My latest Stitch Fix box arrived on Monday, right after I returned from a weekend in Charlotte, NC with the DCRG travel team.

For those unfamiliar with Stitch Fix, it is an online personal styling service. When you sign up, you fill out a detailed profile about your sizing, cost, and style preferences. For $20, your stylist selects 5 items to send to you. If you like them, you can purchase the items. Your $20 styling fee can be applied towards the cost of the items you buy. You can keep all, none, or some of the items (if you purchase all 5 items, you get 25% off your order). You don’t have to commit to a monthly subscription — you can schedule one-off boxes whenever you feel like it! I have also found that curating my style Pinterest board has really helped guide my stylists towards what I like.

For this fix, I asked my stylist for clothes that will be easy to throw on between bouts at our upcoming roller derby tournament in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I think that in general, my stylist delivered on my request, but unfortunately most of the items were a bit too big for me. Interestingly, StitchFix now does shoes! I was pretty stoked to find a pair in my latest fix.

Here’s what was in the box:

Franco Sarto Grip Thong Sandal

I have to admit I was impressed with the first pair of shoes I was sent by StitchFix. First off, I am a super consistent size 8.5, so the fit was good. I love the quality of the sandals, and I especially love that they are black. (My StitchFix stylists are finally starting to listen when I say I wear a lot of black with pops of color.) However, I have tattoos on my feet and have a weird thing about having them being only partially covered; I prefer them to be either fully covered or fully showing. Yep, I told you it’s a weird preference. Also, the sandals don’t seem like they’d be that comfy for walking around in as the footbed is narrow. I’m just imagining my feet getting sweaty and slipping off the edge of the footbed. So while they are cute, they definitely aren’t practical. Verdict: Return

RD Style Matt T-Shirt Knit Dress

I like the idea of this dress, and I think it actually photographed better than it looks in-person. It’s cute, the fabric is super soft, and I like the print and the pocket on the front. However, I wish it was more fitted in the waist. It just looks too big hanging off me — especially in the waist and underarms. I attempted to add a belt, but the belt sits across the bottom portion of the chest pocket, so it doesn’t really work. Verdict: Return

Pixley Pompano Contrast Raw Neckline Knit Top

I love the orange color, and this shirt was super soft and comfy. However, I think the top is overall too big — especially in the armpits (note you can see my little racerback bra in the photos). While I liked the satin-y trim around the neck and armholes, I thought the strip of satin fabric in the back was strange. Also, I noticed while I was trying it on that the fabric was shedding everywhere. It left little orange bits all over the black shorts! Verdict: Return

Pixley Banu Mesh Neckline Knit Top

I like that I can wear a regular bra with this sleeveless top. I also like the heathered gray with the lace and zipper accents. However, this top is just overall too big for me and I felt like I was swimming in it. Verdict: Return

Kut From The Kloth Lonnie Distressed Boyfriend Short

BOOM. StitchFix always nails bottoms for me! I love these shorts. They are really soft and a good fit. There are cute distressed details on the legs and the pattern of the back pockets is cute, too (I bumped up the contrast of these photos a bit so you can see the details better!). I don’t have any black shorts in my wardrobe currently, so these are a perfect addition! Verdict: Keep

Keep: 1
Return: 4

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My latest Stitch Fix box arrived while I was recovering from my PRK procedure (separate blog post coming about that soon)! It was scheduled to arrive on Monday, but it actually arrived on Saturday. I could still barely open my eyes at that point, and I didn’t have enough energy to try everything on immediately, but Corner held up the items for me so I could touch the fabrics. On Sunday I was feeling a lot better so I tried everything on and took photos — but you’ll notice I am still wearing sunglasses inside the house.

For those unfamiliar with Stitch Fix, it is an online personal styling service. When you sign up, you fill out a detailed profile about your sizing, cost, and style preferences. For $20, your stylist selects 5 items to send to you. If you like them, you can purchase the items. Your $20 styling fee can be applied towards the cost of the items you buy. You can keep all, none, or some of the items (if you purchase all 5 items, you get 25% off your order). You don’t have to commit to a monthly subscription — you can schedule one-off boxes whenever you feel like it! I have also found that curating my style Pinterest board has really helped guide my stylists towards what I like.

For this fix, I asked my stylist for layerable items for fall. I also asked for a dress for my upcoming 3rd wedding anniversary. I think that in general, she delivered on my requests.

Here’s what was in the box:

41Hawthorn Jace Abstract Chevron Print Dress

I liked this dress instantly. I don’t own anything this color, and I like the subtle print. My stylist suggested pairing it with boots and leggings, so I did. The dress is lined, which I like — and also means it won’t get stuck on my leggings or tights. I also like that the dress looks good with or without a cardigan, and it’s long enough that it won’t ride up while riding on the metro or subway. The fabric doesn’t seem like it will wrinkle easily. This will be perfect for when I have to go into the office in NYC. Verdict: Keep

Pixley Timmy Twisted Seam Sweater

I really liked this sweater (and so did my family and friends when I shared photos with them). The pattern is cool and it works well with jeans or black pants. (My stylist also suggested pairing this sweater with the Liverpool pants they sent, but I’m not sure I found that combo aesthetically pleasing.) It is a mid-weight sweater and would be easy to layer something over or under it. For some reason though, my Stitch Fix stylists continue to ignore my requests to PLEASE not send me items with wool in them (it makes me itch). This sweater is part angora cashmere. Sigh. But, since I have become active in a few Stitch Fix Facebook groups, I knew there were people looking for this sweater, so it was easy to pass it on to someone else. Verdict: Sold

Liverpool Reagan Skinny Pant

Stitch Fix always knocks it out of the park for me when it comes to pants. They have never sent me a pair of pants that didn’t fit well. Admittedly, the pattern is outside of my comfort zone. BUT…the plaid does appeal to my high school self. The fit is great and uh, did I mention they are pull-on pants? So they are basically structured leggings. They will be so comfortable for traveling while still looking like real pants. I couldn’t resist. Verdict: Keep

Mystree Lillah Quilted Ponte Jacket

I was immediately unimpressed with this jacket. The body of the jacket is sweatshirt-like material, but the sleeves are quite thin. My stylist suggested pairing it with the 41Hawthorn dress but I thought it was too dark and liked it better when paired with jeans. I do like the mixed materials and how they visually contrast with one another. However, the jacket is just too big around the waist (I pinned it back for the photos). Again, I knew there were some people in one of my Stitch Fix Facebook groups looking for this jacket, so I passed this jacket on to one of them. Verdict: Sold

Romolo Ellan Layered Chain Necklace

Sorry for the blurry closeup — I forgot to specifically take some photos of the necklace. If you scroll back up you will notice I am also wearing this necklace in a number of the photos above. Anyway, I rarely like the jewelry that Stitch Fix sends me, but this necklace was definitely an exception. I like the gunmetal color and the length. I think it will work with a variety of necklines, and it will help dress up more basic tops and dresses. Verdict: Keep

Keep: 3
Sold to Others: 2
Return: 0

So this was my first 5/5 fix, even though I technically didn’t keep two of the items for myself. I really wish the Pixley sweater didn’t have wool content because I liked it a lot. I did send a note to Stitch Fix asking them to please educate their stylists about the various names that wool might go by — so hopefully I will stop getting wool items in my future fixes.

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The leadup to this particular fix was a bit more dramatic than usual. I acquired $75 in credit from friends and acquaintances signing up, so I wanted to make sure I received some worthwhile items in this fix. I read a lot of blog posts and people’s tips for getting what they call a “5/5” fix — a box where you love every single item. I have yet to receive such a box, so I wondered if I should be doing something differently.

For those unfamiliar with Stitch Fix, it is an online personal styling service. When you sign up, you fill out a detailed profile about your sizing, cost, and style preferences. For $20, your stylist selects 5 items to send to you. If you like them, you can purchase the items. Your $20 styling fee can be applied towards the cost of the items you buy. You can keep all, none, or some of the items (if you purchase all 5 items, you get 25% off your order). You don’t have to commit to a monthly subscription — you can schedule one-off boxes whenever you feel like it! I have also found that curating my style Pinterest board has really helped guide my stylists towards what I like.

For this fix, I crafted a very specific note to my stylist. I asked for items similar to the ones featured in Stitch Fix’s From Work to Weekend: Summer Fridays Style blog post. I did note that I prefer slightly less summery options as we head into fall. I mentioned my frequent business trips to NYC and suggested that versatile travel pieces that work for both work + pleasure would definitely have a place in my wardrobe. I also asked for NO jeans because I just bought a bunch when Twice announced they were being acquired by eBay.

I also combed through my Pinterest style board and narrowed down the number of pins so they better reflected my style. I removed all scarves from the board because I already own too many (even though I’ve asked Stitch Fix to avoid sending me scarves, I figured you can’t be too careful). I got rid of anything flowy or bohemian. I also updated my style bio to inform Stitch Fix that I tend to wear a lot of black with pops of color. I even put together a separate pinboard of me wearing my fixes so that my stylist could see ME wearing items I’ve been sent in the past.

Here’s what was in the box:

Kut From The Kloth Siena Cropped Pant

Here’s a few shots of me wearing the Siena Cropped Pant (styled with my own tee and scarf). A Stitch Fix-themed Facebook group that I joined really raved about the various Kut From The Kloth pants. I have to say, the fabric is great. Just the right amount of stretch. They could be dressed up or down. I don’t currently own any olive-colored pants, and the color would be perfect for fall. Ultimately I decided to return these because I think they are a little too long to be considered crops on me. Verdict: Return

Brixon Ivy Bixby Clover Print Blouse

I could really use some more travel- and office-appropriate tops, and this blouse fits the bill. I did make sure to pair it with the Siena Cropped Pant as suggested by my stylist. Love the print, but I don’t love the cut of this shirt on me. It’s a bit too boxy or something. Verdict: Return

RD Style Elly Dress

I really like the color of this dress and the faux leather accents. And, THERE ARE POCKETS!!!! I think Heather really nailed my style on this one. I do wish it cut in at the waist more, but I was willing to overlook that. It photographed surprisingly well, however, the knit of the fabric is very thin. I was worried about snagging the setting of my engagement ring on it. I think it would be useful as a layering piece only, and I would want to wear black leggings (and maybe even a black cami) underneath for modesty. I’m bummed. Would’ve picked this one up if the fabric was higher quality. Verdict: Return

Sweet Rain Acadia Jacket

I feel like there is always an outlier item in every fix, and this time it was the Acadia Jacket. It would be cute if it was half the length. The pattern of the fabric is kinda neat (also I am a sucker for black+white), I like the shape of the collar and the large amount of trim at the bottom of the hemline and sleeve cuffs. However, it is far too boxy for my small frame. I tried pairing it with my Level 99 denim trousers from a previous fix. My stylist suggested pairing it with the Elly Dress, but I thought that pairing made the jacket look even boxier. Verdict: Return

Skies are Blue Liffey Button Down Top

This shirt was love at first sight. I pinned this exact shirt to my Pinterest board and I’m so glad Heather put it in my fix! I pulled this shirt out of the box praying it would accommodate my broad shoulders and it does (although barely — but if I sized up it would be too big everywhere else). The colors are outside of my normal choices for sure, and I don’t have any plaid items in my wardrobe at the moment (with the exception of one scarf). I like that it is cotton and not flannel so I can use it for layering (and also, I can start wearing it sooner! it’s still 90 degrees in DC!). I also like that the sleeves can be worn rolled up or down. Quality could be a bit better (I already see a couple buttons that I’d like to reinforce), but I’m still really looking forward to wearing this shirt this fall! Verdict: Keep

Keep: 1
Return: 4

Overall I think the time I spent improving my style bio and pinboards was well worth it. With the exception of the Acadia Jacket, every item in this fix was pretty close to my style! Just a couple of fit and fabric issues. Also, I think this is my least expensive fix to date? The most pricey item is the jacket at $74.

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