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Stitch Fix #7 | Transition to Fall

I haven't received a fix since April, and that box was a home run by my stylist Kelley. I had referral credits to use (thank you, blog readers!) and decided once the temps cooled down, I could use a few new Fall pieces in my closet. I didn't give a ton of guidance to Kelly, but said I'd love a pair of white jeans (not very fall-like, I know), I don't want any sweaters or wintery-things just yet, and I'd like to focus on everyday casual style.

My seventh fix arrived on the same day as my half-marathon, and because I had already peeked at my five items online, I didn't even un-box them for a few days. The horror! I felt very 'meh' after looking at my shipped items and unfortunately, I feel just as 'meh' after trying them on in person.

Stitch Fix #7

Kelley's note was super personalized and she read my blog to see that we're knee deep in back-to-school mode. She tried to keep things effortless and fun for me to wear when walking the kids to/from school, attending school functions, date nights, etc.

1. Loveappella Whitnee Knit Dress | $68
Loveappella Whitnee Knit Dress | $68
Okay, a knit dress in fall colors? Cool. I like elbow patches just as much as the next blogger, but this just seems less than impressive on me.
Loveappella Whitnee Knit Dress | $68

Nice colors, stripes rule, etc etc but I don't know---I just don't think I will wear a long sleeve dress in a casual setting. Especially because the skirt feels pretty snug! I thought about pairing it with gray leggings but got too hot to deal with it anymore. It's really not special enough in general and definitely not for nearly $70.

Truman and Cecelia took turns taking pictures for me in this post, btw. They are obviously pros by now. Tried and true selfies in the mirror were somehow quite rusty for me this day!
Loveappella Whitnee Knit Dress | $68
Verdict: Returning


2. Papermoon Phel Suede Detail Knit Top | $44
Papermoon Phel Suede Detail Knit Top | $44
This one just looked boxy when I peeked at the style card online. It's a nice, stretchy material and has some suede detail at the shoulders. But? Meh.
Papermoon Phel Suede Detail Knit Top | $44
Not feeling it. I think three-quarter sleeves on me are fine and a nice cop out to deal with the arm length issue, but this just didn't float my boat at all. I could probably find something similar at a chain retail store, and yes---it would probably shrink, but this one doesn't seem to fit that well to begin with anyway!

Verdict: Returning

3. Skies are Blue Lawler Two Pocket Top | $58
Skies are Blue Lawler Two Pocket Top | $58
I was pretty excited about this one at first because I do love plaid tops and thought the contrasting plaid on the neckline was cool. But in person, it's really thin and kind of itchy. Not terribly long, and the sleeves have to be rolled to be appropriate length.
Skies are Blue Lawler Two Pocket Top | $58
Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me? When you roll up sleeves that have buttons at the cuff, how in the world are you supposed to keep them buttoned together? This shirt was sent with the wrists buttoned up but already rolled up inside the yoke-thing. I could not get the buttoned up sleeve over my forearm (?) so I had to unbutton it and then roll it up higher, hoping the sleeve would stay together somehow and not flop open. Does this make sense? Anyway, this isn't my favorite because a $60 price tag means it needs to be thick and fit like a glove.
Skies are Blue Lawler Two Pocket Top | $58
Verdict: Returning


4. Market & Spruce Cosimo Lace Up Tunic | $68
Market & Spruce Cosimo Lace Up Tunic | $68
First thought: Robin Hood with the lace up neckline.
Market & Spruce Cosimo Lace Up Tunic | $68
I do love navy all of a sudden and anything with the word 'tunic' makes me happy (although this is decidedly NOT tunic-like on me, go figure). I wanted to hate this top for the laces, but the material is actually really flowy but not sheer and the length is perfection. It's three quarter length for the sleeves and also has a button, so I guess I could make them even shorter, like to my elbow? I didn't even try that part, so I wouldn't know.
Market & Spruce Cosimo Lace Up Tunic | $68
My only pair of booties that I love are also very 'Robin Hood' with an ankle cuff. You'll see them with this shirt in the next part of this post, but I just don't think I can pull off this look from head to toe. I couldn't wear it with dark jeans or I'd be one giant navy silhouette, and I am lacking in lighter wash jeans. Also: the price is killing me. And I'm not sure that lace up tops are even trendy right now, but I guess I trust Stitch Fix on this one.

Verdict: Very likely returning


5. Liverpool Adele Skinny Jean | $88
Liverpool Adele Skinny Jean | $88
They didn't have any white jeans for me because I'm constantly a season or three late with trends, but they did have these 'rich dark purple' jeans that are very hot for Autumn (says Kelley). I thought colored jeans were out a few years ago but what do I know?
Market & Spruce Cosimo Lace Up Tunic | $68
So Kelley told me to pair the jeans with the top and my floral scarf from the last fix, along with booties. ROBIN HOOD!!!! But I do kind of like the entire outfit together, I suppose. I actually like the top with the scarf since it covers up the iffy laces.
Liverpool Adele Skinny Jean | $88
These jeans were difficult to photograph as my professional photographers grew restless after about five shots. They are tighter than tight, giving 'Skinny Jeans' a new meaning. Kelley says they have a 'rear enhancing design' for the butt, so I *had* to take a picture of my backside in these guys. I suppose it does look pretty awesome and not so 'mom-flat', but still. They aren't ultra stretchy, they are quite tight, and the color is pretty but not exactly timeless. I'm trying to picture what kinds of tops would work with these plum jeans, assuming I don't keep the navy top.
Liverpool Adele Skinny Jean | $88

Verdict: probably sending back

Thoughts? I have to check out ASAP and kind of want to send it all back, but I hate to lose the $25 styling fee. Anyway, here is my referral link if you are curious to try this service for yourself.

20 comments:

  1. Excluding the long sleeve dress, I am not really feeling any of these items! I like the skinny jeans but fear that the color will make them too trendy. 😕 I loved all your items from the last SF tho!!

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  2. I read your blog all the time and LOVE it! I'm meh on all of these ... I think I'd be sending this one back :)

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  3. Okay you are nuts. The dress looks SO GOOD on you. I have such short, thick legs and widest at my upper thigh so I could never pull off a dress like that, and you SLAY in it. Definitely pair it with some leggings and riding boots. I also think you look GREAT in the plaid shirt. If it doesn't feel good, I get that, but it looks FANTASTIC. Also, colored pants are totally in - and that color is almost a neutral, so I think you could wear them with ANYTHING. And again, your legs are to die for, so show them off!!! I think you could keep 2-3 items for sure.

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    1. LOL, you make me laugh. And thanks! ;)

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    2. I totally agree, that dress looks great on you. You can wear it with/without leggings/opaque tights. Flat boots, booties, flats. I'd wear it to work on casual days, to run errands or for dinner out with my husband. Also, the plaid shirt looks great on you. I like the fit, the print and the length. Obviously can't speak to the feel/fabric. As for rolling, unbutton the cuffs, then pull them up to your elbow, go back to the folded hem of the sleeve and roll/pull that part OVER the cuffed part. Here's a picture,
      http://esq.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/15/06/54d424c6ee313_-_esq-cuffs-2.jpg

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  4. You should keep those purple jeans - look amazing on you and I personally think you'll find lots of use for them! I thought the striped dress was particularly cute on you as well and a little different from your normal tops and bottoms. Hope this helps!

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  5. The only thing I'd consider is the dress... the rest is all pretty meh, especially when you think about the price! The jeans are cute enough but to me they look so tight that they'd be uncomfortable - I'm sure they'll stretch eventually but before that happens, it'd just be painful!

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  6. I have to agree with Allena - you are killing it in that dress. It is so flattering on you...it's a style I feel like a lot of people can't pull off, but it looks great on your tall, thin frame. It's fitted, but not overly tight at all. I really love it! (Plus, it's $68, and you put your $20 styling fee towards it, that you would otherwise lose, making it $48...plus you have some credit...so go for it!!)

    The jeans on the other hand...whoa. Like, if you are going out clubbing, great. But for every day? Or even just a school function? Those suckers are freaking tight!

    Not really feeling the other items either...love the plaid shirt, but I'm currently wearing almost the exact same shirt that I got from Kohls for $20...the lace and tie shirt is not my style at all and the stripe shirt, while a really great idea, is just too boxy and short.

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  7. Gotta say, I love the plaid shirt! Great colors and looks so nice on you - the length is a nice change and flattering. But if it's itchy, then I guess no.

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  8. I'm a big of fan of that dress! I think it looks great on you! I hate when StitchFix boxes aren't as wonderful as we have pictured in our mind.

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  9. I agree the dress is super cute on you and functional. I like the plaid but you could find a less itchy one for less money. the other shirts meh. I like the purple jeans but they do look uncomfortably tight if they aren't more of a legging.

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  10. The dress looks fabulous on you - I agree with everyone else, wear it with leggings and boots and you could live in it! I also like the plum jeans - if they're stretchy and comfortable I'd consider keeping them. If they're just tight and annoying, return. And the rest of the box is totally meh.

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  11. I like the dress! But I'm a sucker for elbow patches.

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  12. So funny we got our fixes the same time, and your right, what a bummer yours was :( We definitely have similar tastes because I feel like everything you got was right along the lines of things I've been not impressed with in the past.

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  13. Love that dress on you!! But only keep it if you will get use out of it :) But I wish I could pull off a dress like that! It is casual but nice..

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  14. Dress! Keep it

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  15. I really like the dress and jeans on you, but agree about the long sleeves on the dress being meh. That dress looks a lot like the Lularoe Julia style by the way. The Julia has elbow length sleeves and is super flattering. I'll go away now and not pull you down the Lularoe rabbit hole!

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  16. I love those plum jeans! Keep 'em.

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  17. I love the dress on you.

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  18. Loved the plaid shirt and plum jeans on you!!

    Jael

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