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| My "dark neutrals" fix: love at first sight! |
(Please keep in mind this is my 1st reveal. That means the selfie poses are awkward, the lighting is bad, and my hair and makeup are a mess!)
First, let's start with my note. I don't have an exact copy of it anymore, but basically I asked for cute tops for date nights, a dress or two, maybe a cardigan, and silver earrings. I emphasized that I like wearing "dark neutrals." It's important to focus on the positive in your notes, not on what you don't want. Since it's a computer algorithm that "reads" your note first, you don't want it to misinterpret "no jeans" for "must have jeans"!
I also pinned several pieces on my Pinterest board. Some of my pins were specific Stitch Fix pieces, others were just pinned to give my stylist a general idea of what I like. I also left a note on each pin, letting my stylist know what I liked about each piece: color, style, price, etc.
This fix definitely kept me waiting...my box didn't arrive until 3 days after it was supposed to. I really resisted and didn't peek on the app, but it wasn't easy! Finally, the day arrived...
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| It's here, it's here!!! |
Since I didn't peek ahead of time, I had no idea what was coming. I was so thrilled when I opened the box and saw everything was black or white or navy! My favorite store is White House Black Market, and most of my closet is black, with individual pops of color. I'm very classic and simple when it comes to clothes, and my stylist Tara delivered on my request for "dark neutrals." I had Tara for the last fix and I requested her again. Even though my last fix was only a 1/5, I figure it's better to stick with the same person, so she can get to know me and what I like. It was obvious from the note below that Tara read my note, looked at my Pinterest, and really made an effort to style me accordingly!
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| The note from my stylist, Tara |
And without further ado, here's the fix! First up: Papermoon Danyela Knit Maxi Dress!
I was so excited about trying on this dress! I loved the black and white print, and I do love a good maxi dress. And then I put it on. Yikes. This dress did nothing for me! First, the top of the dress cuts in, leaving my bra straps showing. I don't like to bother with lots of different styles of undergarments, so if a piece of clothing doesn't work with what I already have, then it's out. This dress also clung at all the wrong places on me, so my hips were emphasized in a not-so-great way. This really was a great dress, but not a great dress for me! Verdict: back in the box!
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| Papermoon's Danyela Knit Maxi Dress |
Up next: 41Hawthorn Sugar Dot Print Dress!
I was soooo excited to see the 41Hawthorn Sugar Dot Print Dress in my box! I had this dress pinned on my board, so I was pleased to see my stylist was able to find it for me. As I picked it up out of the box, I could feel what great quality it was. The dress was multi-layered, and the material was so smooth. I couldn't wait to try it on! And then I did (try it on, that is!). Yikes again! I have a long torso, and the waistline of this dress just didn't hit in the right spot. Because of this, I ended up with a very undesirable looking roll, right where I don't want there to be one! I might have considered sizing up on this one, but I also wasn't a fan of how the arms cut in at the top. In pictures I found online, it looked like they were more straight, not curved in. Might have been the way it fit on me, but sadly, I knew I had to say goodbye to this dress. Verdict: back in the box! :(
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| 41Hawthorn Super Dot Print Dress! And I just realized the mirror is doing a weird reflection thing with my head in this pic, lol! |
Item #3: Skies are Blue Astaire Split Back Blouse
I loved the color and print of this top as soon as I saw it! Navy blue: good! Sweet polka dots: good! This blouse has two layers. The top layer has larger white polka dots, is flowy, and is split open in the back to reveal the bottom layer. The bottom layer is fitted and has smaller white polka dots. The split back is a new style for me...I have nothing else like this! I styled this one with the Romolo Willa Bar Drop Earrings from this fix (discussed below), the Bancroft Trisha Clover Charm Layering Necklace I got from Fix #2, and Apt. 9 jeans from Kohls! I really like the fitted/flowy fit of this top! Verdict: It's a possibility!
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| Skies are Blue Astaire Split Back Blouse (and again with the weird mirror/head thing!) |
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| Don't look at me...look at the back of this top! Split back! |
Next up: Romolo Willa Bar Drop Earrings!
My stylist Tara really paid attention to my requests, and she sent me this sweet pair of silver earrings. They are a simple bar drop, perfect since I like my jewelry to be silver, simple, and sweet! I have several pairs of silver earrings that are versatile, and these would be a great addition to my collection! The only thing that makes me question these earrings is that the metal is not completely smooth. It is a little rough, almost like an older pair of earrings you've had for a while and worn a lot. Verdict: These are a possibility!
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| Romolo Willa Bar Drop Earrings |
And last but not least: Pixley Martina Slub Knit Open Cardigan
I was super excited to see this in my box, too! I had asked for a cardigan, and this was one of the cardigans I had pinned! I loved the fit and feel of this cardigan. It had long sleeves (which is awesome for my long arms!), it had pockets, and it was soft and light. Unfortunately, it was so light that it was see through. That would be okay if it was a darker color, but since I would always be wearing this with a darker or brighter top, I wasn't loving that it was so thin. Also, while the cardigan is white, it isn't white-white. It's just slightly off-white, and I knew that would bother me. I styled it with the earrings from this fix, the same clover necklace from above, and the split back blouse from this fix. While I love the way it looked, the thinness of the fabric and the slight off-white color were enough for me to think twice. Verdict: back in the box!
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| Pixley Martina Slub Knit Open Cardigan |
In the end, it came down to the Skies are Blue Astaire Split Back Blouse and the Romolo Willa Bar Drop Earrings. While I wanted to keep both of them, my wallet wanted me to be a bit more reasonable. Since I already have several pairs of versatile silver earrings, I decided to keep the blouse! I have already worn it several times, and I've gotten multiple compliments on it! Thanks, Stitch Fix, for keeping it fun, and thank you to my stylist Tara for keeping within my general likes/dislikes but stretching my comfort zone a bit!
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What do you think about my fix? Do you have any of these pieces? Do you love them? I'd love to read your comments below!
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