First Stitch Fix Review

I have been receiving monthly Stitch Fixes since May of 2013, however, I did take a 3 month break during my pregnancy.  I discovered Stitch Fix while reading various blogs and immediately signed up.  My wardrobe was in desperate need of something exciting and new.  What is great about Stitch Fix is that you receive items that you might not even glance at in a retail store.  Here is a quick description of what Stitch Fix is, I pulled it directly from their website - "Stitch Fix is the first fashion retailer to blend expert styling, proprietary technology and unique product to deliver a shopping experience that is truly personalized for you. Simply fill out the Stitch Fix Style Profile and our personal stylists will handpick a "Fix" of five clothing items and accessories unique to your taste, budget and lifestyle. You can buy what you like and return the rest!"

How do you get yours?  Follow the simple steps below:

1.  CLICK HERE to be taken to their website to start the process.

2.  Fill out your Style Profile - This is really fun.  Just keep in mind that some items can be a bit expensive, so it is best to select that you prefer lower priced items if you are a bargain shopper like me.  Lower price does not mean lower quality, I always get high quality items at the lower price points which typically range from $30-$70.  Also, in your style profile, they give you the option to link your profile up directly with one of your Pinterest account.  I have a Pinterest board called "If I Were Stylish..." and I just linked that right up and my stylist is able to see some of the styles, colors, and fits I tend to gravitate towards.

3.  Pick the date that you would like to receive your first fix - This service is great because you can choose a date further in the future and you will also be able to opt out of the monthly fixes at any time just like I did during my pregnancy.

4. Receive your fix - This is THE BEST part.  You receive a super cute box containing five items selected especially for you!  They also include styling cards for each item with suggestions and photos on how to pair the items with clothes you might already have in your wardrobe.  Definitely do this, trust me, there were a couple items that I tried on and decided right away that I didn't like them.  But then I decided to stop being lazy and actually try to pair the item up as they suggest, and voila!, an item that I might not have kept instantly became one of my new favorite pieces to wear.

5.  Decide what you'd like to keep - To receive your box you pay a $20 styling fee.  This $20 styling fee is then applied to your final purchase as a credit.  You just sign-in to your stitch fix account and complete the checkout process.  If you decide to keep all five pieces, you will get an additional  25% discount on all five items.  If there are items that you have decided not to keep, no problem, just seal them up in the pre-paid mailing bag and drop them off at the post office!

During the checkout process, you can give your stylist plenty of feedback on what you liked and/or disliked about your fix.  You can also let them know what you might like to see more or less of in your fixes.  For example, I was attending a few weddings last summer and requested to have one of my fixes include dresses only, and when I was getting further into my pregnancy I requested larger items and tunics that I could easily wear throughout my pregnancy.

If you are still unsure about Stitch Fix, no worries, I will be sure to continue to review my fixes here for your viewing pleasure.

Here is my May Stitch Fix review:

Please ignore my bad mirror selfie taking skills and cropping my own head off.  I had just gotten out of the shower, my son was napping behind me in his rock 'n play, and I was rushing to try items on before heading to daycare and work.

This top was okay.  It was comfortable, classy, but just underwhelming.  Heading into the summer months I am looking for something a little brighter and colorful to add to my wardrobe.  I decided not to keep this item.  This item was priced at $48.

 I love this color.  This top was super sheer and comfortable.  I loved the key-hole, the cut, and length of the shirt, BUT, I had an issue with how it flared out around my mid-section.  Although it hid my trouble areas, it really just didn't lay well against my body.  I decided not to keep this item.  This item was priced at $48.

I knew I would love this skirt the moment I saw it!  I am a sucker for anything maxi and love the jersey material.  You can't really tell in the picture but the skirt is a darker cobalt blue with white stripes.  I love the fit and feel of this skirt and it will be great for the summer.  I decided to keep this item.  This item was priced at $58.

This dress was beautiful.  The color was so vibrant.  It was jersey material and super comfortable.  Only problem for me was that it was about 10 inches too long and way too big for me up top.  This dress would look great on a tall and tan beauty :)  I decided not to keep this item.  This item was priced at $78.

This print is so amazing.  The pictures really don't do this dress justice as it has so many different colors.  I had issues with this dress with the overall fit.  It was too large for me up top so the material bunched just above the tight waistline for me.  The bottom of the dress was also an awkward length on me, just a bit too long.  Hopefully I will get a similar dress in a future fix, I had a hard time letting this one go.  I decided not to keep this item.  This item was priced at $68.

Hopefully you all can experience your first Stitch Fix in the near future.  Happy Shopping!

*Note:  The opinions and statements above are entirely my own.  I am in no way affiliated with Stitch Fix and have not been compensated for this post & review.  I am just a big 'ol fan of Stitch Fix.