I posted a video on my channel the other day about my first experience with Stitch Fix (this is not a sponsored post FYI). Stitch Fix is a company that provides styling services delivered to your door based on your personal preferences. When you sign up for Stitch Fix you fill out a questionnaire that asks you about your shape, size, budget, lifestyle, etc. After answering all the questions and paying a styling fee of $20, Stitch Fix sends you a box containing five potential pieces to add to your wardrobe. After trying on your items, you keep what you like and send back what you don't. The $20 you paid up front gets taken out of your grand total no matter how many pieces you keep.
You can watch the video below to hear how my first experience went. I give you an in-depth look at everything that came in my box, what I'm keeping, what I'm returning, and what really disappointed me about this first go-round. I also go into more detail below the video.
I received an entire outfit in my first box. A top, pants, shoes, necklace, and even a purse. I wasn't sure what to expect, but these items were a pleasant surprise.
Tops are always difficult for me. Sometimes I wear a small, sometimes an extra-small. It all depends on the style of the top and the way the piece is made. The top I received was a size small. I loved the look of it, but wasn't totally thrilled about the fit and the price made this one an easy decision for me. For a sleeveless, lightweight, lace top I thought $48 was a little beyond my budget. This one went back.
If tops are a struggle, then pants are a nightmare. I'm five feet tall with short legs and a longer torso, so finding pants that fit is like finding a needle in a haystack. Even maxi skirts and dresses give me a headache. However, the wide-leg pants I got from Stitch Fix were PERFECT. They were a little long but I loved them so much I decided to keep them. They were also priced at $48 but I could swallow paying that price for a pair of pants; not for a top. I have them on as I type up this post and do not plan taking them off any time soon.
The next item I opened was a necklace. It was long, with a thin gold chain, and a cute jeweled medallion. I thought it was pretty, but parted ways with it because of the price. Stitch Fix was asking $28 for a necklace I felt I could buy (or even make) for half the cost.
I unwrapped a cross-body bag shortly after. Good Lord this thing was made for me. Mint in color, suede and leather in finish, and fringe detailing on one side. Anyone who knows me personally understands my obsession with mint and fringe. This bag was priced at $58 but there was no way I could send it back. I knew it would be a piece I would be thinking about if I didn't keep it, so it stayed. I even used it that evening!
The last item was by the most ridiculous and disappointing. I've discussed it at length in the video and also posted it on my twitter. I must say, though, since I have tweeted it out and uploaded a video about this -- Stitch Fix HAS contacted me with an e-mail address to send details to in hopes to correct this situation. I will update you with more info once I chat with them.
Anyway, the shoes I was sent were absolutely destroyed. They were clearly worn before, with visibly toe prints, a broken sole, worn bottoms and sides, and something that resembled a cigarette burn on the bottom. They were priced at $70. I would not have paid even $10 to keep these. Regardless, even in perfect condition the shoes would not have been my style and they would have been returned.
If you have ever tried Stitch Fix, I'd love to hear about your experience. I haven't decided if I'm going to give this another shot -- I think it all depends on how they respond to my "shoe problem." Let me know if you have had similar problems or if you have loved and continued to use this service!
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