Summer Stitch Fix

I received my Summer Stitch Fix box, which is my clothing subscription. I now tend to get once every 4-6 months – you get to schedule them at the interval you want for a box of 5 articles of clothing (and/or accessories or shoes or jewelry) picked out for for men, women (including maternity or plus sized) or kids that sends clothing to your door based on your style feedback and with free shipping & returns.

Now I’ll be honest upfront, this is one box where I only kept one item, and sent the rest back. First, it wasn’t really that summer appropriate since 3 of the 5 pieces had longer sleeves (though one was a cold shoulder look) and with temperatures mostly above the 90s, and probably a couple months more of such weather ahead, I didn’t feel any any of these were must haves for me. Anyway, you win some you lose some – at least it was still conveniently sent to my home for me to try on when I had time and with other items I have, and I provided feedback for each piece to help with future stylists matching me up.

So here are the five articles of clothing I had. I only kept the last one.

Cosmic Blue Love Quinn Distressed Frayed Hem Shorts
These shorts are cute, but just too short for me! I’m not really a shorts person anyway- I prefer wearing lots of sundresses. I tend to prefer clothes I can wear to work and out for fun, and jean shorts that are distressed don’t fit into that category either.
Summer Stitch Fix - Cosmic Blue Love Quinn Distressed Frayed Hem Shorts Summer Stitch Fix - Cosmic Blue Love Quinn Distressed Frayed Hem Shorts

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Stitch Fix Review for Fall 2017

Today I’m sharing my Stitch Fix Review for Fall 2017: I kept the whole box! For this box, which I received at the beginning of the month, I asked for items that either had pockets or I could layer in anticipation of a transition of cold mornings and warm afternoons for Portland weather. Here’s a look at my box!

I am not sponsored or paid in anyway to share this box: I just really enjoy how the service provides me great clothing statement pieces that I always get compliments on and are unique instead of what everyone can find at the same stores locally.

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Summer Stitch Fix

My summer stitch fix was a great box – I thought it really provided pieces that fit my personal style, and the only reason I didn’t keep the entire box were nitpicky things and also because I LOVE summer dresses and additionally have purchased like a dozen other summer tops and dresses already – and it just turned June.

I am not sponsored or paid in anyway to share this box: I just really enjoy how the service provides me great clothing statement pieces that I always get compliments on and are unique instead of what everyone can find at the same stores locally.

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Spring Stitch Fix Box Review Feb 2017

I’ve changed the frequency of my Stitch Fix boxes to be quarterly or so, to be timed for seasons. It’s one of the great things about Stitch Fix – besides having your stylist put together clothes for you, you get to pick what you want, and you decide when you want it. Here’s my Spring Stitch Fix Box Review for the box February 2017.

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September Stitch Fix Box

Here’s a look at what was in my 2016 September Stitch Fix box. I’ve been sharing what’s been in my Stitch Fix boxes for a while now: starting with a March 2015 Stitch Fix review and a Recap of 14 previous Stitch Fix boxes, then August 2015December 2015March 2016 and then May 2016. So you can see I pretty much order them a few times a year: you get to set the frequency and if you have a special need (like the May one I was looking for things for my sister’s baby shower).

If you haven’t heard of Stitch Fix before, Stitch Fix is a monthly styling subscription service personalized for you. You go online and they ask you questions, including showing you images of various outfits, to get an information on your size as well as your preferences in style and price points. You can even put together a Pinterest board of outfit  inspirations. Then, based on all that, a stylist will pick out 5 pieces to ship to you that are mailed to your home for your consideration.

In fact, two of the items I got in my September Stitch Fix box actually came items I pinned from other Stitch Fixers! The reason I think my Stitch Fix boxes are successful is that I am always looking at pins from other boxes (and is part of my motivation for sharing this post myself to give back) and make sure to always give feedback on everything I got in a box, both those I keep and those I send back.

All right, onto the clothes!

Skies Are Blue Kendruh Layered Hem Knit Top

September Stitch Fix Box, Skies Are Blue Kendruh Layered Hem Knit Top
Although the color was lovely and I even have matching jewelry exactly in this color that I’ve been looking to wear more, ultimately I decided not to keep this top. It was too simple to justify the price, and I didn’t like how the layered detail brought attention to my hip area. It would be a great fall piece though for those who are not as self-conscious as me about that spot.
September Stitch Fix Box, Skies Are Blue Kendruh Layered Hem Knit Top

Brixon Ivy Elmar Embroidered Cutout Blouse

September Stitch Fix Box, Brixon Ivy Elmar Embroidered Cutout Blouse
The way this is cut is loose but but not boxy, and the color is great. The detail that is outstanding of course is the cutout in the arm sleeves that hint at a bit of skin while still being covered up. This was also pinned on my Pinterest inspiration board for my stylist so thrilled she found one for me. I kept the blouse and think it’s a classic I can wear for many many years, even when I’m old and wrinkly and wearing this with pearls and trousers with an elastic waist at a charity auction event and passed canapes. Maybe that’s a quite specific future vision of future golden years…
September Stitch Fix Box, Brixon Ivy Elmar Embroidered Cutout Blouse September Stitch Fix Box, Brixon Ivy Elmar Embroidered Cutout Blouse

Pixley Ellie Printed 3/4 Sleeve Blouse

September Stitch Fix Box, Pixley Ellie Printed 3/4 Sleeve Blouse
This was a keeper for me because it is just long enough that I can wear this with leggings, and the elephant print you see is super cute with that elephant pattern. I wondered if it was a bit too on the nose since my ethnic background is Thai and Thai elephants are very important culturally, even functioning as a symbol of Thailand. At my wedding we had elephant placeholders for the table names/numbers, and which I still have now to use sometimes in labeling food at potlucks or buffets at my home. Looking at the elephant with rosy cheek and smiling eyes though I couldn’t say no.
September Stitch Fix Box, Pixley Ellie Printed 3/4 Sleeve Blouse September Stitch Fix Box, Pixley Ellie Printed 3/4 Sleeve Blouse

Daniel Rainn Poppins Crochet Trim Blouse

September Stitch Fix Box, Daniel Rainn Poppins Crochet Trim Blouse
I was soooo close to keeping this blouse. The cut is really cute, and the bit of trim at the sleeveless cutout for the arm is unique. Ultimately though I would end up putting a cardigan over this at work or in the fall/winter, which makes it just like any other dotted blouse I own already. If this had been in a box at the beginning of the summer I might have been able to justify the price with how many times I’d wear it, but at this time of year I think the best part would end up being hidden, so I decided against the purchase.
September Stitch Fix Box, Daniel Rainn Poppins Crochet Trim Blouse September Stitch Fix Box, Daniel Rainn Poppins Crochet Trim Blouse

Donna Morgan Marlow Jersey Shirt Dress

September Stitch Fix Box, Donna Morgan Marlow Jersey Shirt Dress
This dress was my favorite of the box – I already have this aesthetic of liking blue and white, as you can even see from my bedsheets! So as you can guess, I kept this. The stylist saw this was pinned to my Pinterest board and delivered knowing I had my eye on it.
September Stitch Fix Box, Donna Morgan Marlow Jersey Shirt Dress September Stitch Fix Box, Donna Morgan Marlow Jersey Shirt Dress

September Stitch Fix Box, Donna Morgan Marlow Jersey Shirt Dress
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