my first stitchfix.

styledlife

Sep 3

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i may never go shopping again.because i have found the holy grail, and it is called stitchfix. stitchfix is a personalized styling service, which for those of you who are behind the times like me, means that you fill out your sizes and let them know your style preferences, then they send you a package on a day of your choosing (or monthly if you're fancy). the package includes five different pieces (accessories, pants, shirts, dresses, etc.) that your stylist thinks would be a good fit for you.then the fun starts. you get to try on the pieces and decide which ones you like and want to buy, and then you throw the ones you don't want to keep into a pre-paid mailing bag and send it back within 3 days. (you do get charged $20 to have the stitchfix sent to you, but that money goes towards the price of anything you want to buy, which is pretty great.)i got my first stitchfix right before labor day weekend, and decided to take some bad photos on my phone to share with you. no need to thank me. why did i choose to get a stitchfix during my shopping freeze? great question. if you can figure that out, please let me know.item #1: tank top.this would have been really cute on anyone else but me. when you have a short torso and big ta-tas, fitted is your friend. shapeless tops are just not flattering, and make you look pregnant, but in that way where no one can tell for sure and don't want to ask. plus, i need longer tops, because otherwise i run the risk of flashing that midriff.[gallery type="square" ids="2256,2255"]item #2: cable-knit sweater.i love big sweaters. i've stolen at least three of Mister Man's huge cable knit sweaters for myself over the years. this was adorable, with a double breasted button situation going on in front, and an awesome navy/red color combo for fall. definitely potential here.item #3: chambray tunic.you can't tell in the photo, but this is the most comfortable fabric ever, just soft like a blanket. and you can never go wrong with chambray, it goes with everything. i could see myself wearing something exactly like this on an airplane when i travel. it's just polished enough. (this one was a little big for me though.)item #4: striped dress.puffed sleeves. "it would give me such a thrill, Marilla, just to wear a dress with puffed sleeves." (if you can name that book, you and i are friends forever!) this adorable little dress has stripes, puffed sleeves and an a-line skirt. and it fit like a glove. you go stitchfix stylist!item #5: burgundy skinnies.the color was perfect, and the stretch was perfect, but the waistband was a little bit too snug. and even though it might be an okay thing to assume that pants stretch out, my own personal mantra begs to differ. i do not buy if it does not fit. period.now, i was able to keep myself down to just one item, so can you kids guess which one i went with?if you said "dress" or "vestido", you would be correct! you guys, it is just everything. i did a little fashion show with all the pieces for my husband, and when i put this one on, he said, "wow, that looks really pretty on you babe! i think you should get that one!" and if any of you have women's fashion-averse husbands, you know how amazing it is when they want you to add items to your closet...yea, it's that good.i will definitely try stitchfix again, mainly because it's so much fun! there are times when i just don't want risk ordering things online and hassling with returns, or i don't want to deal with going to the mall and trying things on there, so having a package delivered to your door full of clothing tailored to your style is the perfect solution. it's like getting a present that someone picked out from your pinterest boards (no joke, my stylist wrote me a little note saying she checked out my pinterest and that's why she sent the sweater!).if any of you are looking for a way to get in on the personal styling box fun, without the monthly commitment, i highly suggest trying out stitchfix! if you do, let me know how it turns out!