I don’t know how Stitch Fix does it.
How is it possible that I can spend hundreds of hours of my life in fitting rooms trying to find a pair of jeans that fit great, and a total stranger – someone who’s never even seen me! – can do it based on my answers to a few online questions?
That’s what happened with my first Stitch Fix.
I signed up for Stitch Fix – an online personal shopping service – after seeing my friend Allison’s impressive first “fix.” Here’s how it works:
- Sign up online.
- Answer a variety of questions (height, weight, age, how much you like different parts of your body exposed, feedback on example outfits, your budget, etc.) to create your style profile.
- Pay a $20 stylist fee and receive 5 items in the mail, selected just for you.
- Keep and pay for what you like (your $20 stylist fee is applied as a discount toward whatever you decide to keep). Send back the rest in the enclosed postage-paid packaging by dropping it in any mailbox – including the one in your front yard!
- Refer your friends and get credit toward future fixes!
A screen shot from the Stitch Fix website.
I really hate shopping so Stitch Fix is a dream come true for this girl. All five items in my first fix were things I wouldn’t have picked out for myself if I saw them hanging in a store, but I ended up loving four out of the five! In addition to the clothing and accessories, you also receive a personal message from your Stitch Fix stylist, and a style card for each piece showing suggestions of what to wear it with. Here are my cards from my first fix:
My Stitch Fix style cards.
And here’s a look at two of my Stitch Fix keepers and how I wore them:
Top: Daniel Rainn, via Stitch Fix
Jeans: Gap
Necklace: Bay to Baubles, via Stitch Fix
Bag: Kate Spade
Shoes: Banana Republic Outlet
This top is definitely not something I would have even tried on in the store, but I love it! It’s loose and flowy, with a subtle white polka dot pattern (love me some polka dots) and smocked detailing across the back, at the front of the shoulders, and on the sleeve. It’s interesting and just a little bit different.
I’ve always loved the look of these stacked bib necklaces, but every time I see one in person there’s something about it that isn’t quite right. This one, however, is perfect. Thank you, my Stitch Fix stylist!
I’ve already touted my love for this Kate Spade tote, so I won’t wax poetic over it again. It’s the perfect punch of color.
My favorite things about Stitch Fix?
- I don’t have to leave my house or fight crowds at the mall.
- I get to try out unique pieces that I likely wouldn’t find on my own.
- I set my budget and tell them how much I’m willing to spend.
- Whatever I don’t like I can easily mail back from my mailbox.
- Shipping is FREE both ways.
Stitch Fix has a fantastic referral program where you can earn $25 toward a future fix when someone signs up using your link, so if you’d like to give Stitch Fix a try, I’d love for you to use my referral link to sign up! (My closet and I are eternally grateful!) Please let me know what you think of your fixes when they arrive – I cant wait to hear about them!
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I really need to try this out because I keep hearing such great things about it. Love that blouse on you.
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Thank you so much, Heidi! I hope you do give it a try – it’s so convenient and so much fun! It’s like Christmas morning when that little box arrives on my front porch. I have no idea what’s inside and can’t wait to rip it open and see!
I LOVE Kut from the Kloth! They are my favorite brand of jeans! Lovely top!
I’d never heard of Kut from the Kloth before getting a pair in my Stitch Fix, and now I’m a fan! I can’t believe how well they fit. And not crazy expensive, either. Such a find!
I was sooooo excited to see this blog post! I’ve been curious to hear a real life review of Stitch Fix.
Did you keep all of your fix?
For this fix I kept the two tops (you can see the other one in some of my recent Instagram pics) and the necklace. I reeeeeally wanted to keep the jeans, but decided against it b/c the money math was working against me. If you keep all 5 things you get a 25% discount on your total fix, but I didn’t care for the dress. With the 25% discount it actually would’ve been cheaper for me to KEEP the dress – even if I never wore it – than it would be to send just the dress back and pay MSRP for the remaining 4 items. That seemed wasteful, but I really hated the idea of paying MORE for 4 items than I would have for all 5. In the end, I admitted to myself that I already have a pair of dark denim that I can wear cuffed (the GAP jeans in this post) so did I really need TWO pairs?
Yes!!No. Even through they fit to perfection, I sent the jeans back. #sadface #adultdecisionsThanks, I just signed up, this is really awesome! Perfect for busy professional moms who have zero time and/or interest in shopping.
Absolutely! I hope you enjoy your fixes as much I have, Krista!
Lovely fix- some great pieces!
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Thank you so much, Amanda!
Hi Dusty! I, too, received (and kept) the off white polka dot shirt and LOVE it! It looks great on you, too! Love your blog, btw!!
Thank you so much, Megan! Isn’t that shirt so adorable? I’ve been following Stitch Fix on Instagram and it’s fun to find other people around the country who have received a same piece as me and to see how they wear it. I’m sure it looks lovely on you!
I get my first fix on Thursday and I don’t think I could be more excited about it!
Eeee, so exciting!! I’d love to hear about it if you get a chance! I’m a total fix whore now. I’ll live through you until my next one arrives.
Just signed up and used your referral link! Super excited!!
Aw, you are awesome! Thank you so much, Nichole!! Please let me know what you think – I’d love to hear about your experience!
I discovered Henry and belle jeans from stitch fix now they are my fav.
I haven’t gotten any of those yet, but hope I do soon! Thanks for the recommendation, Cyndi!
Haha it’s great to finally find another girl who hates shopping too! I just signed up for Stitch Fix so hopefully that will reduce trips to the mall
Have you tried Vain Pursuits before? I hear it’s similar to Stitch Fix but for skincare products. I would love to get some opinions on it!
I haven’t heard of it, Katelynn, but sounds interesting! Thanks for sharing, and congrats on joining Stitch Fix. I hope you love your fixes!
I have SF-er for some time and looooooove it! Recently, I purchased an item and wore it to the office. Sadly something was wrong with it. I emailed them, they sent a free shipping label; I sent it back and was refunded the cash! Amazing!!!!!! Glad you have joined the ranks!