I got another A+ fix this month from Stitch Fix (kept everything!) so decided it was time for more fake modeling. If you’re new to the blog and Stitch Fix, you can read more about it in my first post here. Otherwise, let’s get to the clothing! 🙂
Street Level Benian Easy Tote with Chain Detail = KEEPER
I made a note to my stylist that I’d like a handbag in this fix and loved her pick! I need more large totes for traveling and weekend trips so this was perfect.
41Hawthorn Presley Colorblock Button-Back Sweater = KEEPER
This is one of those pieces that prove having a stylist can be helpful—I never would have picked it out myself, but love it!
Tart Aldo Faux Suede Detail Sweatshirt = KEEPER
This hoodie is so me. Basically if something is black and there’s faux leather involved, I want it in my closet no questions asked.
Skies are Blue Emira Faux Fur Collar Knit Vest = KEEPER
It’s (faux) fur season! I know I’ll wear this vest a ton, and love that it can be dressed up or down easily.
Mavi Gold Nigel Tall Length Skinny Jean = KEEPER
These fit like a dream and are a perfect color for the holiday season.
How to Get a Good Fix
In addition to the “OMG I love Stitch Fix, too!” comments I get on these posts, I also hear the occasional complaint of a fix that was a total bust. Of course there’s a bit of luck that goes into these things as style and taste are more of an art than science, but I do think there are a few things you can do to greatly improve your chances of getting a fix you love.
1. Create a style board on Pinterest and link it to your Stitch Fix account. When you set up your Stitch Fix profile, there’s space to link to a Pinterest board. Do it! And if you don’t already have a fashion/style board, make one. It’s a great way for your SF stylist to get an idea of what clothing appeals to you. My stylist frequently refers to pins she sees on my Fashion board in the notes she includes in my fixes; I recently pinned a picture of a girl wearing burgundy pants and guess what I just got…
2. Leave detailed feedback. When you check out online after receiving your fix, there’s space to leave feedback about each item you’re keeping or returning. Hated that shirt? Tell them why. Loved the scarf? Also tell them why. Your fixes will be more accurate as your stylist gets to know you better. Last time I told my stylist I was sending back a pencil skirt because I wouldn’t get much use out of it as I don’t work an office job and tend to wear casual clothing. Based on this fix, she totally listened!
3. Request items you like. Whether it’s an item your friend got in a fix, a piece from a blog post like this, or something you spot on Stitch Fix’s Instagram, don’t be afraid to request specific items. There’s not a guarantee you’ll get them because of availability, but at the very least, it will give your stylist an idea of what kinds of pieces you’d like to see in a fix. You can request an item by leaving a note to your stylist in your SF account, or you can pin items to your Pinterest board. All the pics in this post are pinnable for that very reason!
Which item is your favorite from my fix? Would you have kept any of them yourself? Current Stitch Fix users—any tips to add for getting a great fix?
xo Nicole