The Joy of Stitch Fix!

Some people love to shop for clothes.  Others, not as much.  For me, I do get a lot of joy when I clothes shop, but I just don't have the time that I used to.  If only I had a stylist, like celebrities do!  You know, someone who knows what I like, picks out clothes and accessories, and brings them directly to me to try on.  Well, I'm no celebrity, but I have found a way to pretend I'm one!  Enter Stitch Fix!  Stitch Fix is an online company that helps busy girls like me try the latest fashions in an easy-peasy way.  For a $20 styling fee, you'll receive 5 pieces (clothing and/or accessories) to try.  Keep what you love, and return what you don't!  The fun and suspense of what you will receive each month can bring some joy to your day!

Here's how it works:

Step 1: Visit Stitch Fix and set up your account and your style profile.  (You can use this referral link to get started.)  When setting up your style profile, you will be asked for your age, clothing sizes (tops, bottoms, shoes), and style preferences.  You'll be shown several collections of clothes and asked to identify whether you love it, like it, or hate it.  Answering these questions truthfully (especially when it comes to size!) will help ensure that the items in your fix are best for you!  You can also leave a note that will stay with your profile.  Include anything you want your stylist to know about you!

Step 2: Schedule a fix.  You have two options for this.  You can set up fixes on an automatic schedule and designate how often you'd like a fix (anywhere from every few weeks up to every few months).  Or you can log on whenever you want and schedule one fix at a time.  Just know that there are no last minute fixes!  Whenever you log on, the earliest fix time is usually at least 2 weeks away.

Step 3: Leave your stylist a note.  In addition to the note in your style profile, you can leave a note for your stylist that is specific to the current fix.  Do you want an all-dress fix?  An outfit for an upcoming special event?  How about a "Carrie Bradshaw SATC-inspired" fix?  Let your stylist know what you are looking for, and if there is anything in particular you want your stylist to know.  Your stylist will do her best, based on inventory, to accommodate your requests. 

Step 4: Wait patiently (or not so patiently!) for your fix!  While you are waiting, make sure you set up a Pinterest board and share the link on your Stitch Fix profile.  You can pin fashions you like, so your stylist can continue to get a better idea of what you like.

 Step 5: The package arrives!  In the box you'll find a set of style cards, which show you various ways to style each piece, a listing of each item, including details and cost, and 5 pieces, wrapped neatly in tissue paper and sealed with a Stitch Fix seal.  When your Stitch Fix box arrives at your door, you will have 3 business days to try everything on.  And you should try everything on...even if you don't love the way it looks on the style card or in your hands.  You never know!  Part of Stitch Fix is stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something you may never pick up in stores.  Try everything on (I like to try everything on twice) and decide what you want to keep and what you want to return.

  
Step 6: Once you've decided what to keep and what to return, it's time to check out.  Go online, log in, and leave feedback for each item.  This is important...leaving feedback about style, fit, color, etc will help your stylist get to know you even better!  The more feedback you leave, the better things will be next time.  You'll select which items you want to keep, and you'll pay for them online (your $20 styling fee is subtracted from the cost of any items you keep).  Put the unwanted items in the pre-paid package and mail them back.  Easy!

Step 7: (I had to have a step 7.  I love odd numbers, and plus, it's lucky number 7!)  This is the best one...have fun wearing your Stitch Fix clothes!  I can't tell you how many compliments I've received when wearing my Stitch Fix clothes.  Use the style cards for inspiration and make the look your own.  Have fun with fashion!

In future posts, I'll be sharing some of my fixes, including what I loved, what I hated, and my notes on each item.  Feel free to ask a question about Stitch Fix, and give it a try!  Click here to get started today.