My Stitch Fix arrived over the weekend! I don’t know why it’s always a huge surprise when it gets delivered, but I always seem to forget it’s coming. It’s like a fun little present from me to me.
This was the first time I got to preview my box before they shipped it. Other Stitch Fixers have talked about being able to do this and I’ve rather liked the surprise of not knowing what was coming. But when Stitch Fix sent the preview, I decided to take a peek myself and see what they wanted to send me. The preview included 10 different items that my stylist had picked out for me, and I could select 0-5 pieces from this collection for my official Fix. (If I selected less than five pieces, which is the number of items in each Fix, my stylist would choose other items to round out the box.) A lot of the items in this preview were really similar (lots of dark neutrals and long cardigans) so I picked out three items (two pullovers and a cardigan). The one thing I really wanted in this Fix was a pair of booties, but there were none in my preview (WHY?!), so I again asked for a pair in the “preview notes” as well as for a more colorful top.
After getting four Fixes this year, one of the things I’ve noticed is that their sizing runs bigger than I expected. Originally, I asked for pants in 14W and shirts in XXL but everything I get is just a smidge big (the pants especially, as I have one pair of jeans from Stitch Fix that are constantly falling down, lol). So I finally bumped myself down into size 16 in pants (regular sizing, not plus sizing) and XL in shirts/dresses. (And yes, I’m sharing my actual sizes here because I’m no longer going to feel ashamed for what size I wear. I wear what size I wear and that’s that!) This Fix includes the bigger sizes, so I’m interested to see how things fit/feel in the next size down.
Oh, also: A fun drinking game to play while reading this post is to take a drink every time I say “cozy.” You will definitely be drunk by the end of this post. Tehehe.
Anyway, let’s dig into what I got in this box!
Market & Spruce Textured Cotton Blend Pullover ($58)
For some reason, this shirt shows up as brown in the picture but it’s actually a really pretty hunter green. I love the fun detailing and the fact that the sleeves are the perfect length. (Long-sleeved shirt sleeves are usually way too long for this shorty.) What’s also great about this shirt is that the section at the top, in the middle, and at the bottom are mesh, so it’s actually perfect for the Florida winter season—it’s breathable! This would probably be a downside if you lived in a cold climate, but it’s great for those Florida days that start off cold but quickly warm up. It felt so cozy and comfortable on me so, hopefully, the weather will cool down soon so I can wear this!
Market & Spruce Waffle Knit Cardigan ($68)
How cozy does this cardigan look? Good news: It also feels so cozy! While it’s a little long, I didn’t even question if I was going to keep it. I just love big, chunky cardigans like this. This is going to be the most Florida thing I’ve ever said but I love wearing chunky cardigans with a tank top, haha. When the weather is just cold enough to warrant something cozy, I bring out a cardigan like this so that I can be warm but not overly so. Hurry up, cold front!
Pink Clover Textured Pullover ($46)
I was so excited to see this top when I pulled it out of the box. As I mentioned above, all of the pieces in my review were black and gray and dark green – nothing colorful. I love neutral colors as much as the next person, but I want some variety in my Fix, you know? So I was happy that my stylist added this pink top to my selection. It’s a very warm and cozy pullover that feels so good on me. The length and the sleeves could be a smidge shorter, but that’s probably noticeable only to me, haha.
Pink Clover Textured Pullover ($46)
Look familiar? Sigh. My stylist sent me the exact same top, just in different colors. I was a bit annoyed by this! This is not what I’m paying a stylist to do, you know? What if I had hated both of these tops? Thankfully, I did not, but I also didn’t love it so much that I wanted it in multiple colors. What a first-world problem, eh? I really debated if I wanted to keep this top (I was thinking of just keeping the first three pieces and sending back this top and my next piece), but I decided to keep it. I’ll explain why when I reveal my last piece!
Sperry Crest Vibe ($90)
I asked for a pair of booties in this Fix, but they couldn’t find any for me. Wah! Instead, my stylist sent me an awesome pair of Sperry’s! I’ve always coveted Sperry’s, but never thought to buy them for myself so I was excited to see them in my Fix. I love the way they looked and how comfortable they were to walk around in (I’m sure they will need to be broken in, but just from the initial test, they seem super comfy!), and I wanted to keep them. The price, however, was making me hesitate. I didn’t need these shoes, to be honest. I’m not much of a shoe person; I wear the same three pairs on a regular basis (flip-flops, sandals, and TOMs) without feeling the need to deviate. But, ugh, I wanted them! But were they worth $90? In the end, when I priced out how much I would spend if I only kept the first three items and sent back these last two, it would only save me about $60. (You get a 25% discount if you keep all five items.) Rather, if I kept these two items, I would almost be getting the shoes for free with the discount. After hemming and hawing for half a day about what to do, I decided to keep all five items because there was nothing I actively hated in this Fix. I liked/loved everything in this Fix (a feat that has yet to happen!), so I decided to keep everything. A little Christmas gift to myself, you could say. 🙂
Are you a shoe person or are you like me and just rotate between a few pairs? (Honestly, a Floridian having only one pair of flip-flops is blasphemy. They might kick me out of the state with that proclamation!)
OMG I cannot believe they sent you the same sweater in two colors and could not find any booties?! What the AF? Are you going to ask for a new stylist?
All that said, I love what you got and I am glad you told us what the colors were cause they look different to me too. The shoes are fab! I’ve kept a lot of things because it was cheaper overall to keep them. LOL.
I am not really a shoe person but have been trying more lately! I am still all about comfort though!
Ha, I just remembered how I wanted to talk about sizing. Plus sizing is always so off for me so I’ve been doing 16/XL too. Hope the next fix is just right!
Ugh I would be super annoyed to get a top in 2 different colors. I don’t like to complain but in this case, I think I would say something because you were kind of forced to keep everything to get the best deal? I’d think they could at least give you a discount on your next fix? The Sperrys are super cute!!
I am not a shoe person, especially since finding out I have RA. I need to make sure I wear comfortable shoes since my joints are already prone to pain. So I have very few pairs of shoes and have barely worn any of them in the last 2 years. But I will be wearing them again when I go back into the office in January (assuming that doesn’t change?).
I haven’t done Stitch Fix in years because they could not seem to figure out how to style for Minnesota! They’d send me dresses made of super thin fabric in December. Even after I emphasized that I needed warmer clothes, they kept sending me similar things. And so much of what they sent was kind of more billowy? And I prefer a more tailored look. Again, I provided that feedback but they kept sending me things that did not fit my style profile so I gave up!
In the spring or summer once I feel like I’m at a sustainable size and my chest size goes back to normal (still kind of bulky thanks to BF’ing!) I plan to hire a wardrobe consultant. They will come and do a closet assessment which involves trying everything you own on. They will pair things together and identify gaps and then they go shopping with you, but it’s a power shopping experience where they pre-shop and set things aside for you so you can go from store to store. I went with my friend a couple of years ago and would stay behind to pay for what she wanted to buy so they could keep moving. It’s definitely an investment but now that I’m done having kids, I’m ready to focus more on my overall look/style and I’d like to look more pulled together than I usually do!
SO many cute things! Glad you were able to keep everything! But definitely miffed that they sent you two versions of the same top. Not cool!
That first top is super flattering! I really can’t believe they sent you the same top in two colors – that is uncool!
In the summer, I only wear flip flops and my sandals. Now that it’s winter here, I have to make a lot more decisions based on weather!
Ooh, this was fun! i love all these pieces. Yes, as a fellow Floridian I get the chunky cardigan/tank top combo. I hope we get a cooldown soon so you can actually wear these!
Those are all so cute! I love a long cardigan. I wear them all the time up here in Canada! You look adorable in all those outfits.
I love the waffle-knit! So cute and definitely cozy!
I am not a shoe person, but does it count to say I *wish* I was a shoe person. I also rotate a few pairs. I always feel more confident when I wear nice shoes, but rarely do so (I do a lot of walking, so often wear sneakers and/or boots because of comfort + I live in Canada and we can literally cycle through rain, snow, sleet, hail, and then sun in the same day).
I LOVE those shoes, though…and also your TOMS (seen in another post) are adorable. I desperately want a pair of leopard print flats, but just have never come across the right pair yet.
So, I am a total outlier! If I like something – like that sweater? – I buy it in at least 2 colors. I just did this with two sweaters. Ha!
Those shoes are awesome – I am in the same boat as Lisa, albeit with something yet unknown, not RA. But my feet are always painful, so cushioning is a must. I need to go through all of my shoes and try them on (seeing as how I’ve been wearing hiking boots, and running shoes, for two years now) and see what does not hurt my feet. I would like to have some more cushioned “fun” sneakers vs. just my running shoes so will keep an eye out to see if you love the shoes as much as you think you will! 🙂
They sent you the same sweater in two colors and could not find any booties? What? That is a little disappointing indeed, but the good news is that all of these items look great on you and you decided to keep them all – good for you! I especially love the cardigan.
I think I’d call myself a shoe person, although I am very picky about shoes. But if I find some that I LOVE, I have to have them. 🙂