Dia & Co. Box (March)

I used to do Stitch Fix, but since having my son, I’m too big for most of their items. Their 14+ sizes are very limited. I’ve heard they are working on it, but until then, Stitch Fix is not a good fit for me. Someone in my online mom group pointed me towards Dia & Co. They specialize in size 14+. Yeah! I signed up immediately and received my first box this week.

Details of how it works:  For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items.  Then, you try everything on and decided 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 20% off.

My fifth Dia and Co. box. I think this will be my last box for awhile. I'm just not impressed with the pieces and the fact that they didn't listen to my stylist notes... I specifically said no long sleeve tops and asked for flowy tops. Let's see what I got.

Item #1: ASOS Curve Dark Wash Chambray Shirt $37.64

Pros: um... I got nothing

Cons: Super boxy and shapeless on me. Material was very heavy weight, Couldn't really roll up the sleeves.

Item #2: Katherine Necklace $42.00

Pros: Pretty

Cons: I just don't really wear chunky jewelry. Plus, this was way too fancy for my everyday wear.

Item #3: BB Dakota Crochet Yoke Dress $96.00

Pros: Lightweight. Decent length.

Cons: Price point! Holy moly! This is a thin slip of a dress that costs almost $100. I just don't think I can justify that.

Item #4: Modamix Corrine Skirt $79.00

Pros: Fits perfectly. Very cute.

Cons: Very heavy material. Don't think it would work for summer in California.

Item #5: Prospero Hooded Knit Top $52.00

Pros: Thinner material. Fits nicely. Comfy.

Cons: Do I need another pull over sweater?

So, what did I keep?

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#5 Prospero Hooded Knit Top - This was the only piece that I will actually wear on a regular basis. As I said in my intro, I'm canceling my Dia & Co. boxes for awhile. I'm just not that impressed with them right now...

Dia and Co. Box (January)

I used to do Stitch Fix, but since having my son, I’m too big for most of their items. Their 14+ sizes are very limited. I’ve heard they are working on it, but until then, Stitch Fix is not a good fit for me. Someone in my online mom group pointed me towards Dia & Co. They specialize in size 14+. Yeah! I signed up immediately and received my first box this week.

Details of how it works:  For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items.  Then, you try everything on and decided 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 20% off.

My fourth Dia and Co. box. I'm still liking this service, but I think this has been my least favorite of all the boxes. The pieces just didn't quite click with me...

Item #1: Fashion to Figure Flared Jeans $46.90

Pros: Great fit. Don't have any flare jeans in my wardrobe. My butt looks fantastic in these!

Cons: Price. I don't usually pay this much for jeans, but I may need to rethink that policy.

Item #2: Cone Necklace $22.00

Pros: Pretty

Cons: Just don't see myself wearing this one.

Item #3: Fashion to Figure Plaid Sweater $36.90

Pros: None that I can think of.

Cons: Super boxy fit made me look way bigger than I am. It was too short and tight in the shoulders.

Item #4: Junarose Tie-Waist Dress $78.99

Pros: Love the color

Cons: Everything else. The long sleeves were awkward. But worst, the drawstring hit me at my biggest area. The dress made me look like a sack of lumpy potatoes. Just no.

Item #5: Junarose Slouchy Oversized Sweater $48.99

Pros: Love the color. Fit was great. Very comfy!

Cons: I just got about 7 sweaters for Christmas and I rarely wear them as it is. My town is too warm year-round and I tend to run hot.

So, what did I keep?

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#1 Flared jeans -- Another pair of jeans is a nice addition to my wardrobe. My bootcut jeans were getting a little tired. Plus, they make my butt look great!

Dia and Co. Box (November)

I used to do Stitch Fix, but since having my son, I’m too big for most of their items. Their 14+ sizes are very limited. I’ve heard they are working on it, but until then, Stitch Fix is not a good fit for me. Someone in my online mom group pointed me towards Dia & Co. They specialize in size 14+. Yeah! I signed up immediately and received my first box this week.

Details of how it works:  For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items.  Then, you try everything on and decided 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 20% off.

My third Dia and Co. box. I'm still really loving this service! And I feel like the boxes are getting more and more my style (even if some of the items don't fit quite right...)

Item #1: Fashion to Figure Double Pocket Plaid Flannel $29.90

Pros: Great length. Love read plaid. Nice detailing on the sleeves and bottom.

Cons: Not sure how I feel about the elastic on the sides...

Item #2: Naked Zebra Sleeveless Blouse with String Detail $44.99

Pros: I like the style of the shirt. I wouldn't have to wear a tank underneath it.

Cons: The arm holes were huge. Definitely made for someone who has a larger bust area. (You can even see the gapping in the pic above)

Item #3: Junarose Ponte Pants with Faux Leather Panel $40.00

Pros: Great fit! A nice alternative to jeans and lightweight leggings. They would look perfect with boots and a tunic top!

Cons: None that I can think of...

Item #4: Kendall Necklace $34.00

Pros: Very pretty.

Cons: I don't really wear chunky jewelry that often. I just couldn't justify a lot of use for this one.

Item #5: Junarose Chunky Longline Speckled Cardigan $63.00

Pros: Great color and fit. I loved that it was long enough to partially cover my butt.

Cons: It's a heavy weight cardigan. These don't get much use in California.

So, what did I keep?

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#3 Ponte Pants with Faux Leather Panel -- These were amazing! I had specifically asked for non-jean pants in this box. They fit great and look great. They are basically leggings, but the extra weight and faux leather panel take them up a notch.

and #1 Flannel Shirt -- I didn't realize that what I really wanted was a flannel that was tunic length with some detailing. Thank goodness this popped up into my box! Perfect.

I debated the cardigan, but ultimately decided that I didn't need another heavy weight cardigan. I only really use them when we go to Indiana for Christmas and my mom just bought me a few sweaters to wear while there...

Dia and Co. Box

I used to do Stitch Fix, but since having my son, I’m too big for most of their items. Their 14+ sizes are very limited. I’ve heard they are working on it, but until then, Stitch Fix is not a good fit for me. Someone in my online mom group pointed me towards Dia & Co. They specialize in size 14+. Yeah! I signed up immediately and received my first box this week.

Details of how it works:  For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items.  Then, you try everything on and decided 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 20% off.

I unboxed my items and again loved the look of everything. But then it was time to try everything on...

Item #1: Naked Zebra Draw String Dress $74.99

Pros: Nice style. I do love black.

Cons: I would definitely wear leggings under this as I'm not a huge fan of short dresses. I always feel self-conscious in them. And for $75, I would have to love the dress.

Item #2: Naked Zebra Sleeveless Tiered Blouse $59.99

Pros: Great color and fit. I love that it can be dressy or paired with simple jeans.

Cons: Have to wear a layer underneath.

Item #3: Yumi Bird Print Blouse $53.00

Pros: Cute print

Cons:  Extremely boxy on me. And the tie at the neck bugged me.

Item #4: Brooke Necklace $25.00

Pros: My favorite color! Great length.

Cons: Do I need another necklace?

Item #5: ASOS Curve High Waisted Dark Wash Skinny Jeans $54.00

Pros: Fit great. I love darker wash.

Cons: While the high waist fit, I haven't quite resigned myself to wearing high waist pants.

So, what did I keep?

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Item #5: I passed on the necklace and blue top even though I did really like them. I decided that the smart buy would be the jeans. I definitely do need a good pair of jeans. And these are different than what I already own. Can't wait to see what I get next month!

My First Dia & Co. Box

I used to do Stitch Fix, but since having my son, I'm too big for most of their items. Their 14+ sizes are very limited. I've heard they are working on it, but until then, Stitch Fix is not a good fit for me. Someone in my online mom group pointed me towards Dia & Co. They specialize in size 14+. Yeah! I signed up immediately and received my first box this week.

Details of how it works:  For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items.  Then, you try everything on and decided 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 20% off.

I unboxed my items and immediately loved the style. If they all fit, I would have kept the entire box. As it happens, a few of the pieces didn't quite work. Let's look at all the items:

Item #1: Calvin Klein Stripped Chiffon Maxi Dress $78

Pros: Pretty colors. Nice and lightweight. Like the thicker straps.

Cons: Black to color transition hits at largest part of my stomach. Made me very self-conscious. Also about three inches too short to really be a maxi for me.

Item #2:  ABS Miley Necklace $38

Pros: Love the simple shapes. Love the layering. Love silver and black together.

Cons: I don't wear a ton of jewelry (but maybe I should war more).

Item #3: Lucky Brand Crochet Tank $59.50

Pros: Love the lace and black. It's definitely the right length.

Cons:  Check out that side boob! Would definitely need a very different bra with this one.

Item #4: Maison Jules Knit Striped Tank with Patterned Detail $34.50

Pros: Lightweight. Interesting pattern detail. Not too expensive.

Cons: May be hitting a little high. Possibly be fixed with different bottoms.

Item #5: Levi's Bootcut Dark Wash Denim $58

Pros: Fit great on the waist/hips/butt. I love dark wash denim.

Cons: The bootcut is really wide. I think I need a slimmer cut from above the knee and below.

So, what did I keep?

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Item #2 and #4: I loved the necklace and have resolved to wear more jewelry. Plus that tank was the right length, weight, and pattern. I need more good layering tanks in my closet.