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…
- Sign up and fill out your online profile/questionnaire (be as honest and detailed as possible)
- Schedule your Fix ($20)
- Wait (impatiently) for your personal style selections to arrive
- Play dress up in the privacy of your own home
- Decide what you want to keep/send back (if you purchase all 5 pieces, you get a 25% discount!)
- Check out online! (your $20 Fix fee gets applied to anything you purchase, but you forfeit the fee if you choose not to purchase anything)
- Mail back your unwanted items in the included prepaid shipping bag within 3 business days
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?! 🙂
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