Fix #9

Time to reveal my 9th Stitch Fix. In my note to the stylist, I asked for some specific items, such as lighter wash skinny jeans, faux leather jacket in brown or wine color and some office friendly items. I  did not get the same stylist I had in my previous fixes but feel like my stylist did a very good job listening to my needs and she made a great attempt at providing what I wanted.

If you have not heard about it, Stitch Fix offers styling service and sends you 5 hand picked clothing items that fits the style profile you created. The styling fee is $20.00 but if you keep anything from your fix, you can apply it toward the price of the item you are keeping. If you keep all 5 items, you get a 25% discount.


This is the first item I pulled out of my box:

DOLCE VITA Heeley Woven Mules 

One exciting thing that is happening at Stitch Fix is the introduction of shoes! I started seeing a lot of girls getting fabulous shoes from heels, sandals, booties to sneakers. If you are very particular about shoes, you can actually opt out from getting shoes in your fixes, similarly to accessories.  I wanted to try out the shoe option for while to see what kind of shoes I can get, so I requested tan booties hoping they would have some in stock. Unfortunately, they did not have any tan booties, but my stylist sent me these mules instead. I am not too crazy about the new mule trend and I thought the price was too high for something you don't absolutely love, so these were RETURNED. 

SKIES ARE BLUE Terese Quilted Faux Leather Jacket 

I was so excited that my stylist listened to my requests and sent me a faux leather jacket. At first, I was a little disappointed that it was not more edgy and moto-style, but in the end I decided that it's better that way because it's going to be more versatile and I can wear it more. 

This one I'm KEEPING for sure!

Also, I really love the dress that is featured on the styling card with the jacket, so I am requesting it for my next fix. 

41 HAWTHORN Edwin Scoop Neck Blouse

This is a nice blouse and I was pleasantly surprised that it was not too lose or baggy. One problem I have had with Stitch Fix tops is that there a a lot of loose and flowy styles that I do not like and they do not work well for my body. The colors and patterns were cute but I decided that it was not worth $58 , so I ended up RETURNING it. I did, however, like it styled with the faux leather jacket above. 

41HAWTHORN Sena Bar Black Blouse

I thought so hard on this one. I absolutely love the back of this top. It's unique and sexy. The front was not very exciting and kind of baggy. I also hated the tab sleeves as they kept falling down and getting caught on my elbow. I also tried styling the top by tucking it in my pants to make it look a little better, which I think helped a little. In the end, I decided that I currently don't have anywhere to wear this top, so I ended up  RETURNING it and hopefully I'm not going to regret it. 

I apologize in advance for the dirty mirror :( 

KUT FROM THE CLOTH Denna Skinny Jeans

This was another hard decision. I did request light skinny jeans and my stylist delivered. However, these were a little too long for me and I did not feel like having them altered, so I returned them. They fit very well though and were so comfortable.   RETURNED

Even though I ended up keeping only one item I consider this to be a very successful fix. I was very satisfied with the selection of items I received. I really enjoy trying on all these fun clothes and deciding which ones I'd like to keep. Since I did not buy that much this time around, I felt that it was justified to get another fix so I immediately scheduled another fix to come later this month. 

 If you are interested in trying it out for yourself, here is my referral link. 

Happy fixing! 

Fix # 7 Review

I have been doing Stitch Fix for a while now but did not do any reviews. I figured it's time for another one. If you have not heard about it, Stitch Fix offers styling service and sends you 5 hand picked clothing items that fits the style profile you created. The styling fee is $20.00 but if you keep anything from your fix, you can apply it toward the price of the item you are keeping. If you keep all 5 items, you get a 25% discount.

For fixes 2-5 I had the same stylist and I felt like she got my style and she read my comments every month and tried to send the items I requested or similar. The last two fixes I got different stylist and I am not sure I like it.


Here is what I got for fix # 7. I asked for mainly work clothes, especially bottoms.

At first glance, I really liked the mixture of colors and patterns.

MARGARET M Emer Printed Cropped Straight Leg Pant 

I own a pair of black cropped Emers I received in my second fix and I wear them a lot. I was really excited to get a patterned pair. I was a little surprised because these fit much tighter than the black ones. Also, winter is coming to Windy City, so I'm not sure how long I'd be able to wear them before I freeze to death. I'm still unsure if I'm returning it or not.  UNDECIDED

41 HAWTHORN Leone Dress

This was supposed to be a dress for work. I do not think so. It's much shorter than I like for work and when I raised my hands I could see way more than appropriate for work. Plus the boobage peek-a-boo was not what I normally do for work.... 

I really liked the color combo and the general idea of the dress but I wish it hit me at the knee at least. RETURNING

PAPERMOON Etsie Dress 

This dress looked so promising for work. It had appropriate length and color was so cute. However, it fit very strangely in the chest area, you can see a large part of my bra and I can't even think of what kind of bra I would need to wear to pull it off. I thought of keeping it and wearing with a cardi but I can't justify buying a piece of clothing that can't be worn on its own. RETURNING

MARGARET M Christiana Pencil Skirt

I asked for pencil skirts and I got this one. I loved the color and pattern, but I felt like the fit was not very forgiving. The fabric is pretty thin and stretches well so all my lumps and imperfections were clearly on display. I think I need to stick to more structured pencil skirts. I also thought it was not worth the $78 price tag.  RETURNING

GILLI Kelsey Skirt 

At first I thought the pattern was really cute. I was not impressed with quality or fit. I felt like it was making strange noises when I was putting it on. The inside of the skirt had all kinds of threads showing and I just did not want to spend money on something with that poor quality. I'm really surprised though because I do own several pieces from Gilli and I like them a lot.  RETURNING 

So after several successful fixes this one might be 0/5 or 1/5 if I decide what to do with the Emers. If I return everything, I will lose the styling fee but I'm ok with it. I'd rather keep something I love than keep something just so I don't lose the fee. Hopefully I can get my old stylist back and get back on track with more successful fixes. If you are interested in trying it out for yourself, here is my referral link. 

Stitch fix # 1 Review

Recently I decided to try Stitch Fix. If you have not heard about it, Stitch Fix offers styling service and sends you 5 hand picked clothing items that fits the style profile you created. The styling fee is $20.00 but if you keep anything from your fix, you can apply it toward the price of the item you are keeping. If you keep all 5 items, you get a 25% discount.

The reason I decided to try Stitch fix is because I tend to get quite overwhelmed at the stores and tend to pick the same type of clothes over and over. I wanted to take a big step out of my comfort zone and  wear something that I don't typically wear and I thought it would be fun to have someone pick something they would think would look good on me.

When my first fix came, I was a little overwhelmed and did not look at it with an open mind. I wanted to return it all but kept a necklace so I don't lose the styling fee. I've heard that as you continue getting fixes your stylist gets to know you better and the fixes become better and fit your style better.


Here is my little pile of goodies:

At first I was really surprised at the amount of red I got. Red was the only color I said I don't wear, so it seemed to me that my stylist did not read my profile very carefully.

BRIXON IVY Kinsey Seamed V-Neck Dress in Dark Pink 

I was so torn on this dress. I was looking for something for the wedding and my stylist sent this dress thinking it would be good for the occasion. Disregarding the color, the fit was also an issue. I felt like too much of the armpit area was showing. RETURNED

DANIEL RAINN Sandro V-Neck Blouse 

Another pinkish, reddish color. I liked it at first sight but when I put it on, it seemed too baggy for me to wear with work pants. I also thought it really did nothing for me as far as shape. RETURNED

RENE C Terah Dress 

I usually like Rene C clothes but this dress was just too blah for me. My stylist also send this one with the thought of the wedding but I just did not think it was what I was looking for. It also fit a little too tight on my chest. RETURNED 

PIXLEY June Polka Dot Skirt

I absolutely love polka dots and I have a  true weakness for anything with them. I was excited to see this skirt in my fix but for some reason I sent it back. It was a tad tight on me but I'm in process of trying to shed a couple pounds and I should have kept it. I'm going to try and ask for them to send it back to me. RETURNED AND REGRET IT :(

ROMOLO Riviera Sun Rays Necklace 

The necklace is different than any statements necklaces I own so I kept it primarily so I don't use the styling fee but it quickly became one of my favorite and most versatile necklaces. KEPT 

Even though I sent back almost the entire fix, I was excited to give the service a try and I'm going to continue getting fixes. Hopefully I will start getting something that is more consistent with my style profile. If you are interested in trying it out for yourself, here is my referral link.