Stitch Fix - February 2015 Review

Stitch Fix is a subscription service where a stylist sends you five items each month based on your profile. You pick what you'd like to keep and send back what you don't like.

This month I had posted a few really cute sweaters on my Pinterest board, so I was really excited to see what they would send me. Here's a quick view of what I had posted, including that amazing sweater I was sent back in September that was just too much money, a sweater with amazing colors that I saw on The BoxQueen, and a very comfy looking sweater I saw on Living in Yellow.

I then, specifically asked for the Kut From the Kloth Nadir Chiffon Knit Top pictured on the left in my note to the stylist. I was very excited to see what I'd get!

My stylist this month was Kristen.

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Chaplin Hooded Anorak Cargo Jacket - $88.00

This jacket is a lot like the Analisse Anorak Jacket I requested and received back in August. It's a bit heavier, the color is more neutral, and the material isn't as soft. I'm a sucker for these jackets, though. I have to start sending them back, but not this month. ;)

Status: Kept

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Presley Colorblock Button-Back Sweater - $68.00

This sweater was really cute. I loved the colors and the colorblock on it. However, buttons in the back just don't make sense to me and I don't like the way they feel on my spine when I want to sit back and relax. This was also a polyester and wool blend. I knew there was wool in it the minute I put it on because my skin started to itch.

Status: Sent back

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Hiedi Jean - $98.00

Kristen mentioned in her note that she had seen on my blog that I had mentioned that I needed black jeans.  Let's see, I remember writing that. When was it? There it is! November! Thank you, Kristen, for reading so much feedback! She also noted that these were low rise and lengthy, referring to my complaints of jeans that are too short.

Normally, I would not spend this much on a pair of jeans. However, I did have some credit (thank you for clicking on my links!) and Kristen is right, I do need a good pair of black jeans. These are extra skinny, so I hope I can pull them off.

Status: Kept

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Iowa Split Neck Blouse - $48.00

My husband put it best: the pattern is much too loud. He and I agree that this is a nice shirt, but it's just not my style. It was very light and fit well.

Status: Sent back

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Aditi Spade Earrings - $28.00

So, I've apparently already misplaced these earrings. I guess that means I don't have a choice in keeping them or sending them back. They're around here somewhere!

Anyway, I'd keep them even if I hadn't lost them. They are gold earrings that aren't too large, but not too small either. They're subtle and can be worn to church or just around the house. I can't wait to find them and I'll post a picture as soon as I do.

Status: Kept

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Overall

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed that my request for a specific sweater went unnoticed, but I'll try again next month. I was happy to see that a stylist took the time to read my blog and find out what it was I liked and even mentioned some styling for church. I love it when I feel like they take the time to review feedback!

Just like I mentioned last month on backing off of cardigans, I'm going to have to do the same with the jackets. I've kept four jackets Stitch Fix has sent me and I love all of them! I just can't afford to keep buying them and I'm out of room in my coat closet.

My next Fix is scheduled for March 10, 2015.

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Stitch Fix - January 2015 Review

Stitch Fix is a subscription service where a stylist sends you five items each month based on your profile. You pick what you'd like to keep and send back what you don't like.

This month was my twelfth Fix marking one year of using the subscription service. It was also scheduled to arrive the day before my birthday, so I was ready to treat myself.

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Chantal Cowl Neck Knit Top - $38.00

I'm a fan of the cowl neck, but don't have many in my closet. I was excited to see this one, until I put it on. I tried this top with cardigans and jackets, but the longer I had it on, the more I was convinced there must have been some mistake and they sent me a maternity shirt. It fit well around the shoulders and chest, but poofed out at the bottom. The look was very unflattering.

Status: Sent back

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Denna Colored Skinny Jean - $78.00

These jeans fit really well. They are a good length and fit will around my waist. However, I'm having troubles with the color. I have a lot of neutral colors in my closet, so I tried this with black, white, brown, and grey. I tried them with jackets, sweaters, hoodies, cardigans, and t-shirts. Nothing seemed to work with them.

Status: Sent back

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Layla Striped Elbow Patch Detail Cardigan - $48.00

Ooo and ahh. The material of this cardigan is very soft. It's also a heavy cardigan which would be nice for the winter. It's got cute little patches on the elbows (how did I miss those in the photo?) and is a nice length. My only concern is that I have a lot of cardigans at this point.

Status: Kept

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Henry Birds on Branch Infinity Scarf - $28.00

I have marked blue on my style profile as a color not to send me. Looking around other blog posts, I saw this scarf in many different colors, so I had to question why they sent it to me in blue.

Overall, however, the reason for marking blue as a color not to send is because I have so much of it already. This scarf will go well with many items in my closet. 

Status: Kept

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Sheila Colorblock Cotton Top - $38.00

I wasn't too thrilled about this top when I first saw it. It's definitely the kind of shirt I would walk right past without a second thought at a store. However, I try everything that Stitch Fix sends me because every once in a while, they surprise me.

This was one of those tops. I liked it a lot once I put it on.

Status: Kept

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Overall

In the note left by the stylist in my box, I was reminded to update my style profile for the best fixes. Yeh, I do that. Two of the items contained a color I requested to avoid, so I'm having troubles believing that updating my style profile helps. Still, three out of five isn't bad. At least there wasn't another dolman shirt.

I am going to have to back off the cardigans for a bit and start sending back the items in blue. I need a bit more versatility in my closet. That's the entire reason I started this subscription!

Last month I had mentioned that I may suspend my subscription for a while if I wasn't able to get back on track with my health. I've been doing pretty well that last couple of weeks, however, so I will continue to use Stitch Fix as an incentive.

My next subscription is scheduled for February 10, 2015.

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Stitch Fix - December 2014 Review

Stitch Fix is a subscription service where a stylist sends you five items each month based on your profile. You pick what you'd like to keep and send back what you don't like.

I didn't send my stylist any notes this month. My stylist was Katie.

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Rosco Leopard Print Blouse - $44.00

I really liked the pattern on this shirt and the material. The fit at the top of the shirt around the shoulders was a bit tight. It kind of felt the same as when I put a t-shirt on backwards by mistake. Whenever I moved my arms around it would bunch a bit. It was uncomfortable and awkward enough to send back.

Status: Sent back

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Queensland Dolman Jersey Top - $48.00

The style of this shirt reminded me very much of the 80s; the sleeves had wings and the shirt cinched at the bottom. I understand that many styles from the 80s have returned, but that doesn't mean that I have to like it.

Yep, I just copied and pasted that from my May post regarding the Aleah V-Neck Heathered Dolman Sleeve Shirt. I like the deep purple color of this shirt, but hate the style, just like I did back in May. Funny how that works.

Status: Sent back

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Ada Asymmetrical Zip Faux Leather Piping Wool Pea Coat - $168.00

For a wool coat, this one is not very warm. It has the weight of my other wool coat, but didn't do a great job of keeping me warm, even though today wasn't all that cold.

However, I do like the style and I think it dresses up nicely enough to use for church. I'm just not sure it's worth the price.

UPDATE: After being undecided for a couple of days, Stitch Fix dropped the price to $134.00. I decided to keep it.

Status: Kept

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Frieda Corduroy - $68.00

I desperately need pants. I have recently had to throw out two pairs of old, worn out jeans. These cords are comfortable and warm, but a bit on the short side by about and inch or two. I could pair them up with boots as they are a skinny fit.

It looks like, for now, it's a toss up between the pants and the coat.

UPDATE: After being undecided on this for a few days, I decided that to pay this much for cords, they need to fit the way I like. I decided to send them back.

Status: Sent back

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Parvin Reversible Hang Tag Detail Tote - $48.00

This tote was HUGE. That's great for a mom, but I tend to lean towards a nice, hands-free crossover bag.

This tote just wasn't for me.

For those of you wondering, it was gold when reversed.

Status: Sent back

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Overall

This fix just didn't excite me at all. When it came down to it, I was debating over keeping two items, one of which I didn't really love and the other difficult to justify the price. I was especially disappointed to see another dolman shirt as I really don't like the style and had thought that had been clear in my feedback to the company.

My next Fix is scheduled for January 13, 2015, which just happens to be the day before my birthday. After that, I may consider suspending my subscription for a while as this was supposed to be a reward for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and I haven't been doing too great.

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Stitch Fix - November 2014 Review

Stitch Fix is a subscription service where a stylist sends you five items each month based on your profile. You pick what you'd like to keep and send back what you don't like.

This month, I made a note asking for black and classy pieces as I sing a lot during the Christmas season and need "performance" black. So, if you notice the lack of color in this Fix, it was intentional.

My stylist this month was Christina Ann and she did a great job!

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Moni Stud Detailed 3/4 Sleeve Blouse - $58.00

I've seen this shirt around the Stitch Fix blogosphere and knew I would eventually receive it. I know a lot of women have liked and kept this one, but I'm not a big fan of the studs. The shirt didn't seem tailored very well as it sat lower on one shoulder than the other, making the  studs around the corner look crooked. I also didn't like the way the sleeve poofed at the elbows.

Status: Sent back

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Aveda Sheer Cinched Waist Blouse - $68.00

I really liked the over-all style of this blouse. It had two layers: sheer layer, and then a solid tank top underneath. Cinches at the waist often make me look pregnant, but this one didn't do that.

However, this isn't a Colorado fall/winter blouse. I was freezing while I took the picture. I tried putting a blazer or cardigan over it, but it just didn't work.

I was on the fence for a few days on this, but ultimately decided to send it back as it wasn't worth the price.

Status: Sent back

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Collen Straight Leg Jean - $78.00

I could use a good pair of black jeans in my closet, so I was happy to see these. However, I do wish they were just a tad bit longer and I didn't find the fit very flattering. I'm willing to pay the price for jeans that I love, but these just didn't get to that love status.

Status: Sent back

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Carver Faux Leather Quilted Bomber Jacket - $118.00

I'm going to be honest. This jacket has caused me to need a trip to the Confessional. When I pulled this jacket out of the box I uttered an "Oh, my ... " as my jaw dropped. I LOVE IT! I'm going to have to dig a bit into my savings for this one, but it's worth every penny!

The material is heavy for a cold day and the collar comes up like a turtle neck which keeps the cold wind off my neck.

Status: Kept

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Alfie Chevron Ribbed Edge Infinity Scarf - $32.00

The material on this scarf is very soft and I love infinity scarves. The colors of the chevron stripes are great for fall. This one was a keeper!

Status: Kept

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Overall

Even though I only kept two items, this is the closest I have ever come to keeping all five items. I liked four of them and it would have been cheaper to keep all five with the 25% discount I would have received for keeping them all then it would have to just buy the four I liked. However, I just didn't love the jeans and the blouse enough to hold on to them.

My next Fix is scheduled for December 16, 2014.

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Stitch Fix - October 2014 Review

Stitch Fix is a subscription service where a stylist sends you five items each month based on your profile. You pick what you'd like to keep and send back what you don't like.

Today is a gorgeous day in Colorado! I used the golden Aspen trees as backdrop for my pictures. I was in a bit of hurry, though, and messed up the focus a bit.

This month's Fix was a bit on the pricey side. There was nothing under $50 other than a necklace.

My stylist this month was Melissa.

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Jake Slim Bootcut Jean - $88.00

Wow. They weren't kidding when they put the word "slim" in the title of these jeans. My last experience with jeans and Stitch Fix didn't go well at all and that was a few months ago. These jeans are plenty long enough. Out of the light, they look black, but really, they're a very dark blue. I don't have a pair of jeans this color, so I was happy to see them. They do fit a bit tight, so I'm hoping they won't shrink in the wash.

Status: Kept

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Douglas Cowl Neck Sweater - $68.00

Out of the box, I loved this sweater. The color is great for fall, it's nice and heavy, and the material is soft. However, once I put it on, I knew I was sending it back. Although I loved the cowl neck and the sleeve length, it fit a bit awkwardly on me. It was too wide and too short and looked like it had swallowed me. Had the sweater been a bit longer or a little thinner, it might have looked better.

Status: Sent back

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Franklin Striped Side Gathered Knit Shirt - $58.00

The material on this shirt was very light, but the pattern I could do without. I like the way the stripes gathered at the bottom and midsection of the shirt, but the stripes at the top of the shirt were so close together, they made my eyes and head hurt. There were just too many stripes in too many of the wrong places on this shirt.

Status: Sent back

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Paul Colorblock Mixed Material Top - $64.00

This shirt is a light, cool material. It fit well on me and the colors went well with my skin tone and hair color. However, it didn't spark anything in me when I put it on. No, "ooo!" or "ew!". I just don't think it's worth the price.

Status: Sent back

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Leighton Metal Bauble Necklace - $34.00

I've been wanting a necklace like this, but I was hoping for something a little less pricey. I know I could probably find something similar and not pay this price, but, do I really want to when I already have it in hand?

After I gave it some thought for about a day, I decided that I wouldn't be able to find a necklace that matches what I wanted like this one does for much cheaper.

Status: Kept

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Overall

I feel much better about Stitch Fix once again. It seems as though they really are checking out my feedback before making selections for me. I've now got my second pair of Stitch Fix jeans. I do hope my next box is a bit less pricey.

My next Fix is scheduled for November 18, 2014.

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Stitch Fix - September 2014 Review

Stitch Fix is a subscription service where a stylist sends you five items each month based on your profile. You pick what you'd like to keep and send back what you don't like.

My last couple of Stick Fixes have been successes. Kim had been my stylist for both and had done a wonderful job of keeping things modest, but fashionable.

I sent a note to my stylist this month letting her/him know that I was looking for fall clothing. Although it was hot today, we've already had a frost warning out here in Colorado and the weather can change on a dime. Layering is essential here!

My stylist this month was Christine. Getting the same stylist each month didn't last long at all.

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Florence Colorblocked Dress - $68.00

I love the style, fit, and colors on this dress ... on someone else. The fact that I am self conscience about my legs has still not changed from the last time they sent me something too short. The stylist said she looked at my profile and history, but if she did, she would have seen that I mentioned maxi dresses only and selected to keep my legs covered on my profile.

Other than the dress for which I specifically asked, I haven't liked what Stitch Fix has sent me. I have now marked dresses as something to avoid on my profile.

I would have loved and kept this dress if it went down to the ankles.

Status: Sent back

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Ferdinand Lace & Pleat Detail Blouse - $48.00

This tank top had a very thick material and therefore could be worn on it's own or layered. However, just like I don't like the doily look in knitting, I didn't like the runner look on this shirt.

The stylist in her note said she was looking for "conservative" pieces and I'm afraid this had her picking out an item that strikes me as too old fashioned.

Status: Sent back

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Rachel Floral Print Racerback Tank - $28.00

This tank top is light, comfortable, and colorful. It goes great with the Abrianna Longsleeve Knit Cardigan I got from Stitch Fix back in June. I'm a little worried about the length in the front. If it shrinks at all, I'll have to give it away.

I was a little confused about the price. On the invoice it was listed as $44, but on the website it was listed as $28. Maybe, since it is kind of summery, it went on sale after it got shipped. Well, if that's the case, I love the price point!

Status: Kept

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Jeffrey Waffle Knit Colorblock Sweater - $84.00

I love this sweater! I love how cozy it feels. I love the colorblock and the colors. I love the long length. I don't love the price. This sweater ended up being another item that I loved, but regretfully sent back due to price.

I can justify that price for a jacket or maybe even a dress, but not for a sweater.

Status: Sent back

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Genevieve Stacked Chevron Pendant Necklace - $28.00

This necklace was cute and who doesn't like chevron these days, but I'm hard pressed to think of something in my closet that I could wear paired up with this.

I think I would have kept this necklace if I wasn't keeping anything else, but this time, I'm sending it back.

Status: Sent back

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Overall

The style of each piece, other than the blouse, was exactly what I like. However, I only kept one piece due to price and my own issues with my legs.

My next Fix is scheduled for October 21, 2014.

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