Stitch Fix review – January 2017

It’s Stitch Fix time!  I kind of forgot I had a fix coming at the end of January, given all the crazy stuff that had gone on this month.  I didn’t fill out a note or anything, so when I got the email it was coming it was a pleasant surprise!  Even better was when I opened the letter that comes with it and saw that I had the same stylist, Julie, again.  I’m glad she’s stayed with the company so long and that I get to have her every time!

Sade New York Martey Knit Wrap Dress – $78

I don’t own any wrap dresses, but I kind of like the style of them – I’ve just had trouble finding one that works for me.  A lot of times they end up being really low cut, which isn’t work appropriate.  This one didn’t have that problem.  I liked the fit of the dress, it was a good length, and for the most part it would have been a good one – except for the pattern.  It’s covered in nautical knots and that’s just not my thing.  Plus the price was very high on this one.  Even if it was a pattern I liked I’m not sure I would be willing to pay $78 for it.

Ellie Printed 3/4 Sleeve Blouse – $48

This top was pretty comfortable and soft, but again with an odd pattern.  I will say I liked the elephants more than the knots, but I still just wasn’t a huge fan of this.  I guess I’m just not an elephant person.  Plus it was a rather sheer top, slightly see-through, and I don’t do well with white.  This went back.

Kaslo Mixed Material Top – $44

Now this one was a top that definitely fit my style.  Due to how cold it is at my desk and how hot it can be when doing storytime, I tend to favor a short sleeved shirt paired with a cardigan all year long.  I loved the bright colors and pattern on this one.  But the thing that really pushed it over the edge was what the inside tag said – machine washable and tumble dry!  So many Stitch Fix items are hand wash and I don’t have a lot of time for hand washing, so they sit around too long.  Being able to throw this in the washing machine made it a definite keeper for me.

Kut from the Kloth Simmons Bootcut Jean – $88

I have my Stitch Fix profile set to not receive pants, but she either forgot or just thought I might like these anyway.  They sent a size 6 and I was happy to see that they fit, considering I’ve been waffling between a 6 and an 8 recently.  But they were also a bit too long.  And they were $88.  I just bought two pairs of jeans at Target last month that I love.  They fit amazingly well and feel great, and they were $30 each.  I couldn’t wear $88 jeans, I’d be too paranoid to walk around in them!  So these were definitely going back.

Jalen Lace Detail Dress – $74

Out of the box I loved this dress.  Once I tried it on I loved this dress.  However, I did not keep this dress.  It makes me sad but unfortunately the logical side of me had to come out.  It’s gorgeous, but it’s too short for work.  I would only be able to wear it at non-work events and only during the summer (so it was a little hard to imagine wearing it in January).  I knew it would be something I would only wear maybe two or three times a year at most.  And with all of the money we’ve spent recently on Merlin’s vet bills, I knew I couldn’t justify paying $74 for a piece I would only wear twice a year.  Sadly, it went back.

Overall this fix was a little hit or miss, but a big part of that is my fault – I forgot to write a note to my stylist describing what I would like this time around.  She absolutely nailed it with the top I kept and the one dress.  And I like that she took some risks with the other dress and top.  They may not have been patterns I liked but I enjoy interesting patterns so I’d love to get more things that aren’t boring.  For example, if there was a top with giraffes instead of elephants I would definitely consider keeping that 😉

If you’re interested in signing up for your own Fix, I would love it if you’d use my referral link – it would give me a $25 credit to use on a future fix, and doesn’t cost you anything.  I used a friend’s link when I signed up for mine so I could help her out, so I know it’s much appreciated!

Check out my other Stitch Fix reviews here:

• December 2016 stitch fix
• October 2016 stitch fix
• May 2016 stitch fix
• April 2016 stitch fix
• February 2016 stitch fix
• December 2015 stitch fix
• October 2015 stitch fix
• August 2015 stitch fix
• July 2015 stitch fix
• May 2015 stitch fix
• March 2015 stitch fix
• January 2015 stitch fix
• November 2014 stitch fix
• September 2014 stitch fix

What was your favorite thing in my Stitch Fix box this time around?