StitchFix April 2015 #11

I don't get StitchFix every month because my closet is getting full of beautiful things.StitchFix is a styling service. You set up your profile on-line and you can set it up to receive a "fix" monthly, or like me ... whenever the mood strikes. For each fix, I pay a $20 styling fee and I receive 5 items to try on at home. I can keep or return whatever I want and shipping is free both ways. If I keep everything, it's a 25% discount off the total. And, yes, the styling fee is applied towards what I keep. The more fixes I've done, the better my results. I left a note for my stylist that I was going to my 30-year high-school reunion in Washington DC and it was also cherry blossom festival. I was leaving on April 9 and my Fix was supposed to arrive on April 7. I must admit, I was disappointed to receive shipping information ON APRIL 7. So ... it didn't ship until after my account said is was supposed to arrive and it wasn't here in time for my trip. Jocelyn had hit a home run with my last fix, so I specifically asked for her this time. I appreciate the personal note that showed she listened and she remembered what she sent last time. By the way ... I still love the bangle and did wear it during reunion weekend.

I tried on the Brixon Ivy Azurre Lace Overlay Blouse first. 

When The Musician saw this blouse, the first thing he said was "That looks like a Grandma ..." He was right. It was big and boxy and not flattering. It actually looks better on the hanger that it did on me. I wold never be happy wearing this so I returned it. $68

The next thing I tried was the Sugarlips Celise Pencil Skirt.

While I like the color, I admit, I wasn't wow'ed by the skirt. First, I find pencil skirts hard to move in if I don't have a split in the back. I move a lot and have to move fast. And I'm up and down a lot, too, so this wouldn't be comfortable for work. Also ... I found the sheer panel above the knee just a little weird. I returned this too. $44.

Next was the Daniel Rainn Triton Spaghetti Strap Silk Blouse

I have some angst here. It's a really pretty, and dainty little blouse that will be great in the hot summer months and layered under a suit. But, I am having trouble with silk these days. I recently learned how they get silk from the worms and how the worms fight it. So ... that being said, I kept the blouse, but I'm going to update my profile so that I don't get silk in the future. $74

I really liked the dresses in my last fix and was pleased to have another dress I really like in this fix. Donna Morgan Raj Pleated Dress. It's really really cute. I love the way the white pops out when I move. It has a really nice cut and flare. It's a little low scoop in back, but not too racy. I wore it to work and had tons of compliments. It looks like a basic black dress, but has amazing flare. Yes, you can tell I kept it since I wore it to work. $78

Interesting this month, no accessory item. Not a complaint, just an observation. My fifth item was Margaret M Emer High Waisted Tall Trouser. 

 I liked these pants. They were a stretchy, fitted, pull-on trouser. Nice basic black. Not as high-waisted as I thought based on the description. But, I have a LOT of basic black pants and some that look almost like this. For the price point, of $98, I just couldn't justify keeping it since it's not very different than a lot of my wardrobe.

I was sad that I wasn't as impressed this time with my fix. There, I said it. If I had kept everything, I would have paid $265.50. This accounts for the $20 styling fee and 25% discount. But, I sent back 3 items. I was sad because my last few fixes have been spot-on and this one was more of a "miss." Well, it won't stop me from trying another one. :)