Stitch Fix Review #1: Jan 2015

My first package from Stitch Fix arrived & I swear, I woke up feeling like it was Rex Manning day. I was SO PUMPED to receive my first package from Stitch Fix! I had no idea what to expect! If you haven't heard of Stitch Fix, click here for a description of the service & reasons why I felt it would be worth it to sign-up. If you're interested in signing-up, please consider using my Referral Link.

Okay, here we go!  Please forgive my first attempt at mirror selfies.  I do not think it's my forte, so I will see if I can bribe my husband into taking pictures for me next time. However, this time, only my dogs will be assisting.

Octavia Bobbie Stripe Color Block Scarf ($34)

The first thing I pulled out was this scarf. I thought $34 for a scarf seemed a bit high, but I loved how versatile and soft it was. I thought at first that it was gray, but it's actually a soft green. Verdict: Kept

RD Style Keira Crew Neck Split Back Knit Top ($48)
Liverpool Anita Skinny Pant ($78)

I'll start with the top. This was wonderful. I would NEVER pick this up for myself & would probably even assume that it wouldn't work on me. I loved it on!  I love the gray/black pattern - neutral, but still interesting. I loved how it fit me - it actually slims me, even in the back (you can see the back in my awkward backward selfie pic above - you're welcome!). This was my favorite thing in my fix & a fantastic addition to my postpartum wardrobe that still makes me feel stylish & sexy. The price is great, but honestly, I would have paid more for it! I am willing to pay for things that I really love & fit me well. Update: Wore this top to work already & got several compliments! Verdict: Kept!

I like these pants a lot. They are just a LITTLE tight in the waist, but since they are stretchy, this is not really an issue. I'm finding I do like the more high-waisted stuff right now because of my postpartum belly. They are a little long on me, which is why I ALMOST didn't keep them, but I prefer them to my black leggings (but they are just as comfortable), so I decided to keep them. Update: They easily stretched & fit more than fine in the waist now. However, although I've worn them since & will continue to, I think they'll be too big in a month at most. Not 100% sure they were worth the money since I'm still in the process of losing the baby weight. Verdict: Kept

Andrew Marc Kinley Anorak Jacket ($148)

I actually really loved this jacket. However, I decided not to keep it for a few reasons. It was just a touch too big on me - which would be okay, except I'm in the process of losing weight & I'm afraid it would hang on me too much by the time I am able to wear it (Spring). Which brings us to reason #2 - it's the middle of Winter in Chicago!  Therefore, I thought it was a strange choice for right now.  Also, again, I live in Chicago (where it's always slushy & gray) & having a coat in white (no matter how easy it is to clean) is pretty risky. I know I'd get it dirty the very first time I tried to wear it out. I did like the style, however. Despite the high price for an unlined jacked, I MIGHT have kept it if it fit a touch smaller & was in a different color (maybe navy or olive). Maybe we can try again in the Spring? Verdict: Returned

Collective Concepts Lydia Floral Print Key-Hole Blouse ($68)

This is a really pretty blouse, although I'm not usually a huge floral fan. But I do love the blue. However, it just looked odd on me. I think maybe I'm too short-waisted, busty, & curvy so it doesn't hang quite right. Verdict: Returned

Overall, I totally loved this experience. I think my stylist did a great job. I would have liked to see more earth tones, a winter jacket, or maybe a pair of jeans, but I think it was a great mix of stuff for a 1st fix. Hopefully my feedback will help my stylist nail down my style more, while still pushing me out of my comfort zone.

My next fix is scheduled to arrive 2/20/2015!

What is Stitch Fix?

*This is not a sponsored post. Stitch Fix does not know who I am, besides being signed-up for their service.  This post does contain a referral link.

Stitch Fix is a personal styling service. You start by filling out your online style profile, answering questions relating to color preferences, sizing, overall style, etc. A stylist will then evaluate your answers & select five pieces to send to you to try out. There is an initial $20 styling fee, which will be put towards the cost of the items you choose to buy. If you choose to purchase none of the items, then you're only out $20. You have 3 days to try everything on & decide what you'd like to keep. You then return the items you do not want to keep in a prepaid package, included in  your shipment. If you keep everything, you get 25% off the whole purchase! Easy, right?

I found out about this service through my sister, who bought me a gift card for my recent birthday. I had never previously heard of it.  She thought it would be good for me & here's why she was 100% right...

1.  I don't really enjoy shopping. I get very overwhelmed & end up wandering around aimlessly for hours, but not buying anything.  Or, I will buy something I don't even really like to make myself feel like I didn't just waste 3 hours of my life in a mall.

2. I am terrible at picking out clothes for myself. I am the person who has 600 navy sweaters in my closet & nothing else.  I also tend to overestimate my sizes.

3. I don't know how to dress myself. Accessorizing in my life is the equivalent of me putting on a necklace. Even if I already have some cute pieces, I don't know how to utilize them to their full potential!

4. I get bored at work & shop online. I realize that Stitch Fix does seem expensive.  However, in the long run, it actually saves me money. I love the excitement of letting someone else pick out the clothes & so far, it's prevented me from even wanting to peruse other clothing websites. I may spend a bit more per item, but I end up with less stuff that I love more.

5. It's making me reevaluate my current wardrobe & donate stuff that I really shouldn't be hanging on to.  This is important for a clothes hoarder.

These are my reasons for feeling that this service is perfect for me.  If you're interested in trying it, I hope you will consider using my Referral Link.  I will get a $25 credit. Once you sign-up, you will get your own referral link!  If you are on the fence, I would recommend checking out other bloggers' reviews - I find them very helpful, especially because if I see a piece I really like, then I can request it in my next fix.