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Stitch Fix Numero Tres

I ordered a Stitch Fix * about a month ago to celebrate another 5 pounds of weight loss. Why has it taken a month to get my fix? They’ve apparently gotten crazy popular and there was a wait. I just spent way too much money on a sewing machine (that’s a post for another day), so I’m not really supposed to be buying clothes right now. But my Stitch Fix box was a pleasant little surprise when I got home today. And, because my stylist did such a good job, I’m going to be naughty and keep some of it.

What is a Stitch Fix? It’s a service where you fill out a style profile, give them links to stuff like your pinterest account, and let them know what kind of clothes you’re interested in purchasing. You also tell them price ranges for what you’re willing to spend, and what kinds of clothes you’re looking for. A “stylist” puts together five items of clothing and you get a pretty box in the mail, along with a nice little note and some suggestions about how to style everything. You have 3 business days to decide what you want to keep. There is a $20 styling fee for getting a fix, but if you buy any of the clothes it will go towards your purchase.

I have until Saturday to decide what I want to keep and what I want to send back. I will tell you what I’m leaning towards, but I’m not going to tell you prices. I want to know what you think of everything on its own merits. I will tell you that the most expensive item was $88. So, we’re not talking crazy amounts of money here. But, definitely enough money that I am not going to keep everything.

My fix contained two shirts, a pair of skinny jeans, and two dresses.

What do you guys think? Besides, “OMG Hope, you need to clean your mirror. And make some new curtains. Hey, wait a minute, I thought you bought a sewing machine. Shouldn’t you use that to make new curtains…?” Because all of that goes without saying.

(I asked my stylist for some stuff that I can wear on the weekend and not look like a soccer mom.)

I am ambivalent about this top. It looks good in the pictures, but I think it might be a little too billowy in person? I like the darts below the buttons a lot. This is definitely a good shirt to wear if I’m feeling bloated. The jeans I will likely keep. They’re really comfortable, Kristian liked them, and I haven’t bought a single pair of non-maternity jeans in probably three years.

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This top would likely have been a keeper, but it’s too big. It’s supposed to be kinda billowy like the other top (I’m pretty sure this is what happens when your Stitch Fix notes mention that you are still losing postpartum weight). But it’s also a size too big. Too bad, because the back is pretty cool.

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This is my “sexy-librarian-awkward-armed-selfie” face. In case you were wondering.

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This one I think I am also keeping. It looks better in person. Although I think I need a different bra for it. I like that I can dress it up for work if I want to, or dress it down for the weekend. Or make it look non-work dressy and wear to some sort of non-work special occasion. Because I go to non-work special occasions? Well, I could wear it when I take Lilian to Target and I want to feel all fancy.

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I texted a picture of this one to my sister… and she was not a fan. I think because it’s not so flattering when you take a picture of it head on.

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But from the side? Va-va-va-voom! This one is also crazy soft. I am very torn about this one.

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What do you guys think? I’m leaning towards the jeans, the navy blue dress, and maybe the orange shirt. I get a 25% discount if I purchase all 5 items, but I am not going to buy all of them. At the very least, that 2nd shirt is too big. Of course, if you get 4 items, you might as well get the 5th, because it’s basically free at that point. So, I should probably just stick to 2-3 things from this fix.

If you want to do a Stitch Fix of your own, click here. I’ve been really happy with the clothes I’ve received in my three fixes so far. They definitely get better as you get more fixes and give them feedback about what you liked.

*All Stitch Fix links on this post are referral links. Please to be clicking so that I can get free credit and buy more pretty outfits. Thanks!!!

15 comments to Stitch Fix Numero Tres

  • I have been dying to try Stitch Fix but am afraid about the logistics of mailing something back! I like both of the dresses and the orange top, but all the pieces are rad enough to make me jealous!

  • It’s pretty easy to send stuff back, although I am always terrified that I will forget to mail it and then get stuck buying everything. :p They send you an envelope that’s big enough to stuff everything into and then you just drop it in the mail. I only kept one item from my first fix, but I kept everything from my second fix. I think I promised to post pictures of all of those clothes and I never did. Whoops!

  • Angeline

    Keep all except the shirt that is too big. I love the dresses. They look fabulous on you! I need to try this too someday.

  • My favorite garment is the last dress. I love it and it looks terrific on you. I don’t think the purple/white shirt looks too big but if it doesn’t feel right then it needs to be returned. I’m not as crazy about the black and white dress with all of the design focusing attention down low.

  • Sue

    I liked the orange top with the jeans the best.
    The last dress looks pretty and comfy too.
    🙂

  • I just sent them an email to see if I could get that shirt in a smaller size. If I buy that shirt, it will actually be cheaper to buy everything else. Go figure! Hooray for 25% discounts. :p

  • I think that the navy dress will look a lot better with a sweater or jacket to balance it out. Or maybe I’m just saying that because I’m the queen of cardigans? I thought about you when I was reading their FAQs last night. You’re small enough for their sizing now!

  • That top with the jeans is my favorite too. 🙂

  • the only thing i really like is the chevron dress. we don’t exactly have the same style though. & it’s worth noting that all of these things (except the jeans, maybe) would be really easy to sew…

  • Sadly, I don’t really have the time to sew my own clothes these days. I am thinking about doing an online alterations course, though. I have a bunch of pants for work that all fit weird right now. I think doing some alterations to make what I already have fit better might be the most efficient way to improve my wardrobe? My sewing room is currently the staging area for a giant house project, so I probably won’t be able to dig my sewing machine out for a couple weeks. :\

  • Alyssa

    I love the last dress on you. The navy one, I agree with Mary Stella and don’t love all the pattern focus so low. I also love that purple top – I hope you can get the right size easily.

  • The jeans and the last dress. Not really a fan of either tops or the first dress.

  • That last dress looks fabulous on you. Throw a little cardigan on and it’s perfect!

  • Eric

    I like the black and white outfit. Pleasantly retro, and you look great in it.

  • I love the one shirt that is too big, I hope you can get it in a smaller size. I’ve not tried them for the simple fact that they don’t do plus size. Otherwise I probably wld have jumped on board a while ago. I love that last dress!!!

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