It’s here, it’s here, it’s FINALLY here!! After weeks of eager anticipation, my Stitch Fix has made it’s way to my Nashville door step. And I can’t wait to show you the goodies I received in my little brown box! In case you were wondering, Stitch Fix is a monthly subscription where you get a personal stylist that sends you five items of clothing and jewelry based on your unique sense of style. The concept is so simple. You complete a questionnaire based on your style preferences, sizing, and other interests and pay just $20/month to have hand-selected clothes delivered to your door. The $20 fee will be applied to any items that you choose, and if you decide to keep it all, you get a 25% discount! Umm, yes please! I had to give it a try, and now I am hooked. Let me show you what my stylist, Jordan, chose for me this month!
I wanted to give my stylist as much feedback as I could on every item, but there is a word limit in all the comment boxes on the Stitch Fix website. I had a lot to say, so I directed my stylist here to my blog so I can get an even better Fix next month. I told her that I was starting a new job this month, and I needed work-appropriate attire. She selected some gorgeous outfits, and I was anxious to try them on! So let’s begin, shall we?
1.) Eamon V-Neck Gathered Waist Dress, Bobi Black, $118
Hellooooo ta-ta’s (yikes!) Not really a work-friendly dress in my opinion, haha. I had some high hopes for this little number, but I definitely don’t do V-Necks, especially this low of a cut. I love solid color dresses and tops, and I was digging this burgundy shade, but I just wasn’t feeling the fit of the dress on me. I would have dressed it up with a statement necklace and some black tights, but I knew it wouldn’t have changed my opinion on the cut of the neck. I prefer a round neckline because revealing too much cleavage is not really in my comfort zone. I love the length of the dress since I have such short legs, and anything longer than this would have completely turned me off. However, the price of this dress does not reflect on the quality of the fabric. If I am going to spend $118 on a dress, I don’t want it to feel like thin spandex.
Verdict: Returned.
2.) Meredith Colorblocked Silk Blouse, Daniel Rainn, $78
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3.) Emer Brocade Print High Waisted Cropped Pant, Margaret M, $98
So, I paired this blue blouse with the black pants that Jordan selected for me. I had been asking for a similar pant of the same brand, but these were definitely not the ones. But I will get to that in a moment. I am still debating on how I feel about the blouse. It is definitely my style, my FAVORITE color, and work-appropriate. My husband even said it looked like it was definitely something I would wear. I just don’t usually wear sleeveless blouses, because the arm hole opening hangs down too low beneath my armpit. It was so low that it showed my bra, so I knew I would not want to take off a jacket or cardigan if I wore it out anywhere. The fabric was also very thin and sheer for the price, and it just didn’t feel like a $78 shirt. The back of the shirt is all black and very sheer, and I would prefer the shirt to be blue all over. I may kick myself later for returning this shirt, but if I don’t immediately love it, then it wasn’t meant to be.
Now, let’s get back to my opinion on these pants. They sure do look great in the picture, don’t they? I requested a black skinny pant that I had seen on the Stitch Fix blog several times and they looked so comfortable! Well, I got some from the brand I wanted, but they were just so wrong on all kinds of levels. They were black with a “brocade” print. Gross. I HATE prints. Especially BROCADE. Let me show you a close up with and without flash.
See what I mean? And don’t even get me started on the material. You know the sound a windbreaker jacket makes? I don’t want to hear that when I wear my pants. They felt crunchy, itchy, and very stiff. Like I said, it was just so wrong. I really liked that they were more of a high-waist fit with an elastic waistline. The length was perfect for my short legs, which is the first time that has ever happened. But $98 for crunchy, loud, gross pants is just not going to happen. If they were the pants I originally wanted, I would have definitely paid $98 for them. But please, no more printed pants…I beg you!
Verdict for Blouse: Returned.
Verdict for Pants: No. Definitely no. Returned.
4.) Alan Cowl Neck Asymmetrical Cardigan, Market and Spruce, $58
This cardigan was not working for me either. It is definitely something I would have chosen in a store to try on, but would never purchase it. The cardigan was itchy, it felt sort of cheap, and it had a zipper to turn it into a jacket. Well, it was an asymmetrical zipper, and I don’t ever wear anything with an asymmetrical hem or zipper. It just felt weird when it was open because the zipper made it heavier on one side. I love the color of the cardigan, but the I couldn’t get over the texture. If I could compare the material to something, it would almost be like burlap. I would have liked it to be a little longer as well, but it just wasn’t for me.
Verdict: Returned.
5.) Arturo Fleece Jacket, Bajee Collection, $58
I had requested a nice peacoat for this fix, but this isn’t exactly what I had in mind. I want a thick jacket that will keep me warm during this brutal winter. This jacket was just too thin for my taste, and again, it just felt cheap. Not to mention, the zipper was asymmetrical. I loved the length of the coat when I put it on. I just don’t need a black coat that will show all of Cooper’s white dog hair all over it. I want a good peacoat in my next fix, but preferably cream/tan or navy in color.
Verdict: Returned.
Overall, I really had fun trying on all these cute clothes. Jordan, you did a great job selecting these items for me! I hope my feedback is helpful to you for my next fix! I am already looking forward to my next fabulous box! I just have a few more requests of what I am seeking for next month.
Things I don’t like: Asymmetrical Zippers, asymmetrical hem lines, cropped pants, printed pants, V-Necks, corduroy
Things I LOVE: Solid Colors, stripes, plaid, gingham, round-neck tops, cowl neck sweaters, 3/4 length knit tops and dresses.
Colors I LOVE: Neutrals (greys/black/white/cream/tan/navy), shades of green (olive/hunter), navy and black combinations
Specific items I need: Peacoat (navy/cream/tan), Dolman tops (look at my pinterest for the specific ones I want), plaid scarves, solid color scarves, khaki or tan (pants/leggings/jeggings) (equestrian style), casual knit tops to wear with jeans (preferably stripes/solid colors)
Stitch Fix Specific Items: Daniel Rainn Chevron textured blouse (sleeveless/black shirt), Renee C Melody Cowl Neck Dress, Gold Kaitland Spade long necklace, Navy Emmet Classic Peacoat, Jimi Faux Fur Hooded Peacoat (cream color), Harlan Plaid Infinity Scarf, Kyle Striped French Terry Dress, Grey/White ¾ sleeve dolman knit shirt, Nikolai Floral Sequined Blouse
The dress code in my office is “corporate casual”, so I can incorporate some casual knit tops into my work attire!
I hope you all enjoyed my post! If you decide to try Stitch Fix for yourself, use my personal referral code here: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4517397
Thanks for reading 🙂
Love always,
Jillian Wade
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