My friends and I that use Stitch Fix often compare items we've received, so I thought I'd start blogging it for them. It's easier than just texting our not so stellar iPhone pics (my apologies) to each other or Facetiming each other while we try everything on to get each other's opinions.
If you haven't heard of Stitch Fix, I'll fill you in. You create a personalized style profile, schedule a “fix” for a $20.00 styling fee, then wait for your package to arrive at your doorstep that a stylist has put together based on your profile and or Pinterest board. They're like Santa's little helpers. You try everything on in the comfort of your own home, rather than dragging 3 or 4 kids into a dressing room with you. You keep what you like, what you don’t you send back. Your $20 styling fee goes towards your purchase and if you keep all the items in your fix you get a 25% discount, which often basically comes out to getting one item for free. You also get a referral link you can pass along so others can give it a try too! If they schedule a fix you get a $25.00 credit.
Mine is www.stichfix.com/referral/4732601
Mine is www.stichfix.com/referral/4732601
Once you sign up I advise you to set up a Pinterest board and add it's link to your style profile. I did this and had my friends do the same. Some even added me as a contributor to their boards. I find Stitch Fix items I like and pin them, stating what I like about each item. I'm sure to put in my profile if I'm crossing my fingers for a specific item like a comfortable pair of boyfriend jeans. I don't need accessories at this moment so I also request to not receive those. So far I've been pleased with my experiences. I feel like the stylists have listened to my wants, needs, likes and dislikes.
I usually have the same stylist, Emilie.
This month I asked her to hunt me down a few things I was hoping to add to my closet for fall (if it ever arrives) which were a poncho or a plaid/flannel cardigan, and some extreme flares, super tight up top and flared at the bottom to make your legs look a mile long.
Clearly, I never left the 90's.
Clearly, I never left the 90's.
By Fix BFF Emilie did not disappoint. She found all the things I asked for!
I LOVE these jeans. I got them in a regular length. At 5 ft 6 in I will only need a slight heel with them. So for you ladies taller than I am, ask for these in a long length so you can wear them with boots and add crazy length to your legs!
I love how they're tight at the top but pretty flared at the bottom. Speaking of bottoms, I don't have much of one after having so many kids in a few short years changing my shape but these jeans might my tush look alright again. Oh and they have cute square pockets on the front. They're fun for fall. And now they live in my closet. They're $98 which I know is more than a lot of us usually spend on jeans but I don't mind that price for a high quality pair of denim I'll take care of and wear often. If they were maternity that would be a different story.
I love this. I love gray. I love ponchos. I love throwing something on over a t shirt.
So naturally I am smitten with a gray poncho. It's great to pull on over jeans, even or leggings when you're leaving pilates or barre. This one is super soft and I love the cowl neck. Plus as I was trying this on my hubby walked in and said "You look so good right now, I love your skin when you wear gray." Okay, sold.
Emilie gets me! I asked for a flannel or plaid poncho or cardigan and she sends me a plaid poncho cardigan! I love this. It might be my new fav thing from Stitch Fix. It's crazy soft and think and I've already rattled on about how I love gray. She suggested I wear it with a skirt (I have scrawny chicken legs so that's tad intimidating) but I def agree that it's a cute way to style it. But I'm also looking forward to pairing it with jeans for some fall football/soccer games and maybe a bonfire or patio night here and there. It is ridiculously warm and cosy and I think I could fit all 3 of my babies under it with me! It's begging to be cuddled under. Between this and the Mavi flares I felt like I should be in the 70's and headed to a Graham Parsons or Allman Brothers concert.
Despite being made by Skies are Blue and named Timberlake I just couldn't get behind this top. It made me look like a Nana, not a mom with a baby on her hip. The color/pattern was fine but I have another Stitch top in a similar color/pattern. I didn't like where it hit. I prefer tops to be longer. It's more of something you'd tuck into a skirt if you worked, which I do not. And I am not a fan of the button tab sleeves. I see where Emilie was going with this. It has a cool tribal print embroidered detail on the shoulders, neck and down the middle of the chest. But it just didn't ring my bell.
Skies are Blue Zatanna contrast back knit top
I liked this top. It's a cream color, I adore neutrals. And it was ultra soft and breathable. It had an interesting back with a t strap, lace and 2 types of fabric. So it seems right in my lane. But the way the front was sewn together down the middle made it look a bit cheap in my opinion. I didn't hate the shirt, it's casual and comfortable, but I just have so many other tops in my closet I'd rather throw on when I need something casual and comfortable, I didn't think this would actually ever make it into my rotation. So I sent it back so it can find a good home with someone else that wants to throw it on with a great pair of boots and jeans or over some cut off denim shorts.
I liked this top. It's a cream color, I adore neutrals. And it was ultra soft and breathable. It had an interesting back with a t strap, lace and 2 types of fabric. So it seems right in my lane. But the way the front was sewn together down the middle made it look a bit cheap in my opinion. I didn't hate the shirt, it's casual and comfortable, but I just have so many other tops in my closet I'd rather throw on when I need something casual and comfortable, I didn't think this would actually ever make it into my rotation. So I sent it back so it can find a good home with someone else that wants to throw it on with a great pair of boots and jeans or over some cut off denim shorts.
