The first three items of my fix were distinctly casual and I was excited to try on the dresses that my stylist had sent as well! I had requested a few dresses to enhance my fall wardrobe and Layla provided two different pieces that could easily be dressed up or down.
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Kadence Cowl Drape Front Dress
The next item I tried on was a navy Kadence Cowl Drape Front Dress from Gilli ($64). This was a great staple piece for anyone's wardrobe. I loved that it came all the way down to my knee. My first instinct was to wear the dress as a special occassion garment. I added my wedding earrings with the bangle I also wore for the wedding and a pair of black pumps. The result was classy and understated.
This dress also felt like it had potential to easily dress down so I pulled a few layering items from my closet and tried out some more casual looks.
First I added a peach belt, a cropped denim jacket, my white ceramic Fossil watch (similar here) and a pair of Ballerina Pink Tieks. I posted a detailed review of Tieks if you are thinking about getting your own pair.
I loved this outfit, but it suddenly felt like it might be a touch too casual for school. I traded the denim jacket and for a peach cardigan. I also went wore my Lovestruck Tieks, which are a little more dressy than the Ballerina Pink style. The result was perfect!
Darrah Printed Faux Wrap Dress
The fifth and final item included in my fix was a burgundy Darrah Printed Faux Wrap Dress from Leota ($138). Some women love wrap dresses and look fabulous in them. I am not one of those women. In fact, I even have a request in my style profile that kindly requests that my stylist not send wrap dresses or anything else with a v-neck. Sometimes, things come in your fix that you just don't like.
And sometimes you turn lemons into lemonade.
I was determined to look past the fact that this dress was outside of my comfort zone. I had requested that Layla send more dresses that I could wear in the cool months and I'm certain that she was just trying to honor my request. So I took a long, hard look at that wrap dress and tried to make it more my style. For starters, I added a black tami tank and a black statement necklace. I love wearing dresses with tights and riding boots when the weather is cold, so I ditched the heels and winter gear for my legs. I also added a skinny black belt and completed the look with my Kaylie Solid French Terry Blazer from Tart. The result was EXACTLY my style.
The wrap dress is a few inches too long to wear with my riding boots, so I used a few safety pins to hike the dress up at the waist. I am definitely keeping this dress and I plan to have it altered sometime this month so it will be short enough for my boots and ready to wear when the cold weather arrives. I also think this will be an awesome outfit to wear during the holiday season.
Here are quick links to a few accessories I wore while trying on my fix:
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Give Stitch Fix a Try
Now that you have seen how much fun Stitch Fix can be, treat yourself to a fix! It's free to complete an online style profile. Then, when you are ready, you can schedule your first fix. For a $20 Styling fee, you will be paired with a personal stylist who will review your profile and select five items just for YOU. Shipping is free and you can try everything on in the comfort of your home with clothing that you already own. Keep what you love and return what you don't in the pre-paid shipping envelope that is included in your fix. Returns are free too! Then log in to your Stitch Fix account and check out online. Your $20 styling fee is automatically deducted from the price of your clothes if you choose to purchase anything. And if you buy everything in your fix, you automatically save 25% on everything with the Stitch Fix buy-all discount.
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Stitch Fix Giveaway
Now that you have seen how much I love the convenience of Stitch Fix and the fantastic clothes it sends my way, it's time for YOU to have some fun! I am giving away a $20 Stitch Fix gift card to one lucky reader. Use the Rafflecopter below for your chance to WIN!
How to Get the Best Clothes from Stitch Fix
If you are already a Stitch Fix customer and are looking to get the very best clothes for your style in your next shipment, you definitely want to check out this blog post. It is filled with my best tips and tricks for communicating with your stylist to ensure that your next fix is a great match for your personal style.
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More Fall Styles from My Fixes
Looking for more Stitch Fix clothes for fall? I have received some beautiful items in my previous fixes. Click any of the links below to see what arrived in my past Stitch Fixes and pin your favorite spring pieces to your Pinterest style board.
Darlene says
August 31, 2015 at 10:21 amMaria,
Thanks for the post. I’m getting my first fix the end of this week! I do want to tell you that I am getting an error when I try to post the pic to pinterest for the giveaway: Invalid image data uri . Is it me or you?
Thanks!
Maria Manore says
August 31, 2015 at 3:40 pmHi Darlene, thank you so much for letting me know. Pinterest has been acting up lately and I think that is the issue. I removed it as an entry option. I hope you LOVE your first fix!
MP says
August 31, 2015 at 12:23 pmLove seeing your outfits! I’m glad you explore outside your comfort zone as it’s a great lesson for all women. You look awesome in v-necks and wraps! But for some reason you don’t see it :). I used to work at a high end woman’s clothing store. My biggest obstacle in helping women was showing them that a tailor can be their best friend. Our bodies are all so different and dress makers design and create for a set of numbers that may not be your measurements. The sharpest dressers learn to go to their seamstress and nip in a waist or tighten a sleeve. Changing buttons on a jacket can send an ok look into a wow.
Maria Manore says
August 31, 2015 at 3:42 pmThank you for the thoughtful comment! I know people tell me all the time that I look fine in wrap dresses but I rarely feel comfortable in them. That is such great advice to get clothing tailored and I’m trying to be more mindful of that fact. The few times I have had an item altered, it looked so much better!
Carissa Murray says
August 31, 2015 at 7:53 pmI love reading your Stitch Fix reveals! Thanks for the chance to win a gift card.
Katie says
August 31, 2015 at 9:48 pmI just LOVE the Kadence Cowl Drape Front Dress! It is beautiful! It is totally something that I want to have as it would hide some of the belly baby fat still. I love those types of dresses! It looks stunning on you too. I just love the way that you accessorize it all.
Stephanie says
August 31, 2015 at 10:18 pmI just love seeing your fixes each month! You always look so fabulous and put together!! Reading your blog is what got me started on stitch fix and now I’m hooked :)
I’ve been interested in trying a pair of tieks and was hoping you could tell me how they run. I typically wear an 8.5 . Do you just go down a half size?
Maria Manore says
September 1, 2015 at 5:22 pmHi Stephanie!
I am usually a size 8.5 also and my Tieks are a size 9. They fit great!
Jen says
August 31, 2015 at 10:25 pmCan you tell me what you have your style profile as? I love your style! I al also as far from edgy as you can get. Do you find the tieks worth the price? Do you have a Pinterest board?
Maria Manore says
September 1, 2015 at 5:28 pmHi Jen,
My Tieks are a definite splurge. I take care of them and i never wear them in the snow or rain. They aren’t exactly a bargain but they are VERY comfortable and I like the style so I don’t mind saving my pennies to purchase a pair as a special treat. I also only buy neutral pairs so I have as many opportunities to wear them as possible. I hope that helps a little!
Maria Manore says
September 1, 2015 at 5:29 pmOops! I forgot to talk about my style profile. I think I may dedicate a blog post to just breaking down my style profile so everyone can see how I set mine up. That is SUCH a great question!
Jennifer says
September 1, 2015 at 6:31 pmLooking forward to it. :) I want mine to be just like yours lol I think my style is girly with a little preppy. I love cardigans and stripes. I love a good floral print. My fixes have just been so so. I think they try to push me out of my comfort zone and sometimes I buy those items that are not quite me and it messes up my next fix.
Melissa says
September 1, 2015 at 2:44 pmI love stitch fix. I just got my August box and need to blog it. I have gotten so many items that I wouldn’t have normally looked twice at and I love them!
Denise says
September 1, 2015 at 6:38 pmYou dd a great job styling each piece and everything looked adorable on you! I would sign up for Stitvh Fix but the price points on each piece is just too high. I hit thrift stores and score brand new or nearly new pieces, I don’t mind spending the time and the effort to dig. This afternoon I found a pair of Not Your Daughters jeans, a Lucky Brand top, an INC top, a Merona tank, a Simply Vera Wang sweater and a Keep Calm and Carry On mug, all for $26.00 at Goodwill. Everything is in excellent condition. Try thrifting, you will find some excellent items!
Jaime says
September 1, 2015 at 8:54 pmHi Maria!
I’ve been doing Stitch Fix for a few months now and have ok luck with my fixes. If I find a stylist I like how do I request to have that stylist again? I haven’t seen where to do that. Thanks and I really like your style and have pinned a few items of yours hoping to get them in my next fix as well!
Thanks!!
Maria Manore says
September 4, 2015 at 10:05 pmHi Jaime, I am not exactly sure how to “lock in” a stylist that you love, but I have heard a rumor that once you purchase a certain number of items from the same fix (maybe 3 items?) you are more likely to have the same stylist the next time because she was able to successfully find clothes that fit your style. If you really loved a stylist and want to ensure getting paired with her again, try emailing customer service at hello@stitchfix.com. Tell them the name of your stylist and ask for her again. It should help!
Jessica says
September 1, 2015 at 9:44 pmHi Maria,
Where is the peach cardigan from?
Thank you,
Jessica
Maria Manore says
September 4, 2015 at 10:03 pmHi Jessica! I bought it from LOFT in Spring of 2014. I’m not sure that they carry any similar cardigans currently and I hope they do because I want this one in different colors!
Traci says
September 2, 2015 at 12:34 pmI’ve only commented here once before, but want to tell you again – you do such a great job of pulling items you have to completely change the look of something. I am really trying to do better with that. It seems I have my “go-to’s” that I always pair an item with. I was stunned at how you changed the look of that wrap dress AND the blue blouse. I totally agreed with your comments about the blouse and then instantly loved it as well. I got my fix last night (maybe my 7th?) and also got a wrap dress, which I love as-is, but I will definitely try some of the things you did just to change it up a bit. I sometimes wish I would print and keep you pictures with my style cards for additional help. Keep the inspiration coming!
Maria Manore says
September 4, 2015 at 10:02 pmThank you Traci for such a thoughtful comment! If you can believe it, I never even look at my style cards. I have learned what styles of clothing look flattering on me and which would look downright ridiculous for me to attempt. Many of the ensambles pictured in the style cards would fit the “ridiculous” category for me. I’m happy to help inspire you to mix and match your wardrobe in new ways!
Maggie Williamson says
September 2, 2015 at 10:22 pmNice choice on all your keeps. You have a knack for turning “so-so” pieces into something special. (the light blue top is case in point). Keep posting.
Maria Manore says
September 4, 2015 at 10:00 pmThank you Maggie!
Beckett @ Birchwood Pie says
September 3, 2015 at 7:02 amI love what you did with the wrap dress. I would never have thought to switch out the sash for the skinny belt.
Michelle says
September 30, 2015 at 6:10 pmI love your blog! I have had five fixes now, and I asked for Layla K to be my stylist from the beginning after reading your blog and knowing that I LOVE all your boxes. Our tastes are similar, and I’m a teacher too. I did get Layla for the first three fixes, but then I have been passed around to a different person the past two times despite my request to continue with Layla. It might be that I went down to only purchasing two items in each box the past three times. It was NOT because Layla didn’t pick things in my style, and I raved about her and how everything she chose was spot-on. However, multiple items just don’t fit, even if they look good in a picture. Some shirts were too short, some sleeves too long, some things too tight across the bust, some inseams too long, etc. So, unless it fit right, I wasn’t going to pay for it at this price point. I wish they wouldn’t pass you around to different stylists just because you don’t always get three items. I mentioned it again for my next fix, and even if it isn’t Layla that they give me the same person routinely as it is important to me to feel like I build a rapport with a stylist.
Sarah Koves says
November 15, 2015 at 12:04 pmI have been on a hunt for these pants since you posted about them again in your latest fix. I cannot find the Rizzo, but Amazon carries something that seems to be similar. I also ordered a pair from The Loft that seems to be similar as well. We will see. I am in such desperate need of teaching and Michigan-weather appropriate pants that are comfortable. Thanks for sharing about these, so I can find a pair.
Maria Manore says
November 15, 2015 at 12:18 pmHi Sarah! I also own a pair of similar pants from J. Crew called Pixie pants. You’ll want to check those out as well. They stretch so the girl at the store recommended I buy pants 2 sizes smaller than I would normally wear. Good luck on your quest to find fall pants!