My latest Stitch Fix box arrived yesterday! However, yesterday was rainy and dreary so I wanted until today to ask Corner to snap some photos.

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 for clothes that are good for traveling but then can easily make the transition to a business casual office. I was thinking for when I take the bus or train from DC to NYC and immediately head into the office. I’m not sure the items that were sent really fit the bill; the blazer is too easily wrinkled and I don’t think a pencil skirt would make for a comfy bus or train ride. But…a couple of the items are cute either way.

The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was how color coordinated this box was! I love it when that happens because it usually means I can pair a few of the items with one another to make a new outfit.

Here’s what was in the box:

Eight Sixty Iona Pencil Skirt

This skirt is really cute. I love the bold print on the classic pencil skirt. I wore the crap out of my last pencil skirt (it was a gray banded one from Express). This one features colors that are already part of my wardrobe, so I think I own some things I could wear with it. Also I like that the base color is black. I love black. If I buy this skirt, I think it needs to be hemmed up an inch or so. It is a little too long, and actually inhibits my knee movement more than a pencil skirt usually does. I have it rolled up a bit for the photos to make it a more normal length. Verdict: Keep

Pixley Romaine Split Back Blazer

This is the first blazer Stitch Fix has sent me. I don’t actually own any blazers (possibly because I work from home 95% of the time?). I was willing to entertain the idea of this blazer. The back is interesting, and the blue color is nice. The blue actually matched the pencil skirt really well! I think the sleeves are too short for me (I TOLD Stitch Fix I have longer than average arms). I tried rolling up the sleeves, but the lining doesn’t really look like it’s meant to be showing. Also the fabric wrinkles quite easily and there were already a lot of loose threads along the seams. Verdict: Return

Skies are Blue Esla Split Neck Top

This is Corner’s favorite item in this box, but I’m sort of undecided. If I don’t have my hand on my hip the top is pretty blouse-y. It is longer in the back than in the front. Does this mean it’s not supposed to be worn tucked in? Anyway, the top fits pretty well and I like the plaid pattern of the fabric (especially the hint of hot pink running through it!). Seems like it could be dressed up or down.
Verdict: Return

Brixon Ivy Azurre Lace Overlay Blouse

This top. Wow. I don’t even know where to begin. It seems like a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. The built in camisole seems very cheaply made. Also the cami is pretty low cut and I had trouble pairing a bra with it. The lace pattern is so wide; I feel like it dwarfs my small figure and makes me look boxy. I really didn’t like how it looked on me. I tried belting the shirt to give it a little more shape but still no. Not sure what my stylist was thinking on this one. Verdict: Return

Zad Dawson Hammered Layered Metal Bib Necklace

This necklace is just okay. You can actually see it paired with some of the other item photos above. I don’t usually wear gold and I’m not sure I like the hammered aspect on this particular piece. I do like the length of the necklace and how it looks nice with a regular crewneck shirt. If the pricepoint were lower I might consider keeping it. I just don’t see myself wearing it that often. Verdict: Return

Keep: 1
Return: 4

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