Evolution of Style: Stitch Fix

I mentioned here, that I had fallen into a fashion rut recently and had decided to try new tactics to dress a little more fashionable and less like a frumpy stay-at-home mom (a sentence I never thought I'd say).  While I love thredUp, sometimes I just don't know that to pick out for myself to wear anymore.  I feel caught in a weird style phase, because some days I may not leave the house and on the days when I do leave the house I want to be wearing something comfortable that I can wrangle a toddler in .

Anyway.

After reading about other bloggers' experiences with Stitch Fix, I decided to give it a try.  If you had pitched this idea to me about four or five years ago I would have said it was a waste of money, but circumstances and lifestyles change.  Back then I had plenty of time to study trends and then go shopping for what I wanted.  I also spent lots of time keeping up with fashion trends, as I worked in retail (which also allowed me to shop constantly while on the clock).  Now, the idea of someone else picking out my clothes and sending them to me is brilliant.  So, I headed over to Stitch Fix, filled out a personal style quiz and scheduled my "fix."

The style quiz was actually fun, and a little eye opening if you want to know the truth.  My, how my style has changed.  Where shopping for clothes used to be fun and relaxing, it's now a daunting task that I actually avoid.  I told my stylist what I was looking for and for a $20 styling fee, she will find it for me and send it to me.  I pick what I want to keep (with my $20 going towards my purchase) and send back what I don't want.

My "fix" date was October 1, but my actual package didn't arrive until October 5.  My stylist sent me five clothing items personally selected for me with corresponding styling cards.

Let me start off by saying my stylist totally got me.  Like, really got me.  So much so, that I already owned a similar replica to each item she sent me.  

{Loveappella sweatshirt, Just Black distressed skinny jean}

{En Creme potter button back sweater}

This sweater was my favorite, and I almost kept it.  Almost.

{Skies are Blue cardigan}

{Papermoon dress}

The prices of my clothing items were a little (actually a lot) more than I would normally pay for clothes, so it didn't make sense to pay top dollar for items that I basically already owned.  So, I sent everything back.  I was out the $20 styling fee, but it was nice knowing my style was professionally validated.

I'll probably try Stitch Fix again, this time more prepared for the sticker shock.

If you'd like to schedule a fix of your own, click here.