Why I love Stitch Fix ...

I have no fashion sense, and I think that played into the reasons why I used to hate to shop. I went to stores to buy exactly what I was looking for ... a top, a dress, shoes, a pair of jeans ... and I paid for them and left without browsing. My girlfriends did not understand me, and my husband loved this about me. If I had to buy an entire outfit, I either took my girlfriends with me, asked for assistance from a store clerk, or I bought an entire outfit off a store mannequin. I was best dressed in my 20s when my little brother was working at a local department store, and he put together all my outfits including all the cool accessories.

When I heard about Stitch Fix, I knew I was going to love it. Here's how it works ...


1. Fill out Stitch Fix’s Style Profile with your personal style preferences and sizes. It only takes about 10 minutes-and it’s fun! You tell them what you like, what you don't like, and how much you're willing to pay for each item of clothing.
2. They send you a package of five items to try on in the comfort of your own home. Each item comes with a custom style card that provides two different outfit ideas and inspiration. These cards help me create two completely different looks.
3. You only pay for what you want to keep and send back what you don’t. Your $20 styling fee is applied as credit to anything you buy.

It’s your personal style, shipped to you, without the usual hassles of shopping. See why I loved the idea! I've been receiving Stitch Fix boxes for six or seven months, so I decided it was time to tell you about them.

I leave a specific message for my stylist, Susie, of what I'd like to receive each month. If I have a special event coming up, I tell her about it. This month, I'm headed to Costa Rica on vacation, so I asked her for some summer tops and a great pair of blue jeans. I asked her specifically for a pretty coral top. Here's what I received:

 Papermoon Mesli Crochet Detail Blouse: Susie delivered on my request for a beautiful coral top. I love this. It has a cute button detail on the back that makes it a little more form fitting back there. This top is $48.

Papermoon Jaylin Lace Overlay Blouse: I loved the color and style of this top, but this petite top was a little too short for my tastes. I emailed Stitch Fix to ask if they had this as a regular in my save, but sadly they didn't, so it had to go back. Maybe I'll see this again in a future Stitch Fix box in that size. This top is $48. Here's hoping!

Collective Concepts Leeds Crochet Detail Top: I hated everything about this top, and it was the most expensive at $64, so I knew it was going back. It reminded me of something my grandma wore as pajamas. Sorry, it had to go back to Stitch Fix!

Stitch Fix includes a prepaid shipping bag in the box, so you just put the items in that bag, seal it, and stick in your mailbox. This is really hassle free trying on and returning clothes.

 Fun2Fun Sonoma Striped Sleeveless Top and Level 99 Glenda Straight Leg Jeans: I would never have picked up this top to try on in a store. I try everything on that Stitch Fix sends, because sometimes I'm surprised by how good something looks on me, how comfortable it is, or how much I love the compliments my husband gives on something I would never have looked twice at. I love this top! Comfy, and who knew orange and blue stripes would look so good. This top is $38.

I'm always so surprised by how well Stitch Fix jeans fit me. Every pair of jeans fits perfectly, and usually the length is perfect as well. This pair was no exception. The only problem is ... the waistline hit about two inches below my bell button, giving me an uncomfortable muffin top feeling. I like a little higher waist, so sadly this had to go back to Stitch Fit. These jeans cost $98.

 Susie, always sends me a fun note, like the one in this picture, plus you can see the style card for the cute blue and orange striped top. Susie does a great job picking five pieces for me every month, and she usually tries to stretch me from my comfort zone. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but it's always fun.

If I keep all five items, Stitch Fix offers me a 25% discount on the total price. I'm still not that big a shopper, so I usually keep one or two items, because I only want to keep items that I absolutely love.

Are you interested in trying out Stitch Fix? I receive a $25 credit toward my next Stitch Fix purchase, when you sign up for a box using my referral code.

My girlfriends laugh at me now ... because I now love shopping. Stitch Fix has stretched my horizons, where I grab clothes and try them on. But, I still love receiving these boxes at home, where I can try on their clothes, adding my shoes and accessories, to see if I really like them. Have you tried Stitch Fix?