Does Anyone Stitch Fix?

[PAruby525]

... aka a personal shopping/clothes subscription. I'm too busy and ... I hate shopping ***GASP***... I know. But my closet is AWFUL and I need some help lol. Someone recommended I check this out, seems a bit spendy. Anyone have experience with this (or another) service?


Thanks!

[LadyNymeria]

Commenting so I get notifications in my "Participated" list. I too hate shopping and know a few people who use this and love it. Curious what people here who use it think.

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It's a lot of fun and can get seriously addicting. Pay attention to the quality before you buy - I've bought some things that immediately fell apart and then other things that are really great quality. Also be really clear on what you want when you get to rate what they sent you.

I loved it and did it for a solid year. I eventually just put my subscription on hold because I was starting to get pieces that looked similar in style to what I'd ordered before and I really genuinely missed shopping.

[getzystark]

I just started using it as a result of a thread like this on The Dump. My first fix was alright, but a little more business professional than I wanted. Also, one of the tops didn't fit.

They suggest you make a Pinterest board, and I did, but I don't feel like anything on my boards were close to what I got.

I'm going to give it another try and if it's still way off, I'll probably cancel.

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Jan 26, 2015 14:04:57 GMT -5 @emilie818 said:

Question - do you have to pay the $20 styling fee every time you do it? And if you hate everything, they won't refund that?

Yes. But if you keep something, the $20 goes toward it. It's worth it. Especially because you never pay shipping either way.

[hobbesgal]

I love my Stitch Fix. I linked my Pinterest clothing page, and she actually pulled specific clothing items that I pinned and referenced that she had seen them on my Pinterest. I think it does take some tweaking to get a box that you *love*. I bought my entire box last time.

[shadesofgold]

I started Stitch Fix a few months ago and have received two shipments. I did it for two main reasons: 1) my closet was starting to look really boring and predictable because I would buy the same things over and over, and 2) I was wasting a ton of time and money online shopping and I needed something to curb my bad habit. My first fix was so fun - I kept 4 out of the five items they sent. They were high quality pieces and more than I would usually spend, but I splurged. I felt like the stylist they assigned to me had really taken the time to get to know my preferences (through my online profile and the link to my pinterest board). I was so excited to get my second fix, but was disappointed. Except for a pair of standard black pants, none of the items really spoke to me. They sent me a couple of really boxy, oversized tops when I'd requested fitted tops and the fabric quality wasn't great. I was talking to a friend who started doing it the same time as me and she has also experienced a noticeable decline in quality and attention in her shipments. We both decided we'd rather spend $200 at Nordstrom Rack every other month on things we know will fit. I think they are being inundated right now with new people and are trying to balance out their service. I might try again in a few months if I feel like I'm in a rut.

You should certainly try it at least once if you are curious! Even if you hated everything they sent you, you'd only be out the $20 "styling fee". Let me know if you want a referral link!

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Jan 26, 2015 14:06:05 GMT -5 getzystark said:

I just started using it as a result of a thread like this on The Dump. My first fix was alright, but a little more business professional than I wanted. Also, one of the tops didn't fit.

They suggest you make a Pinterest board, and I did, but I don't feel like anything on my boards were close to what I got.

I'm going to give it another try and if it's still way off, I'll probably cancel.

It took about three boxes for them to nail my style. I think my third or fourth box I bought the entire thing. 

[mugster]

I did it for awhile and stopped because 1. I missed shopping. 2. I felt like I could find similar pieces for less money and 3. They tried to tell me I hadn't returned an item that I had.

All of that said, it really worked well for me for awhile. I got some pieces I really liked, and got pushed out of my comfort zone. But the pieces do start to all look the same. I found that they didn't really respect my price points. I have a friend who always said she was willing to pay the maximum (she's a lawyer), and her fixes often cost less than mine (and I put more modest guidelines in place). They always charge you the $20, but if you complain loudly they might waive it. But shipping is free, so I just treat it like $10 of shipping each way.

I've also tried Golden Tote. I think that service is more edgy, but also more hit and miss.

Lately, I've just been shopping Hautelook mostly... but a lot of the brands that I buy on Hautelook, I was first exposed to on Stitch Fix. So I learned a lot...

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Jan 26, 2015 14:09:20 GMT -5 ****** said:

I love stitch fix. I've put my account on the "by request" list instead of monthly auto ship. I 2nd the "check the quality" advice. I kept a pricey sweater, wore it once and it started unraveling. After that, I've gotten more selective about what I keep. The jeans they have sent me have fit better than any I've bought myself! Very impressed by this!

I have loved every pair of jeans they've sent me. They have a brand, Kensie Jeans, I have three pair and they are my go-to jeans now. I'm 5'9" and curvy and jeans are so hard for me - I was super impressed.

[catinatophat]

I use it and LOVE it!! It's like Christmas every time you get a box in the mail! I'm wearing two Stitch Fix items right now!!

I have only kept all five items one time and have always kept at least two. My boxes usually cost between $175 and $300 depending on what I have requested. I am willing to pay more for someone else to pick it out and send it to me than to have to go to the store myself.

I haven't had any quality issues with what they have sent but I'm going to be looking at everything more closely now.

If you decide to do it then be sure that you have a Pinterest board that is specific and let them know what you need. Last month I slacked off and I could tell when I got my box that they were kind of lost.

[PAruby525]

So... whoever PMs me their referral link first (or post it here if you want to recruit)... can have the $25 referral bonus

[mugster]

Jan 26, 2015 14:12:28 GMT -5 @emilie818 said:

What are some of the brands that they put in the boxes?

They have their own brand, and seem to always include at least one item from that.

Jeans: Kensie, Kut from the Kloth, Just Black

Tops: Loveapella, Tart, collective concepts, Pomelo

There are obviously more...

[sarah77361]

I have been wanting to try this so bad! A girl at my work has a subscription and she swears by it. I love to shop and I love really trendy pieces but, never have time, so this would be perfect for me.

[hobbesgal]

Jan 26, 2015 14:11:29 GMT -5 catinatophat said:

I use it and LOVE it!! It's like Christmas every time you get a box in the mail! I'm wearing two Stitch Fix items right now!!

I have only kept all five items one time and have always kept at least two. My boxes usually cost between $175 and $300 depending on what I have requested. I am willing to pay more for someone else to pick it out and send it to me than to have to go to the store myself.

I haven't had any quality issues with what they have sent but I'm going to be looking at everything more closely now.

If you decide to do it then be sure that you have a Pinterest board that is specific and let them know what you need. Last month I slacked off and I could tell when I got my box that they were kind of lost.

Yes, I also tell them specific colors or clothing pieces that I'm looking for when I'm requesting a fix.  I give a lot of detailed feeback in my reviews for every box that they've sent me.  The pants they've sent me are the best fitting pairs that I've ever owned.

[PAruby525]

Jan 26, 2015 14:10:23 GMT -5 @emilie818 said:

Jan 26, 2015 14:09:20 GMT -5 hobbesgal said:

I love my Stitch Fix. I linked my Pinterest clothing page, and she actually pulled specific clothing items that I pinned and referenced that she had seen them on my Pinterest. I think it does take some tweaking to get a box that you *love*. I bought my entire box last time.

I have a feeling I'm going to be spending a lot of time on Pinterest today

my poor pinterest friends