I'm still alive. My zucchini, however, is not. Greenville has been hit with a ton of rain, and it killed our squash. I did manage to get in one more zucchini dish before then that I'll share with you soon. Right around the same time as my zucchini dying, I took on some new responsibilities at work. I've been busy learning a new job and adjusting to a more demanding schedule. But, obviously, a new job means new clothes!
A friend at work put me on to Stitch Fix. For a $20 styling fee, a stylist sends you a box of 5 items based on an comprehensive clothing profile. You have three days to try things on and decide what you want to keep. The styling fee goes towards anything you purchase. If you purchase all 5 items, Stitch Fix takes 25% off the total.
I'm not good at thinking outside the box, and thought this might be a good way to get myself to try new things. And it's every bit as fun as it sounds!
Look what was waiting for me when I got home!
I could not wait to open it. But first I had to make the bed so that my pictures would be internet-ready.
Seriously, everything about the packaging is adorable.
Every item comes with a cute styling card that shows how to dress the item up or down.
There's a lot of attention to detail in that little box. Here's what I got from top to bottom:
Portland Ikat Keyhole Back Belted Dress
No. Just no. I don't care for ikat in general, and this pattern didn't change my mind. Also the top was about 2 times too big on me.
Matt's reaction: Uh, no.
Verdict: Going back.
Calafia Jersey Wrap Dress
I was very on the fence with this one. The color is great - not too purple, not too burgundy. And the fit was perfect too. Not only is it incredibly comfortable, it has pockets! But I just bought a wrap dress from Banana Republic, and I was considering ordering that in another color. In the end it was the cap sleeves that did it. I always have problem with things looking fitted on my narrow shoulders, and the absence of sleeves solves that. Plus it will be nice to have another piece that will work for the office or the weekend.
Verdict: Keeping it.
Alan Cowl Neck Asymmetrical Jacket
I've been on the lookout for a grey cardigan for a long time, so I was very excited to see this in the box. I had put on my personality profile that I wear sweaters all year long (our office is set to Klondike). Sadly, the zipper didn't do nice things for me, and the fabric was just a teeny bit itchy. I wanted to love it, and almost kept it. But if I'm going to spend that much on a cardigan, it's going to be one that I have no questions about.
Verdict: a reluctant goodbye.
Jacy Hooded Knit Jacket
So many things to like about this: the long cuff, the grey lining, the wide belt, the fact that it was like wearing a giant blanket. But I couldn't wear the hood to work, and I'm not spending that kind of money on something I can't wear to work. Plus, Matt said it was a little drab looking.
Verdict: going back
Hammered Geometric Strand Necklace
I'm terrible at picking out and buying jewelry, but this is wonderful. My wedding bands are yellow gold, so I'm thrilled to have some new yellow gold jewelry. An added convenience of Stitch Fix is that I could try everything on with all my clothes at home. I tried this necklace on with about four different things, and I loved it with everything.
Verdict: Keeping.
I promised myself there would be no awkward mirror selfies, but it seems it's impossible to go through a Stitch Fix box without one. Here I am rocking my new necklace.
I've already signed up to receive my next Stitch for my birthday in a couple months. This was some of the most fun I've ever had shopping!
If you're interested in signing up, would you mind using this referral link? Stitch Fix will give me a $25 credit, and Matt will be very grateful.
Sign up here
(This is in no way funded by Stitch Fix. Until I placed this order, they had no idea I exist.)
What do you think? Do you want to see an awkward mirror selfie of the wrap dress? What do you think about ikat? If you're curious about the prices, message me. I'm happy to pass them along to give you an idea of the price range.
