But I couldn't wait to share my second box! This time I asked for layering pieces because in the summer my office is stupid-cold when it's 90 degrees outside. grrrr. I didn't get what I asked for and was pretty frustrated by that, plus I put myself through some serious humiliation by posting crappy pics of myself on Pinterest with some of my dresses to give the stylist what's in my wardrobe right now.
I had a different stylist and well, not thrilled with either experience, but I'll give it some time to find a stylist I like. Part of it may be how I update my profile and offer style notes, so I'll keep updating every time based on what shows up in my box.
Without further ado. Here's what what showed up in my box. *disclaimer* These pictures pretty much suck quality wise - I'm still trying to figure out where in my house has decent lighting. Plus, I need to get a taller tripod. Ah, the problems of being a fake-style-blogger.
First impressions
Right away I liked the dress. I had just been telling a friend that I need a good wrap dress. I own exactly one, and it's got to be going on 7 years so it's time to update. The necklace, meh. I enjoy buying accessories, and when it comes to costume jewelry I am all about the sale shopping. So, paying full price for a piece of costume jewelry is not something I'm inclined to do. That's a pair of skinny jeans folded up under the necklace. I have 3 pairs of skinny jeans - I should have told them not to send me any. The blouse I really hoped looked good, it was pretty meh out of the box. The jacket folded up to the side of the dress earned an "ugh" as soon as I saw it.
Amour Vert Alessandro Abstract Dot Print Silk Blouse with DL1961 Moscow Skinny Jean - Returned
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| The jeans were too small and too long and I didn't particularly like the wash. Plus, I have a few already - unless these felt like pajamas I wasn't going to bother buying them. |
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| I liked that the blouse was made in the U.S. and silk instead of polyester. Hated the colors - beige, black, brown, and hated the cut. It looked better tucked, but the colors really killed it. S declared it frumpy. |
Marc New York - Betsy Jacket - Returned
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| I was right. Ugh. The color is all wrong for my skin tone, the sleeves were a little tight, and it isn't lined. I wish more jackets were lined and I tend to expect that they will be when they cost over $100. |
Leota Dariah Abstract Print Faux Wrap Dress - Kept!
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| I started to worry I would have to pay for a overpriced piece of costume jewelry and then I put on this dress. It's made in the U.S., I love the length, and it feels so comfortable! It may require spanx since I'm pretty self-conscious about my belly sticking out, but I can handle that. I'm wearing it with the necklace and they go really well together, but again, I have some accessories that go with this dress already and I couldn't see paying for the $48 necklace. |
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| Please excuse the funky angle - selfies in my cube are hard to do! |
I still recommend checking out this service considering that I've been happy with at least one piece in each of my boxes. I think that this is something that could take a few rounds to get dialed in with a stylist. If you're interested in trying it for yourself, here's my referral link.
I wish it were in my budget to do this. You are the third person I "know" to try the service and somewhat like it. However, I like the outfit you put together for yourself a LOT! I never would have even bought white jeans so GO you!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely not doing this regularly (you don't need to do automatic deliveries). I think that I also need to wait until I feel like I can spend more money on a box.
DeleteI tried out stitch fix and my first box was ok. There was one serious disaster in it but otherwise things we nice. I kept two pieces and then they assigned me to another stylist. Now I say I am a mom and they send me a chiffon kimono that was PAISLEY with fringe. I was like what the F am I supposed to do with that? Plus almost everything they keep sending me is hand wash. I am confused about what they don't understand about my profile. The second box I overpaid for a scarf since everything else didn't work. Sending me short shorts? Yes that works bending over with my kids constantly only if I am going to give the playground a show! I have another fix on the way I requested they assign me to a stylist who is actually a Mom. It should be interesting.
ReplyDeleteOh and I was told by customer service unless you keep 4 items or all 5 you are highly likely to be reassigned. I thought that was stupid since then I can't develop a rapport with the person unless they hit out of the park first try. Very weird.
ReplyDeleteGreat, just great. Sounds like you got an interesting box or two! After my next one which I'm doing for my birthday in May I'm going to wait until I feel like I can spend $ so if I like something I don't feel like I have to choose.
DeleteI wanted to circle back with you because the next box I got had some great items. I asked for a Mom and she knew not to send short inseams etc since I didn't want to give the playground a show! Her name is Erika if you want to request to try her out. I am holding off on getting another box just because I need to work on weight loss first but once I am down 10 pounds a new box will be my reward :)
DeleteI definitely love that dress on you, and that outfit you put together with SF inspiration is AWESOME. I agree that half the benefit for me is the style cards and just learning HOW to wear different items in my closet. I'm such a fashion disaster normally. *sigh*
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