Jen is back for another review of Stitch Fix! We are delighted to have her (and her adorable pup!). Stitch Fix intrigues me, especially after this article came out about their markups on clothing! Wowza.
I wrote about my second Stitch Fix in July for Lovely At Your Side. You can read it here!
If you don’t know about Stitch
Fix yet, it’s a pretty neat service. You fill out a Stitch Fix Style
Profile and a personal stylist hand picks a selection of five clothing items
and accessories unique to your taste and budget. You’re able to buy what you
like and return the rest. The initial styling fee is $20, which can then be
applied as a credit towards anything you keep from that shipment.
Like I said in my first review, I’m not a fashionista and I
don’t always have time to make it to the mall so I initially loved the idea. I signed up for
Stitch Fix because I thought it would be a fun way to add color and style to my
wardrobe in a convenient way! Who doesn’t love a box of clothes delivered to
your doorstep every month? For me, that's way better than lugging an armful of
dresses into the unforgiving dressing room light at TJ Maxx.
However, my third Stitch
Fix left me wondering if I should continue my membership. (note: I plan on sticking it out for at
least 6 months to further develop my style profile and sizing issues)
To be fair, the Stitch
Fix stylist listened to my feedback and sent me three dresses --
double thumbs up to that! I think she
may have even looked at my Pinterest
Style Board because the styles are mostly spot on, it’s just the
quality, price and fit that didn’t work this fix.
Here are the items I received in my August 2014 Stitch
Fix:
1. Deena
Abstract Print Belted Wrap Dress by Tart, $118; I generally love wrap dresses and already have a couple in my
closet, however, this didn’t fit well and seems to be made poorly. The top was
overflowing and large with sleeves that felt like wings and the bottom was too
short. I really like the print, but I’m disappointed with the fit. However,
even if it did fit and looked fabulous on me, I wouldn’t pay $118 for a wrap
dress.
2. Ronald
Striped Maxi Dress by Renee C, $68; When I pulled this dress out of the box, I loved it! I love the
simple black and white striped print, the v-neck and the tie in the back. I
already have something very similar to this in my wardrobe. However, when I
tried it on it lost all of its luster. When it comes to striped clothes a big
pet peeve of mine is when the stripes don’t match up on the seam. And this dress does just that -- the stripes
don’t line up and create an awkward illusion around the waist area.
Additionally, the style card shows the dress with heels, jewelry and a nice
purse but the actual fabric and quality would not cut it for a nice evening
out.
3. Abi
Colorblock Maxi Dress by Market and Spruce, $88; This is the only dress in my fix that has any color in it, and
I like it! I love the color block on the bottom and I really enjoy the color
scheme. Unfortunately, the bottom half of the dress is too small and the ruched
waist is too big. Due to fit, I can’t keep it.
4. Kahlo
Embroidered Solid Tank by Le Sample, $38; I would keep this shirt if I didn’t already receive THE SAME
EXACT SHIRT last fix for $10 more. Last fix the stylist sent me this shirt with
stripes and I kept it. I gave feedback and told the stylist that I liked it,
but I didn’t say anything about liking it so much that I wanted a second.
5. Izzie
Pineapple Print Scarf by Look by M, $28; Sherene, my stylist, told me that she chose “great dresses”
that can be “accessorized with a pop of color by adding the Look By M tan and
coral scarf.” My scarf is tan and burnt orange -- the colors are pretty muted
in my opinion with no pop. While this scarf would be a keeper for many, it
doesn’t fit my style profile.
So where does this leave me? While I’m not a huge fan of any of
the items, I always feel it necessary to pick something to keep so as not to
lose the $20 styling fee. I’m debating between the Look by M scarf because it
could be a great Christmas gift for a friend or the Le Sample embroidered tank
since I like the simple black and white design.
What should I keep from my August
Fix?
Let me know what you think! And if you’re interested in
receiving a Stitch Fix, sign up and start a profile. I’d
love to hear what you think about your future fixes!
Thanks for reading!
