Stitch Fix #8 - December 2015

I had asked for this fix to be scheduled after Christmas, but for some reason it came before Christmas. So with the holiday, family visiting, and some illness, I wasn't able to take the modeled photos that I usually take (it's also why this post has been delayed). So I apologize for that.

Once again, Andrea was my stylist and although (spoiler alert!) I kept only two items in this Fix, I still feel like she "gets" my style, so I was happy to have her again.

Once again I asked for a plaid top, but Andrea said they didn't have any in stock. I suspect that my condition of no tab sleeves might be a reason as well since most of the plaid shirts I've seen on Pinterest have tab sleeves, which I just can't stand. So I got three tops, one cardigan, and some shoes.


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Brand: BC Footwear Union Contrast Material Booties
Price: $90

When I pulled these shoes out of the bag, I really liked the look and thought they would be a great addition to my wardrobe. Then I felt the shoe (I actually only unwrapped one of them) and it felt very stiff. I gave it a chance and put it on. Ugh. Very uncomfortable because of the stiffness. I didn't feel that this stiffness was something that would go away after the shoes had been worn for a while, so I put it back in the bag. Great style, but I'm not putting shoes in my closet that I won't wear because they hurt my feet, especially at this price point.

 Status: Returned

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Brand: Fun2Fun Favio Split Neck Top
Price: $44

Although at first I was disappointed that there wasn't "color" with this top, when I picked it up, I liked the feel of the fabric. Then I tried it on. It fit rather well and I thought that it would be a nice top worn both by itself as well as under a cardigan. And the black and white means that it won't be hard to match it up with other pieces. So this one was a keeper!

 Status: Kept

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Brand: Loveappella Evie Draw String Funnel Neck Sweatshirt
Price: $64

I've seen this top (in various colors) on Pinterest, so I was happy to see it in my box. But then I picked it up. And, to be honest, the texture of the fabric just really turned me off. It wasn't rough exactly but I'm not sure how else to describe it. The inside felt fine, so wearing it against my skin was okay. But touching the outside of the top just wasn't something I liked. (I think that I figured out in this Fix that the feel of the clothing is just as important as the style and fit.) So I know that even though this would be a nice addition to the wardrobe, I just wouldn't wear it.

 Status: Returned

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Brand: Skies are Blue Cate Knit Top
Price: $54

Oh the color. I definitely wanted to like this top and have this color in my closet. But I just couldn't keep it after trying it on. Although I like looser fitting clothing, this top was too loose (and I don't think it was a sizing issue). I felt like I was wearing a tent. Perhaps someone with a larger chest would be quite happy in this top, but it just wasn't right for me.

 Status: Returned

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Brand: Honey Punch Layla Elbow Patch Detail Cardigan
Price: $48

Love! The cardigan looks so shapeless on the hanger, but it really is wonderful to wear. I love the large stripes and the elbow patch--cute! Plus it's just soft and comfy. This is one I'll wear around the house as well as out.

 Status: Kept


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What Is Stitch Fix? 
Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist sends you five pieces each month (or however often you decide to receive your fixes) based upon your profile/suggestions/previous likes and dislikes from Fixes. You have three days to try on the pieces and decide what to keep and what to send back. If you keep everything from your Fix, you get a 25% discount. (You do pay a $20 styling fee for each shipment, but that goes toward your purchase as long as you keep one item.)


You can tell your stylist what you like and don't like, and Stitch Fix suggests that you create a Pinterest board with styles/items you like so your stylist can view them. And I can say with almost all of my Fixes, my stylist definitely paid attention to my Pinterest board because she sent me several of the actual pieces I've pinned, which was really neat.

If you want to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link to sign up (If you sign up through that, I get a $25 credit when you are sent your first fix. Thank you in advance!) 

Stitch Fix #7 - November 2015

For this fix, I asked if I could have my old stylist, Jan, back since I felt she did a much better job than the one who sent me the last fix. I did not get Jan, but the stylist for this fix did actually write in her note that the reason for that is because Jan is no longer a stylist. I'm sad about that, but it was so nice of the new stylist (Andrea) to let me know. And it was also very obvious that Andrea had read over my profile and looked at my Pinterest board because her picks for me were so much better than what I got last month.

This time I asked for a few things: shirts to be worn under all the cardigans I've been collecting, something plaid, and some shoes to wear with skinny jeans. I got 2/3 of those so that's not too bad.

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Brand: Market & Spruce Mainly Pullover Sweater
Price: $68

I had pinned several items with polka dots on my Pinterest board, and I think I remember seeing this sweater (although I didn't pin it for some reason). So I was happy to get this. It is super soft and comfortable and I like that even though the colors are neutral, it's still a fun sweater. And my stylist suggested trying it with the green jeans I had previously received, so I'll be sure to do that.

 Status: Kept

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Brand: Laila Jayde Carlosi French Terry Pull Over
Price: $54

I love the color of this top. The shirt has texture (which isn't really apparent in the photo) so it's not just a plain shirt, but it's also just a tad see through in the light (I edited the photo slightly to hide that in one area). My stylist indicated that she sent it as something to wear under cardigans (pointing to the navy blue one I received previously in particular). With the weather here, I probably don't need a long sleeve top to wear under a cardigan but the navy blue cardigan is really lightweight, so added to the top of this might actually be quite perfect.

 Status: Kept Changed my mind and returned

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Brand: Mystree Sylar Asymmetrical Knit Jacket
Price: $78

To be honest, I'm not sure about the asymmetrical trend. I like things to be even and tidy and lined up. So this is a bit outside my comfort zone. Comfort, though. Gosh this cardigan is comfortable. It actually is a bit fitted so I can tell that it will be a nice warm piece. I'm not completely sure if it looks better open or zipped up, but I think I'm going to keep it and see how it goes.

 Status: Kept Changed my mind and returned

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Brand: Pixley Tracy Dot Print Cross Back Knit Top
Price: $58

Andrea said she saw this top on my Pinterest board so she decided to send it. I love the polka dots, the flow of the top, and the detail on the back. Oh, and the color?? Love! Plus it is very comfortable.

 Status: Definitely a keeper

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Brand: MIA Britt Rhinestone Flats
Price: $40

A few months ago, I noticed that in my style questionnaire on Stitch Fix a few new lines had been added, asking my shoe size and the types of shoes I was interested in. I've been reading other people's reviews and some have gotten shoes, but it seems like whether or not you can get shoes depends on which location your fix is coming from. Someone mentioned that shoes were available out of the Dallas location (which is where my boxes ship from), so I asked for some shoes in this fix.

At first, I wasn't sure what to think of these. I like that they are black because I can definitely use black flats. The inside is quilted just a little so they seem a bit more comfortable on the bottom of the foot. But they are covered in rhinestones (not sure how well that shows up in the picture below, but you can see them in the first picture in this post). These would not be the shoes I would reach for in the store, but then again, that's part of the fun of Stitch Fix--trying something I might not normally try. Since the price isn't too bad on these--and I definitely need something like this to wear with the skinny jeans--I'm going to keep these and see how well I like them.

 Status: Kept


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I thought a lot about the maroon shirt since I didn't love it (and the price is a bit high) even though it does provide a good staple piece. And I wasn't 100% sure about the asymmetrical zipped cardigan. But after doing the math and seeing the 25% discount if I kept all 5 pieces and because I know even if they're not my favorites I'll at least wear those two pieces, I decided to keep all 5 items. So I'm thinking Andrea is also a keeper!

Updated November 21: I went to check out at Stitch Fix this morning and realized that when I did the math on keeping three pieces vs. all five pieces, I forgot about the styling fee (I didn't subtract the styling fee from the total of the three pieces). Because of that, the difference in keeping three vs. five was a lot bigger than I originally thought, so since I was on the fence about the jacket and the maroon top, I decided to send those back.

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What Is Stitch Fix? 
Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist sends you five pieces each month (or however often you decide to receive your fixes) based upon your profile/suggestions/previous likes and dislikes from fixes. You have three days to try on the pieces and decide what to keep and what to send back. If you keep everything from your fix, you get a 25% discount. (You do pay a $20 styling fee for each shipment, but that goes toward your purchase as long as you keep one item.)


You can tell your stylist what you like and don't like, and Stitch Fix suggests that you create a Pinterest board with styles/items you like so your stylist can view them. And I can say with the first five fixes as well as this one that my stylist definitely paid attention to my Pinterest board because she sent me several of the actual pieces I've pinned, which was really neat.

If you want to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link to sign up (If you sign up through that, I get a $25 credit when you are sent your first fix. Thank you in advance!) 

Stitch Fix #6 - October 2015

For this fix, I asked my stylist to add more color to the box. I also said that I had plenty of pants right now so skip the pants this time. And I asked for a fall purse; I'm pretty picky about my purses, so I had several things that I listed that I was looking for in a purse. It's the first time I've gotten any accessory from Stitch Fix (I had to change my profile to allow it to be sent).

So I was really excited about getting this box. and when I opened it, I was happy to see several colors in the stack (or two stacks, since the purse was wrapped separately).

Then I held up each piece. And my excitement waned. There were a couple of things that I was rather surprised to receive and couldn't believe my stylist included them. Then I read her note and thought it sounded a bit "off." I looked at the note more closely. Jan, my stylist for my first five fixes, had been replaced by Jena. *sigh* I really want Jan back (and I'll ask for her for next time).

So we'll start with the good, then the bad, and then the ugly.

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Brand: 41Hawthorn Lizzy Colorblock Striped Sweater
Price: $68

This was the one really great thing in the box. I had seen this sweater, in various color combinations, on Pinterest and had pinned it to my board. The weather doesn't get super cold here, but it is good to have a few lightweight sweaters, and that's exactly what this is. It is soft and light and I love the colors. The price is on the higher end, but I know that I'll wear this one as many times as I can this winter, so I think it's a good investment.

 Status: Already in my closet

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Brand: Mak Jaclynn 3/4 Sleeve Button-Up Cardigan
Price: $38

I don't absolutely love this cardigan, but I do like it and I think it's a good addition to my wardrobe. It does fit well, even buttoned up, and it's a good staple fall color. And the price on it isn't too bad. Plus, I do like that it's 3/4 sleeve so I can wear it even in the milder weather.

Status: Kept

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Brand: Urban Expressions Elisha Zipper Accent Structured Satchel
Price: $58

There are things I like about this purse. I like the color. I like the feel of it. I like the several pockets that it has. I can definitely see why this is a popular purse and pretty high in demand. But it's just not the purse for me. For one thing, it's too big. I don't carry a whole lot around in my purse. I don't want a teeny tiny purse, but I don't need a "satchel" either. I also prefer to carry my purse on my shoulder and although this could be done, it feels too bulky under my arm. It does have a shoulder strap to add to it, but the side handles are also there and I feel that when wearing the shoulder strap, those side handles just get in the way. I do like the inside (white with black polka dots), but I think ultimately the cons outweigh what I like about it and I'll find the purse overwhelming and annoying if I kept it. It should go off to someone who likes it better.

Status: Returned

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Brand: Pixley Ohara Faux Wrap Tie-Waist Dress
Price: $68

No. Just no. First, I've told my stylist that I don't want dresses unless I specifically request one for that fix (guess that didn't make it to the new stylist). And this dress is nothing like any of the dresses I've pinned on my Pinterest board. It's too clingy, so it shows off all the wrong parts of me. The faux wrap part just means the bust area flaps open (I'd have to wear something under it to feel even remotely comfortable wearing it). And the color just is all wrong for me (heck, even my camera seemed to not like it since it's overexposed in the pictures). A complete fail.

Status: Returned

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Brand: 41Hawthorn Rosa Tab Sleeve V-Neck Blouse
Price: $58

After the dress, I didn't think it could get worse, but it did. The only thing I like about this top is the color (which I do love). I detest that it is partially see-through (something I've mentioned before) and I absolutely loathe tab sleeves (something I've also mentioned before). I'm not sure it comes across in the picture, but I just couldn't get the sleeves to look or feel right with the tab (one of the reasons I hate them). I don't think Jan would have sent me this top. I miss her. I hope she's still available.

Status: Returned

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So that was my Stitch Fix this month. I do really love the striped sweater and the cardigan will be a good piece to add to the wardrobe, but I don't feel that it makes up for the two absolute complete misses that were in my box. I'm looking back fondly at some of the items in my previous boxes that I returned and wishing now that I had kept some of them. *sigh*  I'm hoping next month will be better.

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What Is Stitch Fix? 
Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist sends you five pieces each month (or however often you decide to receive your fixes) based upon your profile/suggestions/previous likes and dislikes from fixes. You have three days to try on the pieces and decide what to keep and what to send back. If you keep everything from your fix, you get a 25% discount. (You do pay a $20 styling fee for each shipment, but that goes toward your purchase as long as you keep one item.)


You can tell your stylist what you like and don't like, and Stitch Fix suggests that you create a Pinterest board with styles/items you like so your stylist can view them. And I can say with the first five fixes that my stylist had definitely paid attention to my Pinterest board because she sent me several of the actual pieces I've pinned, which was really neat. I'm not sure how closely the stylist this time looked at my board.

If you want to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link to sign up (If you sign up through that, I get a $25 credit when you are sent your first fix. Thank you in advance!) 

Stitch Fix #5 - Late September 2015

Because the Stitch Fix packages I've been receiving are coming from the same metropolitan area where I live, I usually get them the day after I get the shipping notice. That's super fun, but it also seems like even though I've listed my Fixes as a month apart, the time between is shortened by the super quick shipping. So although I technically already received a September box, this one also came in September! Perhaps bad for the wallet, but great to satisfy my craving for another fix!

I didn't really have any special instructions for my stylist this time beyond asking to try some looser fitting jeans (since the ones I have been getting have been skinny jeans). I know fall is here (though it doesn't really feel like it in Texas), but I have to admit that I was a little surprised (and to be honest, a little disappointed) by how dark the stack of clothing looked. I guess I was hoping for some brighter colors. I think I'll ask for that for upcoming boxes--in fall/winter, I like to wear brighter colors to offset the weather doldrums.

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Brand: Mavi Sonja Boyfriend Jean
Price: $88

I'm on the fence about these jeans. They're a lighter wash than I normally choose, but it might be nice to have a pair with a lighter wash. The waist band is just a tiny bit on the tight side, though, and when I did the sit down test (are the jeans comfortable when I'm sitting down), they did not pass (the waistband dug into me). So I put them in my "return" stack.

But walking around with them on while I was taking the pictures (I wore them for all the pictures), I started to really like how they felt. And I thought maybe I would keep them after all. Then I sat down. Nope. These jeans are too expensive to sit in my closet which is probably what would happen to them since they aren't comfortable to wear while sitting.

Status: Returned (sadly)

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Brand: Liverpool Kolten Denim Jacket
Price: $98

Last time, I got a denim jacket that just was too small and also felt bulky and heavy. I did say I'd be interested in trying again with a lighter weight jacket (so I guess I did have another request for this fix). And as soon as I picked up this jacket, I was already in love with it. I love the color and it feels so lightweight (and a bit stretchy). It's on the very high end as far as price, but I know that I will wear this and feel comfortable in it, so it's staying with me.

Status: Kept

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Brand: Market & Spruce Aleah Heathered V-Neck Dolman Top
Price: $48

So when I pulled this top out, I immediately didn't like it. Although the fabric was super soft, it was a little thin and the shirt seemed a bit shapeless. My stylist said that it is versatile (because the bottom has an elastic band, it can be placed at any point on the lower body and then fluff it out from there). Although I think this piece has potential for styling (with the right statement necklace or infinity scarf), it's just not for me.

As I had expected from the initial impression, it feels rather shapeless. Because it has dolman sleeves, there is extra fabric on the sides, which you can see in the picture is just not flattering on me. I received another dolman top in a previous fix and kept it (it actually worked really well), so I don't think that the style itself is off for me, just this top. I also wasn't comfortable with this particular v-neck (which I usually like) because it felt too low cut and that the top would flap open every time I bent over.

Status: Returned with no looking back

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Brand: Market & Spruce Margerie Stripes & Dot Open Cardigan
Price: $68

I saw this cardigan somewhere online and thought it looked neat, so it was exciting to get it in my box. Okay, exciting is an understatement. I think this is my favorite item that I've received so far! I absolutely love the polka dots on the inside, and the back is gathered, which helps to give it a little more shape. It's a fairly neutral color but the details make it not boring. This is going to be a piece that I wear a lot this fall and winter.

 Status: Kept (already in my closet)

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Brand: Skies are Blue Zio Colorblock Mixed Material Tee
Price: $48

Holding up this shirt, I was disappointed. It seemed okay, but rather boring. Trying it on, it felt super comfortable and seemed like a really great fit. So I debated for a while about keeping it. But honestly, although it looks great under the denim jacket and I know I'd enjoy wearing it for the comfort factor, I just don't feel like it needs to be in my closet.

Status: returned

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So what do you think? Did I make the right choices for this box? What would you have kept or returned?

What Is Stitch Fix? 
Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist sends you five pieces each month (or however often you decide to receive your fixes) based upon your profile/suggestions/previous likes and dislikes from fixes. You have three days to try on the pieces and decide what to keep and what to send back. If you keep everything from your fix, you get a 25% discount. (You do pay a $20 styling fee for each shipment, but that goes toward your purchase as long as you keep one item.)

You can tell your stylist what you like and don't like, and Stitch Fix suggests that you create a Pinterest board with styles/items you like so your stylist can view them. And I can say after five fixes that my stylist has definitely paid attention to my Pinterest board because she's sent me some of the actual pieces I've pinned, which is really neat (and the cardigan I got in this fix wasn't on my board, but I had posted other items with polka dots, which she mentioned in her note as the reason she was sending me that cardigan). I also love that I've had the same stylist each time so far.

If you want to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link to sign up (If you sign up through that, I get a $25 credit when you are sent your first fix. Thank you in advance!)  

Stitch Fix #4 - September 2015

For this Fix, I asked my stylist to try another pair of shorts. I was also opened to the possibility of wearing a color of shorts or pants with my previous fix, so I also asked for a pair of colored jeans. Other than that, I just said that I didn't need a dress this time around. I had added a couple of new things to my Pinterest board, but there wasn't much I was specifically trying to get this time.

My first thought on opening this fix was that there was a lot of denim. I assumed they were all pants/shorts. Instead, much of the denim was made up of a denim jacket. In addition to the jacket, I got a pair of shorts, a pair of colored jeans, and two sleeveless tops.

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Brand: Dear John Lillie Cuffed Short
Price: $58

This is the same brand (different style) of shorts that I got the last time. My stylist mentioned that she picked these because the fit is similar but the fabric is more opaque. I like these shorts. They are comfortable and the black denim is not something I have in my closet yet, so they fill a hole. I usually prefer less of a wash on my denim, but I think it works with these shorts.

Status: Kept

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Brand: Level 99 Giovanni Straight Leg Jean
Price: $98

These are the same jeans as the grey ones that I received in Fix #2. The dark green color is a good choice--it allows me to try some colored jeans but at the same time isn't too "wild" of a color so it helps me ease into wearing them. I can totally see me wearing these. Although on the high end price wise of what I'm comfortable paying, I do think these will get a good bit of wear.

Status: Kept

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Brand: Pixley Kalamath Mixed Material Top
Price: $54

When I pulled this top out of the box, I thought, oh yes! Definitely a keeper. I really liked it a lot, and when I tried it on, it fit perfectly. I've been going back and forth on sizes (I seem to be right in between two sizes) and this is the smaller of the two sizes. I think that for looser clothing, the smaller size is just about right. Had I checked out the same day as I got my box, I would have kept this top. But then I started thinking more about it. Although I never look at the prices until after I've tried everything on (I want to get an honest reaction and not let price be too much of a factor), I do think that this top is just priced too high. It's made of mostly rayon and although cute, just doesn't seem worth the listed price. Had the price been $34, I would have definitely kept this top.

Status: Returned, as much as I loved it because of the price

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Brand: Dahlya Gleason Mixed Fabric Short Sleeve Top
Price: $54

I have to admit, when I pulled this top out of the box, my immediate thought was "no way!" I did not like the mesh fabric at all. My stylist wrote I can layer a cami underneath if needed. If needed? I'd never wear a top like that without a shirt under it! But one of the things I like about Stitch Fix is that I get clothes to try on that I might not try otherwise. So I kept an open mind and put on this top (over another shirt). And you know what? I liked it. It went from the "no way" to the "I just might keep this" list pretty quickly. Ultimately, I decided to return it and that decision was again based on price. Had the top been $34, it would be in my closet. At $54, it's going back to Stitch Fix.

Status: Returned, even though I surprisingly liked it, because of the price

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Brand: Market & Spruce Jada Denim Jacket
Price: $68

I've been seeing denim jackets everywhere on Pinterest and blogs, so it wasn't really a surprise that my stylist sent me one. However, this is where we hit a snag. Apparently the smaller of the two sizes I'm between works great for looser fitting tops. But for something that is more fitted like this denim jacket, it just doesn't work. This jacket was way too tight across the back of my shoulders. (That's why the picture is on a dress form and not on me.) I just felt like I was wearing a straight jacket. I briefly considered asking if this was available in a larger size, but then I really examined the denim jacket and realized that it's a pretty heavyweight jacket. And I realized that even if I had a size that fit right, I would still feel weighted down while wearing it. So I'm going to send this one back and ask my stylist to try another brand/style of denim jacket with a lighter weight fabric.

Status: Returned

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What is Stitch Fix? 
Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist sends you five pieces each month (or however often yo decide to receive your fixes) based upon your profile/suggestions/previous likes and dislikes from fixes. You have three days to try on the pieces and decide what to keep and what to send back. If you keep everything from your fix, you get a 25% discount. (You do pay a $20 styling fee for each shipment, but that goes toward your purchase as long as you keep one item.)

You can tell your stylist what you like and don't like, and Stitch Fix suggests that you create a Pinterest board with styles/items you like so your stylist can view them. And I can say after four fixes that my stylist has definitely paid attention to my Pinterest board because she's sent me some of the actual pieces I've pinned, which is really neat. I also love that I've had the same stylist each time so far.

If you want to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link to sign up (If you sign up through that, I get a $25 credit when you are sent your first fix. Thank you in advance!) 

Stitch Fix #3 - August 2015

I was so eager to get another Stitch Fix that I bumped up my date for my next box (I had bumped back my date for last month because otherwise it would have arrived while I was on vacation), so it's here! I had asked my stylist for some shorts and for a casual dress this time around.

When I first opened the box, I was struck by the color palette: aqua, navy, grey, and coral. It looked absolutely beautiful. I unwrapped the tissue paper and dug in. Here's what I found: 2 tops, 1 cardigan, 1 dress, and 1 pair of shorts.

There's one piece that I know for sure I am keeping, one I thought I was definitely keeping but am now unsure, one I just don't love, and two I am unsure about. So I need your help with making my decisions for what to keep with this box!
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Brand: Dear John Finnegan Roll Cuff Short
Price: $58

I've never really worn colored shorts; I usually stick to denim or khaki. So at first I wasn't sure about these. But part of why I'm doing Stitch Fix is to try things I wouldn't normally try, so I put them on. They fit pretty well (not too short or too tight, which is what I asked for) and they feel pretty comfortable, but they look pretty thin. I'm not sure that I'd be truly comfortable wearing these because I'd worry about showing my panty line or something like that. (Plus, you can see the outline of the front pockets through the shorts, which I'm not super keen about.) So I'm undecided on these shorts for now, though I'm leaning toward sending them back.

Status: undecided (ETA: I ultimately decided to return these)
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Brand: Market & Spruce Gillia Lace Detail Knit Top
Price: $58

I want to like this top. It has a lot of positives. I love the detail around the neckline and I love the neutral color. The fabric is super soft and the fit is comfortable. What I don't like are the sleeves. I really am not a fan of the roll up and fasten with a button types of sleeves. I tried unfastening the button and rolling the sleeves down but that just didn't seem "right" for the top. I tried pushing the sleeves up more. Nope. I'm just not comfortable with the sleeves, which means that even though I do like this top, it will probably sit in the closet. So this one is going back.

Status: returned
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Brand: Skies Are Blue Setanta Embroidery Top
Price: $48

When I pulled this out of the box, I was struck by the color. So pretty. I was worried because the fabric seemed a bit thin, but when I tried it on the fabric didn't seem too thin at all (I couldn't see through it). The fabric is drapey and has kind of a crisp softness to it (if that makes sense). And it's super comfortable. A definite keeper. (I do really like the color of this top with the shorts, which makes me almost lean toward keeping the shorts just to wear with this top--but I can't really justify that.)

Status: keeper!
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Brand: Papermoon Soren Dress
Price: $68

I love the colors in this dress. I love the fabric. I love the back detail (which I didn't take a picture of) with the crossed straps. I love where it hits me on my legs. I love the shape of the top and the gathered section at the neck. I don't like the elastic waistband. Really really don't like the elastic waistband. And I think that might be enough to cause me to send this dress back. But I'm not sure. I do like it but if I don't like that elastic, will really liking the dress be enough to overcome that and reach for it and wear it? I don't know. What do you think?

Status: undecided (I ultimately decided to keep this dress)
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Brand: 41Hawthron Abrianna Longsleeve Knit Cardigan
Price: $48

When I first pulled the cardigan out, I immediately thought that it would be a keeper. I'm "collecting" cardigans so I can use them as layering pieces, so I was really happy to see this one. It feels nice and I don't yet have a navy cardigan, so I know I could use it. But then I put it on over the dress. This is a long cardigan. So long that I think it isn't really very flattering on me. It's super soft and comfortable and I do think that I would wear it, but I'm not sure that it's really a good piece to add to my wardrobe. Perhaps waiting for another navy cardigan would be a better idea. Thoughts on this one?

Status: undecided (I decided to see if I could exchange this cardigan for a smaller size. The answer was yes, so that's what I'm doing.)
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Ack! Three undecideds! I need to make a decision quickly, so if you have any thoughts, please add a comment or send me a message. I'll update the post in a couple of days after I've made my decisions.

ETA (August 7, 2015): I updated the statuses on the undecided pieces.
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What is Stitch Fix? 
Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist sends you five pieces each month (or however often yo decide to receive your fixes) based upon your profile/suggestions/previous likes and dislikes from fixes. You have three days to try on the pieces and decide what to keep and what to send back. If you keep everything from your fix, you get a 25% discount. (You do pay a $20 styling fee for each shipment, but that goes toward your purchase as long as you keep one item.)

You can tell your stylist what you like and don't like, and Stitch Fix suggests that you create a Pinterest board with styles/items you like so your stylist can view them. And I can say after three fixes that my stylist has definitely paid attention to my Pinterest board because she's sent me some of the actual pieces I've pinned, which is really neat.

If you want to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link to sign up (If you sign up through that, I get a $25 credit when you are sent your first fix. Thank you in advance!)

Stitch Fix #2 - July 2015

After the overall good experience last month, I couldn't wait to see what my stylist picked for me this month. What did I get? A pair of pants, three shirts, and a cardigan:

Brand: Level 99 Giovanni Straight Leg Jean
Price:$98
Status: Kept

These are skinny jeans. My legs are not skinny at the top (I have giant thighs). I've never tried on a skinny pant that I liked. So I was skeptical when I held these up. But after trying them on, I was amazed. They fit! They didn't look too tight. And they were comfortable. They are a nice grey and my stylist mentioned that they would be a good contrast for the navy blue top I kept from my last fix. I totally agree! I do admit that I gulped when I opened the list with the prices because I normally wouldn't pay almost $100 for a pair of pants, but I had already fallen in love. I'm wearing them in all the pictures.

Brand: Market & Spruce Corinna Striped Dolman Top
Price: $48
Status: Kept

This was a top I kept seeing on Pinterest in various colors. The Dolman style seems to be popular right now and I haven't tried the style myself, so I pinned it with a note saying as much. My stylist saw that I had pinned it and sent it my way. I love the color. I love the feel. And I think it looks pretty good. Definitely a keeper.

Brand: Fun2Fun Julianna Back Cutout Top
Price: $38
Status: Kept but only because I was keeping the other 4 items and it was a better price to keep this one and get the 25% discount on everything. Otherwise this would have gone back.

I wanted to like this top. The pattern and color were great. The fabric felt nice. The back detail was neat. But then I put it on. I felt like I was wearing a tent. The front just ballooned out and was pretty short. So disappointing. I knew I would not be keeping this. Yet after deciding to keep the other four items and doing the math, it was a much better deal to keep this one and get the 25% discount for keeping all five pieces. So it's staying. I think I'll try it with a cardigan or something to see if I can tame the tent. I do like the pattern and color after all.

Back view in the bathroom mirror.

Brand: Renee C Shelton Split Back Top
Price: 48
Status: Kept

This was another item I had pinned. Although a little more "busy" than I normally would choose, I like the colors and was happy to see it in my box. After trying it on, I thought that it was a nice staple with some great details and I could wear it by itself or with a cardigan. Another keeper.

Brand: Brixon Ivy Pinson Drape Cardigan
Price: $54
Status: Kept
Yet another item I had pinned to my Pinterest board. This was an item I was really hoping my stylist would send me at some point and so I was thrilled to see it in this box. And I was not disappointed. The fit is great and I love the drape and feminine details. I'll definitely be wearing this one a lot.

I know that not everything my stylist will send me in the future will be things that I love, but after this experience, I can't wait for my next fix. I actually rescheduled the next fix so it would come a week earlier, I'm so eager to see what is in the box. And I'm really looking forward to wearing these pieces.

What do you think? Did I make the right choices this month?

What is Stitch Fix? 
Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist sends you five pieces each month (or however often yo decide to receive your fixes) based upon your profile/suggestions/previous likes and dislikes from fixes. You have three days to try on the pieces and decide what to keep and what to send back. If you keep everything from your fix, you get a 25% discount. (You do pay a $20 styling fee for each shipment, but that goes toward your purchase as long as you keep one item.)

You can tell your stylist what you like and don't like, and Stitch Fix suggests that you create a Pinterest board with styles/items you like so your stylist can view them. And I can say after two fixes that my stylist has definitely paid attention to my Pinterest board because she's sent me some of the actual pieces I've pinned, which is really neat.

If you want to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link to sign up (If you sign up through that, I get a $25 credit when you are sent your first fix. Thank you in advance!)