June Stitch Fix!

I was excited to get some more spring/summer pieces this month to help me glide into summer. I was also crossing my fingers for a cute summery dress to wear to my end-of-year kindergarten concert.  Unfortunately my box was a bit of a let down this time again- the second "eh" box in a row.  I think it may be time to switch it up and get a new stylist.  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 when your first box ships, too.  You'll love it!

Here is the 16th box (!) I've received from Stitch Fix:

(please ignore the enormous bags under my eyes in these photos- it was the last week of school and I was solo-parenting my twins while my husband was in Africa for almost 2 weeks.  It was probably about midnight after a long day of teaching when I took these photos.  I was justifiably exhausted.)

 Pixley Marie Abstract Chevron Elastic Waist Dress

Eh on this one- the colors washed me out and the print was not my favorite.  The fit was okay, but it felt like the lining was sewed a little off on the top- notice the side of the dress by the elastic that goes up  a little?  I couldn't get it to be even no matter how hard I tried.  I hope I can get a similar fitting dress in colors and a print that work a little better for my coloring in a future fix.  STATUS:  RETURNED

 Collective Concepts Clarette Split Neck Blouse and Kut From The Kloth Haiden Straight Leg Jean

The 80's called and they want their shirt back.  Seriously, the print looked even more dated in person, and the feel of the fabric made it that much more worse.  Plus it was too baggy.  Just no.  The jeans were sewn cuffed like that.  They were okay, but too big on me.  STATUS: BOTH RETURNED

Fun2Fun Clarise Mixed Print Tank

I had pinned this top to Pinterest and was happy to see it included in my box.  However, the way the print lined up made this a no-go.  Look closely:  It has two eyes (one over my chest) and even a belly button circle.  I think if the print fell in a better spot I would have considered keeping this.  I do think the way it flared out on the bottom added some weight to me (not good) but the silkiness of the fabric felt nice.  Hopefully someone else won't mind that it has eyes and a nose/or belly button.  STATUS: RETURNED

 41Hawthorn Milan Lace Print Back Pleat Top

This top was almost a return too.  I had actually put all the tops in the bag without sealing it after I tried it all on late Tuesday night.  Wednesday morning as I was getting ready for work I couldn't decide what to wear and then I saw this shirt sitting there.  I pulled it on with my own navy skinny pants and felt like it was the perfect comfy, light weight top to wear that day. So instead of keeping nothing and losing my styling fee, I kept this shirt at the last minute!  I first thought it was too loose on me, and I wasn't sure I liked the way the sleeves looked or the fact that the lace was a print not real lace.  However, in retrospect, a lace print is more practical for my kindergrten teacher/mom lifestyle and I had the perfect cream lightweight cardigan to wear over it so the sleeves weren't a big deal.  Since then, I've also worn this on a laid back date night on a hot summer day.  STATUS: KEPT, and I'm glad I changed my mind and did.

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!}

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!}

My Next Fix

So I guess I got a second Stitch Fix box this month! I had some referral credit (THANK YOU) and didn't keep everything last time, so it seemed like a good idea to get another box sooner than later!
(update on my last box:  I actually emailed customer service after returning the Edmond Chevron Top and said I regretted sending it back- could I get it sent to me?  And they did!  Plus I kept both dresses.  So it ended up being a 3/5 box last time.  Read on to see what I kept 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.  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 14th box I've received from Stitch Fix:

 

So I got pretty much what I requested in my note to my stylist this time.  I asked for colored skinny pants, a denim jacket, maxi skirt and short sleeve or sleeveless tanks that I could wear under cardigans now and on their own when it gets warmer.  The items sent seem to fit that to a T, right?

 

 41Hawthorn McAdams Beaded Neckline Blouse and Mavi Aiden Skinny Jeans

This top was a little too baggy/flowy for me.  The note I got suggested pairing these two items together, although the orange on the stitching is more neon-hued which does not go with the more coral orange of the pants.  I don't think I would end up wearing either.  I don't have a cardigan to wear with the top and I have no tops to wear with the pants.  I tried the denim jacket from the fix with this look, and there was just too much fabric on the McAdams blouse so it looked very bunchy underneath- so that's a no-go.  I did like how the top camouflaged my middle, but I think it added some weight to my frame rather than make me look skinnier.  The pants were a good length and they were so soft as well.  It looks better in the picture than I think it did in person though!  STATUS: BOTH RETURNED

Plus, there was some weird bunching of the back of the pants that made this less than a great fit.  I'll keep crossing my fingers for some sort of colored bottoms... although I may move onto cropped pants or capris for my next fix!

 Collective Concepts Esten Button-up Sleeveless Blouse

This was a nice pop of color to find in my fix.   I've seen this top in many shades and I'm glad I didn't get something like navy.  I felt like this blouse was too boxy and the collar seemed to lay funny.  STATUS: RETURNED

 Just USA Anjuli Dark Wash Denim Jacket and Renee C Gabe Maxi Skirt

This denim jacket fit much better that the one I was sent in my last fix.  I liked the cropped fit, but the sleeves were a little long.  I think they look fine cuffed though.  The dark wash is perfect and it doesn't seem too bulky.  My opinion on this skirt changed the most from when I first opened my box to when I packaged up my items to return.  At first, I thought it was too plain and not that special.  But after trying it on, I really liked the fit.  I wish the side and back seams lined up the stripes better.  I was all set to keep it, then I noticed the unfinished edge on the bottom... and then the dry clean only on the tag.  I really, really do not want any dry cleaning clothing and had actually asked several fixes ago to not be sent any.  However, I understand that the stylists that choose the items do not always know what the cleaning instructions are for the items they select.  So then I thought I'd return it... but kept procrastinating on packaging it up.  And then I thought about wearing it to work next week.  So yeah: STATUS:  BOTH KEPT

That makes this fix a 2/5.  With the referral credits I used, it was very reasonable to keep both the jacket and skirt.  Planning on wearing both keepers to work on Monday!

I 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 the boxes that get delivered to your door. 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!}

Stitch Fix #13- unlucky or not?

My "April" Stitch Fix box was a littler early this time... because I was so happy with the results of my last box, that I was itching for more great additions to my closet.  And who doesn't want fresh, new clothes when the season starts to change?  I am SO sick of wearing the same winter wear for the last 6 months, I really hoped for some new pieces to switch up what I've been wearing lately.

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.  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 13th box I've received from Stitch Fix:

Okay, out of the fence I had some preconceived notions about what was included.  I was disappointed in the Hi-Lo Tee because it seemed awfully expensive for a "Tee".  I was bummed that the Edmond chevron shirt wasn't the color I pinned because I specifically liked only that color version of the top.  I tried it all on though, like I always do- waiting to be pleasantly surprised. :)

Market & Spruce Sam Hi-Lo Short Sleeve Tee in teal

Okay, I do actually like this more than I thought I would.  I actually wanted it to fit better because I could see it as an easy shirt to throw on with capri leggings.  I liked the color and it wasn't a T-shirt material- more light sweater-like.  But, it clung to my non-smooth post-twins stomach and I am not going to wear a shaper underneath a shirt that I feel its purpose should be to be comfy yet in style.  This was $44- not worth that price at all for a so-so fit.  Status: RETURNED.

 Pixley Edmond Chevron Print Henley Shirt

I love the way this fits and feels on- its a very smooth and soft fabric that hangs just right.  I actually like everything about this shirt... except the colors.  The blue, green and pink feel too little girly to me.  It looks okay in the photo, but I know I'd never reach for it in my closet.  I had pinned this shirt in purple and pink and I hope I get that color someday in a future fix. Status: RETURNED, with a sigh, because this was almost just right.

41Hawthorn Jace Chevron Print Dress

This was much better with the bright cardigan I put on over the top (Maurices).  This was heavier than I expected it to be (and lined)- not sure if that is good or bad.  This dress is outside of what I'd normally wear, but fits the bill of one of the reasons why I like Stitch Fix so much- to push me a little outside of what I'd normally wear.  I think this will be perfect for dressier work/school functions like Kindergarten Open House in May.  And I'm wondering if it would be wearable in the winter with tights, boots and a long sleeve cardigan... I may have to try that! Status:  KEEPING  (and with referral credits, won't cost me a thing, so THANK YOU to anyone who has signed up with my referral link!)

 Gilli Liana Maxi Dress

This dress is almost just right too.  The bottom is a little silky, slinky material which makes it instantly feel more dressy.  I think the darker top and patterned bottom accentuates/masks my features in exactly the way I should- de-emphasize my larger top, attempt to mask my thicker middle (hello, twin skin).  I like it in concept, but there are a few cons to it:  First, it's too low cut for teaching kindergarten so I tried a cami underneath and that just didn't work.  So I would only really wear it for a date night.  Second, while the print camouflages my lumps, the silkiness of the fabric clings to them.  I would need a good shaper to wear under it, and there goes the comfort of the maxi dress.  I do love how tiny I seem right where the two fabrics meet though.  Status: UNDECIDED as of right now.  If only I had a good top to wear over it... which leads me to:

Mavi Kalie Denim Jacket

I had asked for a denim jacket because the ones I have are probably outdated; too bulky and boxy.  While I know it doesn't need to be able to button (because no one wears them buttoned anyway), what you see in the photo is as close as I could get the buttons together.  That, combined with the cropped aspect made me feel a little like a "fat guy in a little coat." (Tommy Boy reference)

Okay so it wasn't that bad- the arms felt fine, but it didn't feel like it fit well, so back it will go.  I'm still hoping I can get an updated denim jacket that I can wear with dresses that doesn't feel too small in the future!  STATUS: RETURNED

I had the same stylist I've had for the past couple of fixes, and I'm glad.  I think the more fixes I get from her, the more she will get me and understand my style and preferences.  It certainly seems like she listens to my requests and puts effort into trying to choose things that fit my interests and things I've pinned to my Pinterest board!  Now the question is... since I only kept one, maybe two things... does that mean I can/should schedule another fix before the end of April and have two in month...?

I 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 the boxes that get delivered to your door. 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!}

Stitch Fix March 2015

I got my new Stitch Fix Box this month and it was my most favorite yet!  And I have great news for you if you've been on the fence about trying this thing I've been talking about:  FREE Stitch Fix for new customers in March!!!

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.  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).  Except this month, Stitch Fix is waiving that fee for first time customers!  If you use the code: RISKFREEMARCH you get $20 towards your first shipment.  (And therefore, if you don't like anything and send it all back, you are out nothing:  it is completely free.)  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!

So here's what was in my box this month (and please excuse the faceless photos- I had just been at the dentist and half my face was numb with Novocaine. Not the prettiest in photos):

Market & Spruce Chaplin Lined Hooded Anorak Jacket:
Ahh!  This jacket!  I actually got this same jacket in my very first fix this past summer but sent it back.  It was khaki colored and not lined.  At the time I was definitely not thinking jacket weather and was disappointed that it was in my box.  I have regretted sending it back ever since.  So now that the weather is warming up and I can maybe start to leave my down winter coat at home, I decided to request it again, but in this olive color.  My stylist Cynthia delivered!  I love this version (Olive colored and lined) even better than the first one I got.  This was a no-brainer keeper! 

Loveapella Evie Draw String Funnel Neck Sweatshirt:
It's called a sweatshirt on the papers I got, but it isn't a sweatshirt material.  Its a little marled but super comfy.  A very pretty coral color.  I kept this and wore it two days later, with plans to wear it again within the week!

41Hawthorn Colibri Solid Tab Sleeve Blouse:
The color is even prettier in person- this is something I can comfortably wear at work or on a date night.  Its a very light material, so it will work when the weather gets warmer, or now under a cardigan.  The only thing that hold me back is the collar- its right up to my neck, although split.  I wonder if, after wearing it all day, the collar will start to bug me over time.  Right now I'm keeping this, but if the fit isn't comfortable after a long day of teaching and mothering, I know I can sell this to someone on a Stitch Fix fb group I belong to.  I really like that this is longer so that I can totally wear this shirt with leggings.  (I wore this to work/school the day after I wrote this little blurb, and the collar didn't bother me one bit.  Yay for another keeper!)

Octavia Solange Multi-Dot Scarf:
Well, I DID ask for COLOR in my fix, so I guess I can say my stylist delivered.  This is a little loud for me though.  I like scarves and I think the different colors might make it easier to find something to wear it with, but I don't know if I would ever reach for it over a different scarf.  I ended up selling it to someone else on the fb Stitch Fix Buy/Sell/Trade board.

41Hawthorn Moni Geo Print Blouse:
Look familiar?  Yes, I got this in my last fix and it was too tight across my bust.  I wanted to try the next size up because I like the stud detail, but this L was just too big on me.  So I am resigned to accepting that this blouse just isn't going to work for me in any size.  I sold it again to someone so I could have the 25% keep-all discount for not returning anything to Stitch Fix. 

This was the first box I didn't send anything back!  Having the 25% off discount because I "kept" all of it (although I sold two items to other people) really helped lower the price to an amount I was comfortable paying.  The stylist that put together this box for me also did my last fix- I will be requesting her to do my next Stitch Fix boxes as well!  I have to tell you- everything I kept I wore within a week.  The jacket and the orange drawstring shirt I wore twice in less than a week too!

I 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 the boxes that get delivered to your door. 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!}

Stitch Fix February 2015

I received Box #11 from Stitch Fix this week.  It's such a pick me up mid week to know that I have a box waiting for me to open when I get home from work and the kids are in bed.  With luck I have something new to wear the next day to get me through to the weekend!  I also love getting a box on Thursday because, although typically you have 3 days to check out and send back what you don't keep, the weekend gives you extra days to decide and you don't have to mail stuff back until Monday!

Here's the details, if you have no idea what I'm talking about:

Stitch Fix is basically a monthly (or however often you decide to schedule it- bi-monthly, every 2-3 weeks, or whenever you want one to show up on your doorstep) online personal styling service for women. It costs $20 – that’s your styling fee, which can be used as a credit towards your final order. While there’s no obligation to keep anything in your box, you’re basically out 20 bucks if you don’t. If you do decide to keep something, you get to subtract $20 from your total at checkout. If you decide to keep ALL FIVE items in your fix, you get a 25% off discount!

When you sign up, you fill out a “style profile” with your likes, dislikes, sizes, what you’re willing to try, what you’re willing to spend, etc. Once you’ve scheduled your first fix, one of Stitch Fix’s personal stylists will hand-select five items (clothing and accessories) based on your preferences, and send them your way in a neatly wrapped package.

Once it arrives on your doorstep, you have three days (or more, sometimes) to try everything on, style it up with stuff you already own (they even send you style cards with ideas), and decide what you want to keep. Anything you don’t want can simply be put in the provided prepaid envelope and dropped off at any USPS mailbox. (I usually put it in my own mailbox at the curb- super easy!)

Checkout is done online and SO easy (I couldn’t believe how easy it was)!! You simply login and let them know which items you kept, which ones you didn’t, and why (size, style, fit, price point, fabric, color, etc.) Click to pay, and then done!! See? Easy!! :)

For me, getting stitch fix boxes has multiple benefits:  1.) I'm a full time  kindergarten teacher working mom to twin 4 year olds.  I spend about 65 hours a week on my job and I sleep less than 6 hours a night.  There is no extra time in my schedule for perusing racks of clothes looking for just the right addition to my wardrobe.  2.) Getting stuff chosen by a stylist leads me to get items that I wouldn't usually pick out in a store to try on.  The boxes push me outside of my typical style, and that's good.  3.)  Having the box delivered to my door means I can try on the pieces with stuff I already own, when I feel like it, and I have 3 days to finally decide what is staying and what is going back.  I love the idea of Stitch Fix, even if I don't always love everything that comes in the box.  (Although that's not such a bad thing either- keeping all 5 things every time would be a lot of $ for me to spend on clothes!)

For most fixes, I ask for no jewelry or purses because of personal taste.  Although I didn't get any in this fix, you can get scarves, dresses, skirts, and shorts too.  (I am excited to get dresses again when the weather starts to warm up!)  I typically keep 1-2 items in a box.  I have never liked all 5 items enough to keep everything, but I'm okay with that because it would get spendy pretty fast!

Onto what was in my box this month:

I got 4 tops and one pair of pants this month.  I was VERY specific about pants in my note to the stylist and asked for colored skinnies with a 29" to 30" inseam.  This was because all the pants I've gotten lately from Stitch Fix fit great but have been too long.  The style profile has a section to select ankle length (up to 29") and regular length (starting at 30") and based off of that, I'm right in the middle.  My strategy worked out perfectly because I LOVED the gray Just Black Adorra Skinny Jeans that I was sent- they were PERFECT.  I literally did a dance when I got them on.  They are sooo soft and fit just right.  I'm hoping I can get the same pant in another color in a future fix!

 Just Black Adorra Dark Gray Ankle Length Skinny Jean

Pixley Martina Slub Knit Open Cardigan

(Henry Birds on a Branch Scarf from an earlier Stitch Fix box)

I also asked for a black cardigan to replace an old cardigan of mine that I recently discovered had a hole.  The Martina Slub Knit Cardigan I was sent was almost what I was looking for to fill that new spot in my wardrobe.  It fit great, was super comfy, had POCKETS, looked cute... but may be a bit more causal that I was hoping for.  I still kept it and wore it with the skinny pants the very next day.  Double score!

The next two tops were shirts I had mentioned I would be interested in trying.  Both shirts are ones that seem to pop up in other people's fixes but I had never been able to try either one.  The Moni Geo Print Stud Blouse was a pretty color and I liked the way it looked overall, but it was too tight in the back between my shoulders.  Being a kindergarten teacher, I need full range of my arms every day and I couldn't move very much in this top.  I felt like I was going to rip a seam trying to get the darn thing off.  I'm dissapointed that it was too small, because otherwise I would have kept this in a heartbeat.

41Hawthorn Moni Geo Print & Camisole Blouse

The Alan Asymmetrical Zip Cardigan had three negatives against it.  One: I wasn't too thrilled with the color.  I think it was an okay color for me, but I was hoping for something brighter.  Two:  The fabric seemed a bit itchy.  Three:  I don't think it looked stellar zipped with my build- in other words, it probably would look better on someone with a smaller chest and less twin skin. :)

 Market and Spruce Alan Cowl Neck Asymmetrical Cardigan

I saved the worst for last.  This Skies Are Blue Gabrielle Embroidered Bib Knit Top was an icky mustard orange color.  The embroidered thread clashed with the mustard orange, and the ribbon accent on the V clashed with both of those.  The fit was okay, but maybe a bit too short, the sleeves too blouse-y and it seemed a little 70's-ish the way it clung to my chest but flared out a little after that with the way it is gathered under the bib.  I couldn't take this off fast enough.

Skies are Blue Gabrielle Embroidered Bib Knit Top

This box was a 2/5 for me... which I consider a good box.  I really don't want a box where I love everything, because $ wise, getting 1 or 2 things is more what I'm looking to spend.  I've never kept more than 2 things from a box, but I have sent two boxes back without getting a thing.  I am a little disappointed that the fit wasn't spot on in the Moni Stud Blouse because I did really like it besides that.  But I am THRILLED with the two things I did keep so that makes getting the boxes every month completely worth it!

I 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!!! 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 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! }

I Stitch Fix, Do You?

Stitch Fix seems to be everywhere these days.  I've actually been getting "fixes" since Spring 2014 and my 10th fix just arrived this weekend. It's been a great experience for me and I plan on continuing to get boxes in the future.

If you haven’t heard of Stitch Fix, here’s what you need to know:

Stitch Fix is basically a monthly (or however often you decide to schedule it- bi-monthly, every 2-3 weeks, or whenever you want one to show up on your doorstep) online personal styling service for women! It costs $20 – that’s your styling fee, which can be used as a credit towards your final order. While there’s no obligation to keep anything in your box, you’re basically out 20 bucks if you don’t. If you do decide to keep something, you get to subtract $20 from your total at checkout. If you decide to keep ALL FIVE items in your fix, you get a 25% off discount!

When you sign up, you fill out a “style profile” with your likes, dislikes, sizes, what you’re willing to try, what you’re willing to spend, etc. Once you’ve scheduled your first fix, one of Stitch Fix’s personal stylists will hand-select five items (clothing and accessories) based on your preferences, and send them your way in a neatly wrapped package.

Once it arrives on your doorstep, you have THREE DAYS (or more, sometimes) to try everything on, style it up with stuff you already own (they even send you style cards with ideas), and decide what you want to keep. Anything you don’t want can simply be put in the provided prepaid envelope and dropped off at any USPS mailbox. (I usually put it in my own mailbox at the curb- super easy!)

Checkout is done online and SO easy (I couldn’t believe how easy it was)!! You simply login and let them know which items you kept, which ones you didn’t, and why (size, style, fit, price point, fabric, color, etc.) Click to pay, and then done!! See? Easy!! :)

For me, getting stitch fix boxes has multiple benefits:  1.) I'm a full time  kindergarten teacher working mom to twin 4 year olds.  I spend about 65 hours a week on my job and I sleep less than 6 hours a night.  There is no extra time in my schedule for perusing racks of clothes looking for just the right addition to my wardrobe.  2.) Getting stuff chosen by a stylist leads me to get items that I wouldn't usually pick out in a store to try on.  The boxes push me outside of my typical style, and that's good.  3.)  Having the box delivered to my door means I can try on the pieces with stuff I already own, when I feel like it, and I have 3 days to finally decide what is staying and what is going back.  I love the idea of Stitch Fix, even if I don't always love everything that comes in the box.  (Although that's not such a bad thing either- keeping all 5 things every time would be a lot of $ for me to spend on clothes!)

For most fixes, I ask for no jewelry or purses because of personal taste.  I asked for no outwear this time after getting coats in my last two boxes.  Although I didn't get any in this fix, you can get scarves, dresses, skirts, shorts and pants too.  I typically keep 1-2 items in a box.  I have never liked all 5 items enough to keep everything, but I'm okay with that!

So this is what I got in my 10th box:

Collective Concepts Kellis Dot Print Blouse

My least favorite this time.  It was too short and the straps on the top were really narrow so you can see the straps of the black tank I was wearing underneath.  The flap of fabric on the front was weird and added too much bulk.  I liked the print though.

Daniel Rainn Eliza Lace Trim Blouse

This is a close up of the lace.  This was a little underwhelming for me.  I probably would wear it under a cardigan most of the time so the lace would be hidden.  Then it's just a basic black tank and way too much money for that.


Staccato Stellan Draped Cardigan

This is right up my alley and exactly the kind of thing I wear all the time teaching.  The arms felt a little tight though. 


Daniel Rainn Minal Heart Print Henley Blouse

 I added the scarf to tone down the hearts.  This is outside of what I would normally wear.  Maybe a little too cutesy for me, but the brighter color is fun amid all the dull colors people gravitate towards wearing in winter.  I love the fit of it, just not sure about the pattern.  Would you wear a heart shirt at age 35?  Considering keeping, but on the fence one this.  Not sure how much I'd wear it.

Le Lis Ally V-Neck Knit Top

The pocket of this was in a weird spot because of the stitching between the solid and stripe parts.  Also, this top was higher in the front than in the back, and therefore too short in the front.  I am wearing a black tank under it in this photo since it felt too darn short.  Not a fan.


So I'm probably keeping the cardigan and maybe the heart top.  Still consider it as a successful fix if there's something I want to keep that I can apply the $20 styling fee towards.  In past fixes I've kept scarves, blouses, cardigans, and pants.  The top in the photo below has been my favorite stitch fix keeper so far, and I got it in my first box!  I wear this top almost weekly- to the doctor, to work, to church, to my nephew's birthday party, and just around the house because it's that comfy.  (The skinny jeans in the photo are also a past stitch fix item I kept as well.)

Interested in checking out Stitch Fix? You can sign up here, and see all the magic of Stitch Fix for yourself!!! 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 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 credit towards my next fix, but that is it! }