My first fix! Ahhhhhh it was so exciting. I could hardly wait for the box to arrive. I didn't take any photos of the box or the tissue-wrapped items inside because I was so eager to rip it open. My stylist (Ashley) knocked it out of the park! It's as if she looked into my soul (or my closet).
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I'm going to apologize up front for the less than stellar photography. Mirror selfies are complicated! You often end up with the 'large hand on the phone' phenomenon. Refer to the first photo of the skinny jeans or the jacket below for an example. Yeah, that's not pretty. I tried to recruit my daughter to be my photographer but she was in the middle of binge watching Vampire Diaries, so I did my best. I promise I'll do better next time!
Let's get to it!
Stitch Fix is a personal styling service. It's for the fashionista who loves clothes, for those of us who are a little more challenged in the fashion department, for someone who is just too busy to shop, and for anyone looking to refresh their wardrobe. Click here to learn more about Stitch Fix.
I'm going to apologize up front for the less than stellar photography. Mirror selfies are complicated! You often end up with the 'large hand on the phone' phenomenon. Refer to the first photo of the skinny jeans or the jacket below for an example. Yeah, that's not pretty. I tried to recruit my daughter to be my photographer but she was in the middle of binge watching Vampire Diaries, so I did my best. I promise I'll do better next time!
Let's get to it!
1) THML Kahlo Knit Top $58
I loved this top from the moment I saw it! Gray and white stripes are my all time fav. The fabric is very soft and the orange embroidery is beautiful, although I feel like it hits my chest in an odd place (ahem). I like the 3/4 sleeve and neckline. This top has an interesting cut. It's longer in the back and sort of swingy. Overall, I adore it!
This top is hand wash or dry clean only. I have some clothes laying on my closet floor from last summer that are still waiting to be hand washed! Uh oh.
VERDICT: KEPT!
This top is hand wash or dry clean only. I have some clothes laying on my closet floor from last summer that are still waiting to be hand washed! Uh oh.
VERDICT: KEPT!
2) Pixley Lucia Embroidered V-Neck Jersey Top $44
I wasn't a big fan of this top at first but it has grown on me. I wasn't sure about the orange. It's bright orange, almost neon. But, when I modeled it for my husband he absolutely loved it! The blue color is not done proper justice in these photos. The embroidery is gorgeous! The material is very soft and a good weight, not too thin.
I would never think to pair it with olive as shown on the style card from Stitch Fix, but maybe I'll try it! It looks great with jeans.
VERDICT: KEPT!
I would never think to pair it with olive as shown on the style card from Stitch Fix, but maybe I'll try it! It looks great with jeans.
VERDICT: KEPT!
3) Liverpool Jaxson Skinny Jean $88
I was so skeptical about skinny jeans. I've tried them on sooo many times and never found a pair that worked, which is why I'm amazed that my stylist got it on the first try! They fit great. They feel like a pair of jeans, not a pair of jeggings. It's a super flattering dark wash. These babies are a much needed, versatile addition to my wardrobe! Can I wear them every day?
VERDICT: KEPT!
VERDICT: KEPT!
4) Octavia Jalisa Floral Embroidered Infinity Scarf $34
This scarf is a beauty! I have an infinity scarf addiction, which I mentioned in my note to the stylist. She delivered! It's a gorgeous blue and once again, the embroidery is lovely. This fix was all about the embroidery! I fell in love with this scarf the moment I opened the box. There was no turning back. I hesitated to spend $34 on a scarf but I HAD to have this one.
Side note - I saw a similar white scarf with blue embroidery at TJ Maxx today for $12.99. Biggest difference? The material! This scarf material just feels richer. Or maybe I'm just imagining that so I can sleep at night.
VERDICT: KEPT!
(Are you seeing a pattern here?)
Side note - I saw a similar white scarf with blue embroidery at TJ Maxx today for $12.99. Biggest difference? The material! This scarf material just feels richer. Or maybe I'm just imagining that so I can sleep at night.
VERDICT: KEPT!
(Are you seeing a pattern here?)
5) Pixley Analisse Anorak Jacket $88
This was the only item I was on the fence about. I wanted to love it, because it's a very cool jacket and I have nothing like it. I love the color! It's a feminine version of a military jacket. I've actually been looking for a military jacket (I'm convinced my stylist is psychic because I did NOT mention that at all in my profile).
Love the buttoned up cuffs, the drawstrings at the waist and bottom, and the hood (the hood detaches).
I wasn't sure about the fabric or the fit. Although the fabric is very soft and silky, it feels heavy to me. The jacket is lightly lined, which probably adds to the weight. It also felt kinda big. I think it's meant to look slouchy and if it's a little big, I can wear it year-round with sweaters when it gets cold.
Once I tightened the drawstring at the waist, it felt better and after seeing it in photographs, I liked it even more. I decided to keep it in the end because keeping all 5 pieces means a 25% discount, so it was totally worth it to keep everything.
VERDICT: KEPT!
Love the buttoned up cuffs, the drawstrings at the waist and bottom, and the hood (the hood detaches).
I wasn't sure about the fabric or the fit. Although the fabric is very soft and silky, it feels heavy to me. The jacket is lightly lined, which probably adds to the weight. It also felt kinda big. I think it's meant to look slouchy and if it's a little big, I can wear it year-round with sweaters when it gets cold.
Once I tightened the drawstring at the waist, it felt better and after seeing it in photographs, I liked it even more. I decided to keep it in the end because keeping all 5 pieces means a 25% discount, so it was totally worth it to keep everything.
VERDICT: KEPT!
So there you have it, folks! I kept it all. I got really lucky on my first fix! Not everyone is this happy the first time around. The more honest and specific you are in your profile, notes, and feedback, the better your boxes will be. Creating a Pinterest fashion board helped my stylist a lot. I pinned a bunch of striped tops and ta-da, she sent me a striped top. Clearly she reviewed my board and took cues from there.
You have 3 days to decide what you'd like to keep and what you want to return and honestly, after spending 2 days with these lovely clothes, I was attached to them.
I can't wait to see how next month goes! Until then, I'll be strutting around town in my skinny jeans.
Click here if you'd like to give Stitch Fix a try! You get to experience the thrill of receiving a fix and I receive a credit if you sign up using my link. Click here if you like'd to read more about me.
You have 3 days to decide what you'd like to keep and what you want to return and honestly, after spending 2 days with these lovely clothes, I was attached to them.
I can't wait to see how next month goes! Until then, I'll be strutting around town in my skinny jeans.
Click here if you'd like to give Stitch Fix a try! You get to experience the thrill of receiving a fix and I receive a credit if you sign up using my link. Click here if you like'd to read more about me.