My May Stitch Fix Box

I was excited to get some more spring/summer pieces this month to spice up my teaching wardrobe.  Unfortunately my box was a bit of a let down this time- but hey, it happens sometimes.   I'm probably going to be taking a break from boxes over the summer since I won't be working and I relish the chance to wear basic T shirts and tanks, comfy shorts and flip flops most summer days- I won't need updates to my wardrobe until school begins again.  Then again, it's so addicting, I may have a hard time waiting months until I get a box on my doorstep again!  Maybe one I'll get just more before the last day of school...?  Read on to see what I kept and what went back this time.

Wondering what Stitch Fix is?

The short version:  Stitch Fix is a really cool personal styling service that sends clothing to your door- you keep and pay for what you want and send the rest back. For a $20 styling fee they send you five items that fit your profile based off of a pretty detailed questionnaire you fill out and a note you can send the stylist before they pick your items.  After you try everything on and decide what you like, you checkout online and the initial $20 is applied to your purchase (if you don't keep anything at all, you do lose that fee but if you keep something you don't!).  You can choose how often to get boxes- monthly, bi-monthly or once a season, whatever you want- you aren't locked into a subscription at all! Please sign up with my link:https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3059808 and I get a small amount off my next shipment too.  You'll love it!

Here is the 15th box (!) I've received from Stitch Fix:

 I had asked for a maxi dress and shorter dress by name in my note and got neither this time.  The short dress and lace sleeve blouse were on my Pinterest board.  I was most disappointed that the skirt was almost identical to the maxi I kept last time, and that everything was navy, back and cream.

 Where's the color???

 Market & Spruce Striped Jersey Dress (navy)

I thought about keeping this- I thought it might look cute with a denim jacket over it, although it was a little short for wearing it to teach kindergarten.  The biggest drawback though, was that it puckered at my chest- there just wasn't enough room up top. STATUS: RETURNED

 

Puckering on my chest- bummer.

 

 Pixley Bixby Bird Print Tab Sleeve Blouse and Kut From the Kloth Siena Capri Pant (black)

I'll tackle the blouse first: I didn't mind the bird print at all.  I hated the parachute-like material of this top; it was super noisy when I moved!  The sleeves were a weird length too-  and couldn't be rolled or unrolled due to the pearl button on the side.  Plus the sleeves were super baggy.  The whole thing was shapeless and hung like a sack.  Like usual, I think the picture looks way better than I thought it did in person. The capris were okay, but I think I could get better fitting black capris in one shopping trip if I wanted to and they'd probably be cheaper.  The side pockets gaped, and I had to pull these up more than once when I was trying them on, so the fit wasn't great.  However, if they were a colored pair, I may have considered keeping.  STATUS: BOTH RETURNED

 Weird sleeves

 Renee C Marilyn Mix Stripe Maxi Skirt and 41Hawthorn McQue Solid Lace Sleeve Blouse (navy)

Skirt first:  I got a black and cream striped maxi in my last box, and kept it.  So I was scratching my  head why the same stylist thought I'd want another neutral striped maxi so soon after I kept one.  The fit was fine, but I'm glad the black one came first and that is the one hanging in my closet.  The note from my stylist suggesting pairing this lace sleeve top with the skirt, and I thought it looked too baggy together.  I did like the lace sleeves and the fit of this blouse, although I wasn't in love with the material on the body of the shirt.  I saw this McQue lace sleeve blouse in a very pretty pink and wish I had gotten that color.  By this point I was tired of all the dark neutrals in my box.

 

(Closer picture of the sleeves)

 

This is probably more how I'd wear this top- I really wish I had been sent colored capris for a pop of color to this outfit and to be able to wear this to work (I'm not as likely to do that with jean capris).  Hopefully the stylist can deliver that in a future fix, although I'm still hoping to get colored bottoms to wear with the Edmond Chevron Top I kept a few boxes ago as well.  STATUS:  KEPT, but mostly to not lose the $20 stylist fee- I like this shirt, but it doesn't make me excited.

Even though this box was more of a miss than a hit, I still LOVE getting Stitch Fix boxes! Interested in checking out Stitch Fix? You can sign up here, and see all the magic of Stitch Fix for yourself!!! Warning though: It gets a little addicting once you fall in love with getting boxes delivered to your door instead of shopping in a store. If you’ve already tried it, I’d love to hear all about your experience and what great things you got! :)

{This is NOT a sponsored post. I signed up for Stitch Fix purely out of my own interest and have paid for everything with my own money. This post does contain a referral link, so if you decide to sign up and try Stitch Fix, I get a $25 credit towards my next fix, but that is it! And thanks so much if you do!}