Stitch Fix #2 - October 2015

My second Stitch Fix finally arrived!

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Well, I should not say finally, since I scheduled it and new what day it was to arrive.  I was just very excited for this box since my first was so successful.  Before I opened this fix, I reminded myself that based on other reviews there may be pieces that don't fit or that I don't like (glad I did, but more on this later).  If I have been helpful for you and you would like to try Stitch Fix, please use my referral code. I would be very appreciative!

Opening the box is thrilling.  It sounds silly, but it is. I could not wait to see what my stylist sent this month.   Upon opening I found the clothes neatly stacked in two wrapped packages and immediately looked for my note from my stylist.  My stylist read my request and sent pieces to try with the Emer high waisted trouser and cardigans to match the shirts and dress from my first fix.  My reaction at this stack of clothes was mediocre.  The colors of all the pieces together seemed to clash a bit, but none-the-less, I must try them on and then go from there.  

Market and Spruce Alan French Terry Asymmetrical Zip Cardigan $68 (Large)

Casual look with
clothes from my wardrobe

I immediately saw this cardigan and threw it on as quickly as I could.  It really was love at first site.  The fabric is soft and comfortable.  It is medium weight so it will work almost all year round.  The cut is perfect and it can be worn in several ways and with almost anything.  Knowing I was going to keep this, I wore it the very next day shopping, an adventure I will discuss in my next post.

Paired with Barbacoa
Split Neck Blouse (Fix #1)

  

Paired with the Renesme Geo Cube Print
Faux Wrap Dress from Fix #1

Moni Abstract Chevron
Stud Detail blouse with
my own black pants

41Hawthorn Moni Abstract Chevron Stud Detail Blouse $58 (Large)
This was another item that I admit I previously googled in order to preview it before my fix arrived.  When I first saw this shirt I realized is was darker in color than the ones I found online in other reviews and I was not sure about the studs.  My husband jokingly said it reminded him of a couch.  Keeping to the rule of trying everything on, it became one of my favorite tops from both fix #1 and #2.  I do think it might be a little too short to wear with the Emer trousers, but it looks great with other pants I already own and will look great with jeans too.  The blouse is actually quite comfortable.  I did keep it.

The items from the fix I did not keep and why...

THML Armata Textured Cardigan $68 (Large)

I was a bit bummed when I saw this, since I was really hoping to keep both cardigans from this fix.  The color was not what I was looking for.  After trying it on, my husband's comment continued resonating, "you look like you gained 30 years."  I really did feel like an old disheveled teacher.  It did not take me long to decided to send this piece back.  It was just not for me. [It actually looks better in this picture than it did in person.]




41Hawthorn Presley Color Block Button-Back Sweater $68 (Large)

Not flattering at all button back on me.

Not the worst, but just
doesn't seem right.  

I was expecting this one in yellow based on my searches prior to receiving my shipment and was pleasantly surprised when I saw it was not.  The geek inside of me did immediately think of Captain Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation.  I also thought I would never consider a sweater with button backs.  That seems to "in-style" with the teenage girls at school.  The button back, pattern, and color (pretty much the entire piece) were not flattering for me at all.  I must say though, the fabric was awesome! It was one of the most soft materials sent in my fixes thus far.  Easy decision: Returned.

Papermoon Locust Embroidery Detail Blouse $48 (Large)
When I opened my box, the bright blue of the blouse stood out and excited me.  I would like to branch out from the black/white and neutral colors I tend to gravitate to.  However, after putting the blouse on, I was underwhelmed.  The embroidery is only on the shoulders which just seemed to make my shoulders look larger and the length was too short.  The sleeves are shear, which actually did not bother me, but the elastic on them did.  This was another easy decision to return.


Stitch Fix #2 Final Review
I was impressed that my stylist read my request and included two long cardigans for me to try. I am in love with the asymmetrical grey one.  I like how it looks unzipped and it is comfortable when I do zip it up.  The two blouses were an attempt to fill my request for adding blouses that I can pair with the Emer trousers from fix #1.  The studded blouse I did purchase I will only wear with the trousers if I pair it with a long cardigan since it is not as long as I would have ideally liked. Looking at all the items together, it was a very mixed box without a set theme. I'm hoping the feedback I left for each item, especially those I returned, will help future fixes.  I wish I could say that my next fix is arriving soon, but even the two pieces I kept set me back $106 (totally worth it) after the $20 styling fee.  The lack of cream colored cardigan I was hoping for in the fix and the fact that they do not do shoes (I inquired about that) led me to a trip to a reasonably close outlet mall in which I will detail this account in my next post.

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Are you interested in my other fixes?
September 2015 - Fix #1
November 2015 - Fix #3
December 2015 - Fix #4