So. I'm trying Stitch Fix (hopefully on the cheap!)
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I've read about Stitch Fix on the blogosphere for years, and I have always, always been hesitant to sign up because it seems like most fixes I read about are awfully expensive.
So, for mail-order clothes, I've mostly stuck with ThredUp.
But recently I complimented my sister on a shirt, and she told me it was from Stitch Fix. I told her my hesitations about the service and she told me that you can set price limits on your fixes.
WHAT.
I had never heard that before.
And that made me think that this is worth a try.
I asked for my sister's referral link, and yesterday, I signed myself up.
The lowest price category is $50-$100, but there's also another option that says, "The cheaper, the better."
So, I checked that option for most stuff, aside from shoes and outerwear. I'm not positive that was the right choice, because I AM willing to pay more for quality items, like my American Giant stuff.
But I'll see how things go, and I can always switch up to the $50-$100 price point for future fixes if I want to.
Mainly, I wanted to see what would happen if I picked the "cheaper is better" option, and I figured you guys would be interested too.
I'm excited about this! I think I'm fairly good at fighting the frump in the sense that I usually wear clothes that fit me and aren't out of date.
But I'm not too good at getting out of my jeans-and-t-shirt or jeans-and-hoodie routine, and I'm hoping this will help me.
Hoodie, jeans, tshirt, jeans, sweater, jeans. And Snoopy shirts.
So, I could use some branching-out help.
Also: I really do not enjoy shopping for clothes. And I don't feel like I know what I'm doing when I venture out of the jeans/t-shirt arena, which means a stylist could be very fabulous for me.
I know it usually takes people several Stitch Fix shipments before their stylist really gets a good grasp of what fits and flatters them, but hey, I'll share with you the good and the not-so-good along the way.
My first shipment comes September 25th, and I'll tell you all about it then.
(I'm not affiliated with Stitch Fix, but every customer gets a referral link to share, like my sister did with me. Here's mine if you want to give it a try along with me.
I'm suuuuper interested in whether you like it. I am not the greatest at having variety in my clothes either. Not because I don't want to, more because I am not great at figuring out what looks good on me. My husband says I have one trick because I figured one cute thing out and keep on doing it. If you like it, I'd love to try it!
Yeah, that's basically me! I have my little comfort zone.
This is so devious of you. You are posting in order to get their $25 refer-a-friend credit. Duh. Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky girlfriend--NOT.
It wasn't very kind of you to express your unhappiness this way.
Anyone can follow along and observe my journey with Stitch Fix without paying a penny...reading my blog is completely free. And readers who want to try Stitch Fix along with me can click on my referral link, which I announced as such. That's not devious.
Poor, poor Joann. Imagine living inside such a mind, day in, day out. It must be devastating, and life destroying. And she is one among many so afflicted. One literally trips over them.
Anyway, it is shocking to consider you are the Mom of four children and some of them Young Adults. As your children get older, you appear to get younger. Good genes!!
I also think your normal clothes complement you better than the Stitch Fit. At least, so far.
Why would it even matter if she was? I find I never post referral info (for instance, I get things to refer a friend for my Southwest Credit card all the time to get points) because I find that people are so jealous and weird they don't want others to get referral credits even if it hurts them in no way. What a strange impulse to even care if she got a credit.
I dunno--your current clothing looks pretty good to me. Then again, I'm sitting here in maternity jeans and t-shirt that have now been through at least three pregnancies--plus "fashion sneakers" that are literally coming apart at the seams--so my standards are depressingly low at the moment. 🙂
I look forward to seeing how this works for you. One of the things I love about your reviews is how obviously honest they are, even when sponsored.
Well, it's not that what I'm wearing is necessarily bad. It's more that I feel like I'd like to branch out a little here and there and I really just have very little idea how to do that.
So glad honesty is the vibe you get about my posts. That's always my goal, whether or not something is sponsored or I'm affiliated.
I'm excited to hear your opinions on this. My best friend has been using it and has been liking it. So I'm considering it, although I have a while to decide since I'm having a baby at the end of the year. I just want to say again how much I appreciate your blog!
Aww, thank you! I really appreciate the encouragement.
I noticed in your photo that you're left handed - yay! Lefties, unite! Anyhow, as a curvy woman, it is difficult to guess which fits will actually fit and so I've steered away from the subscription sites like Stitch Fix and Gwynnie Bee. I'm also a farm girl that wears nothing but t-shirts and jeans 🙂 On your American Giant note, I have always had great luck with Carhartt and their hoodie and sweatshirt selection, same with Duluth Trading! Duluth's no yank tank is the yin to my yang!
I sure am! And so is Mr. FG. Oddly, only one of our kids (Sonia) is a leftie.
I tried stitch fix for five months. I also checked "the cheaper the better" and excluded shoes. I was SHOCKED at what they call cheap! I remember one month the cheapest thing in the box was a necklace for $55. Then, the next month the cheapest item was a pair of jeans for $98. The quality was good, but not great. I found myself purchasing the "Cheapest" item in the box, even if I didn't like it, because I didn't want to waste my $20 styling fee. It wasn't all a bad experience, as I did get one of my favorite dresses out for the deal, but overall they have a different sense of "cheap" than me.
Oh, interesting. I thought that maybe since the "the cheaper the better" option was under the $50-$100 range that there would be things less than $50.
I guess I'll find out!
I did the stitch fix thing also asked for the cheaper the better option the clothes was nice something in wouldn't choose but loved price for the clothing $280
I tried it 2 or 3 times using "the cheaper the better" as well. Most of the items I received were in the range of 50-80 dollars. I had one or two 38 dollar t-shirts, but the quality wasn't worth the price tag. Some of the higher priced items were nice, but not for me. Good luck!
That's so weird...you'd think that option would get you something below $50. Huh.
The more specific you are about what you like and want the better the fixes are. I didn't provide much detail for my first fix and it wasn't good. The second one I looked to a Pinterest board of clothing I like, and that fix was really great!
I know change is good but just remember you have the cutest simplified look. Enhance that.
Your ThredUp outfits look great! I've tried shopping online a couple of times but have had a really hard time fitting in the outfits that I thought would look great on me.
The same goes for shoes. I'd love to hear your experience on this. Sounds like a great company!
But I like your down to earth, simple, cute style. Maybe keep the new stuff for date nights 🙂
Yeah, that's kind of what I'm hoping for...some interesting stuff for date nights/church/etc. But if they throw in some more unique, everyday wear kind of items, I'm good with that too!
Ooh, I'm a lefty, too!
When you get to be my age and FIRE, you tend to have way too much in the closet. I'll watch your adventure from the sidelines, as I ponder about how it might be time for a big wardrobe purge.
In fact, we've just passed the four year anniversary in this house. That could be a good benchmark. If I haven't worn/used it since moving in, perhaps it's time to go. Hmmm...
I am so excited to hear what you have to say. Stitch Fix interests me, but I am a good bargain hunter and I find excellent deals at outlet malls near me. I work from home, so normally no one sees me, and I just can't justify spending lots of money on clothes. I do want to look nice because I have noticed that if I hang out in PJs all day, my motivation suffers. I get that Stitch Fix is a business that needs to make money, so I don't fault them for including what I consider to be expensive clothing, but this deters me from trying them. I hope you have good luck!
I love it, and I also did the cheaper the better option. There are some items in the $90 range, but mostly jeans and thick sweaters. To be honest, the reason I did stitch fix is because I have such a hard time forking over the cash to buy high quality items. I always say I'll pay more for quality, but then I go to Old Navy and cave because I'm so stingy! I actually like that the items are bit more. I have gotten good quality things personally. This forces me to branch out quite literally, which I really like. Now if they only had a button to press for sweatshop free products, I'd be even happier!
Aw, but Snoopy shirts! What's better than that?
I don't work in an office, and my idea of a night out is dinner with hubby at a burger joint, so I am blessed to have a casual (and COMFORTABLE) lifestyle. For me, it's shorts n tees in the summer and jeans n hoodies in the winter. Having said that, I wish you luck as you branch out into new fashions. I'm looking forward to hearing how your Stitch Fix goes!
I've used Stitch Fix for a year and I LOVE it! I love bargains and although there are some things that are bargains, Stitch Fix is more about styling than buying a shirt for $2.00.
That being said I've loved everything that has been sent. To get great fixes it's best to use Pinterest and pin what you like on their sight. They have a variety of clothing to choose from.
Devon is my stylist and has helped me find items that I normally would not buy for myself and has gotten me away from the t-shirt and jeans look. For me it's well worth the money!!!!
Best of luck!
I did stitch fix for a little while, but I started to get frustrated with the price. A plain basic white t for $55 no thanks but there are a few pieces that are my favorites. One pierce of advise....give it a few months and make sure you give your feedback. It took about 3 or 4 boxes before my stylist started to really understand what I was looking for. I'm excited to hear an update
Yeah, I've heard that from multiple people...it just takes a little bit for them to get to know you and what works for you.
I've been doing stitch fix for a year now and have loved every item every time. It's perfect for someone like me who hates shopping for herself. I too checked "the cheaper the better." I've paid between $180 and $220 total, which averages to be around $40/item. I get a fix every quarter. It's been great!
Hi,
So I was in the same boat as you I was comfortable with my jeans and t-shirts. Then a friend told me about Stitch fix. I love it, not because I keep everything but because I have someone else picking out clothes that I won't have NEVER tried on in the store. And then I when go to the store and know what to look for.
I also choose the cheaper the better and I think my average piece of clothing is around 40$. But I think they are really well made clothes.
Tip 1: sometimes if you don't keep anything or only one thing they will give you a different stylist the next time so ask to keep the same one that way they get to know you.
Tip 2: You didnt mention this but you can link a Pinterest board with clothes you like on it and your stylist can look at that and see what you like.
Hope it works out for you and I'm excited to hear your thoughts on it.
Rock that Snoopy shirt! 🙂 I've heard of Stitch Fix and I've been curious about it. Can't wait to see what your stylist chooses! I've started shopping for clothes only during my fave thrift store's occasional tag sales. I got a ridiculous amount of clothes for $13. 🙂
I hope you have a better experience than I did. I was in the same position as you, and wanted to love Stitch Fix. But when my box came and the "cheapest" option was the $30 scarf (which I felt was in there so I'd purchase an overpriced scarf so that I didn't lose my styling fee) I sent everything back. $90 for a pair of jean capris...??You can do a lot better at TJMaxx or SteinMart...just take the pictures of the clothing styles you love (that you'll already be pinning for your stylist) and head out to wherever you find your best bargins. 🙂
I did StitchFix for about four months before cancelling. Like others have said, I found the items too pricey for the most part. I did get a pair of jeans I love ($98) and Wildfox-style sweatshirt top ($58), but I also had a few style issues. I was very, very specific about colors/style/fit in both my notes and Pinterest board and received one box that was just so the opposite of anything I requested that I was infuriated with the service. I gave them one more chance and the next box was better, but too expensive. I cancelled after that.
I also got one box that was totally the opposite of anything in my profile/preferences/Pinterest board! It included an extremely unfortunate olive green cold shoulder sweatshirt (?!?!?) and a $198 bell sleeved dress. I expressed my displeasure when I returned the whole box and I also asked for a new stylist. I actually specifically requested my friend's stylist and they assigned me to her and the next box was exactly what I was hoping for.
Can't wait to hear how it goes. I've gotten a few fixes several years ago and quit because it was expensive mainly - I'd be excited if that had changed.
Do you know if they ship to Canada? I used your link but only got as far as first screen as I saw US. I'd love to try this service!
I just looked on their website, and it seems that they only ship to the U.S. and U.S. territories. Bummer!!
I have been hearing about stitch fix and I can't wait to read your opinion on it.
I've been doing Stitch Fix (https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/10760103?sod=w&som=c) recently, too. I was skeptical initially, but I've gotten some gems and I feel like my Stitch Fix items are my "compliment clothes" 🙂 Also, I signed up at the encouragement of a friend and we have a lot of fun sharing photos of ourselves in the items from our Fixes.
I will also say they have awesome customer service. After six wears, a pair of pants I got in a recent fix unraveled at the waist. I sent them a photo and they were very responsive. They don't have another pair of the same pants in their inventory, but they refunded me the full price of the pants!
Also, if you choose to do it, I highly recommend keeping up a robust "Stitch Fix Inspiration Board" on Pinterest because they really do look at what you've pinned. You can even pin specific Stitch Fix items. I don't mean to be such an evangelist, I have no affiliation with Stitch Fix, I've just had a lot of fun with this experience 🙂
I'd suggest looking at Dressing Your Truth. You can get the book at the library. It'll help you get better fixes.