I came across Stitch Fix on Loop Looks (check her out!). For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items. Then, you try everything on and decide to keep 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 items. The $20 stylist fee is credited to your purchase. And if you buy all five items, you get an extra 25% off. The company is currently in beta, but I was lucky enough to get an invite.
After many many months away, I decided to try the service again. I had wanted to lost all of the baby weight before attempting, but that doesn't seem to be happening quite yet. Instead, I redid my measurements on my profile and mentioned to the stylist that I was no a SAHM that need versatile but casual pieces. Overall, I was excited to jump into another box even if two of the items were a disaster.
Here’s what I got this time… (Ignore the horrid quality iPhone photos)
Item #1: Roxanna Chevron Open Knit Cardigan
Pros: Love the pattern; lightweight yet covering
Cons: Limited use in California.
Item #2: Kahlo Embroidered Racerback Tank
Pros: Light and airy; perfect for summer in California; love the patterns
Cons: A bit short in the front; highlighted my stomach (problem area!)
Item #3: Wedni Belted Geo Print Dress
Pros: Hid my trouble areas well; actually long enough on me but still a shorter dress; love the print; easy to care for.
Cons: A bit pricey for my usual shopping budget
Item #4: Ravello Arrow Print Cross-Front Blouse
Pros: Cute print
Cons: Everything else. I put this on okay but when I looked in the mirror... the horror! The front of this blouse has a snap closure and that snap was about to burst. Turns out I have too large of a bust for this shirt. Go figure... I've never had too large of a bust for any shirt. Sorry but I can't subject my readers to the horrid picture of my wearing this. You'll have to do with the insert card.
Item #5: Cathleen Dot Print Lace Detailed Blouse
Pros: Love the color
Cons: Everything else. Another shirt gone horribly wrong. This thing was too short (hello stomach), too tight across (turns out I have wide shoulders?), and too tight in the armholes (guess I have fatty arms now). I could barely get this off without ripping it. No picture for you.
So, what did I keep?
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Item #3: Wedni Belted Geo Print Dress. While my body isn't back to where I want it to be, the cut of this dress hides my flaws well. Plus, I can still wear it when I lose a bit of weight. I'm think this will be going to both weddings later this fall. (Not for the ceremony, but for the pre-wedding activities). Best of all, this thing is easily washed and if the babe decided to spits up, I can hide the stain until I can get it cleaned. Nice!