Sometimes we all need a little motivation to get through the mundane tasks of life. Rewards can give you that little push you need to work through the “blah” days. These boosts don’t have to be big. It can be as simple as sitting down and reading your favorite blog once the laundry is put away or treating yourself to Starbucks after a full day of cleaning out the garage.
My little June is almost 6 months old, and since this is baby #3, I’ve navigated the shedding of pregnancy pounds before. I knew I needed to start getting my reward in order to help give me that extra motivation. A boost to my wardrobe is the perfect "carrot" to kick me into gear.
Enter Stitch Fix. I have been wanting to try Stitch Fix, the “Netflix service for clothes,” but I couldn’t justify the price since I hardly ever pay full price for clothes. I decided multiple weeks of lacing up running shoes deserves a big reward. At least that is what I am telling myself.
If you haven’t heard of Stitch Fix, it is a mail order service where a personal stylist sends you a box filled with 5 items to try. When you sign up, you fill out a questionnaire to help the stylist get a better sense of your style, your budget, and how you like clothes to fit. You can even link up a Pinterest board filled with your favorite outfits to show more of what you like.
You have three days to try on the clothes and decide what you would like to keep. The cost is $20 for one box to be sent but that amount is credited towards your purchase if you decide to buy something. You also get a 25% discount if you buy all 5 items.
I was a little skeptical of how well the stylist would pick out clothes that I would like, but I was so pleasantly surprised. I can’t wait to show you!
Before we get started I have to say I am so not a style blogger, you could tell by my modeling alone, but I thought this was too fun not share. Next time I will enlist a 7 or 5 year old photographer which will most likely produce better pictures then these. Now on to my first Stitch Fix box!
First up, skinny jeans. They were soooo comfortable and I was surprised by how well they fit. I never considered myself a skinny jeans girl, but I instantly took a liking to them.
They initially fit perfectly, but when I wore them the next day, by lunchtime they had stretched out too much and I had to keep pulling them up. Wha, wha. I was bummed I had to return them. I wish I had a size smaller to try on.
Next, the blouse. Even though I would have never picked it out in the store, I loved the neckline and sleeves plus all the colors. It would match so many things I already own!
I was back and forth on the pattern. In the end I decided to return it because I wasn’t in love with it. Plus the “dry clean only” tag sealed the deal.
I loved the dress right away. It is such a pretty color and so light and airy.
I can’t really put an exact finger on why I decided not to keep it. Maybe it was because I felt like I was in pajamas or because the undershirt made it feel bulky and left a funny line right at my hips. Maybe I am more picky then I thought.
I was kind of sad this one didn’t work out. Even the three year old I babysit said, “I can’t wait till I am Miss A so I can wear that!” So cute.
The next one was a lovely grey sweater. It is so soft and perfect for our mild winters.
I love this sweater but I have one just like it; same style and color, see what I mean? Almost identical! Bonus points to the stylist for finding something I already own!
If only it was a different color I would have kept it in a heartbeat!
The only thing I didn’t like in the box were the earrings.
You can request to have jewelry included and you can specify the type you prefer. I do love dangly earrings but these just aren’t my jam. The texture of the silver reminds me of the ‘80s.
My favorite part of box was the little outfit card. The cards style each item in the box with things you might already own.
Obviously most of the items in the box already paired together so it was fun to see new ideas of how to wear them. It was like an outfit you’d see on Pinterest except with clothes you already own!
All in all there were some positives and negatives about Stitch Fix.
The Perks
- Having stylish clothes picked out for you
- Getting a surprise box of clothes on your doorstep
- Easy return envelope to drop in the mail (postage is included)
- Outfit suggestions to push me out of my daily workout clothes/stay-at-home mom uniform. I am even sitting here typing this in an outfit inspired by my Stitch Fix box!
- If you refer a friend you get money off your next order!
The Drawbacks
- Not being able to try on multiple sizes.
- Limited time to return the package. You have 3 days to mail it back which is fast to my indecisive self.
- The price. This is definitely a service that I do not always have room for in the budget. It is fun as a reward and an indulgence for a job well done or a birthday treat.
I did notice after my last closet clean out, that a few quality pieces have been staying around much longer than in my younger days when I was just trying to keep up with the trends (some even get made into pillows). So I don’t mind paying a little more for timeless pieces that will be with me for the long haul.
The final tally: I didn’t keep anything from this first box. After all my raving, each item didn’t work for one reason or another. They say the fixes will get better after you review each item on their site. I am looking forward to my 2nd box, which I have already scheduled, to include some keepers!
How you ever tried Stitch Fix before or a service like it? Any keepers?
This is not a sponsored post. I purchased the Stitch Fix box for myself and the opinions are my own. This post does contain referral links for new sign-ups that would give me a small credit towards my next box if you choose to sign up through the link at this time. Happy shopping!
