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Okie dokie folks, time for my monthly Stitch Fix Box update!
I'll be honest, this was not my favorite box, however I'm really struggling with my style and what I wear a ton right now. (Well, maybe forever?)
At 42, I can't quite figure out what's “right” to wear ~ things that aren't too old for me but don't look way too young for me either.
We live in a fairly trendy area, go to a way-too-trendy-for-me church (I do love the church, but the trendy-nish is stressful for me!), and even this past Sunday I stood in my closet almost in tears trying to figure out how to look pulled together when I struggle with this so much. I pulled out my outfit from Stitch Fix last month, and was thankful I'd kept the whole box.
(I know, I know, going to church shouldn't be about what you wear at ALL, but as someone who rarely leaves home at all figuring out what to wear just stresses me out!)
bracelet, jeans and blouse were all in December's Stitch Fix box
Here's the thing I've finally figured out though about Stitch Fix ~ I'm not paying for the clothes, I'm paying for someone to style me and figure out what works well on my body type.
As a penny pincher at heart, I know Stitch Fix is pricey, but I totally feel like I'm not really paying for the clothes, I'm paying for them to shop and style me (which at this stage of my life is worth it some days. It wouldn't have been at all 10 years ago when our budget was tighter and I had more time too!) So, I share about Stitch Fix more as a 42-year-old-I-don't-know-how-to-dress-me mom, more than the Passionate Penny Pincher who knows it's way too much.
This month however I don't think they quite hit my style at all, but I do like that the items kind of took me out of my not-so-stylish-i'm-uber-conservative zone.
Whew!
So, I'd love your thoughts on what to do with these . . .
Here's what I'm debating right now . . .
This sweater ~ out of the box I wasn't so sure about the funky elbow patches, but they're kind of growing on me? The length is great and they feel very much like what other folks wear to church, so there's that. 😉
I hated this bomber jacket initially, but can see how it would kind of be cute with the right outfit? (Apparently bomber jackets are a thing right now ~ who knew?!)
Hmph. 
This top was really just okay ~ so I'm sending it back for sure (too much money for a regular top I can find for way less at Kohl's, right?)
But the big debate is these funky jeans ~ hmph. 
I saw a really-cute-pulled-together-fun-and-trendy mom last week at Hobby Lobby and she had on similar jeans, and I thought I'd love to have something like that. But, my kids aren't a fan ~ so I may send them back to.
Here's how the pricing breaks down:
Melanie Stone Layered Necklace $28 ($21 if I keep the whole box – not pictured)
Brock Varsity Stripe Knit Top $38 ($28.50 if I keep the whole box)
Christelle Frayed Hem Skinny Jean $68 ($51 if I keep the whole box)
Ebba Elbow Patch Cardigan $48 ($36 if I keep the whole box)
Monty Quilted Bomber Jacket $48 ($36 if I keep the whole box)
Total if I keep everything (after my $20 styling credit): $152.50
So, I'm thinking I'll keep either the jeans or the cardigan so that I don't lose my $20 styling fee, and send the rest back? I'd sure love your thought on this one ~ I'm going to try them on one more time before mailing the other items back today!
As I've shared before, there are 3 types of folks that I feel like need to consider a trying a Stitch Fix Box:
- those who have
$20 to try it out as a gamble (the $20 will go towards any item you keep)and have enough self control to say NO to things that aren't really awesome in their box (right now they're offering a free styling fee, so you just need enough self control to send it back if it's not in your budget and you don't love what you get!) - moms who work outside of the home and need to feel pull together enough for work
- anyone who needs a decent pair of pants or jeans that fit perfectly (they have the best jeans EVER, if you struggle with finding pants Stitch Fix is worth a shot at least one time!)
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How funny, I LOVE your whole box! Definitely keep cardI and jeans! Perfect on you!
Thanks so much Myriah ~ it’s hard to send back because I do like it all a little bit at least!
Thanks so much Myriah!
Keep the bomber and keep the jeans IF they fit you well. The ankle is an added bonus. PLUS the price is really pretty good for a pair of jeans. The bomber is a MUST in my opinion. I agree with you about the tee and the cardigan isn’t my favorite (opinion).
I’m just not sure about the bomber – I wish it fit a little better! Thanks for the feedback Renae (and boost of encouragement)! 🙂
Are the jeans true to size? Or do you wear a size bigger or smaller in jeans through them? Also are the jeans stitch fix brand or all different brands? Thanks
Hi Sarah! I feel like they’re pretty true to size – and when you sign up you give your measurements so they have a good idea of what will fit you. Hope that helps!
I would keep the cardigan and send the rest back.
I would only keep the cardigan & send the rest back. You have already said you have enough jeans 🙂 so you probably really don’t need them. I also think you look very trendy & as a penny pincher what are you going to do with the clothes when the trend changes? 🙂
You’re right Karen! I have been needing a pair of slightly comfy/weekend jeans, so I’m on the fence on this one!
I’m a 39 year old stay at home mom as well and I get not knowing what to wear when I’m out and about. I wear tshirts and sweats almost all the time at home
I’m not judging you. I feel how you feel every time I go to my inlaws. Every.single.time.
I haven’t felt that way going to church. Maybe it’s because I put on clothes for Jesus when I go to church, not what everyone else is going to think.
I would say we have a similar style – layering, scarves, long necklaces, skinny jeans, etc. I like almost everything you get in your stitch fix box but I didn’t care for what you got this month. Maybe the clothing trend is moving in a direction we are not going to follow. And that is ok. I feel like when I buy classy clothes, not super trendy clothes, I feel more comfortable in my own skin.
Hi Amber – thank you so much for that reminder! It’s totally due to my own insecurity (I hate that!) and because we’ve always gone to a traditional church, so moving to a contemporary service has just made me struggle with what to wear. (I know it’s silly, but I miss dressing up for church!) I do think you’re right though, I love more traditional clothes but feel a little lost when in them when I head out into a more contemporary world, so trying to figure out how to stay somewhat trendy without going too far. I know in my heart it doesn’t matter AT ALL and has no lasting value, but it does make me feel good to feel a little pulled together. Whew! 🙂
I am a 42 yr old mom too, and I LOVE stitch fix (as well as LOVE penny pinching mom——so I struggled a little at first with the pricing too, but I totally feel the same! I don’t have time and it helps me style-wise. Other pieces I may purchase typically come from Savers (on 50% off day ), Kohl’s or something else very cost effective) I LOVE th bomber jacket and the blazer. The price on the jeans (and all of it really) are great compared to some of the pricing I’ve seen from SF. If u love the jeans, I’d kee them. I am not a fan of jeans (I really like to be comfy) but I do love the colored skinny jeans SF has sent me.
I do love their jeans too Keri – so glad to hear you like them! And yes – not having time and having someone help with style is SO worth it. So glad I’m not the only one who feels that way! 🙂
I would keep the sweater in order to not throw away the $20 styling fee. I would send the rest back. But, then I won’t pay more than $30 for jeans ever! I would suggest classic over trendy. Much more penny pincher.
I totally get that Cemma (which is why I’m wearing my $3 Goodwill jeans!) 🙂 And I’m definitely a fan of classic most of the time, but as I’m getting older I do like a little fun thing silly embellishment every once in awhile. I’m still deciding!
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Hi Jane! I have and LOVE it too – I just need to remember to do all the things Kelly says! 🙂
Definetly the cardigan as will wear many times dressed up or more casual, change the top underneath or jewelry and have many different looks. The jeans are cute on you too. Appreciate the the time you spend on your PPP site it shows in its quality and content.
Thanks so much JC – I appreciate that so much!
I get your not wanting to spend the money on yourself, but I’d vote to just spend the $150 on yourself and keep the whole box! It is a service for those of us who are not naturally gifted with “style”. If it’s not going to break a budget, just do it.
🙂
I was contemplating that this morning Nancy – it is a nice gift! The biggest thing is I hate having things I don’t need and won’t wear ~ it’s almost that more than it is the money (I’m just not sure I’ll wear it, and I’ve got 2 pieces from Stitch Fix that just hang in my closet which drive me nuts!) Thank you for the reminder that it’s a gift to have someone help figure out our style!
I love that entire Fix !! I would keep it all. I only kept 1 thing from my last Fix but thought the whole Fix was awesome out of box.
I hate that you didn’t get a great box Melanie! They’re so hit or miss – I love some of them but just don’t love other boxes. Hoping your next one is better!
I like the cardigan on you and I think you could go either way on the jeans. Not crazy about the bomber and it looked like it was a bit too big in the shoulders. I would definitely send the tee shirt back. Way to pricey for something you could find elsewhere for much less.
I agree Sandy – the bomber just feels off. I’m thinking I’ll keep the jeans and cardigan 🙂
The bomber and jeans are super cute and you can dress them up or down depending on the shirt. I agree on the t-shirt, can grab something similar at Kohls for less money. I honestly do not like the cardigan so that would go back.
Keep it all! Love your box! I also Stitch Fix and unless it just doesn’t fit at all, I keep it. Even if I’m not in love with it right away, it always works out where it’s one of my faves. I was getting a box every 2 months but am going to 3 months now. I like s good bargain better than anything but like you say , sometimes it’s worth it for someone else to pick it out!
I’d keep the bomber jacket. I love it’s structure and style. But that’s all I’d keep. I’d go to old navy ( I know you know how to score things at a good price there) and I’d get the rockstar jogging jeans that have a funky bottom. We m overweight and don’t where jogging but I love these. I saw them on another blog and they highly recommended them. As for the elbow patch sweater I love the patch but the sweater is just ok for me. I’d shop jane.com for an elbow patch sweater or too.
I got the same jeans in my box and they fit like a glove – so comfy! So I think you should keep them. The bomber jacket and the cardigan look great on you!
Sometimes you might need to let the $20 go, (remember you are paying for styling not for clothes) rather than spend more money for something you don’t really need or won’t wear very often. Having said that, I think you’d get more use out of the jeans.