If I needed a New Year’s Eve outfit, this dress would have been at the top of my wish list. The lace…the zipper all the way up the back…*swoon*
And since the dress is so amazing on it’s own, I probably would have paired it with these Kate Spade square cut earrings and simple black patent Louboutin’s…perfection!
After my last fix, I didn’t have super high expectations, but since I still had a little credit on my account, I went ahead and scheduled my 6th fix, hoping to get lucky right before Christmas.
Well, my friends, for the first time in my Stitch Fix history…I kept every.single.piece!!!
I was a tad fickle during my decision process. I’m aware that there are times I’m not necessarily in the mood to try clothes on at the mall and usually when I go despite my mood, I don’t usually have much luck finding anything. But I always thought it was just coincidence that nothing looked good. Turns out that it might have been more than just coincidence. Apparently your mood is VERY important when trying on clothes. At least it is for me.
I got my fix last Friday and of course, opened it immediately! I was super excited to see all the colors and prints. They were all right up my alley…navy, mint, grey, blue, black, mustard! Colors I’m always drawn to when I’m out shopping. My stylist, Raina, definitely hit it out of the park this time!
I was busy when the box came so I wasn’t able to try anything on right away. Later that night though, despite the fact that I was tired, had dirty hair, no make-up and wasn’t really in the mood to play dress up, I couldn’t handle waiting any longer so I dragged myself to the bedroom to quickly try on all my new clothes.
I hated everything! Good colors and prints, but I just wasn’t loving any of it. I declared the box a bust, changed into my pj’s, put the clothes back in their box and didn’t think about them again until Sunday.
On Sunday I pulled all the pieces out to take photos for the blog. With my hair and make-up now done and in a better mood, it was like trying everything on for the first time. It was the craziest thing. Suddenly everything looked 10 times better than before!
Enough with the back story though, let’s move on to what you came here to see. Since I ruined the suspense and already told you I kept all the pieces, I thought it’d be fun to put my thoughts during both times I tried them on. You can see how different my head space was on most of them.
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Bixby Dot Print 3/4 Tab Sleeve Blouse (Pixley), $48
(actual color is closer to the photo on right)
1st try-on: Ugh! This had such potential! I love the colors and print, but it’s just lifeless. It’s got no shape and it doesn’t flatter me at all.
2nd try-on: Is this the same shirt as before? I love it! It looks super cute with these jeans & boots! There are some pieces you try on and think, “I’m not leaving without this!” This is one of those items!
When I was unboxing my fix, this blouse was the first piece to catch my eye. It’s navy with mint and if that wasn’t enough to make me giddy…it has polka dots!! I thought the price was great too! Very competitive.
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Alan French Terry Asymmetrical Zip Cardigan (Market and Spruce), $68
(actual color is closer to photo on right)
1st try-on: Eh, it’s just okay. It’s kinda bulky in the midsection and a little fitted in the arms. I like it, but I’m not sure I’d pay $68 for it.
2nd try-on: Look how cute this looks with a white tank. I can’t wear a loose top under it, but who cares! It’s so comfy! I can wear it and look nice and put together, but I can also wear it to just lounge in!
This zipper cardigan is pretty much perfection. It’s grey (my favorite neutral), it’s got a little edge to it by being asymmetrical, and it’s super comfortable! I’ve already worn it twice this week!
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Jax Sleeveless Lace Jacquard V-Neck Dress (Uttam), $128
(actual color is closer to photo on top right)
1st try-on: Okay, this is a solid maybe. It fits great so that’s a plus. It’s a little more conservative than I usually go and it’s $128, a little more than I wanted to spend. But, we have that holiday work dinner thingy and I think the hubs would think this dress was awesome. I’ll ask him what he thinks about it.
2nd try-on: Hmmm, I feel pretty in this now. Maybe black Louboutins and a sparkly necklace were all that it needed to feel a little more “me”.
I requested a holiday party dress and Raina delivered it in spades with this pretty little number. I love the colors and print! The style is a teensy bit more conservative than I usually go, but my husband loved it and once I dressed it up, so did I! Plus with my hubs’ company dinner party coming up…it will be perfect for the occasion! It was a little on the pricey side, but the material has a nice feel to it and when you factor in the convenience of saving me a trip to the mall during the holiday season, I’d say it is worth every penny.
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Shasta Striped Knit Infinity Scarf (Look by M), $34
(actual color is closer to photo on right)
1st try-on: Love that it’s an infinity scarf, but not digging the colors.
2nd try-on: Maybe I should wear more colors like this. It probably looks good with my hair. It’s warm and cute!
An infinity scarf is always a good idea, but I’m more of a black/grey girl instead of brown tones. Since I was keeping the other 3 pieces though, it wasn’t in my best interest to send it back. I’ve already decided that it will make a great Christmas present for someone on my list!
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Hanlee Airy Knit Raglan Sweater (Under Skies), 38
(actual color is closer to photo on right)
1st try-on: Love the color, but ughhhhhh, why’s it gotta be short?! And it’s not a close knit so even if it were long enough, I’d have to wear something under it anyway. Bleh.
2nd try-on: Okay, I still don’t love it, but it might grow on me. It doesn’t look as bad as I remember it.
Great color and great price, but this is the piece that I like the least from my fix. It’s not bad, but it’s a little short for my taste. However, it was basically free when you factor in the 25% discount you receive for buying all 5 pieces in your fix! Plus, now that I’m looking back at the photo, I think I might like it a little more.
What do ya’ll think? Yay or nay?
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The end!
Am I the only one whose mood affects their decision making this much? I wasn’t in a bad mood really, just not in the mood to try on clothes. Yet another perk of using Stitch Fix! You don’t have to decide yes or no in the small amount of time that you’re in the dressing room. You can’t let the pieces simmer, try them on multiple times and pair them with shoes and accessories to see how it all looks together.
I don’t work for Stitch Fix or get compensated in any way for these reviews. I like reading about other bloggers Stitch Fix experiences and I wanted to possibly be a help to others by blogging about my own. If you enjoy my reviews and you want to try Stitch Fix out for yourself, please consider using this link to sign up. It doesn’t cost you anything, but I get a $25 referral credit towards my next box. 🙂
If you haven’t seen my previous reviews, you can check them out here…#1, #2, #3, #4, #5
And, in case you don’t know how Stitch Fix works, here’s the lowdown…
Feel free to comment with a link to your latest Fix! I love to read and see what others are getting! If you haven’t tried it yet…what are you waiting for?! 🙂
Disclaimer: this post includes referral links. By clicking them you help me out on my next fix, but it costs you nothing in return.The lovely folks over at DailyLook asked me to style one of their LBD’s (little black dress) for a day to night look.
During the day I’m running errands, picking up kids, etc so I went with a flat comfy shoe and a bucket bag to hold a plethora of items. For the night, I kept it simple with some awesome SJP heels, an envelope clutch and blingy earrings.
I had fun creating this set with their styling platform, Style Sets. It was really easy to add products from other sites and it has a very user friendly design.
Be sure to check out their vast collection of little black dresses!
Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.
Remember when I said I was going to try that capsule wardrobe thing?
Yeah. I was super stoked about it. I was going to go from having lots of options in my closet to 37(ish) pieces of clothing? Why? Because less is more and I always wear the same staple pieces anyways, right?
“This will be a snap!” I thought.
*ha. ha. ha. delusional much?*
I went into my closet and starting tearing through it. Plucking clothes off hangers without taking a second thought. Saying things like, “this is cute, but I rarely wear it.”, “ew, why did I even buy this?”, “aw, I loved this, but it doesn’t really fit very well.” Toss. Toss. Toss.
“Sweet! I’m making so much progress! I feel better already!”
I didn’t pull everything out, but I filled up a medium box without allowing myself to feel guilty about things I only wore once (or not at all!).
Well, here I am several weeks later and I’m declaring it a FAIL.
Three reasons why…
1. When I started trying to pinpoint my style, I realized that I didn’t have enough pieces in my closet to get me through a week, much less a whole 3 months! I’d have to either buy a bunch of items or supplement with what I had. Spending a few hundred on new clothing wasn’t happening right now and I wasn’t really thrilled with the other option.
2. I’m a jeans and tee girl all the way. I like to get out of my comfort zone now and then and occasionally I wear a dress/skirt, but for the most part, I’m in jeans or slacks. And I’m okay with that!
3. Sometimes you may need to pull something out of your closet that you haven’t worn in awhile, but need for a specific event. For instance, I was going to a luncheon yesterday with my hubby. It was last minute, I hadn’t shaved my legs (any dress other than a maxi was OUT!), it was chilly out (no sleeveless unless I had a sweater that would work with it), unpainted toenails = closed toed shoes, and I needed to be more on the conventional/conservative side (it was a hubby event and he’s more conservative than I am). It was basically normal business attire. My normal go-to would have been black slacks and a top with flats. I tried on THREE pair of trousers before I found a pair that fit right (gotta lose these few lbs I’ve gained!). The pair that fit right? The pair I called my “wedding pants”. They were the slacks I purchased solely to wear to weddings when I was second shooting with a photographer. The last wedding I photographed was probably 3 yrs ago (maybe 4) and I haven’t worn those slacks in at least two years (maybe more). I had them in my giveaway box. Thank goodness I didn’t actually give those clothes away yet or I would have been screwed!
So, I’m giving up on the idea of a capsule wardrobe. I’m not ruling it out for the future (with some tweaks of course), but I’m putting it on the back burner for awhile. It’s been sitting on my rolling to-do list taunting me for weeks. I think it’s time to bump it off and move on.
I don’t feel like it was a total waste though. I definitely learned more about what I want my style to be. I got a little off track when I went through my fashion blogger phase (yep, it’s official, it was a phase), but by completing the capsule wardrobe worksheets, it actually confirmed what I mostly already knew. I like classic/neutral with a bit of an modern/trendy edge. I like classic cuts and neutral colors, but they need to have a trendy/modern edge to them and I need to mix in a few funky pieces as well. I will need to remind myself of this while shopping, but I hope to make smarter clothing choices going forward.
What do y’all think about the idea of a capsule wardrobe…yay? nay? maybe?
It’s that time again! I’ve been so MIA on the blog over the summer that it seems like I just did a Stitch Fix review. So sorry if you’re getting bored with these. I promise to start posting more now that the kids are back in school.
I completely forgot I had a Stitch Fix scheduled until I got the “Your Stitch Fix is on it’s way!” email in my inbox.
Honestly, it wasn’t really the best time, but it was a nice little spot of sunshine in my otherwise grey week. I also found out the day I got my shipment that I had not just one, but TWO referral credits waiting for me to spend them!
**Shout out to my amazing link clickers for gifting me $50!! I don’t know who you are, but I love you!! Thanks so much for clicking my referral link!**
My fix.
Didn’t love it, but didn’t hate it this time around. I need to remember to put “no jeans” in all of my notes to the stylist, but overall I liked the patterns/colors (GREEN, yay!!) and the mix of items.
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Ventura Abstract Chevron Keyhole Detail Tank (Renee C), $38
Thoughts: Not loving the see through material. I’m lazy. I hate putting on a cami under shirts unless I’m dressing up and going somewhere. I might have been able to get away without a cami since it was a dark shirt, but the fit and colors weren’t right anyway.
Ultimately: Sent back. Maybe because it was overall too small, but it was too short for me and it bunched up weird in the bust area.
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Kaleigh Ankle Biter Skinny Jean (Kensie Jeans), $88
These jeans are also seen in the photos with the shirt above and the shirt at the end. Click the pic to see larger.
Thoughts: Nice mid rise jeans with a good stretch to them. They were pretty soft and felt a lot like jeggings.
Ultimately: Sent back. Great jeans, just not in the market for anymore right now. They would have needed to make my butt look amazing for me to have kept them.
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Cersei Halter Dress (Tart), $114
Thoughts: Super comfortable dress and it fit great, but although I do like pink, I mentioned previously that it wasn’t the best color on me. I don’t think it flatters me to be dressed in all hot pink. Not to mention that the price is pretty high for what it is.
Ultimately: Sent back. Style was a winner, but price and color were not.
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Chandler Beaded Drop Earrings (Zad), $32
Thoughts: I knew right away these weren’t for me. I’m not a fan of the beading.
Ultimately: Sent back. Not my style, but that’s okay.
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Hilly Crochet Detail Chevron Print Tank (Fun2Fun), $44
Thoughts: I was drawn to this top right off the bat! Loved the colors and pattern. The back is kinda long, but I dig it.
Ultimately: Kept! Since I had referral credit, I was totally willing to send everything back if I didn’t 100% like it. Fortunately, I didn’t have to because I loved this top.
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That’s it! I don’t work for Stitch Fix or get compensated in any way for these reviews, but I like reading about other bloggers Stitch Fix experiences and I wanted to maybe help others by blogging about my own. If you enjoy my reviews and you want to try Stitch Fix out for yourself, please consider using this link to sign up. It doesn’t cost you anything, but I get a $25 referral credit towards my next box. 🙂
If you haven’t seen my previous reviews, you can check them out here…#1, #2, #3, #4
And, in case you don’t know how Stitch Fix works, here’s the lowdown…
Feel free to comment with a link to your latest Fix! I love to read and see what others are getting! If you haven’t tried it yet…what are you waiting for?! 🙂
Disclaimer: this post includes referral links. By clicking them you help me out, but it costs you nothing in return.Woot woot…it’s Stitch Fix time!
I’ve had a bit of a mixed bag of Fixes since I started. Some pretty good (one not so good), but this time, my stylist, Valerie…
NAILED IT!
Last Fix I was pretty disappointed, so I decided that I needed to be a little more specific on the notes for my stylist this time. Part of the problem was that I wasn’t really sure of what I wanted when I first started requesting fixes. I knew what styles I liked/didn’t like, but I wasn’t really sure what I wanted. I just expected Stitch Fix to read my mind and magically give me pieces I would love. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that that was a silly idea.
So, I sat down and really thought about what worked and what didn’t with my last Fixes. What I wanted to see when I opened my box. — I love jeans and I kept hoping to get a pair of really awesome ones that I love, but in reality, jeans rarely fit me that easily and I have a bazillion jeans at the moment so I was just wasting space in my box to keep getting jeans. Also, I like to dress up and I like to have pieces I can wear to a more formal meeting/gathering, but in reality, I don’t wear these clothes 90% of the time so again, I was wasting precious room in my box on clothing pieces I don’t wear that often. I changed my style profile to reflect how often I wanted to receive these pieces and then I wrote a note to my stylist concerning my next fix that requested no jeans, no work pieces and maybe some maxi’s.
Let’s get on to the Fix shall we?
One look at my box and I could tell that Valerie paid attention to my requests and my Pinterest style board! I was super excited to start trying everything on!
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Casper Solid Spaghetti Strap Tank (Fun2Fun), $38
Thoughts: One of my immediate favorites from the box! I had been avoiding this style of shirt, but recently found myself being drawn to it more and more and the color was right up my alley! You can tell from the upper right pic that it’s somewhat of a tunic length so it could be worn with leggings or belted or ??? Lots of styling options!
Ultimately: Kept it! Even though I was immediately drawn to it, I was worried the pink wasn’t a good shade for me, but in the end, I loved it too much to let it go! The price was excellent as well!
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Mirena Zip Pocket Top (Kut From The Kloth), $68
Thoughts: I have a couple of shirts in this style, but none in this color. Blue is a color that goes well with my skin tone so I knew that if it fit, it would be a winner. I love the zipper pocket detail too and surprisingly enough, it’s an actual little pocket, not a fake pocket. 😉
Ultimately: Winner winner, chicken dinner! It fit and as I was trying clothes on, my daughter and my husband said it was one of their favorites.
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Antoni Diagonal Mixed Striped Maxi Skirt (Gilli), $68
Thoughts: Another piece that I was immediately drawn to right off the bat! Black striped maxi..what’s not to love?! It’s high waisted (above right pic), but it’s such a soft material that you can easily fold the waist down if you prefer (below photos). It was all stretchy material so it was super comfy on.
Ultimately: Sent it back 🙁 It was one of those, it’s-not-you-it’s-me moments. I thought the skirt was great. Good price point, great fit, classic style…but while I know that there are many ways I could have worn it, I didn’t have a ton of options in my closet and I wasn’t in the mood to try and make it work.
One thing that I love about Stitch Fix is that you can try things on in the comfort of your own home and wear them around a bit before making a decision. This can also be a bad thing because I may say yes to something if I even halfway like it because the checkout process is so simple that I think, “well, it’s already here and it’s one less thing I have to send back!”. In an effort to try and curb that thinking, I tried to think logically about it and just decided that it was a “no” this time.
Although as I’m typing this I’m already second guessing my decision! 😛
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Harvey Mini Clustered Stone Necklace (Bay to Baubles), $32
Thoughts: With that price tag, I knew this was a keeper as soon as I saw it. I loved the color & style!
Ultimately: Kept! Colors that will go with anything and a bit of a chevron-ish look to it…definite keeper!
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Perry Mix Striped Crossfront Racerback Maxi Dress (LA MADE), $98
Thoughts: I was pretty excited about this dress. It’s a maxi (what I requested) and I don’t have anything like it in my closet. I liked the style of the top and I liked the comfy material. Trying it on, I wasn’t especially keen on the side slit or the little half slip underneath to make it less see through. Although, I definitely appreciate the designers thoughts because there is nothing worse than finding a great piece, but realizing that you can see right through to your undies! I may have overlooked those two things if it would have fit better, but it was a little too big in the bust area.
Ultimately: Sent back. As much as I wanted to love it, it just wasn’t right. I don’t feel like the quality justified the price either.
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Shew! If you made it all the way to the end, thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed the detailed unboxing and item reviews. My hope in doing these is that it helps answer some of your questions about whether Stitch Fix is the right fit for you. I don’t work for Stitch Fix or get compensated in any way for these reviews, but I appreciated reading about other bloggers Stitch Fix experiences and I wanted to maybe help others by blogging about my own. If you enjoy my reviews and you want to try Stitch Fix out for yourself, please consider using this link to sign up. It doesn’t cost you anything, but I get a $25 referral credit towards my next box. 🙂
If you haven’t seen my previous reviews, you can check them out here…#1, #2, #3
And, in case you don’t know how Stitch Fix works, here’s the lowdown…
Feel free to comment with a link to your latest Fix! I love to read and see what others are getting! If you haven’t tried it yet…what are you waiting for?! 🙂
Remember this dress I found at Gap a week ago?
Well, lookie what I happened upon at Tar-jay the other day! Same style, but a different print and without the belt. It’s super lightweight, but not see through and it’s very comfy! I loved the Gap version, but the Target one is a pretty close second and seeing that it was less than half the cost of the original, I think that makes it a win-win!
Yay! Stitch Fix time! I was super excited to get my 3rd fix this past week. I scheduled it a week before my birthday so it would be like an early birthday gift to myself if I decided to keep one (or two or three) pieces from it.
Unfortunately, that extra funds allocation won’t be necessary this time. :'( They aren’t bad pieces per se, just nothing that excites me or that I need/want. Possibly partly my fault. I haven’t been very vocal beforehand about what I want/don’t want. Partially because I don’t want to miss out on a great piece because I said I don’t want *insert random clothing piece* in my box and partially because I don’t want to be a PITA. Live and learn I suppose!
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41Hawthorn Bindy Fit and Flare Ponte Dress, $78
Thoughts: Not loving the thicker material and long sleeves seeing as it’s 80 degrees outside right now. It fits nicely though. Better than I expected actually and the color is beautiful. But, I don’t wear a ton of dresses and it’s pretty hot and humid here 8 months out of the year, I would be sweating like crazy in this!
Ultimately: Sent back. I’m looking forward to summer and wearing flowy, lightweight dresses/skirts.
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41Hawthorn Toshi Contrast Detail Longsleeve Blazer, $88
Thoughts: I wasn’t too excited about this one since I already have a black blazer in my closet and the fact that I don’t wear blazers that often in the summer. Surprisingly it fit pretty nicely and the polka dots on the lining are adorable!
Ultimately: Sent back. I might have been tempted to replace my current blazer with this one, but the inside lining seemed to stick to my clothing a little and get discombobulated so I had to pass.
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Kensie Jeans Sophia Distressed Skinny Jean, $88
Thoughts: I would have died for these not too long ago, but I just bought a pair of deconstructed denim a few months back. I tried them on anyways and while they weren’t bad, the fit was a little tight and they were too long.
Ultimately: Sent back. I like the Old Navy rockstars I just bought better.
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Kut From The Kloth Marquis Slub Knit Dolman Sweater, $48
Thoughts: It’s not amazing, but I like that it’s lightweight and loose fitting. I could see myself wearing it over my bathing suit maybe with a pair of shorts. But it’s still a sweater..in Florida..in April.
Ultimately: Kept. The top 3 items were definite no’s and seeing that I didn’t want to forfeit my $20 box fee, it was between the sweater or the necklace below for the piece I kept.
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Bay to Baubles Toby Gem Stone Statement Necklace, $36
Thoughts: The gold is kinda brassy, but the colors are pretty and it’s different from anything I have in my jewelry box.
Ultimately: Sent back. I don’t see myself wearing it. Plus, I let my husband choose which one I should keep between the necklace and the sweater above…he chose the sweater. 😉
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So, there you have it. Now you understand what I meant when I said they weren’t bad pieces, just not for me. I’m not hatin’. I still love Stitch Fix. I just think I need to tweak my profile for next time. I’ll probably request no more jeans and maybe no more workwear/business pieces.
You can check out my previous fixes here…
So, tell me…Have you tried Stitch Fix? What has your experience been like? Do you request the same stylist? Are you vocal with what you want/don’t want?
If you haven’t tried it…
Tory Burch // Halogen // Madewell // Sam & Libby //Manolo Blahnik
I’m completely digging the d’orsay style flat lately. The Tory Burch ones are my absolute favorite so far. I think I’ll have to find the right one for my foot (size 10’s don’t look good in everything), but I’m on a mission to find the perfect one!
Is there a secret I don’t know about? I see all these cute dresses & tops where the back or sides are cut so low that a bra would show and I think, are these only made for the young/paid-for perky boobed chicks or is there a way to wear them while also being supported.
This is the dress that prompted this internal debate today…
But for the life of me, I can’t figure out how to wear it. Okay, TMI, but after two kids, my girls need support when I leave the house. I’m not 18, I can’t go braless and look as cute as the model does. It’s just sad looking when I try to do it.
So, help a girl out. Is there a way to wear something like this if you need to be supported?
And a flattening tube top is NOT an option!
Maybe you wear a bra and just plan to keep a sweater or jacket on the whole time?
I usually look at pieces like this and quickly dismiss them since I know I can’t go braless, but today I’m wondering if I maybe dismiss them too quickly.
Or maybe the answer is the exact thing I’ve been telling myself, “nope, you can’t wear that and get away with it. Move along!” 🙂
