Stitch Fix September 2019 | I'm going to sell a few things
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Well, I am at least going to try!
I've heard that it makes sense to keep everything in each Stitch Fix because you get a 25% discount for buying everything. Then, you can sell/trade whatever you don't want inside a Stitch Fix buy/sell/trade group.
I feel slightly skeptical that this will be financially worth it, but I decided to give it a try so I can report back to all of you.
(A nice thing about being a blogger is that you can try all sorts of things you might not regularly try, all in the name of post research!)
In case you are new to it: Stitch Fix is a styling service that sends you five new items in a box (unlike the ThredUp rescue box, which was secondhand items.)
You decide what you want to keep, check out online, and send back whatever you don't want. Stitch Fix items are not generally very cheap, even if you check the "the cheaper, the better" box in your profile. But they do tend to be pretty high quality items.
Item #1 | A green pullover
I really love this top!
It's cute and comfy, and it's a good color on me.
Item #2 | Black cowlneck sweater
This is a really warm sweater; so warm that I was feeling super overheated while we took these photos.
Sonia thought we should take a picture of the leather detail on the elbows, so here you go.
Item #3 | Flowered Tunic
This one is very soft and I had high hopes for it.
When I look at some of these photos, I think hmm, ok, it's not bad.
But then I look at this one and think, "Nope."
It kinda makes me look like I have no waist.
So, I decided to send this one back for a smaller size. If it works, great. If not, I will try to sell it on the Facebook group.
Item #4 | A funnel-neck dress
This is the item I am most iffy about. I don't think it's too big for me (the sleeves are pretty snug), but it fits me a little weird around the waist/hips.
I feel like it makes me look kind of shapeless in the waist/hips area.
So, I'm thinking I will try to sell this one to someone who has a better shape for this style.
Item #5 | blue jeans
These appeared in the earlier photos, of course.
The pricing
Each item averaged out to $48, but if I manage to sell some of the things on Facebook, my total outlay will be lower.
This is most definitely more expensive than thrifting or clearance-shopping or even Target shopping.
On the other hand, it does save a lot of time, and it also saves the headache of clothes shopping (a thing I really hate doing, which means I just end up not shopping for clothes for myself!)
If you are looking for the cheapest way to clothe yourself, Stitch Fix is not the right choice.
But if you need some help picking out clothes and you want to avoid actually shopping (without paying for an actual personal shopper!), it can be a decent option.
Get $50 off your first Stitch Fix for a limited time
Stitch Fix recently sent all of their customers a referral link that gives any new Stitch Fix members $50 off their first fix.
I've never seen an introductory offer this good before, so if you've been wanting to try it, now is a great time.
I'm not sure how long the offer will last, but I don't think it'll be for super long.
You only pay for what you keep from your fix, so you could opt to just keep one or two things, in which case the $50 discount would be quite a good deal.
Definitely keep #1. Do NOT keep #4. The rest I am lukewarm about (although I still don't get buying brand new jeans with holes in them).
Just a suggestion on the dress - if it seems a little shapeless at the waist, could you alter it a bit to fit better? I did that with a knit dress I had bought this summer, and was really happy with the result. It’s an easy alteration as well.
I do this also if things have a boxy shape. I don't sew very often but this is an easy fix if it's something you think you would really like.
The green and the black tops, the jeans if you like holey jeans -- I don't, but my granddaughter sure does -- and I think that's all I would keep, actually. Since I'm not the one who would be wearing them, my opinion is worth as much as you paid for it.
I'm more of a second-hand shopper, so thrift shops and ThredUp are my go-to for clothes. I wouldn't feel comfortable paying that much for clothes these days, unless it was for a special occasion and nothing else could be located in time. Having said that, if no one bought new clothes, where would I find my second-hand clothes? 🙂
I am with you on being somewhat skeptical that it is financially better to keep all the clothes and re-sell them. Thanks for being willing to take the risk and try these things, then letting us know how it works!
I love these posts! The clothes? Not so much. 😉
When I first read about Stitch Fix here on your site, I was so excited, I went to sign up right away but at that time, they didn't service Canadian customers. For your Canadian readers, I found Frock Box! It was awesome! Same note as Kristen, it's not the cheapest option, but if you're looking for some fresh unique pieces that are sent right to your door, it's a lot of fun!
I think any long, shapeless top will make one look shapeless. I also think you should not keep the dress.
"Another county heard from," as my grandmother would say.
I don't like any of them. None flatter your heart figure or looks. I'd send them all back and quit. There haven't been enough good ones.
I'd pay one of your daughters to be a personal shopper instead. $25 am hour. You could still do these posts.
Ooooh. When I read your first paragraph, I wanted to scream, "Noooooo!" because I love the posts so much. But then I read your second paragraph, and that sounds even better.
That's a great idea!
Gotta agree. I think your girls would do better. And probably for less or the same amount of money.
Send it all back. You’re very lovely but these clothes are all just awful, not worth $10, much less $48! I like the idea about letting your girls have a try, since they know you and can gather some appropriate clothes locally for you to try on, then could do the returns, too! Call it “Consumer Education”!
Sell the flower sleeve shirt and the cowl neck dress. Honestly they are not very flattering on you whereas the other are a hit.
I also like the idea of sending your daughter shopping if she likes to shop. Give her $30 to buy and return whatever you don't like. Might be fun for both of you. I just think Stitch Fix is way overpriced.
I agree. I tried Stitch Fix a few years back, and everything I kept wore out within the year. Bizarre, because most people justify the prices by higher quality of clothes. Not my experience!
I don’t think any of this fix’s clothes are flattering. And $48 average is expensive, I think. Oftentimes Stitch Fix’s clothes can be found elsewhere, other stores, for much less. Just use Google!
Honestly, I don’t think anything in that group would be worth the $48. The green top is fine, but nothing “wow”. I haven’t really liked much of what I have seen in your posts from stitch fix, so I like the previously mentioned idea of using your daughter as your personal shopper instead.
Sorry to be so negative!
I've been stitch fixing for years and I definitely don't think you got the best box, which does sometimes happen. If you have more items you need/want and are getting another box, then I would choose the option to have a new stylist and try again, I looked at your previous stitch fix post that you linked to and that was a much better box (besides the one wacky shirt!). My entire work wardrobe is stitchfix at this point, which works great for me as I have two toddlers at home and zero time to shop (I do occassionally do a target run through, but besides some v-neck tshirts that are my 100% my weekend uniform, everything like jeans/etc always fits a little off). I haven't tried to re-sell anything, will be curious to hear how that goes!
PS - if anyone reading this is pregnant or has a pregnant friend, stitch fix has some maternity staples that I highly recommend.
I would keep #1 and #3 if it were me. #2 looks great, but if it's too warm you'll never wear it. #4 is awful, and I won't buy jeans with holes so #5 would be out for me.
I'm interested in the resale project. Sceptical me doesn't think people will pay $48 for a casual clothing item not from a store. I'll look forward to your update.
$48 for each one of those pieces? Are you kidding me? You must not shop much if you think that is a good deal in any way.
If you really hate clothes shopping then try experimenting with some different catalogs to see what company fits your taste. Then use them.
Sorry to be a naysayer but I have objections to constantly buying new, especially at $48 a pop for items that you may or may not like & may need to return or sell. Maybe I'm hard core but I have serious philosophical issues with the amount of clothing items purchased, $ spent (& often wasted) & the tons of discarded garments shipped to other countries on a regular basis. All resources are finite & this is the opposite of frugality, not to mention the environmental effects of this level of consumption. It seems to me that companies like Stitch Fix are contributing to overconsumption, not solving it.
That said, the entertainment value for this blog is a different issue. Personally though, I wouldn't be able to justify or rationalize it even for that.
Just my opinion, since you asked:
I really like outfit #2: black sweater with LEATHER PATCH (very cute), paired with the jeans. I tend to like black clothing.
Also, I tend to also stay away from horizontal stripes. The pattern rarely looks good on me.
I might try Stitch Fix.....
If you do like #4 minus the shapeless fit of the waist, how about one of those utility vests that cinch at the waist over the dress?
I vote you just keep the jeans. I personally would keep the black sweater, but I am always cold. It sounds like you find it too heavyweight. I don’t think the other items are flattering on you. Then aside from the fit, the dress and floral-sleeved top are ugly. I have done Stitch Fix for a few years. I will be interested in how the sell aspect goes. That only makes sense to me if there were just one, maybe two, items you were not keeping. You have to consider the amount of time and hassle it will be to sell and ship items.
I think the black sweater will be fine once it's cold! It's just that on the day we took these photos, it was in the 80s. and that is definitely not sweater weather in my book.
I like #1, #2, and#5. I went back and forth on #3, too. It's definitely something I want to like, so I hope the smaller size works. I'm curious to see if you can sell what you don't keep!
Thanks for the entertainment of these posts. 😉
I also like the idea of paying your daughter to shop for you. Maybe I need to pay one of my mom friends to shop for me. Haha! I struggle.
I vote for the jeans (I wear holey jeans myself--and I'm 51!) and the black sweater. Nothing else whets my whistle. But, of course, my whistle isn't the one that needs to be whet! LOL! I don't love any of the other looks--especially the dress. Horizontal stripes are hard on most people and clingy horizontal stripes are a hard "no"! For $48 a piece, you could absolutely shop at Old Navy or Target or even some nicer department stores and find plenty of items for less that may suit you better.
Keep green top, black top & holey jeans (keep if you need the tops, if you don't actually need them, send them back.) Ditch everything else. Why don't you just order things online when Old Navy or GAP has a sale? Then you only have to buy one item that you really like.
I like #1, #2, #5 on you. The others....No Way.
I agree with what seems to be the majority here - no to #3 and #4. The black top is my favorite of the bunch, but if it's too hot you may not wear it enough to be worth it. I think the idea about hiring one of your girls as a personal shopper is super interesting! They know what you like, and can look for better deals as well. And it would be much easier to return items.
Back to comment again because I am sad there are so many negative comments. I LOVE these posts, but you are so cute and I don’t think these picks are good enough for you. Your daughters know you the best (certainly better than any online stylist does) and also probably know just how to bump you out of your comfort zone in the best possible way. Would love to see what they pick. $48 isn’t a crazy amount to pay for items that you truly love, but it does seem high for “okay” items. Just my opinion. YOU are entitled to do whatever you want, as long as you document it all for us, haha.
At best, your choices are "meh". I thought the dress was a joke at first. Let's just say .... not your best look. My personal criteria for clothing purchases is that if I don't love it, I don't need to clutter up my closet with it.
I must be super frugal, because even if I HATED shopping, I'd never spend 50 bucks an item. My most expensive item of clothing is my zip up jacket from American Giant. I bought the black heavy weight one with only the 20.00 discount. When I bought some lightweight AG jackets, I waited until they had an amazing clearance sale. I pretty much buy everything on sale.
I like the black sweater a lot. I am a sucker for warm cozy clothes in dark colors. Definitely skip the dress and the gray top you were unsure about. For the price you could absolutely get something much cuter and more flattering. Also I second the idea about having your girls do some shopping for you! They both seem very chic and have good taste for girls their age.
NO horizontal stripes 🙂 not a good idea IMO 🙂 🙂
the black top is cute. I like that they have things that are *different*.
The floral sweatshirt thing is just meh.
Can you send back for another size at no charge?
Return everything. I love shopping Stitch Fix, but this sampling is not the perfect fit for you. Returning items to Stitch Fix is a cinch, very simple, postage free! Have your daughters perfect your style on Stitch Fix by helping you give a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" on various items, offered daily. Whatever you save on a Fix, send with your daughters to H & M. If you form a team to help you polish your style with your stylist, you should see immediate improvements in the quality of your Fixes. Stitch Fix is a recommended stock to buy right now. The CEO is tapping into the changing climate for consumerism and the buying habits of Americans. Be specific with your stylist about why you do not care for a returned item. My stylist, Brooke, is excellent, fun and thorough! I hope your next Fix is fabulous!
Great idea about the feedback
I dont like any of these on you either! But if you feel good in them thats reason enough. I got my first fix last month (bday present from a dear friend) and I was pleasantly surprised. I kept three items and theyre in my regular rotation now. I love these posts and usually there are good pieces for you but this box looks like a miss. One tip I heard is to take their daily style quizzes so they get a better sense of your style and to be super specific with feedback. We will see if that works for me...
Sorry, but I'd send all of them back -- but # 3, personally I'd burn it and send the ashes back so no one else could wear it, ever (oh my, did I just say that??). You always look super cute in your photos, but this Fix isn't awesome.
I need to try Stitch Fix again and be more adventurous with my style profile -- I get in a rut and buy the same type of clothes over and over.
I just love that squirrel jumper photo...
I know you don't like that sleeveless purple shirt (& we should wear what we like & feels like 'me') but I actually think you look really good in medium to medium-high contrast colours (compared to your skin) like that purple & the navy stripe top with the denim jacket. I think when you wear low contrast colours like pale grey it washes you out & although they look fine those outfits don't look very exciting to me.
I do think you look adorable in the squirrel jumper however funny but the slightly deeper shade of grey in that suits you much better than say the pale grey of the floral sleeve top - in my opinion which is only an opinion & influenced by the distortion possible from a computer screen
I prefer you in more structure clothing, like the jean jacket. The others draw the eye to shapelessness. Your figure is obscured by the shape and fabrics of the others. Obviously, just my opinion.
#1 - looks great, color is excellent
#2 - looks great, color is excellent, you need to decide if it's too warm for winter
#3 - sleepwear not daywear … I think the floral sleeves are cute and the soft fabric is the best, but it looks like a great pajama top.
#4 - no … to use my Dad's phrase, "It shows everything but promise."
#5 - looks great, but are those holes going to be cold in winter?
Better quality clothing lasts and $48 is very reasonable, almost frugal for better quality clothing. I have loved many a $15-$20 item to find the fabric develops holes or the seams twist and I am left with rags or trash. I know there are times in every life when you just can't spend the $48 but when your frugality pays off in savings, emergency funds etc $48 for quality is doable.
I agree, some clothes I spent more on I have worn for years & years! However sadly I have bought more expensive items that fell apart during one season which is sooo disapointing. I bought one top that I LOVED, wore it once, washed it so carefully & lovingly according to the instructions & it shrank too much to wear again...I used to take it out of the wardrobe & look at it every now & then willing it to expand again but sometimes you just have to let go....
Kristen,
This is wonderful content as always! And by now your instincts are well-honed as to what to keep and what to pass on. Based on your experience I think the secret to success with Stitch Fix is to play the long game...you have gotten some really amazing pieces (all the ones you included in this post from other fixes, but I know there have been more), but you really do have to be patient and go through many months to build up a wardrobe. If you could open one box and find six of your "greatest hits" items in one go that it has taken you months to accrue--that would be truly amazing! And really, that's what they need to aspire to in order to maximize their revenue. But they have two pretty non-quantifiable variables: stylists' tastes and purchasers' tastes. Hence why we tune into your boxes as if they are TV show episodes...
I personally love your Stitch Fix posts because you approach them with the right attitude. I never had the patience and I got way too frustrated by the ugly stuff they would send (which was often!), so it wasn't worth it to me. But living vicariously through your boxes is great. (And you have such a great figure that it educates me that Stitch Fixers can find clothes that don't do justice to even the prettiest people, so I take my failures with them less personally ;)).
So, I vote resoundingly for Keep On Keeping On with these. And in terms of selling the other clothes, have you considered Posh Mark? I don't know the economic breakdown of it. I have heard some people say the fee per item sold is too high for their tastes. But based on my own experiences, I see women (mostly) making lots of sales of stuff they don't want anymore! There are definitely a lot of Stitch Fix pieces there.