Quite awhile ago, I was talking with a co-worker about Stitch Fix and the cute clothes she had been wearing. She sent me a referral link (and, I'm always happy to reward someone with a referral!) but it sat in my inbox for months. I had even gone so far as starting an account and completing a profile...but I just couldn't get myself to commit to that first box.
Tunic:
Blouse and pants:
I had heard that your first few boxes are usually a bust, that you typically don't get things you love until your stylist has really gotten the chance to know your ins and outs and what kind of clothes you really like. That, along with the monthly commitment, led to my hesitation in completing my subscription.
Apparently my patience paid off, because one day I received a code for a $20 credit (the cost of one month's subscription) and that was the deal sealer. I signed up, but truth be told, I wasn't really looking too forward to my first box because: FIRST BOX.
But then, it came and WHOA NELLY was I impressed! My stylist (Kate) listed to my requests (tunics, bright colors) and I was so happy with my first box!
Let me show you (forgive the horrible pictures...it was the end of a hot summer day and I had a 7 year old photographer):
A maxi dress and fun silver leaf necklace:
Tunic:
So, you're asking, what did I keep? Let's start with what I knew wasn't right...the pants. The subtle damask print was super cute, but the fit was all wrong.gappy in the crotch, not quite right enough at the ankle, just weird. Back they went.
I wanted to love the blouse...like REALLY WANTED TO LOVE IT, but the fit. Again, not right. I love the idea of flowy shirts but the reality is that I usually try them and feel like I'm wearing a maternity shirt. Spending 50 months of your life pregnant will do that to a girl. I blame my children for ruining cute flowy blouses for me. Also, it truly was a bit too big. Back it went.
The dress. I immediately loved the dress...right outta the box and loved it even more when I put it on! Cute, comfy, stylish...I loved it. I was a bit pricier than something I'd buy in a store, but dang. I loved it, so I kept it!
The tunic...I loved the print and color but wasn't sure of the fit. My family said it was cute, even suggested I keep it, but...I just couldn't bring myself to love it. Back it went.
The silver leaf necklace...SO. CUTE. And totally not my usual practical choice but I loved it with the dress and my practical side was telling me, "Keep the tunic!!!", but the less practical side of me said, "Don't listen to her...keep the necklace!" And so, I keep the necklace. Then promptly told my stylist to skip jewelry in the next box so I wouldn't be tempted!
My next fix is scheduled to arrive around midish September and I can. not. WAIT!
Interested in giving it a try? Here's my referral link that earns me a $25 credit when your first box ships! https://stitchfix.com/referral/5074148
I have received 3 boxes over the past few months and I will say that I have loved almost everything! On one box, I actually kept all 5 pieces! There have been a few shirts that ran small, so I noted that to my stylist to not send me that brand any more (hope that helped) and I just try to be as honest as I can about what I like or don't like and why.
ReplyDeleteBut, I think it's so amazing that a total stranger can find clothes for me that actually fit!