Stitch Fix, June 2018 | No one's booty could look good in this skirt.
I'm currently trying Stitch Fix using the "the cheaper, the better" price range setting. It's not ending up to be exactly cheap so far, but it's a fun experiment. I earn a commission through links in this post.
I know that's a long title, but whatever.
Let's start with the aforementioned skirt, I suppose.
Before we do that: I'm sorry that these photos are kind of bad. It was cloudy, dark, and rainy, so we couldn't go outside, and the inside light was really terrible. Also, a kitchen makes a cluttered backdrop. Apologies!
So, this is a pencil skirt ($44), and it doesn't look terrible from the front.
But, YOU GUYS. THE BACK. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?
Why is it bunchy elastic? Who could possibly look good in a skirt like this? No one's rear view is improved by bunchy elastic in the back of the waistband.
I really cannot envision a type of body that this would be flattering on. You could have a perfect shape and still not look fabulous in this skirt.
And even if you let the shirt fall down past the waistline, the skirt still lays really weird in the back, and it is totally not flattering.
I thought pencil skirts were supposed to be kind of form-fitting from top to bottom, and this one definitely doesn't do that.
A definite no for me!
The shirt ($36) I'm wearing was also part of the fix, but I wasn't a fan of how it fit, and the back fabric was pretty transparent.
Next up: a dress ($44).
I don't think this dress is terrible, but it's not a great color on me and it was too big. It gaped at the armholes and was probably roomier and more shapeless than what was intended.
Neeeeext!
I like this t-shirt ($34). It's a soft, yet substantial fabric, it drapes nicely (when it's not wrinkled from sitting in a pile waiting to be photographed for a few days. Ahahahaha.), and it fits me really well.
Yay for a thing to keep!
And lastly, here's one more knit shirt ($34).
I didn't end up keeping this one, but now that I look at it in the photograph, I kinda wish I had.
(a thing that did not happen when I saw photos of the pencil skirt. !!!!)
The flower pattern was a little out of my comfort zone, but as I see it in the photo, it doesn't look as overwhelming as I thought it did.
Ah well.
You live and you learn!
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And that wraps up this fix.
What do I think of Stitch Fix so far? Well, I have to say that I've definitely had more misses than hits from my stylists, which is a little surprising to me.
I feel like I have a fairly easy-to-dress body shape, so I'm not sure what the problem is here, especially since tons of other people routinely keep everything in their boxes.
I have much better luck when Lisey goes shopping for me, actually. Maybe Lisey needs to go work at Stitch Fix and send me boxes of clothing. 😉
On the other hand, the things I have kept from Stitch Fix are getting lots of wear, and I really do love them. And since I hate shopping for clothes, Stitch Fix is a handy way to make sure I get a few updated things here and there.
So I feel like it's been worth it to sift through the things I haven't loved so much.
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That pencil skirt...meh. It is too loose at the hem, too loose on the booty, and the elastic? I would say it is too big on you, but that doesn't explain an elastic waist. A good pencil skirt hugs everything from waist to knee. As a woman with a curvy booty pencil skirts are my go to. Every other skirt just makes me look heavy and frumpy.
I like Stitch Fix, it has brought into my life some really nice quality jeans, a couple of gorgeous bags and several cute tops I would normally not buy. And one killer dress. However my percentage of keep hovers around 20%, or about one item per box. Which suits my clothing budget anyway. I do hope tbey don't send me that skirt!
My stylist just cant get it right. I like the urban look the high low button up shirts boyfrind jeans. Maybe yhe crisp white nutton down. I always end up with over sized clothing
I do too. Very annoying. I sent her a note that explained everywhere the clothes were fitting poorly and the next box was much better. It had a dress that fit perfectly without being stretchy. I consider that impressive because of the curves. Getting a maxi dress that is chic, not stretchy, the right length for flat sandals and fitted at the waist? This thing is a unicorn.
I get that Stitch Fix isn't a frugal choice, but I have spent 15 years looking a bit worn and a tad frumpy in my thrift store clothes. I am able to now increase the budget enough to afford to upgrade the cute factor of my closet, but I can't even figure out where to shop any longer. Everything is different than it was in 2003 when I was a size 10 and younger. Size 14/16 is not boutique friendly...they have the clothes I want but none of it fits. So, Stitch Fix rescued me and gave me much easier access to nicer quality jeans, dresses,etc, without having to traipse all over town or the internet. I still reject things if they aren't JUST RIGHT, because of course I do. They ard too expensive for a " good enough" purchase.
The reason the skirt has elastic in the back is so it will stretch to fit women with large waists. I have had both pants and skirts made that way. Apparently you are trim enough not to need that feature.
I do understand the need for stretch in order to accommodate multiple body types with one piece of clothing. But I guess maybe my issue is that this type of elastic is not very flattering because of the way it bunches in the back. A smoother type of stretch would be more flattering to more people, I think.
You know how the waistband of maxi skirts or yoga pants is stretchy but smooth? That would look a whole lot better on this skirt.
I agree that pencil skirt is not form-flattering. I'm not a big fan of the color and the design either. It doesn't go well with the top. Pink & dark blue in this case just doesn't work out really well.
The floral dress seems to the best of all, but I personally wouldn't keep it either. Hopefully you will have better luck with the next box 🙂
Yes, that is exactly the problem...it's just not flattering! A less bunchy style would look so much nicer.
I do have a Stitch Fix problem and I am not sure what is appropriate.
I got a cute pair of cropped skinny jeans. Loved them. Wore them all day yesterday, only to discover that they stretch out so much the waist is falling off of me by midday. But I wore them. Outside. In July. So, they got sweaty and my friend splashed them/me with pool water. Completely soaked them!
I want to return them but I am not sure I can? I've never returned clothes I have worn because it seems against the rules but there is no way I could have known I wanted to return them until I wore them.
I would definitely email them and see what they say. I believe they're pretty good about returns, and if you explain the situation, I bet they'll let you return them.
I will try that. I hope I don't have to keep them. They are pricey. Worth it if they worked but not worth it as they are.
Agreed. I had jeans that I loved and wore for a month. Then a seam started to unravel. They gave me a full refund AND let me keep the jeans to “do as I wish.”
Email them. They are great to work with. I washed a shirt from them and it ran in the wash. They took it back.
Thank you for your honest reviews of your Stitchfix boxes! My husband tried Stitchfix because he hates shopping and initially loved it - he kept a few items from each box. However, we had one shirt shrink to half its size and a pair of shorts discolor both after following the care instructions correctly. We also had another shirt rip down the elbow after only a handful of wears. We've had better luck with much cheaper clothing purchases from Kohls. After contacting Stitchfix about these issues we never heard back. I feel a lot more comfortable buying clothes - especially if they are on the pricier side - from a store that will return or exchange when these kinds of things happen so we canceled the service. Hopefully, the women's clothing holds up better for you and your fixes continue to get better over time. I've enjoyed reading your reviews every few months.
I can't believe they didn't get back to you about that! Geez. I've usually heard good things about Stitch Fix and their return policy; if I were you I might be inclined to reach out again.
So I do like the flowered shirt on you. I can see why you regret sending it back.
That being said, after reading several of your Stitch Fix posts I can assuredly say it’s not for me. Not only would I never pay $34 for a T-shirt I’m not super impressed with most of the items I’ve seen. I also feel I can do much better shopping at the stores around me. But I’m also super frugal when it comes to clothes and prefer to keep my purchases inexpensive and good quality. I tend to shop thrift stores but typically wear brands such as Loft, j Jill, NY&C and Vera Wang. I do shop Kohl’s when things are in sale. Not knocking anyone who loves Stitch Fix but it’s not for me.
Yeah, and I had better luck with the Thredup goody box, actually...and that's second-hand stuff!
My best clothing looks come from Lisey shopping for me, though. Heh. And she's a Thred-up and consignment shopper, so I could hire her and still probably be money ahead. Hmm...
Again, I don't understand the allure of this company. The prices are not great. $34 for a t-shirt is not exactly a bargain, and $44 for a skirt that looks kind of cheesy? Macy's has good quality clothes and constant sales and coupons and you can shop online. Other stores might be more your style but watch for their sales.
Why don't you just pick things you like that are online? They are all returnable.
I'm with you, Anne. I get it that some people just don't like to shop, but to me, it seems like a more efficient use of time to go where you can try on several styles and sizes at one time and see the quality and fit in real time. I find Kristen's reviews interesting and helpful in that if I ever had an urge to try this company, I would have some "real" feedback on how well it works, but ... it isn't for me.
If every they sent was worth keeping you’d end up with enough clothing and wouldn’t stop the service...maybe the terrible stuff is part of their business model?
That's an interesting theory! I have wondered how your closet wouldn't get over-stuffed if you did have successful fixes every time.
Although, you can schedule fixes as infrequently as you like. So if you kept everything from several fixes, you could always opt to not have a fix sent for awhile.
Still, I suppose that wouldn't benefit Stitch Fix as much.
I have heard this frequently about more misses than hits. It's interesting to mull over why that might be. Does it keep people coming back? If you loved everything, might you skip a box? If you hate it all, might you give up in frustration? Or maybe I'm just looking for something when nothing is really there 😉
I am currently trying to clean out my closets, so this isn't in my immediate future. Still, I love reading these reports!
Maybe it’s like those psychology experiments where they sometimes give food when the bird hits a lever (which means the bird is constantly pressing the lever).
I have been thinking about this all day. It seems very, VERY possible. I do not hate the idea of a box coming that contains the unknown. I like that novelty. Now I have to keep that in mind as I gauge the moment to pause my box again. I do so periodically when I feel that I have the pieces I need (my wardrobe is very specific and I have nothing I rarely wear) and anything else for the timebeing would be excessive.
Stick to Lisey. cheaper and better i'm sure. The first shirt, NO i didn't like the neckline or pocket. The second shirt NO, the flowers are awful and WAY too low cut. The skirt, NO.
I agree the flowery shirt is too low cut. I'd be afraid to lean forward wearing it, although I do love the print.I think you did the right thing sending it back.
That so-called pencil skirt looks almost like a modified dirndl skirt.
It's good that you've gotten some clothes you love, but the prices scare me off, plus, I just like to pick my own stuff. I'll buy some pricier clothes brand new if I find them on super-duper clearance, but otherwise, I buy used and watch for good quality brands that seem to hold up well and are classic in design. My late aunt, on the other hand, would have LOVED Stitch Fix. Anything that kept her from having to go to a store to shop for clothes would have suited her. She didn't mind paying good money for good clothes, as long as she could order them and have them shipped.
I think one thing to remember is how many clothes look great on the mannequin in the store and you try them on and they look bad? I know my wife often tries on a bunch of things and ends up purchasing nothing.
Honestly, I don't do too bad with Prime Wardrobe but my wardrobe itself is rather plain.
Both my husband and I tried Stitch Fix. I paid almost $300 for one box and they were ok pieces. I have had better luck with ThredUp! I just got a Vero Moda top and new jcp pants for under $25. I think I’ll use ThredUp from now on!
Have you tried the Amazon Prime wardrobe with the try before you buy? Just curious. It looks like a similar idea to Stitch Fix in that you can return, but there is no stylist fee (because you are your own stylist), but they give you the return labels and all that and you only pay for what you keep. Knowing the prices ahead of time would be a plus. What do you think?
I haven't even heard of that...I'll need to look into it!
I don't know that it is very different from their usual clothing policy, except they don't charge when they ship? It is very easy to return items, and return shipping is free on almost all clothing.
I actually think that skirt looks pretty good on you. Way better than the dress. My mom (83 yo) was complaining about Stitch Fix yesterday. I think she likes the surprise in the box, but they can't seem to send any bottoms that fit her figure and the tops are very hit or miss. I think part of this is that Stitch Fix is not geared to the senior citizen set. My mom had 5 kids including a set of twins. She wears a 12 petite in pants but they need to be able to handle curves as her stomach will never be flat again. From the looks of the boxes I have seen online, Stitch Fix probably has a 20-40 demographic and works best for a fit body type. Does anyone know of a similar service geared to older women?
I don't know of one, but I just love that your mom is getting Stitch Fix boxes at 83! I hope I'm still looking for fresh fashion when I'm that age.
I've had better luck with Stitch Fix than with thredup----though not by much. I usually keep one or two items from SF, but had two in a row where I sent everything back. After that, I changed my stylist and have had better luck.
As for thredup, I find the items in the goody box have been more worn than I'd like; terribly out of style, or more expensive than I can find in my local shops or even Kohl's on sale. Don't know if I'll try them again.
I would never spend $44 on a skirt. At my local Goodwill, $44 buys 44 items. I don't think$44 for one item is frugal!
Totally agree! I was thinking $34 for a t-shirt is ridiculous, no matter how cute it is or how well it fits. On the other hand, I love these posts! 🙂
All the Goodwills I've been to charge ~4.50 for tops. Personally if a shirt fit me great and I loved the color, size, etc.... I would pay that. I have a super hard time finding modest shirts that I "love" to wear, and Goodwill is very hit and miss for my size and dressing preferences.
I have the same problem at Goodwill. They have great housewares, little kid clothes (small kids grow out of things before they get that worn), and clothes for my husband. Me? Not at all. The occasional tshirt or tank. The dress selection is always dreadful. Jeans..nope! I think I am a very common size in my area. Lots of tall, sturdy farm girl types?
I'm glad you didn't keep any of it. I like it that you dress modestly and the materials of the t-shirts seems to thin- showing what's not supposed to be shown. The first one's back is open and the last one's neck line is too low! The shorts are just way too short.
Good riddance Kristen :).
Ohhhh my good gravy, that sweater pic should be a meme! Stitch Fix has a very....adolescent style as of late. These are the clothes I see teenagers wear and it's certainly a bit pricey. I do love your ThredUp reviews though!! <3
Oh dear, that skirt!! And for $44, too, that's primo pricing for something that gives everyone Granny Tush, y'know? I haven't tried Stitch Fix, but I do like Thred Up. The trade-in isn't great, and I've heard their styling boxes aren't that great, BUT I do like ordering pieces myself. I scored some great secondhand yoga pants for 80% off retail. Woop!
I'm going to say...that skirt actually looks too small. The pockets should lie flat. Perhaps they are pulling because of the elastic waist, but either way, there are fit issues with this skirt.
I'm shocked that you don't like the bunchy bottom look. 🙄
I like that shirt with the pink flowers though! (Although I'm unsure about the crossed straps in the front)
Maybe a big reason why you don't love all of the things in your box because it's hard to fit things well on someone based solely on their "size". We all have preferences of where we like something fitted and where we end rather have something loose. Different brands all tend to fit differently despite their size.
In the end, it's good to be picky and only buy things you actually will wear. 🙂
Way to be picky!
That is so true about sizes. I wear a lot of different sizes depending on the brand and whether it's a brand geared more toward juniors or to adult women.
I love these posts and seeing what you get in your goody boxes. But I just don't see how $34 for a t shirt is "the cheaper, the better". My niece (27) has gotten a lot of cute clothing from Stitch Fix (not sure which satiety she's selected). Maybe it IS geared toward a younger crowd like someone else suggested although you have a nice figure and, as you stated, it seems that it would be fairly easy to dress/style. Or maybe you aren't getting all that much cute stuff because of the category "the cheaper, the better". It would be sad to think that you have to spend more than $34 for a T that you really love in the more expensive categories.
Every time I see that sweater picture I laugh. Thank you for posting it again. It is hilarious.
That sweater is really something.
You have probably answered this question before, but why do you promote subscription sites like Stitch Fix and Thred Up on your blog instead of advocating local second hand or thrift shops? It would seem to me that especially with those with a family, that second hand and thrift shops would be a much better way to save money on clothing than any second hand subscription or shopping site.
So, Stitch Fix I'm just trying as an experiment because I've never seen someone try it long-term with the "the cheaper, the better" option ticked off in the profile. I thought it would be a useful experience to blog about, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it to someone who really needs to pinch pennies.
ThredUp I feel more comfy recommending wholeheartedly because it's like having a thrift store right in your home. It's pricier, yes, but it's a great option for people who have limited local thrifting options, and it's way, way easier than visiting thrift stores. Some people love thrifting and some people have a lot of local spots to visit for secondhand goods, but that's not true for everyone.
I hope that helps to answer your question!
I'll be in the minority, too, and say I don't mind the skirt. I love the scalloped hemline! But I do think the pockets are pulling unnaturally. Maybe it's too small across the booty (wink wink) and that's why the waist is bunching up? I actually think the tee shirt looks a little small too, and I wouldn't pay $34 for it, but if that's in your budget and YOU like it, you do you! LOL!! Were the shorts from the box? I agree with those who've said they're too short. To me, they're more suited for one of your pretty teenage daughters!
Don't you just love putting yourself out there for all the "internets" to critique! You're a good sport, Kristin!
Yeah, it's sort of like it was too big in every place except the booty! Clearly it must be designed for a shape that's different than mine.
It's so funny you say the tshirt looks too small because just yesterday someone was telling me that it looked too big. Heh.
I, too, laughed at the sweater picture again. Makes me think of flying squirrels every time. I, personally, hate shopping--finding things, changing into them--out of them--back out to the rack--repeat. Exhausting unless I have a runner (hubbie or daughter) with me so I can stay in the dressing room. Hubbie has done some online shopping for me and is actually pretty good with his picks. And unwanted items are easy to return in the bag they came in. Thrift stores and consignment stores exhaust me just looking at the racks. Usually grouped by color, good luck going through an entire rack of blue denim skirts to find the size wanted. Would rather go pay a department store price and just look at racks of clothes in my size. But with coupons, of course... and maybe on sale, too.
I feel the same about shopping, especially by myself. I usually just end up super frustrated!
I contacted Stitch Fix and demanded that my account be permanently deactivated after the last box. They were nice and did so. Honestly, it was like they looked at what I did not want and sent all of it to me.
I do much better for a tiny bit of cash with Swap.com.
I tried stitch fix and cancelled it after two boxes. I can do much better at my local marshalls than what they sent me with the cheaper the better option. The second box had the same flowery T-shirt as yours, it was too low cut. And the stylist completely missed the point that even though I’m in my 20s I’m a Mama of 3 littles and like my clothes classy and modest. The clothes were pricey but cheaply made, flimsy baggy polyester stuff.