My latest Stitch Fix box arrived the day before my birthday last week. Woohoo birthday fix! It’s been awhile since my last fix in October (and it was pretty decent), so I was excited to see what my stylist chose to send me this time around.

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 travel-friendly items to refresh my summer wardrobe. I also specifically requested no shoes (I’m particular about my shoes and perfectly capable of picking them out on my own).

Here’s what was in the box:

Liverpool Reed Distressed Bermuda Denim Short

StitchFix always knocks it out of the park for me on bottoms. These shorts are no exception. I love the dark denim wash. They are distressed but not *too* distressed, and the fabric is not too thick, making them perfect for humid DC summers. I was a little wary of the length, thinking they might be a little too long on me, but they are comfortable and I actually don’t have any plain blue denim shorts in my closet at the moment (!) so I decided to keep them.
Verdict: Keep

Brixon Ivy Jarred Lace Detail Cap-Sleeve Blouse

This is definitely the WTF item of this fix, and you know what? It’s not bad. The color is great and I don’t hate the lace. I like that I can wear a regular bra with it and it’s mostly obscured by the lace. It’s also not too blousey like a lot of the workwear Stitch Fix tops seem to be (most of them are boxy and not flattering on me). It’s definitely outside of my comfort zone but I’m willing to take a chance on this top!
Verdict: Keep

Colette Chavez Pop Color Cuff Knit Top

I liked this top when I tried it on, though after reviewing the photographs I decided it is a little too long and baggy on me. However, the fabric is sooooooo soft and I LOVE the stripes with the pop of lime green at the cuffs! Luckily, Stitch Fix now offers exchanges so I exchanged it for the next size down. The smaller size arrived within a few days and it looks great. I’m too lazy to take new pics though.
Verdict: Keep

Gilli Mitchel Knit Maxi Dress

I love everything about this maxi dress! The way it’s cut makes it feel dressier than the typical maxi. I love the print and how soft the fabric is. The left side panel of my dress had a blemish in the fabric, so I exchanged it and got a replacement dress in the same size. I’m probably going to hem it an inch or two, but otherwise it’s perfect.
Verdict: Keep

Octavia London Mixed Material Satchel

I don’t love this bag, but since I loved all of the clothes it makes sense for me to keep the purse and thus the discount. The bag is way bigger than my usual purses and doesn’t have a lot of inside organization. I do like the mixed materials, but unfortunately I don’t think I will get much use out of it. I will probably sell it on one of the Stitch Fix Facebook groups.
Verdict: Sell

Keep: 4
Sell: 1
Return: 0

My stylist did a great job with this fix. I’m starting to think that being less specific with my requests is the way to go!

P.S. Corner has been getting fixes (yes, they style men now!) but I have yet to convince him to let me take pictures of him modeling his items. Maybe next time!

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My latest Stitch Fix box arrived the same day I arrived home from my latest trip to NYC. It’s been awhile since my last fix (and it was a bit of a flop), so I was excited to see what my stylist chose to send me this time around.

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 new denim and dresses for fall. I mentioned I am traveling a lot over the next couple months so versatility is a must. I included a note that if any sweaters are sent, they should NOT contain wool, and I also specifically requested no shoes.

Here’s what was in the box:

RD Style Jana Poncho Pullover

Despite indicating on my StitchFix profile that I am allergic to wool, past stylists have sent me wool. Maybe they don’t know that cashmere is still wool? I digress. Anyway, the stylist for this fix did a good job picking out this sweater with zero wool content. However, I am a bit torn on the style of this dark grey poncho sweater. Does it hide my shape too much? I’m also not sure if I like the open sides, but I see how it could be comfy and cozy for traveling. Corner really likes it, so I’m going to keep it and give it a shot. Verdict: Keep

Berry Jewelry Piper Double Disc Pendant

I always forget to take close-up pictures whenever jewelry is included in my fix, so you should be impressed that I remembered to take this one. I recently updated my style profile to indicate that I wear mostly silver-toned jewelry so I’m happy to see that my stylist acknowledged this new preference. This necklace is nothing special but I see how you could pair it with a lot of outfits. For the pricepoint I am pretty “meh” about it but since I’m keeping so many other items from this fix the necklace will not really cost me anything extra, so I’m going to keep it. Verdict: Keep

41Hawthorn Gideon Polka Dot Sweater

Again, my stylist managed to successfully avoid sending me wool. This 100% cotton sweater is awesome. I dig the polka dots and the extra length. It’s soft and I can see myself reaching for it a lot this fall! Verdict: Keep

Skies are Blue Bryleigh Faux Suede Detail Dress

Definitely the WTF item of this fix. I am not a big fan of elastic waistbands, and the faux suede portion of this dress is strange. I do like the fabric (it’s nice and soft!) and the way the sleeves roll up. I’m not digging the embroidered detailing around the neckline. I also have a feeling the neckline won’t lay right for very long. Worst of all, I found that the dress rides up if I bend over at all. This one would have gone straight back to StitchFix had I not found a buyer on a StitchFix Facebook group. Verdict: Sold

Edyson Soho Skinny Jean

StitchFix has never sent me a pair of pants I didn’t like, and these jeans are no exception. I love the fit and the wash. The fabric of these is soft and a bit velvet-y; I’m sure it will attract Nigel hair but nothing a good lint rolling can’t fix. Since I needed to add another pair of skinny jeans to my fall wardrobe anyway, I will definitely be keeping these. Verdict: Keep

Keep: 4
Sold to Others: 1
Return: 0

My stylist did a great job with the sweaters she picked out for me even though I didn’t specifically request any. Hooray for listening to my notes and not sending any wool! I am determined to get a 5/5 fix one of these days (without needing to sell the item or items I don’t like!).

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My latest Stitch Fix box arrived just in time for the holiday weekend! For some reason, Stitch Fix waived my styling fee this time around so I literally had nothing to lose by receiving this particular fix.

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 summer dresses and tops that could be worn for traveling or to happy hour.

Here’s what was in the box:

Maggy London Valencia Knit Dress

This dress is so comfortable (the lining is really nice!) and I love the silhouette. I am a bit torn on the print; I’m not sure if I like the cream color at the top portion of the bodice. A few derby friends suggested it would be better with a cardigan, so I took some photos of me wearing blue and white cardigan sweaters over the dress. It’s interesting how the different colored cardigans pick up different colors from the print.

Anyway, was torn on the dress because it is nice, but at $118, it’s also the most expensive item in the fix. I tried to get Stitch Fix to do a price match, but was informed the dress I found on Zappos is not the same length. I’m sending it back since it is pricey and I don’t have an imminent need for a dress like this (as in I think it’s more officewear than everyday fashion).

Verdict: Return

Renee C Addae Knit Dress

If I thought the lining of the first dress was soft, this lining is even softer. Wearing this dress feels like I am wearing a t-shirt! Also, I am a sucker for black and white prints, and this one is really different (I dig it). However, the elastic waistband is really tight and I could see it cutting into me in an annoying fashion. Also, I was disappointed there were no pockets (the fabric and cut could have easily accommodated them if you ask me!) and the fabric is a little thick for humid DC summers. Probably more appropriate for fall.

Verdict: Return

Pixley Nelda Halter Blouse

I am always pretty “meh” on the tops that StitchFix sends me. This one is no exception. I could take or leave the print. The neckline is interesting, but it would drive me crazy because I was constantly adjusting it, even just while trying it on. The absolute dealbreaker for me is that I own ZERO bras that would work with this top due to the low-cut armpits (eliminating strapless as an option) and the strange rounded halter neckline. I’m not into going braless, so this one is getting sent back.

Verdict: Return

Pixley Tarcil Mesh Detail Blouse

In my experience, there is always one WTF item in every fix, and this is the WTF item for fix #12. (Although I admit the top photographed much better than expected.) I like the blue color, and I do like the how this top looks from the back, but the mesh detail panel in the front just looks strange to me. It is also impossible to wear a bra with this top (the top hangs too low in the armpits to even make a strapless bra work). It might look cute under a blazer, but I don’t wear blazers. The left spaghetti strap was also very hard to adjust for some reason. Maybe just a manufacturer defect, but this top is going back nonetheless.

Verdict: Return

DV8 Abbey D’Orsay Flats

I am not sure I like pointy-toed flats (or heels, for that matter) since they make my already larger-than-average feet look extra long. The animal print is cute, but the shoes are suede and I worry about how the fabric would hold up. Actually, I worry about how the soles would hold up too with the amount of walking I do in DC. I was slipping walking around the hardwood floors in my apartment since the soles have no grip to them. I’d say they are cute, but not practical.

Verdict: Return

Keep: 0
Return: 5

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