Stitch Fix

I follow this wonderful blog, Carrotsformichaelmas , and every so often she posts a review of a shopping service she uses, called Stitch Fix. I read through every post eagerly, looking at the cute styles sent to her by her personal Stitch Fix stylist, and laughing at her husband's comical commentary on each item. However, when I initially looked into Stich Fix, I was out of the size range because they don't carry plus sizes (though I think I read on the site somewhere that they haven't ruled it out forever) so I just followed "Carrots" and coveted her Stich Fix experiences. And then, something magical happened... She mentioned in her latest post that Stitch Fix is now carrying maternity. Ohmyglob. Sweet baby Jesus loves me.
Here are the basics of how it works:

• You go to their website, and create an account, complete with a style profile of your style preferences, color or material preferences, etc. the more info you can give them, the better your chance of being happy with what they send you (so I hear)
• You pay a $20 styling fee to have a box of 5 items sent to you
• A Stitch Fix stylist selects items for your fix based on the information you give them (have a Pinterest style board, etc... Send that to them too!)
• A box of wonderful goodness arrives, including a personal note from your stylist!
• Each item is new, you can try it on in the convenience of your own home, with your other clothes to match outfits etc.
• If you like any of the items and want to purchase them, the $20 styling fee counts as credit toward your purchase. If you do not like any of the items, you're out the $20 fee. IF you like all 5 items and want to purchase, they offer an additional 25% off your total.

I'm sort of on the prowl for a dress for Easter/my shower, so I asked Husby about it and he thought I should go for it. (He is the MOST generous to me!) There was still the concern about sizing, however I have found that, in general, in recent shopping for maternity clothes, I am into a regular size XL, and no longer in the plus size range (pregnancy sickness for the win!). I was unsure about whether it was boutique style sizing (typically running freakishly small, can I get an Amen???), but decided maternity clothes should be a little more forgiving so I took the plunge!

My box arrived today, just as I was headed out the door with Alex to go hang out with him at his work. And, because I couldn't wait, and neither could he, I tried on all the clothes at his work. (He sits at the front desk of a dorm at his university, and it's spring break. So... Crickets!) so please excuse the plain white wall background, and the fact that I had to try on tops with the skirt I was wearing. Here we go!

Item #1- Kerri Maternity Dress ($148)
My stylist sent this sweet note about wanting to send me a dress for my shower, and apologizing for it being out of my requested price point she also offered to order a dress within my price point for my next fix if necessary.

 

I didn't hate it, but I also didn't love it. The back is a drop V neck, which is pretty, but in general I hate wearing black in the spring and summer because it's not one of my colors, and I just feel like I'm trying to hide.

Alex's take: "I like it a lot. It's very flattering. I mean, it's not my favorite of all time, but it's nice."

At $148 though... I think I'll pass.

Item #2- Clarkston Cowl Neck Maternity Top ($48)

 

I love this color. Coral is one of my favorites to wear. I was a little worried about how clingy the fabric would be, but for later in pregnancy it's fine. The cowl is kind of pretty...

Alex gave me a blank stare when I asked him what he thought... And not the good kind. Lol. Then he said he was just trying to process the color. He thought the "neck was kinda weird, but nice."

It isn't too bad price-wise, but I'm not sure if the soft jersey would hold up through washing to wear into future (God willing) pregnancies...will it pill?

Item #3 - Vinnie Open Crochet Detail Cardigan ($58)

My stylist mentioned in her note that she saw a chunky open cardigan on my Pinterest board (which I shared in my profile) so she included this sweater because it was similar. 

It's a very nice sweater, though it feels more like it runs a size small and just works because it's supposed to fit more loosely than it does (added to that impression is the rounded "butt cover" bottom in the back).

I still kind of want to get it because it's such a nice cozy sweater... And the back detailing is very pretty:

Alex's take: "That would be nice for winter"

Oh yeah, that's right. It's Southern California and already 90 degrees. Waaaa.

Item #4 - Kaitland Spade Charm Long Necklace ($36) & Item #5 - Melanie Graphic Print Maternity Blouse ($58)

I love the necklace- it is heavy enough to be a more quality piece of jewelry, but not so that it will hurt my neck (I have issues with an old car accident injury)


I also love the top. I love the colors, and the visual interest of the squared neck, and I love tops with more structure/heavier fabrics like this one (polyester, but really soft) because they don't cling to every sin (as they say). However, it is a little tight in the arms, and it doesn't give me much room for the bump to grow... And I hear it's really going to grow ;)

Alex made a face, and then drew a square on his own chest to match the squared collar on this shirt while he said "I don't like that." He also didn't like the pattern, or the color... I think?

So what are your thoughts? Which items do you think I should or should not keep? Right now, I think I am only sold on the necklace for sure (and I may as well put my styling fee towards it instead of losing the $20 since I do like it a lot).

Help me choose!

Also, if you are interested in trying Stitch Fix for yourself, please use my referral link so that I can get credit toward future Fixes (I promise I'll blog about them)

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