so fun to get a bunch of wonderful items in the mail that I was under no obligation to buy and could try on in the comfort of my own home, mixing and matching with other things in my wardrobe. I wish all shopping was like this. I might never leave my house again.
The Bad:
Money money money! I requested they send me the cheapest items possible, which Stitch Fix defines as less than $100/item. Although they did this, over $200 for the whole box still felt like a small fortune (80% of my wardrobe is thrifted and I average $35/month on clothes). I`m glad they give you a $20 credit.
So, why did I keep 4 of my 5 items?
.They`re high quality. I will have these things for a good long time.
.They`re totally my style. I am in love with each one, and know I will get tons of wear out of them.
.I am trying to make a conscious effort to par down my wardrobe and be content with less. I often feel like I have more in my closet than I can wear. My logic these days is this: if I spend more on fewer things, not only will I have fewer things, I will wear those things more because my frugalness will ensure I get my money`s worth.
.I`ve wanted to put the whole quality over quantity thing into practice for a while. This is the perfect opportunity.
There you have it. I have another fix scheduled for May and I can`t wait. Hop on over and give it a try yourself!
Great mix of items! I really like the statement necklace - it looks like it will be fun and easy to style. Quantity over quality is something I've been thinking about lately. I have an inexpensive green dress that needs replacing, and I'm trying to look for a better-quality replacement without getting distracted by cheap, good-enough options.
ReplyDeleteI think the dress is very flattering, it is also very slimming, I had never heard of that site. =)
ReplyDeleteI love that dress! I actually got it with my fix this past february but unfortunately hsd to send it back because of my budget but definately want to find it again when I have the money.
ReplyDeleteHave you washed the chambray shirt? I just got one in my fix, and was hoping for it to soften and lose a bit of sheen out of the washer? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI haven`t yet! I probably will this weekend though, I`ll let you know!
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