Stitch Fix Numba' 1!

Does style really matter in life? Nope.

Does it really matter if you wear the latest trends? Nope.

At the end of the day, clothing is just a blend of fabrics used to conceal our bodies.

Simple as that.

In our "world-of-excess" here in America, we are conditioned to think it does matter. I recently traveled to Zimbabwe in southern Africa, and believe me when I tell you - the smile on those children's faces is the BEST accessory. It made 0% difference to them what shirt they had on, the color of their shorts, the style of their shoes...it covered them. Purpose fulfilled.

It seems odd that I bring all that up, right? My intention of this post wasn't to be all emotional & stuff. I just found this to be an awesome stress relief. That's right. Stress relief! It's a fun little treat I was introduced to by a dear friend, Michelle (thanks, girl!)

Just a light-hearted little service called...

Stitch Fix Have someone shop for you. So you can spend your time doing things that matter more. Like running the kids to soccer. Going to school activities. Preparing for the work week. Volunteering at church.  Running errands at lunch. Meeting a friend for dinner. Managing your home. Investing your time with your kids who are only little for so long.

Because I currently don't have kids, I actually have some time to shop. But I don't LOVE to shop. Drive to the shop. Get out of the car. Walk inside. Meander around for an hour. Try on a handful of clothes. Looks good on the hanger - not so much awful on me. Get re-dressed. Head towards the door to leave...glance at a few more things. Go to try on...repeat cycle a billion times. (exaggerate much?)

Oh - and in the meantime, you're watching the time. Gotta get back home to make supper - get ready for the next day's events. So all this fuss over trying to find the perfect piece to add to your closet. (again, doesn't really matter in life, but it's all in fun)

H  a  s  s  l  e. I don't HATE shopping. I just get so frustrated. Nothing fits - they don't carry my size - don't have enough time to make a wise decision...blah blah blah.

OR - maybe you don't even know what your "style" is - I have trouble sometimes knowing what would look good on me...or what size...or color. Stitch Fix provides options for you in a creative way - maybe even allowing you to step out of your comfort zone. 

Stitch Fix.

• $20 styling fee with every shipment
• Ships every 2-3 weeks, every month, every other month, or every 3 months - YOU decide.
• Fill out a personal style survey - sizes, style preference, what colors/patterns to avoid, etc.
• Select a ship date
• Wait for delivery!    <the tough part

That $20 fee is applied toward your cost IF you choose to buy anything.

Oh, and you get a 25% discount if you choose to purchase all 5 pieces!

Here's a few pics of the 5 items I received on Friday, August 14th! 

Front door delivery!

Opened the box - directions conveniently right inside the box.

A note from my stylist, Marian! How personal?! If you find you enjoy the pieces every Fix, you can even request to keep the same stylist. Also, you always have the option to tell your stylist what you'd like to see in the next shipment. I've requested Fall pieces for my September Fix: plaid/flannel, a jacket, and distressed jeans. Can't wait to see what she found!

Packaged just like a Christmas gift! Be still my heart.

Bam! Pop of color! So much fun!

Keeping this! Simple top for Fall. Love the way it drapes and fits. And OH SO SOFT! Great quality!

Returning...only because it didn't 100% WOW me. LOVE the color, but not the way it draped.
Just a little too "boxy" for me. But still very cute!
Also, the jeans - oh. Golly. They are SO SO soft and fit like a glove.
But WAY over my price range. Hate to return.

Returning. Gorgeous necklace - just too expensive. Already own a necklace similar.

Returning. Way WAY too long. Cute skirt, but no way to make it work.

Style card - sent with every shipment. How awesome?!
The stylist coordinates outfits based on the pieces she sends you!
Such a neat aspect of this service!

So - in a nutshell...only keeping the Corinna Striped Dolman Top. Total - $31.36 (including the $20 styling fee + tax)

Tips to help me decide:

1) Are you 100% wowed by it?

2) Do you need that piece in your wardrobe? Do you already own something similar?

3) Is it within your set price range?

4) Don't keep something just because you get the 25% discount. Nice incentive, but you cannot save money by spending it!

5) Be specific to your stylist. Don't worry about "hurting her feelings." Honesty is the best policy! Especially since it's your own hard-earned money that's on the line.

6) Set yourself some "guard rails," just as I did. (see below)

It's very important to me to keep this whole "Stitch Fix thing" in perspective. It's a privilege to be able to partake in this type of service...I will never complain about receiving "bad fixes" or get irate at the stylist for not sending me the perfect Fix. There is no reason to take this so seriously - it's ALL IN FUN!

I told myself I'll give it 6 tries (6 months). IF I find that I am returning way more than keeping, I will stop Stitch Fix. (Cannot imagine that actually happening!!) I will then use that $20 to go toward an organization we already support, either Bring Love In - making families out of widows and orphans; or Project Hopeful - supporting children and mothers across the world living with HIV - educating, encouraging, and enabling them to live with hope in an otherwise hopeless situation; or Compassion - a child sponsorship program.

Perhaps you'll consider doing the same.

Hope you learned a bit from this post. Want to give it a trial run?

Use this link >> Stitch Fix Me Already!

Blessings to you!

Allison