plansrme Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I signed up for StitchFix after a discussion on here several weeks ago. I'd toyed with the idea for a while, but a couple of favorable comments in that thread persuaded me to give it a try. I had read mixed reviews online, but I realized that many of those reviews were from people who are super-picky about their clothes. I am not that picky, but I like nice clothes. On the other hand, I don't like to shop. Sooooo, my first box of clothes came today, and I'm keeping it all! I received one pair of pants, three tops and a necklace. I love the pants, two of the tops and the necklace. I am keeping the third top because the discount for buying all five items is more than the cost of the top, so it would cost me more to return it. I like it okay; I don't love it, but it could grow on me. I did not put a lot of comments and special requests, as I figured if I were going to specify exactly what I would want, I should just go buy it myself. I think I specified only (1) "no purses," as I AM super-picky about purses; and (2) no heavy sweaters or outer wear, since I live in Atlanta, and it's still 70 degrees here. My total for the box came out to $217, with the 20% discount for buying all five items and the $20 credit for the stylist's fee (so really $237). The individual prices ranged from $28 (the necklace) to $98 (the pants). You specify price ranges with which you're comfortable, and I put "as cheap as possible" for accessories, and up to $150 for pants or dresses. I felt like the stylist did a good job of paying attention to my parameters. Hope that helps someone who is toying with giving StichFix a try! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Great review, thanks! I'm seriously considering that or Gwynnie Bee to refresh my wardrobe a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Glad you liked it! I'm anticipating my fourth box; it's fun to have a wardrobe refresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I'm really intrigued by this. I hate shopping for clothes and think nothing looks good on me. Wondering if I'd actually like anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Great review! I filled out the survey a while back but never requested a shipment. I may give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 My first shipment is arriving tomorrow! I signed up after somebody mentioned in on the boards a few weeks ago. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I have gotten two boxes and I really enjoyed both of them. I should get another soon . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm really intrigued by this. I hate shopping for clothes and think nothing looks good on me. Wondering if I'd actually like anything. I have to say I do not exactly have a model body, and I think my outfits look good on me. I wear a 10 or 12 (I've lost 10 pounds recently, so closer to a 10 these days). You can specify whether you want flowy or fitted and what sorts of hemlines you like. You can even send them pictures of yourself. I didn't send them any pictures or Pinterest links on the grounds, again, that if I wanted to pick it out myself, I would just pick it out myself, but I could see that sending a picture of yourself might be useful. If you don't like any of it, you're only out the $20 stylist's fee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I love Stitch Fix, I'm a total clothes person, but it's just fun for me to try things I normally wouldn't. I think I've had 10 or so boxes now. Glad you had a great first box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeFlowers Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm the one that asked about it a couple of weeks ago. I knew you had signed up and was wondering about how you liked it. I'm glad to hear it worked out so well! I signed up, then cancelled. I got nervous about it and starting doubting myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'll be the dissenting opinion. I know a lot of people love stitch fix. I tried it a few months ago. The first box came - loved the clothes but all of them were too big, despite the fact that I had sent my sizing. (And I am a fairly average size. I wear stuff off the rack all the time, no tailoring, etc.). Ok, I tried again with specific measurements - bust, waist,hips, inseam and shoulders. Again, all of the clothes looked like maternity clothes for someone twice my size. I emailed them and said I was frustrated that I got yet another box of clothes that I couldn't wear despite being very clear about sizing. They wouldn't refund my money but they did give me one more fix for free. No joke- same problem although this time they put in more jewelry. So I have not signed up for another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm a 14/16 so I'm not going to order right now but I talked to my husband about it and we decided that when I get down to a smaller size I'm going to order as a reward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbobeara Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 OP, are you me?? I just got my first StitchFix yesterday too! And inside was...a pair of pants, 3 tops, and a necklace! I did specify that I'm always cold so they included a cardigan and a cowl sweater ( :ack2: ) but I was pleased that the stylist responded to my request. The top they included is such a pretty color, so I may keep that. I'm undecided on the cardigan...it's long enough it feels piratey to me...and it's HANDWASH/LAY FLAT TO DRY..and it's black and we have a white dog (I seem to be talking myself out it). The cowl neck sweater--nope, mentally I just can't do a cowl neck. The necklace is just going to snag whatever I would wear it with so it's going back. But the pants?? I LOVE the pants. Wow. And they're machine wash/dry. Can't wait to see what I get next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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