Stitch Fix, December 2018
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You know how I've been trying out Stitch Fix using their "the cheaper, the better" option?
Well, I decided to try bumping my price points up to the next level to see what would happen.
And I would say basically: nothing.
The prices of my items in this fix were kinda the same as in my previous fixes!
(Everything except the pair of pants was between $58 and $68. So maybe a little higher but not much.)
Hmm.
Anyway. You came to this post to see wardrobe photos, so let's get to it.
Last time, I kept everything from my fix! This time, not so much.
I got a pair of Tom's in this fix, and they fit my feet pretty well.
But the white polka dot paint did not look at all like it would hold up, and I wasn't super sold on the rose gold leather back of the shoes.
Gonna return those.
This plaid shirt was nice, but it was just too big for me. This is untucked...
And half-tucking it didn't help much.
The pants are black velvet, and while I think they look fine, I wasn't a huge fan of the fit.
They kept sliding down my waist when I walked, even though they were actually pretty tight around my middle (they gave me a pretty uncomfortable muffin top when I sat down).
And they were $88. I am actually willing to fork over the cash for expensive pants if they feel FANTASTIC and they're well-made, but I am not about to pay that much for pants that feel anything less than great.
Next up, we have a dress. This is a lot of nope for me. I have a long torso, so the waistline of this hit me in an uncomfortable spot.
Also, I don't like the overall lace thing...just not my style.
Not big on the back view of it either.
Ooh. Here we have some Very Good Modeling.
This one's going in the return bag.
So this fix would have been a total loss...except I got one thing I did really like!
(By the way, these are the jeans that had the rip by the zipper that I repaired. So far, so good!)
This sweater is soft and comfy, drapes nicely, and I like the color on me.
So yay! One thing to keep.
It's got brown elbow patches, which you can't see in these photos...sorry.
(Which reminded me that last fall, I got another green Stitch Fix sweater with elbow patches, but I didn't like that one nearly as much.)
Oh! I have one more picture of VeryGoodModeling™ for you.
YOU ARE WELCOME.
Props to Mr. FG and Sonia for taking photos of me.
By the way, a small seasonal reminder: Stitch Fix offers gift cards, so maybe that would be a good idea for someone on your holiday gift list.
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This shirt looks really nice on you! I agree with the rest, not the best fit (the dress is cute but you look very uncomfortable in it). I really like the shoes!!
I agree you look super uncomfortable in the dress but I actually like the dress better than the shirt you kept. Still looove these posts! 🙂
I did feel super uncomfortable and it totally shows in the photos. I feel much more like myself in the green sweater.
I agree with Isa I love the red dress and the shoes myself (especially the rose gold detail!) but if you don’t that’s most important because you will be wearing it, or not. The shirt you kept is beautiful and looks just like something you would wear. And you hair looks great like that! I enjoy these posts so much!
I love the sweater you are keeping and agree about the color. I also like the plaid shirt--looks good. Your hair looks so very pretty, by the way.
I wondered about moving up a notch, but it doesn't seem to have helped much. Maybe you're one who needs to shop for herself. If you were wealthy like crazy, would you get a personal shopper who could take back returns after bringing you tons to try on at home?
Your modeling is excellent, considering your family is taking the photos. I can just imagine the comments if I were to ask my husband to take pictures of me modeling clothes. I would never be able to keep a straight face. Also, I really, really love that sweater you're keeping. It's just the color I'm always looking for--gray-green--and can rarely ever find. Trends in colors are so annoying. A color is everywhere one year, then nowhere to be seen the next.
I'll be honest, the red dress wasn't that bad.
Per the plaid shirt, you just needed to tie an old sweatshirt around your waist and it will be the 90s all over again (not a bad thing; just an observation.)
I like the red dress if it just didn't have the little belt/fabric thing then the waistline wouldn't have mattered as much. Love the sweater! Honestly, everything looked just fine on you but "just fine" is not how you want to feel in clothes all the time. Thanks for the fun post!
Thank you for sharing, Kristen. I actually really like the red dress. It's totally my style and color too! But I understand if it doesn't feel comfortable.
I have to say the sweater looks great on you! It goes really well with your hairstyle. The other items are not as great and are a bit expensive, I think.
I am curious as to the price of the sweater if you wouldn't mind sharing. I think it is very pretty and very flattering on you. If you don't feel comfortable sharing since it was one you kept, I totally understand.
Oh, I meant to add that and forgot! It was $58, though I'd already paid the $20 styling fee, which was credited to the price of anything I kept. So $38 after the styling fee credit.
Are those over-the-knee boots you are wearing? Love it! 🙂 I also liked the sweater the best of all your options but I thought the plaid shirt was cute on you, too--they look good slightly oversized with the cuffs turned up--that being said, I strongly believe that if you don't love it, you shouldn't buy it. Fun post.
Yup! They're flat-soled black suede...Lisey found them on ThredUp but they didn't fit her so she handed them to me. They're really comfy.
What was that first floral dress? That is gorgeous!
That one is from my last Stitch Fix in October and I am very impatient for some warmer weather to arrive so I can wear it! https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/stitch-fix-october-2018-i-kept-everything/
The difference in your pictures between the dress from last time and the red dress this time says a lot about how you feel about what you're wearing. I can see why you returned the red dress just from the "vibes" of your photos, although I liked the red dress. But I'm not a big fan of lace overlay, either -- it often itches where my arms rest on it and can tear or pick so easily.
The sweater looks great and you look happy and confident in it, which is how it should be! The plaid shirt was okay to me, but nothing more than that. The shoes were cute, but I agree about the dots. And the black slacks, well- if pants don't stay where they are intended, they are miserable to wear. I wouldn't keep them either. I wouldn't pay $88 for something I'm going to tug on all day.
Yes, I completely agree about lace. It never seems to hold up over time!
I think you look so, so pretty in the red lacy dress!
I feel like its worth it to only spend money on clothes I love - so going forward that's going to be my mantra. I need to do a clean sweep of my closet soon and get a few filler items, too. Gotta love Kohl's cash for that. But I may check into Stitch Fix as well.
Isn't the sweater like the one in your current "welcome" introductory photo? Didnt see a difference until someone commented on the color. The shoes are cute but look a tad loose, and those white polka dots could have a short span of looking good.
You make anything look good...even that memorable flying squirrel sweater from last year.
Yep, that's the same one! I took one of my Stitch Fix photos and put it up in the sidebar a few days ago because my original photo had disappeared (technical glitch).
And thank you for your sweet words. The flying squirrel sweater was awfully entertaining!
(For the rest of you, here's the sweater in question. https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/stitch-fix-the-third-november-2017-not-the-best-fix-ever/)
Oops...I still thought the first one was navy blue until I just took another look. I need better lighting! Looked at the flying squirrel sweater again and it was cute, and we all made fun of it!
we all loved that photo - I laughed because I could instantly picture it in my head - thank you so much for sharing 🙂
I love those boots!
I like the sweater you chose and agree on the other choices -- I didn't think the red dress looked great from the back.
I have a pair of black velvet pants that was a hand-me-down from a friend. I never wear them because within two minutes they are covered in white dog hair.
I don't understand the appeal of Tom's. They look so cheap and not supportive at all.
I think you made the right decisions about what to keep and what to return. Thanks for sharing. I love that you had a day warm enough to be photographed outside.
I'm not gonna lie, it WAS a little chilly for me and my photographer. Ha. You notice that the red dress photo was taken inside because I was just not willing to get that cold for the purpose of a blog post.
I love these posts and the awkward modelling! It's like you're coming out of the dressing room to the opinions of thousands of your friends! :-p
Why do we love seeing other people try on clothes and then commenting on whether they look good or not?!
That green sweater looks lovely on you. 🙂
I love the Toms, but you're probably right about the polka dots not lasting.
As for the red dress? Not my fav either. I think you're right that the cut isn't perfect and if you don't love lace, definitely not a keeper.
Thanks for keeping us entertained. 🙂
For the kind of money you are paying, you could be shopping at the GAP or Macy's when they have a sale (and getting exactly what you want.) I forget how stitch fix works. If you only buy one item, aren't you paying a higher premium? How about shipping and return shipping costs? I just bought a similar sweater at the GAP for $22 (50% off sale.)
Okay, I just had to creep by and mention how CUTE those Toms are. I stopped buying them years ago, but I do miss how cozy they are.
Did you stop buying them for a particular reason? I've never owned a pair before!
My 19 year old daughter loves her Toms. She has worn them for years. They hold up really well. She walks a lot outside at college, and they really do last and are comfortable.
You look pretty in red dress.
I was thinking about a Stitch Fix gift certificate for a friend. How much would the whole box typically cost?
Hmm, that depends on what your friend chooses for a price range! But if you gave a $100 gift certificate, then she could keep several pieces from her fix, probably.
I just got my first StitchFix in December. I asked for dresses, and I kept 2 of the 3 they sent me. For January I asked them to send me casual tops. I'm excited to see what they send me.
I do like the green sweater on you, btw. Cute.
I've heard a few people say that personal taste & syle impacts greatly what we enjoy wearing & I think it's true. Just because something suits you doesn't mean you will ever like wearing it. I think the best money spent is to buy things you need that you really like wearing, so I definitely agree you made the right decision re the red dress, I like the top you chose it looks stylish & comfortable, & it sounds like you will wear it a lot.