So my friend Raechel introduced me to StitchFix. And at first I was all “that is totally not for me” because while the idea of a box of clothes hand picked for you by a personal stylist arriving on my doorstep felt very glamorous and fun, I am a bit of a control freak. And by “a bit” I mean, SUCH A CONTROL FREAK.
Oh, also I got bangs.
Anyhow, I kept seeing Raechel in cute outfits and decided to just be adventurous, dang it. Except the first time I forgot to take any pictures because I was in a rush to go out of town. So this time I took a bunch of pictures to show y’all, only disregard all the awkward faces that I am making that express just how awkward I feel taking photos of myself.
The way StitchFix works is that you fill out a pretty extensive online style profile. You can also link up your pinterest, etc. so they can get a good idea of your personal style. Then they send you a box of clothes handpicked for you. You can keep what you like and send back what you don’t.
Ever since I read The No Brainer Wardrobe, I’ve been in the process of re-working my closet. My goal is a small capsule wardrobe that I can mix and match easily without owning a ton of stuff. So I was pretty detailed in specifying my likes, dislikes and needs to them. <- Control. Freak.
I was really excited about the blue wrap dress above, the one that looks JUST LIKE PRINCESS KATE’S. Obviously the Duchess just needs to get some bangs so that me, her and Taylor Swift can all hang out.
Next was this top. StitchFix sends you a card with styling tips + photos on how to wear the pieces they send. They had paired this with a black blazer only I am just the CEO of a 2 year old so I don’t actually own a blazer. So I tried it with a black cardigan instead. And also a top knot, because I looked up “outfit of the day” pictures on the internet and apparently top knots are required. Things I learned: top knots accentuate my elf ears. Also, I love this top and would never have picked it up myself. Plus it works two ways. Like Vanilla Ice, I’m daily and nightly.
I like this scarf but I already have one that is pretty similar to it. But I love the sweater, which is another item I would have passed over on a rack so I am glad I decided to try out something new. The skirt on the other hand…well, I’m pretty sure my face is indicative of my feelings about that one.
What do y’all think: keep the sweater or keep the top with the red stripe at the bottom? It costs $20 to be styled (free shipping!) and then that goes towards whatever you keep, which in my case is definitely the blue dress. But I have some referral credit from sharing this with my girlfriends last time I did it (you earn $25 for every referral, so obviously I have also used my referral link here) and I am undecided between the tops.
Overall I really liked the experience. I definitely wouldn’t have picked out some items for myself that I ended up liking so that was fun. Plus, I really liked the style suggestions, they were really helpful when I was trying to put things together with what I already had. I’ll probably do it a couple of times this winter, when we’re in quarantine and I can’t get out to shop much and it will be fun to have a package like this arrive at my door.
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How are the prices on the clothes? I’m a die hard sale shopper so just wondering if it would be out of my price range.
Everything I’ve gotten has been from about $30-60. The dress was $40. You can mark the price range you want to be in. But yeah, I’m a pretty hard core sale shopper too so it’s definitely not the bargain way to shop. I’d say it’s more for the really quality pieces you don’t mind spending a little on. I only buy a couple of those each season, everything is like, Target clearance, lol!
You look FABULOUS! Bangs suit you, and you more than have a Taylor Swift resemblance going on.
Well, anyone who says I look like Taylor Swift is my new favorite person
so cute! Love the top!! Going to check them out and will use you as the referral!
Thanks! And then fb it so I can see what you get, lol!!
So fun! I’m a fan of the tank with the cardigan – that’s a win. I got and kept that heathered oatmeal sweater in my last fix, so obviously it’s a keeper in my book
You’re adorable. Glad you found/love StitchFix!!
I love it! I’ve never heard of this and want to check it out! I actually really like the skirt, it sort of makes you look like a brunette Taylor Swift.
But that sweater is amazing. I would never have looked twice at it, but it looks so great on you!
That’s what I like, I would have never picked that sweater up. I think the skirt would look better one someone who has curves. I got no curves. It was cute in the picture, lol!
Wow, that blue dress really makes you look much older and more sophisticated than a 12-year-old. I’d keep it just for that reason, although I suppose for winter wear the sleeveless-ness of it would be a negative. I like the ivory sweater worn with the scarf. The colorblock tank looks sophisticated with the black sweater and top knot, but I don’t like it as much by itself. I like the top knot, btw, and don’t think your ears even vaguely resemble elf ears!
That is sweet of you to say about my ears
Yes, the blue dress I am keeping b/c it’s hard to find dresses that fit so well, even if it will be spring before I wear it. The general consensus is that the bangs make me look older 
Red striped top, definitely! I have nothing nice to say about that granola mom sweater.
You’ll be happy to know the blue dress did make me think of Princess Kate, and the bangs do remind me of Taylor Swift.
This is probably the most positive cherany comment ever!
Love Love Love the blue dress ! Choose which makes you feel happier whether its the top or the sweater.
I LOVE stitchfix, I just got my fix today!
Goodness you look amazing with the bangs, why do mine refuse ever to look right?! Argh! Anyhoo, I like the red stripey top a lot (and that top knot), and that skirt even though you don’t!
LOVE LOVE LOVE that sweater. Also, you are so adorable. I love your ears, there is nothing wrong with elf ears, says the girl with elf ears and a total baby face.
Also, I’ve wanted to try this for so long but we live on a very limited price range of $465 a month, most of which goes for bills, so I dunno if I can. I want to SO badly, though!!!
if you put a black long sleeve shirt under that blue dress and some nice non see through thights, it will be okay for winter…. and the white and red top is fabulous. Love the top knot and you look great with bangs!
Wow this is a great idea, I wonder if there’s a uk equivalent – for me I mean not princess Kate she has folks to do that kind of stuff for her. I think you look lovely in everything – I love the fringe – that’s what princess Kate would call her bangs:)
I would definitely keep the sweater as we’re coming up on winter and it looks like it could be dressed up – as you did with the scarf – or worn with a comfortable pair of yoga pants while catching two seconds to read a line in a book that you’ve been trying to read in between chasing Scarlette!
Oh, I forgot to mention that you look so pretty with bangs!
I vote for the top with the red stripe — it looks great with the cardigan. The sweater looks really cozy, but not as unique as the top. That being said, if you think the striped top is overkill for quarantine season and the sweater makes you happy, go with that.
The blue dress is amazing — you look like a total knockout in it.
Thanks, that was so sweet of you to say! I am with you on the uniqueness of the top I think!
The blue dress is awesome obviously. Love the red stripe top – with and without the sweater. Also, love the full length shot. Very cute outfit together and LOVE those shoes. The oatmeal sweater looks cute, but mostly because of the red scarf, which looks fab on you color-wise. The black number with the skirt and boots? Ahhhhh-mazing! I would kill to look just like that in that outfit. Totally channeling TS right there.
Off to check this StitchFix thing out because I seem to be in dreamland lately when shopping. Once I get home with stuff and try it on again I have to wonder what in the heck I was thinking at the store. After years of not shopping for clothes my wardrobe needs a serious (critical) update.
I love all of the outfits but I think if you are only going to keep one of the shirts, I like the tank with the cardigan. As a bonus, you can wear it all year. Also, you are rocking the bangs!
I love your bangs, Taylor Kate! ;] you also don’t have elf ears. I think top knots make my face look fat and they’ve totally given me a complex about wearing my hair up.
But the point is not that. The point is I desperately need to do this stitch fix! I love love love that top and the dress! Every time I see one of these floating around I say I’m gonna order it but I don’t. So I need to. Because let’s be honest. Some random person shopping for me is probably going to have much better luck than me.
Thank you! I took no pictures face-on with the hair up as to tone down the elfish nature of the ears
Let me just say, you look fantastic in every picture! I specially love the tank on you and with your top knot. You so DON’T have elf ears!
How long does it take to get an invite? It seems some have waited for months.