Showing posts with label stitchfix. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stitchfix. Show all posts

Monday, August 18, 2014

Stitch Fix

So I decided to give this whole Stitch Fix thing a go.  Haven't heard of it?  You fill out a bunch of survey questions, make a board on pinterest, explain your fashion needs, etc. and a stylist picks out several items for you to try on.  You pay $20 styling fee and then if you choose to keep any of the items, that $20 is applied to the cost.  If you choose to keep nothing, bye bye $20.  Now, I am an extreme thrift shopping, clearance rack scouring, cheapskate, so the prices of these items makes me gasp a little, but I figured maybe I would find something totally awesome and it would be worth spending $40 or $50.
Today (a month after filling out the survey), my stitch fix arrived.  I wasn't blown away by the selections.  Almost everything is jewel-toned and I am very much a neutral/natural tone person.  Here's what arrived:

Ideas for how to pair the items and look stylish
See?  Gasp-worthy (in my opinion)

Abrianna Longsleeve Knit Cardigan by 41Hawthorn 
Okay, so this might be my favorite.  I had a black tank under it so you can't see the lines as well, but it fits nicely and tapers down in the front.  It's cozy, warm, and navy blue.  Miiiight be a keeper

Callafia Short-sleeve Wrap Dress by 41Hawthorn 
So first of all, it's mid August in Minnesota, sooooo this won't exactly work for me.  It's totally not a good color on me, meant for someone with boobs, and looks kind of matronly to me.  Definite no, right?

Porter Basic Legging by Rune
When I saw they'd included leggings, I thought, "really??? leggings?  I have tons of yoga pants and I'm trying to move beyond this."  But these leggings are nice.  They are thick and warm and long, and I kind of didn't want to take them off.  They might be staying....they'd also be great layering for cool weather.


Karrie Geo Print Maxi Skirt by Hourglass Lilly
Again, jewel tones.  I would never ever pick this out at a store.  It's so bright, my eyes hurt.  But it is suuuuuper comfy.  I'm torn on this.

 Corinna Striped Dolman Top by Market and Spruce
I keep changing my mind on this one.  When I first pulled it out, I hated it.  Then I tried it on and it was cozy and I liked it.  But then it's wide and I feel like it looks like a maternity shirt.  But then it's long and I love long shirts.  But but but....
Also, my stylist apparently did not pick out this shirt, at least initially.  In my note, it says she picked the Rosenberg Cross-Front Top.  I googled that top and didn't really care for it so I guess it's better that this arrived.

And that's it.  So I have three days to decide what to keep and what to send back.  Opinions?

And if you decide you'd like to try out stitch fix, it'd be awesome if you'd click this link to sign up (I'll get a credit for referring you!): http://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3974173