Tag: Stitch Fix

After taking quite a while to warm up, this summer has certainly become a hot one! Last week it got to over 100 degrees with a million percent humidity. So yeah, normal Maryland summer weather.

I’ve been living in a mix of gym clothes (around the house) and super lightweight skirts (at work). My typical shorts choice of jean shorts is just feeling WAY too heavy and hot right now, so I was thrilled to receive my August Stitch Fix box a little earlier than anticipated.

If you remember last month’s Fix (you can find it here), I received a super cute pair of shorts that were a bit too snug. When I requested my August Fix, I asked my stylist to send me the same brand/style shorts in the next size up. Honestly, I don’t really care about what the size inside says — although I heard that it is typical to go up a size for a better fit in shorts – I just really wanted some shorts to wear on weekends!

Want to see what I got?

Item #1: Skies are Blue Kaia Crochet Trim Top, $54
Item#2: Le Lis Tiggy Embroidered Knit Tank, $44
Item #3: Dear John Finnegan Printed Cuffed Shorts, $58

How ADORABLE are these floral shorts?! I actually had this exact print pinned on my pinterest page, so I was thrilled to open my Fix and see them there. As requested, they sent me one size up from what I typically wear and the fit is perfect. My stylist recommended pairing them with the navy Skies are Blue tank top and I really like the way they look together. I also tried them with the embroidered top and I like the mix!

Item #1: Skies are Blue Kaia Crochet Trim Top, $54
Item#2: Le Lis Tiggy Embroidered Knit Tank, $44
Item #4: Dear John Finnegan Cuffed Shorts, $58

Look, my stylist sent me TWO different pairs of the shorts to try! Pink would not have been my first choice had I been shopping in the store, but they look great paired with both of the tops. I love the embroidered tank top and can see wearing it year round with skinny jeans and a cardigan. The pink shorts are more versatile than I originally thought and actually go with a ton of stuff already in my closet. The fit on them is a little more relaxed than the floral pair, but I’m okay with having some extra room. I keep calling them pink, but according to the style sheet they are red. If you look closely, they also have a herringbone pattern in them:

I did a search online to see if I could find the Dear John shorts in any other colors, and came across a very similar style on Amazon if you’ve been wanting to try a pair. Here they are in salmon and also in marigold.

Item #5: Toms Classic Crochet Slip-on Flats, $48
I wore the Toms with each of the outfits from this post and they are pretty fabulous. I own probably a half dozen pairs of Toms and I’m never disappointed with how comfortable they are to wear all day long. I don’t currently own a pair of crochet Toms, although I have seen similar styles at Nordstrom Rack plenty of times. The $48 price isn’t bad at all considering the Rack prices typically range from $35 – 40. I found this exact pair of Crochet slip-on’s on Amazon too (price varies by size).

Remix from my Closet
In order to make sure that my two favorite items would actually get enough wear to justify buying them, I decided to mix them with some items already in my closet. Here are the Dear John shorts mixed with two of my favorite summer tops:

{Shopping links: striped top, gray top, black lace up sandals}

And here is the Le Lis tank top paired with my skinny jeans and a cardigan:

{Shopping links: cardigan, black lace up sandals, Paige Denim jeans were a Nordstrom Rack find}

My Thoughts
I absolutely loved this month’s Fix. Every single item had that casual, boho vibe that I wanted and my stylist did a really fantastic job. I love how each of the tops go with each of the bottoms and the shoes go with everything. My initial thought was to buy the entire Fix, but I don’t actually need everything (even though that 25% buy it all discount is very tempting). Instead I decided to buy the pink shorts and the embroidered top. They look great together and also mix really well into my wardrobe!

What was your favorite item from my August Boho Fix? Do you think I made the right choices on what to buy?

If you enjoyed this post, you may also like my Trunk Club reviews (find them here), as well as my monthly My Style posts (find them here). Thank you for stopping by!

Disclosure: This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix, I pay for the $20 styling fee and any clothing I purchase with my own hard-earned money. If you choose to use my referral link when signing up for Stitch Fix, I will receive a small referral reward.Pocketful of Joules is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Psssst…Do you love checking out what other people received in their Fixes? I added quick links to every single one of my reviews on my Stitch Fix Reviews page!

Did all my US friends have a wonderful 4^th of July weekend?

Each year our neighbor puts on an incredible fireworks display, so we invite over a bunch of friends for a bonfire/picnic kinda thing. With that in mind, I decided to try something new and order a themed Stitch Fix box!

And since I’m sticking with a theme, I totally need to grab one of our flags as a prop…

I asked for the stylists at Stitch Fix to send me over a “red, white and blue” box full of casual clothes with a boho flair. My box came the weekend before the holiday, so I was hoping to find something cute to wear to our party.

Want to see what I got?

Item #1: Skies are Blue Delila Embroidery Neckline Knit Top, $54
Item #2: Dear John Finnegan Cuffed Short, $58

Here’s the first outfit from my Red, White and Blue Fix… a fun red and white patterned top with embroidery detail and a pair of royal blue cuffed shorts. This outfit definitely checks my boxes for a patriotic boho casual look and I can easily see mixing each of the pieces in with other items from my wardrobe. I like that the top is really soft and fits well pretty much everywhere. I’m really loving the color of the shorts and the fact that they are different than the typical jean shorts that I wear.

Unfortunately, the shorts were a little too tight when I buttoned them. I emailed customer service to see if they were available it the next size and unfortunately they were not. So sad!

Item #1: Skies are Blue Delila Embroidery Neckline Knit Top, $54
Item #3: Pixley Triste Swing Skirt, $58

I wouldn’t have thought of putting these two items together, but my stylist suggested pairing them for a party look. I really like the way the top looks tucked in, but maybe not into this particular skirt. In theory it’s my kind of skirt, because I’m totally a swing skirt kind of girl. However, I don’t really feel like its casual enough for an outdoor picnic and it’s a bit TOO casual for me to wear to my office. Also, it is totally unlined which makes it feel much cheaper than the price tag.

Item #2: Dear John Finnegan Cuffed Short, $58
Item #4: Papermoon Sarani Ribbon Detail Knit Top, $44

I realized recently that I don’t really have many casual tank tops. I think it might have been on a random day where I was sweating to death and decided that short sleeves would probably smother me and make me pass out. This blue and white stripped version fits my Red, White and Blue criteria and looks awfully cute with the bright blue shorts. The only thing I don’t like is that the arm holes are quite large and you can totally see my bra on the sides.

Item #5: Dolce Vita Lettie Suede Cross Strap Wedge, $120
I wore these shoes with all of the outfits that my Stitch Fix stylist sent over. They are really well made with real leather, so if you are on the hunt for something similar they may be what you are looking for. However, they are a bit pricey and I already own a few similar pairs of sandals, so I don’t really need them.

My Thoughts
I feel like the stylist did a good job of understanding the style of clothing that I wanted. I like the way that all of the items mix and match together for some really cute patriotic looks. Out of everything in this Fix, the only item I really wanted to purchase was the shorts. Unfortunately, since they were a bit too snug to be comfortable the whole Fix went back.

PS, one of my awesome readers (thanks Adrianne!) sent me over this article about Stitch Fix and I really loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you all: How Stitch Fix Fashions Fans with True Acts of Client Love.

What was your favorite item from my Red, White and Blue Fix? Did that article about Stitch Fix give you the warm-fuzzies?

If you enjoyed this post, you may also like my Trunk Club reviews (find them here), as well as my monthly My Style posts (find them here). Thank you for stopping by!

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix, I pay for the $20 styling fee and any clothing I purchase with my own hard-earned money. If you choose to use my referral link when signing up for Stitch Fix, I will receive a small referral reward.

Psssst…Do you love checking out what other people received in their Fixes? I added quick links to every single one of my reviews on my Stitch Fix Reviews page!

Back in March, I gave Stitch Fix one last chance to knock my socks off… and it didn’t go well. In fact, it may have been one of my worst Fixes ever with a pair of damaged sandals and dress that looked like a Storm Trooper’s face (thank you to the person on Facebook who pointed that out, now I can’t un-see it).

I honestly thought that by giving them an ultimatum that it would most likely be my last Fix, they would be encouraged to step up to the plate. Instead, the opposite was true. After my March Fix, I felt like I must have outgrown the service. Or maybe they outgrew me by taking on too many clients for their stylists to handle.

So, I cancelled.

Apparently after 30 Fixes if you cancel your account it must sound a red alert over at Stitch Fix headquarters, because almost immediately they reached out to see if they could make it right.

I appreciated it. I mean, it’s only good business sense to try and keep your long-term customers. However, this wasn’t a new issue – as my Fixes have been going downhill since September – so I didn’t know if the relationship could be saved.

They gave me a free styling fee though, so I decided to give them ONE LAST TRY to redeem themselves.

Here is what I wrote in the “tell your stylist” section:

Last chance fix. Senior stylist please. Would like to try Emers for a work-appropriate pant (solid color black or a subtle black on black print). Check my pinterest. I dress professionally for work — fit-and-flare dresses in professional-looking prints, knee-length skirts, elbow-length sleeves. Nothing too juvenile or cheaply made.

So, let’s put on our judgy hats and see what they sent me.

Item #1: 41Hawthorn Tameron Button Down Blouse, $58
In my notes, I asked specifically for elbow-length sleeved blouses and this one meets that criteria. I like the button up front, v-neck and tabbed sleeves.

I tried styling this top two ways – tucked into a skirt and untucked with a pair of trousers. Although I like the idea of the blouse – dressy for work and elbow-length sleeves – the polyester fabric is pretty awful. Also, I’m quite busty and the buttons pull across my chest. My closet is lacking solid-colored blouses, but this one didn’t make the cut.

Item #2: 41Hawthorn Kourtney Mixed Material Open Front Cardigan, $58
I have mixed feelings on open cardigans. I feel like they can be super comfortable, but can also look kind of dumpy if you don’t style them right. I have a couple that I wear around the house, but typically don’t really wear them to work.

I paired this cardigan with a tank top from a previous Fix and black trousers. As you can see, the back is a pretty chiffon fabric. While I like that it is a mix of a couple fabrics, this cardigan is just kind of basic and boring. I already own a couple black cardigans and this one isn’t bringing anything new to the table.

Item #3: Maggy London Scarlet Scuba Dress, $138
In my note, I asked for fit-and-flare dresses in professional looking prints… so they sent this one over. While I typically like Maggy London dresses, you can easily pick up that brand at Marshall’s, TJ Maxx or Nordstrom Rack for less than $50 (see here) So, paying almost three times that price for this dress seems a bit silly.

The silhouette is nice and the dress fits well, however I’m just not a fan of the pattern. It seems a bit too much like a scrubs pattern you night see on a nurse at your lady-bits appointment.

Item #4: Margaret M Emer High Waisted Trouser, $98
Everyone on the Stitch Fix Facebook pages is totally obsessed with the Emers. OBSESSED! In fact, if you sell a pair over there, they are pretty much gone in 5 minutes. So I thought it was really weird that in 30 Fixes I’ve never, ever been sent a pair of the super popular pants.

So, do they live up to the hype? I’m not sure what I was expecting, but the pants are basically if leggings and dress pants had a baby. The material is like a super-thin,unlined dress pants fabric. However, instead of a button and zipper closure, they just pull on like leggings and come above your belly button. There are no pockets, either on the butt or at your hips. They were really growing on me as comfortable work trousers, but then I realized that the fabric is so thin that they were already damaged along one of the seams. Guess they are going back too.

Item #5: Diba Adela Laser Cut T-Strap Sandals, $75
I pinned these exact shoes on my pinterest page, so I have to give them credit for sending them over for me to try. However, this is the same brand that they sent me in my last Fix that seemed to be very cheaply made.

This pair is almost double the price of the last one’s they sent over, which you can see in the quality with the real leather upper. I love the way that these feel and they are a nice, dressy option to go with work trousers, skirts or dresses. I actually wore them with every outfit from this Fix and love them. Looks like we have a keeper!

My Thoughts on My May Fix
For a ‘last chance Fix’ I really do feel like my stylist did her homework on the types of clothes that I’d like to try. Unfortunately, each item was a little bit off base for me. The blue shirt would have been great if the bust fit and if the fabric weren’t terrible. The pants seemed nice, but the fabric was so thin that they were already damaged. The dress fit well, but I didn’t like the pattern.

And before you say it… YES, I’m super picky. I’ve built up a great closet of clothes for work and home and if I’m going to add something to it, it needs to be pretty fantastic. Out of this Fix, the only things I found fantastic were the shoes. So I will definitely be buying them!

I really appreciate that Stitch Fix wanted to give it one last shot and it is possible that I might do an occasional Fix – maybe on a quarterly basis – for fun. However, it’s pretty clear that it’s no longer the monthly obsession it once was. And to be honest, from what I hear on the Facebook boards a lot of other ladies are feeling the same way.

What do you think… am I being too picky?

{If you want to see the other service that I’m crazy about, check out my thoughts on Trunk Club here. It’s similar to Stitch Fix, except you get to preview and veto items and there is no stylist fee!}

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix, I typically pay for the $20 styling fee and any clothing I purchase with my own hard-earned money. However, for this do-over Fix they paid my fee.  

Psssst…Do you love checking out what other people received in their Fixes? I added quick links to every single one of my reviews on my Stitch Fix Reviews page!