Stitch Fix the third (November 2017) | Not the best fix ever
I'm currently in the midst of giving Stitch Fix a test drive, using the "the cheaper, the better" option they offer. The links in this post are affiliate links.
My Stitch Fix posts have been mildly controversial thus far, and before I published my last one, I hesitated a bit.
Are people interested?
Does this even belong on my blog?
Is my modeling horrifically bad?
But here's what happens when I write about Stitch Fix (this is a blog stats screenshot):
Obviously, you guys are interested. So, I'm here with another installment!
First up, there's this scarf ($38).
It's very warm and toasty, but I already have a fair number of scarves, and I don't love this one enough to buy it.
I'm also wearing a black jersey knit top ($58), and a pair of corduroy pants ($68).
The top isn't very stretchy, and it's also super-duper fitted. I don't necessarily have a problem with that, but I don't really like to wear super fitted tops with skinny pants.
And skinny pants are basically all I have at the moment.
I just think a skinny top plus a skinny bottom is too much skinny. Am I right?
The pants are nice, but they're a little on the small side for me, particularly in the waist.
Let's see...what's next?
This vest ($88) is incredibly soft, it's reversible, and I can tell it's well-made. So, I can kinda see that the price is justified.
When Sonia saw me in it, she said, "Oh no! You look like a mom!" Ha.
I mean, I am a mom, but I don't necessarily want to embrace mom fashion.
(In case you've never seen it, please watch the Mom Jeans SNL skit. SO GOOD.)
(There is also a rather hilarious one about the Mom Haircut, but that one is not 100% kid-friendly, so I'm not linking it here. Google on your own.)
I don't know...I do see people wearing vests and looking fashionable, but I'm not sure if I can pull it off.
When I saw this sweater ($68), I thought maybe it had potential.
But it's a poncho-style, which makes it bag out weirdly in the back.
And it looks even stranger once you realize how the sleeves are set.
I really do not know what to say about this.
I feel like I look sort of like a turtle...there's the wrinkly neck, and then a shell shape covering my torso.
It's passably ok if I leave my arms right by my sides, and you don't see me from the side or back. But that seems rather unsustainable, so it's going back.
So, that wraps up this month's fix, which is arguably the least fabulous of the three I've gotten.
I think I'm going to send everything back, which means that I will lose the $20 styling fee I paid (the styling fee gets credited toward anything you buy).
But that's ok...I'll consider the $20 an investment into bringing you an entertaining blog post. 😉
I'm thinking maybe next month, I'm going to ask for a casual winter dress, because that is a thing that is notably absent from my wardrobe.
Alrighty! Would you have kept anything from this fix?
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I like the Stitch Fix reviews and you being totally real in sharing your comments. I got that scarf in a fix so would (and did) keep it rather than lose the styling fee. It does tend to shed so I think you made the right call in returning it all.
I wonder if the styling fee is a way that Stitch Fix makes the customers want to keep their orders.
I would also be tempted to keep something even if I don't really like it that much to justify paying for the styling fee. But I'm glad you liked the scarf! 🙂
Actually, those red pants look really good, with the black top and the vest even. In my opinion, which counts for nothing, because you're the one wearing it.
Also, off topic, your hair looks really nice.
I think you should have kept the sweater, though. Then you could have gone as a flying squirrel for Halloween next year.
Bahahahaha!
Hilarious!!!
Oh my! Hahahahaha!
These pants look good on you! Love the color. I agree that the poncho is not the best, and it's too big for you anyways. I don't understand the "mom look"comment, I like the vest on you. And skinny on skinny when you are skinny like yourself... why not? Looks good.
And I like the shorter hair style!
Skinny top, skinny pants, ballet flats = Audrey Hepburn. I refuse to accept that Audrey is not right.
I agree! That black top did not quite fit you right but it wasn't the fact that it was form fitting that made me not like it. You look totally awesome in a very tailored slim look. And I also love, love, love your hair that way. You look beautiful. I would have kept the pants and found a similar black skinny top to wear with it.
Thank you!
You have a point.
Ok, the sweater and your comments made me laugh. It kind of looks like a homemade sewing project 😉 but I am the least fashionable person ever, so I really should not comment. I am loving the Stitch Fix reviews, so please keep it up!
Eh, i would be embarrassed to admit that that would have dropped on my knitting needles even my current quality(not much practise for long time). But all others look good and you rock that west better than most Parisians wich are in love that kind of wests, inside , outside, top and mid layer 😉 But yeah, top could have been better fit for you but nothing wrong on slim fit on you 🙂
Ok so I really like the pants. But I have a vest question. I see other people wearing them and think it’s a neat look but don’t your arms get cold? I mean the vest is the weight of a winter coat which implies it is cold out when you wear it so.... I guess I never understood the point. But I like the look.
I've never owned one, and this has always been my question too. Why would I want everything except my arms to be warm?
I don't find my arms do get cold in a vest. A warm hat for my head (not losing most of the bodyhead there), warm gloves on my hands (got to protect those extremities) and a vest to keep my core warm.
It just seems to me like we don't lose much heat from our arms.
Now, I wouldn't wear one in the dead of winter. But on a chilly fall day? Yes please!
Me, too. Except I have a sweater vest/cardigan thing that was handed down to me by my great aunt. It's really ugly, but my Oma knitted it and I haven't been able to throw it away. Anyway, when it's chilly in the house I sometimes put it on, and it does keep me warm, and my arms are free to wash dishes or other things. So maybe I get it.
But it did look good on you, Kristin. Usually I think you're way too hard on the clothes, but I think they were sort of hideous this time.
I'm with you Julia, I don't get the vest thing...my arms are always colder than my torso.
I am naturally a warm person and in the fall and spring I want a little bit of warm but a coat is too hot. The vest I can wear in a store without getting overheated. It is just like anything else...everyone is different. I would NEVER, for example, want or need a long down coat. I just don't get cold enough. Maybe if I lived in Canada? Possibly. On the most frigid days in Indiana I wear a scarf and a jacket with a sweater. Gloves if I am driving.
I have one from Lands End and actually wear it a lot in the transitional seasons (in Chicagoland area). Usually if my core and hands and feet are warm, I'm fine. If you want to try it out at a better price for an experiment, you can usually get one at Old Navy for < $20.
I own one vest, and surprisingly, it warms my core, which then warms my extremities. It's actually nice for layering!
I agree with you, Bethel! Vests are great in early spring and late fall. I am a teacher and sometimes wear a vest at school because the temperature in schools varies from one end to the other. I wear vests at home instead of turning up the heat. I find sweaters too hot and vests just right!
I do live in Canada and down outerwear is my fav for winter.
I'm an Ohio gal, and seasonally, a vest makes sense to me - our weather lately has been upper 30s/low 40s and windy. A sweatshirt or flannel is just too chilly, but my winter coat is overkill. If I throw on my vest and a hat and maybe gloves if I'll be out for a while, I'm good.
The real purpose of a vest is to put it on over not too fresh clothes when you need to make an unplanned trip to the grocery store, etc. It makes you look better. It also helps conceal a protruding stomach, something Kristin doesn't need to worry about. So a vest isn't really about warmth. it has other uses.
Hahaha
Kristen, I love your hair!
I'd have kept the vest and maybe the black knit top if I needed a vest and a top. I dislike the big turtle pullover. The scarf isn't worth the money, to me, and the pants are just pants (unless you need black pants.)
I wonder what kind of dresses they'll send and if their selections will be altered according to what is returned.
I am not into fashion by a long shot for myself either, but I like to read about it.
Oops--burgundy pants.
I LOLd at your turtle comment!.
I love fashion, so this is fun.
I don’t get vests, either, and that’s one fashion piece my husband does comment on.
I love the pants; the color is perfect for you! Hope you find something else in that color!
The poncho sweater does have an interesting design. I'm not sure if I would buy it either. But I think it might come in handy when I'm pregnant or something.
I would love to keep the scarf. I just wish it were about $20. 🙁
I think you look adorable in the red pants/black top/vest combo - it looks cute not "mom" like at all. However, if you are not comfortable in the clothes, that's all that matters.
I think the red pants with the black top looks good & with the vest too. But, if you don't feel comfortable...
Your hair is adorable!
I am with you, don't like any of these! And that sweater!!! Yikes what was the designer thinking?
Not crazy about the neck line on the black shirt, just doesn't look right.
I would be with you and it would all go back!
The last sweater and your comments about it had me laughing out loud. I did like everything else but if you aren’t in love with them, you pass. Part of being frugal, right?
I do see why there is some controversy over Stitch FIX considering your clothes are usually more reasonably priced but it’s fun! Not everything has to be so serious. Besides the numbers have spoken! Enjoy your day.
They have indeed ended up being rather expensive, but kinda the whole point of me trying Stitch Fix was to see what you end up getting if you check the "the cheaper, the better" option for price points. I'm test driving it for all of you! So, at the end of six months or a year, we'll all know more about the whole thing.
And we do seem to be having fun with the whole thing. 😉
I love your Stitch Fix posts -- I'm living vicariously through you, since I am too cheap to do Stitch Fix. The pants look good -- but if they don't feed good then yes, send them back. The scarf was too expensive, the vest looked good but I, too, don't really see the point in a puffy vest. The black top looked good, though maybe in a different size. And that sweater -- I loved the color and texture, and the idea of a bulky tunic sweater with a funnel or turtle neck -- but that design was awful!
I would have kept the vest; I think puffer vests are cute! And they're a great item on chilly days when you want to be warm outside but feel less bundled. Also I liked the pants but if they weren't comfortable I get that you wouldn't want to keep them.
The sweater was hilarious.
I like stitch fix posts! Probably bc I hate shopping and never find what I want, so I'm interested in at some point possibly trying it... You are the tester!
I liked all but the sweater... Totally agree it looked like you were a flying squirrel!
I think everything seemed over-priced, unless the pants were a fabulous quality, as you have found the prior pairs to be. I guess maybe it would have been worth it to keep the scarf, given that the net cost would have been $18 (because of the $20 fee you incurred).
Yes, that's exactly why I didn't keep them. My other two pairs of Stitch Fix jeans were ahhhhmazing. Such a great fit, so stretchy, so comfy. These were just not like that, and so I wasn't willing to pay so much for them.
Haha I’m the only one that likes the sweater. But I love big poncho sweaters and don’t have one that is long sleeve. And yes, vests do keep you warm. They are especially great during that middle season when it’s not cold enough for a heavy jacket yet.
I love these posts! And, you're hilarious. And, I like the vest but even I wouldn't take fashion advice from me.
I love those pants!!!!
And I love that whole "mom" look too but it's you - and if you're not comfortable, that's all that matters.
Re the vests - I have a friend who wears them and I've asked about them. Apparently some people just need their back and chests warm so vests are perfect for her. I get cold arms so they don't work for me but interestingly, the back of my neck needs to be warm.
Hi Kristen, just wondering what your clothing budget is monthly for your family? If you are ok answering that. I just wonder if I have mine set to high sometimes? Thanks
Your Stitch Fix reviews are just too fun! Keep 'em coming!
Yep, thoroughly enjoy these posts. Laughed so hard at the sweater pics my sides still hurt. Also trying to figure out why if the stylist does a lousy job they still get to keep the $20. (Actually, I understand but it just doesn't seem fair. Kinda like weathermen being wrong all the time but still getting paid 🙂 )
I love the color of the pants but if they are tight at the waist they are a no-go. I do NOT get vests, either. my arms/wrists are always cold and my favorite thing to wear when its cold is something with over-long sleeves. I'm with you, nothing here appealed to me (and that sweater is hilariously bad), though maybe I'd have kept the scarf since, its only $18 more than the styling fee? (though if you have way too many scarves, I get that you don't need more clutter).
I do LOVE your hair.
The prices seem high for the cheaper, the better! There's a nice consignment store in my town that offers a styling service - you tell them your size and your preferences (some of mine were no dry cleaning no ironing) and they pull a bunch of clothes for you to try during a scheduled time. They don't charge for the service so all you pay is the price of the clothes. Anyway, if you have any consignment stores nearby, you might find a styling service like this more affordable. (And still excellent blog fodder, although you wouldn't have the natural light for your modeling.)
The photos of the poncho sweater are hilarious! I have a Fix coming and I ardently hope I don't receive one of those. I would consider trying a bigger size in the red cords because I think they look really cute, but I think that's the only thing I would have kept, too.
Also, I really enjoy your Stitch Fix posts! 🙂
I rally liked the best, but I wear them all the time. Here’s the appeal to me...I hate hate hate things on my arms that are big and bulky, especially while I’m driving. Like winter coats! Vests are great in fall weather and Seattle winters because they are mild.
Add me to the chorus that likes those pants on you. But if they're not comfy, forget it!
I love your honesty! Your review is super helpful as I was contemplating the service as well.
I think the corduroys were super cute on you, but I agree that a less form-fitting top to pair with it would look better. I also liked the vest on you as it is a great completer piece, but I would NOT have paid that much for either item. (I'm spoiled by thrifting!).
If you like the vest (I don't think it made you look like a stereotypical mom, btw), you might might want to try Old Navy. I bought a well made quilted vest on clearance there two years ago and I pair it with a plaid shirt, skinny jeans and tall riding boots. Add some earrings and you are good to go for errands, dentist appointments, a casual date night with hubby, etc. Switch the plaid shirt for a denim shirt and your black skinny jeans and that would be just as cute, comfortable and stylish.
For higher quality pieces, I do love Lands End. Some of their items are way too preppy for me style-wise, but the quality and price is just right:)
One blog I really like is Putting Me Together. Audrey is a super stylish working mom that values both quality and comfort on a realistic budget. She has tons of posts about remixing pieces you already own, which have been very helpful to me in looking polished, but not overly done in everyday life. Check her out! (I'm not affiliated with her, just a fan:)
Ooooh, I really like the pants on you. Would take you from now thru the winter months fer sure. 🙂
Am enjoying your modeling comments. A lot!
I like the way the pants look! but right, we can't feel how they fit-- That sweater looks like a stingray, lol. I actually don't have a vest like that because I feel like they are "too cool" for me--didn't know that was a dorky mom look, ha ha. I think the vest with the pants looks great! but I can also see that nothing is a "love" for you and can see why you are sending it back. Better luck next time!
I would not have kept anything from that Fix.
Since I'm retired, I have time to shop for myself. I am fortunate in that I know what I like and what looks good on me so I don't need a personal stylist. I also don't need anything new except shoes--and even that's debatable. Besides, shoes are better tried on in a physical store unless you've already bought the same item and know it will (most likely) fit.
I do have one question. If this outfit has your measurements, why are they sending you clothes that don't fit? That sweater thing is a bad joke. That should be taken out of the roster. Also, I would find a way to let them know that you won't wear close-fitting tops with skinny jeans/slacks/leggings. If they keep sending that combo, they are wasting your time and your money.
I love your StitchFix posts - I think they're funny, in addition to being honest. Your hair is styled so cutely! I probably would have kept the black top and red/maroon bottoms (that color is gorgeous) to wear separately but I understand your hesitation. Sadly, I think $88 is reasonable for a down vest. I thought those were trendy, not mom-ish. Shows how fashion conscious I am 😛 I happened to already see your instastory post with that sweater and I may have LOL'ed at your face! Why do they even make weird clothing like that?
If you are not comfortable wearing the skinny black knit shirt and red pants, I totally get it. But the colors and fit are very flattering! The vest looks nice too. But I've learned that if I don't love something, it's not worth wasting money for it to sit in my closet.
Like most commenters, i would have opted to keep the pants! The color is luxurious and wouldn’t be hard to match, it’s perfect. But a little tight in the waist is rarely a good quality in pants, alas.
Ohhh my gosh, that poncho sweater is crazy! That's a new one on me, and I thought I'd seen it all. 😛 I thought you looked very lovely in the black shirt and pants. I absolutely adore the scalloped top!
I used to be all about shopping at the thrift store, but after having one pair of pants too many split on me, I've decided to buy high-quality pieces at a higher price point. Sometimes you do have to drop the money for decent quality clothes.
I care very little about fashion but these posts always crack me up. That sweater.....egads! Also wanted to add my voice to the "love your hair" comments!
FYI Stitch Fix had its initial public offering (IPO) of stock last week and looking through some of the research on it showed they claim their data science is crucial to their business. They have algorithms that select the clothing. The CEO was quoted as saying at a conference with fund managers that sometimes outfit curation required human interaction, and that roughly 80% of the time algorithms decide what to send customers, while 20% of the time stylists override that decision. They claim to have 2 million customers and 3,000 stylists so that's over 666 customers per stylist! Thus most of the time it is likely a computer program that is selecting your outfit! Just thought some of you might find that interesting!
Gosh, that's so weird. One time I sent my stylist a link to my blog post about my Stitch Fix and she wrote a note that said she loved seeing my post, so maybe I'm one of the 20%? Yay, me! Heh.
Probably helps to be publicly reviewing the product! Then again maybe you were just conversing with another program! Analysts were pushing the company for info on why they needed so many stylists if the key to their business is their data algorithms. The answer was they sometimes intervene in their automated process. To drive growth and satisfy investors it will have to be way less personal than what most people are expecting. Although who can say that some software can't pick out a great outfit for you?! Maybe the computer had a great sweater picked out and the human stylist replaced it with the turtle/flying squirrel sweater!
What's helped me with Stitch Fix is that I only get it delivered once a quarter. Maybe try moving it to that? Right now it seems like you get a Stitch Fix all the time! Though... I agree with you, aside from the vest (which I did NOT think was mom-like at all. Maybe it's because we're close in age?), I wasn't a super fan of anything. I loved the color of the skinny jeans. But not the velour 😉
Oh, I should have said that they are corduroy. But they totally look velour in the photos.
Love, love, love the vest!!!!!!! I am a mom older than you & I love mine. I love being a mom & looking like a mom, this is where God has me in my life right now so I might as well embrace it. That is a really great price on a nice vest. As for the arms getting cold not really, I always wear a sweater with it so that helps. I really like it for driving and especially in the fall & spring.
Oh yes, I'm glad to be a mom too! And I'm not interested in looking like I'm 18 or anything. But Sonia was just referring to the dreaded Mom Jeans-ish look. Heh.
I just wanted to say that I love your shorter hair - so cute!
Thank you!
I’m sad the pants don’t fit because the fabric looks soft and comfy and they look FABULOUS on you!
I love your haircut!!! And I think the pants look awesome - but if they don't fit, they don't fit. Not worth buying if you don't love them.
I hope December goes better for you!!
You look fabulous in the red pants and black top. You are thin and look great! Good choice on the sweater.
The Frugal Girl wrote: (In case you’ve never seen it, please watch the Mom Jeans SNL skit. SO GOOD.)
(There is also a rather hilarious one about the Mom Haircut, but that one is not 100% kid-friendly, so I’m not linking it here. Google on your own.)
And I just had to say that when I read thru it and got to the last lines, I laughed out loud! After watching some of your video posts, I think I could actually hear you saying it!
Thanks for the post---I do enjoy reading about the Stitch Fix episodes, along with the other things you post.
I do that too once I've heard a blogger on video or on a podcast...then I "hear" their voice when I read their posts!
Well, I liked the pants, black top, and vest on you - super cute, and NOT mom clothes - just sporty casual.
I understand your reticence about the vest, but I caved this fall and bought a puffy vest - then I bought another! They keep me plenty warm into the low 40s. And, as was pointed out earlier, your arms are free. Just add a hat and gloves/mittens if it's too nippy.
And I love, love, LOVE your hair!
Don't listen to your kids when it comes to fashion. EVERYTHING you wear will look like "mom clothes" to them. Because you're THEIR mom.
My daughter used to make fun of my clothes all the time, but since she turned 23, she keeps commenting on my "cute" clothes! MY taste/style hasn't changed, but HERS sure has - LOL!
So funny about your daughter! Lisey (16), does ask to borrow my clothes sometimes, so then I feel like I am winning in the mom fashion department.
My daughter snagged the tunic sweater over Thanksgiving. Heavy sigh. LOL!
Per the SNL skit, what is the deal with bathrooms being an ocean and kitchens being farms? (says the man who has a framed picture of a chicken on his kitchen wall)
When we bought this house, the kitchen was rooster-themed.
The bathroom thing I can kind of get because bathrooms have water, and so do oceans?
Kitchens have food, and food comes from farms! 😀
I also meant to say I just got my second Stitch Fix. I kept NOTHING from the first one. I'm keeping a tunic sweater, a dressier stretchy top, and jeans. I'm returning a sleeveless top with ruffles down the front and a black blazer. Everything fit, except for some unfortunate bagginess/wrinkles between the shoulder and bust of the jacket. I really liked the color/pattern of the top, but I didn't like these particular ruffles. The jeans were amazingly long - something I have trouble with is too short jeans/pants - so I was pleased. This time around, I felt that my stylist had listened to me and got my style pretty well. Much better than the first time around! Still kind of pricey, though. I REALLY wished the blazer had fit a little better. I've been wanting one...
Funny post for sure! My dad always wears a down vest. Keeps his arms free to do things, more so than a coat. I thought the vest was really cute.
What I do wonder is if you are doing the least expensive then what would be the price range for the more expensive line. I would rather shop for myself or at least "pick" out what I think I would like.
Ten points to Kristin for the Halloween comment!! Ha!
I might have kept the pants; the different color and fabric would lend versatility to your wardrobe even if you have other skinny pants.
FYI, I tried Stitchfix via your link and my first box arrived--I kept it all, but not for me! There were three items I was going to send back, but when I saw how much keeping two was when I would pay just $40 more for them all (due to the discount), I knew I could give away two of the items as gifts. Win-win in my book. Looking forward to my next box!
Ooh, that's a great idea to give away the extras!
Cute hair! love the stitch fix reviews! loved the red pants, black top and vest! You looked beautiful in those! Not mom like at all!
I think I would have kept the vest...I wear vests all the time, and I like the cozy feel when I don't need a full jacket. I can wear a vest over a fitted top and it makes the transition from my thin top half to my not-quite-so-thin bottom half look more natural!
Thank you for your Stitch Fix reviews! I, too, agree that its is a little too pricey for my tastes, and am glad you are willing to be the guinea pig for your readers!! Looking forward to the next one!!
Please please please keep that vest! So cute! I have an Eddie Bauer one I like to wear. It's nice with a scarf if you want a softer, less space age look.
Keep the vest! You don’t look like a mom at all! So cute!
I like the vest and the cords. But the poncho sweater? What on earth is that?
That sweater - oh my!
I love your posts, but everything seems so overpriced. If the prices you list are "the cheaper,the better option" I can't even imagine what that high end stuff costs. I have an Amex offer for $25 off $50 for Stitch Fix right now, but even subtracting $25 from any of the items you posted wouldn't convince me to buy them. Then again, I hate clothes shopping, which likely has something to do with it:) When I do need something, I'm all about clearance racks and thrift stores. I find clothes a necessary evil....I still have some items I wore in high school and I'm 49! Your posts are hilarious though!
You must keep the burgundy pants and you must keep the black vest. The second photo of you looking up at the sky is sooo good! You look awesome in that outfit!
I really laughed at your poncho poses! I think the style of the black top is very nice on you, but it does look a size too small. I'm enjoying the Stitch Fix posts. Overall, the prices seem high to me, but finding great jeans like you've done would be worth the price.
I would definitely keep the vest. They are great for layering. They work well in the spring and fall. And I too love the haircut. Super cute!
That poncho sweater was ... er ... something else.
Sweater is hideous!
And thanks for the review, because if that's what you get with " cheaper is better" I don't need to try them!
Of course, I'm a hoodie and yoga pants on my day off kind of woman, which is why I live in the back of beyond. Nobody cares here!
Is it me or is Stitch fix kinda pricey? Maybe I'm cheap and don't realize what things cost these days. I haven't shopped in years......Anywho, I say return it all, that sweater was just plain hideous.
I think the prices are somewhat outrageous.
I agree - your hair looks great, but as for the clothes....no Flora..no.
The sweater! I laughed out loud about what you said about only the front looking nice. While I wouldn't ever wear it, I know someone who is tall and thin and wears sweaters and ponchos that are shaped similar and she looks really cute in them.
The black shirt just doesn't fit you right, even a close-fitting shirt wouldn't stretch and pull like that. Maybe the next size up or two would fit you? It just isn't the right size and/or shape for you.
Those pants are great. but if they don't fit right then that would be a no go. I would have kept the vest and scarf. Not sure what is up with that sweater. Unique it was.
I love those pants on you but comfort is super important for keeping something. 🙂 The color of them is definitely beautiful on you, so finding something in that color may be a nice addition for the holidays. Also, your hair looks great!
I wear vests, in particular for the pockets and for the no sleeves, to avoid carrying a purse especially when shopping. (But I am a much older mom). The pants and top look nice, but you said the waist wasn't comfortable. I don't like the poncho sweater--either a poncho or sweater. I have a poncho that does have hidden sleeves but I don't wear it as a sweater. The scarf seems expensive to me compared to some of the hand woven scarves I have seen by local crafters. Their prices are high, so you really have to love what you buy (this is from someone, whose "personal shopper" (my siste-in-law) works at a resale shop).
Skinny on skinny is a great look for you. I do think the black shirt should be one size bigger since it is a fitted style. It looks like it is pulling across the chest area. Love the vest also, but like you I never quite understand why I would be okay with my arms sticking out if I needed a vest for warmth. I agree the sweater looks too big and bulky for your frame.
I thought the black top would have been more flattering 1 size up. And I love the vest, but didn't love the price tag.
I'm not a mom( although, the magnet on my car says " Dog Mom") and I might wear the vest, but probably not. I just shake my head at the prices. I guess I'm used to buying everything on sale or with great coupons at Macy's. I don't think I've ever paid more than 30.00 for a shirt.
No post since the 21st.... Where are you? I need my Frugal Girl fix!!
I'm sorry! I got sick on Thanksgiving Day, sadly, so I've been out of commission.
I was just going to ask the same thing! Hope you're better!
Love the red pants!
Can you show your stylist cards? Regrettably Stitch Fix don't deliver where I live (yet?), but I am living vicariously through you!
The top had potential and the scalloped neckline was interesting, but yeah, too tight (can tell w/ all the horizontal lines/bunching in the upper chest). Good call on sending it all back.
And the sweater? Hmmm....it's one of those things I'll expect to see on clearance racks in a few weeks.
I love these posts, Kristin! You look great and REAL! FWIW, I agree with everything you've chosen to do on this fix and the last. Your commentary may just make the post (not that you aren't adorable, you absolutely are!). Add me to the new haircut fan-it's super cute and flattering!
I get a stitch fix box monthly too. I've kept quite a bit. The sizing has been very accurate for me (so rare for someone who 6'0 ). Because budget allows and I want more work-appropriate clothes, my price points are higher. However, the stylist still sends me pieces that are cheaper. For example, I have those same corduroy pants (in Navy) you got in your fix.
I thought the scarf looked ravishing! And the sweater was......every kind of ‘NO’. What on earth were they thinking?!! But it certainly gave me a good laugh today!
I love your shorter hair!
Thank you!