Here we are again, with a brand new Stitch Fix review to ring in the New Year! It may surprise you to hear that I rarely request certain types of clothes from my stylist. By now, Kate knows me and my routines fairly well. She knows I teach kindergarten in a private school and spend my time out of the classroom cuddling my sweet (but spit-uppy) baby girl at home. As my personal stylist, Kate does a great job of selecting clothes for my roles as teacher and mommy that usually fit my style to a T. She did another amazing job once again this month and I can't wait to share my January fix with you!
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One quick note before we dive in! If you've been on the fence about trying Stitch Fix, now is the perfect time to give it a try and start 2018 on a fashionable note! Stitch Fix will waive your first-time styling fee if you sign up using my special link. It's a special promotion that they are offering to Crazy Together readers. You just have to sign up using my special link (included throughout this post) and schedule your fix before January 31. Ok, here we go with my January fix!
Evianna Colorblock Sweater
I have such a heart for neutrals and I was overjoyed to see that Kate sent a gray and black Evianna Colorblock Sweater from 41Hawthorn ($58) in my fix. The slightly asymmetrical design adds a touch of interest without going overboard, and I love the diagonal spin on the traditional color block style. I couldn't help but notice that this sweater was very similar to the peach and light coral design of the Presley Colorblock Button-Back Sweater from 41Hawthorn that came in my January fix two years ago (yes, I've been a loyal Stitch Fix customer for that long). The Evianna Colorblock Sweater didn't have any buttons on the back, but that was ok with me.
This great staple sweater was super-easy to style for work. I just added my go-to statement necklace (similar here), a thick pair of black leggings (like the J Crew Anyday pants), and black riding boots. The cold weather has arrived in Michigan and I am all about the thick pants and riding boot combo these days. (I especially love these boots because they aren't real leather so I don't feel guilty wearing them in the snow, ice, and slush!)
The sweater was comfortable, washable, neutral and a great fit. Best of all, it was long enough for me to confidently wear it with legging-style pants and still feel work appropriate. The Evianna Colorblock Sweater made it onto my short list of pieces to consider keeping from this fix.
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Nastiah Color Block Pullover
The black and gray sweater wasn't the only pop of color block that Kate sent my way this month. She also sent a beautiful black, gray and cobalt Nastiah Color Block Pullover from Pixley ($58). Cobalt blue isn't usually a color I reach for, but this sweater was a stunner! It also happened to be soft, washable and very cozy.
Since I was already stepping out of my comfort zone by wearing such a bold shade of blue, I decided to keep right on pushing the style envelope. I paired the sweater with the same statement necklace (similar), and added my Liverpool stretch jeans and a pair of black waterproof ankle booties.
This sweater wasn't my usual style, but I couldn't deny that it was a perfect fit and a great statement piece. I had some serious thinking to do about which item to keep from my fix this month!
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Dayna Skinny Jean
Of course, every great sweater deserves a perfect-fitting pair of jeans – which is exactly what Kate must have been thinking when she sent the Dayna Skinny Jean from Kut From the Kloth ($88) my way. I tried on the jeans with my matte black Tieks to create a more casual look that reflected my usual laid-back style.
I gotta say, these jeans were good. They fit like they were made for me. I have no idea how I can shop in stores for hours without every finding a great-fitting pair of pants, while my stylist always manages to send perfect pants my way, but I swear Stitch Fix is worth trying just for the pants!
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I wasn't in the market for a new pair of jeans (my Kensie jeans from a few years back are a similar style that still fit great) but I would have kept these for sure if I needed some new denim.
If you're curious about Tieks, I highly recommend them as an investment piece. I own a few different pair and wear them often in the warmer months. They're great for work, for running errands, even for our weekend walks through the neighborhood. You can read more about Tieks in this blog post.
Rosalie Brushed Flannel Top
I love wearing all things plaid in the winter and was happy to see that Kate had included the Rosalie Brushed Flannel Top from Cloth & Stone ($84) in my January fix. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best plaid top for me.
In addition to the high price tag, the top was also tricky to style. The top was super-soft, which made it feel more like loungewear than the kind of top I would wear out and about. Because of it's lightweight softness, the top didn't have a lot of body or structure, so it wore more like pajamas. It was also a little boxier than I prefer to wear.
Given the softness and lack of body, I decided to take a cue from the top and style it as though I were lounging around the house! It paired great with a classic pair of black leggings and my North Face boots (similar here) in case I had to run to the car or shovel a little freshly fallen snow.
If you're looking for a really amazing, soft plaid shirt at a great price, check out the Ochenta plaid shirts on Amazon. Just make sure you size WAY up (I own one and it's an XL).
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Candria Ribbed Shawl Cardigan
And just like that, I had only one item left to try on! The fifth item in my January fix was a burgundy Candria Ribbed Shawl Cardigan from Pixley ($68).
Much like the plaid top, this sweater was begging to wrap me up and keep me cozy, to I styled it for a snuggly day at home. I kept on the black leggings, added a basic striped tee, and threw on my Ugg slippers.
Yes, this was absolutely a great outfit to wear around the house. The only problem was the price. If I'm going to be lazy around the house and risk getting all sorts of messes on myself from the baby, I prefer to outfit myself in inexpensive clothes that I don't mind getting a little messy.
If my budget or the baby weren't considerations, this sweater would definitely be a keeper.
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What I Kept from My January Fix
After trying on all five items from my January Stitch Fix box, I had a tough choice to make! I could either keep the black and gray sweater that perfectly fit my style and was great for work or I could push the envelope a bit and keep the black and cobalt color block sweater. It was such a difficult choice (especially since they were both machine washable and the same price!) I went back and forth and even asked Rob what he thought. Rob preferred the simple black and gray sweater, so that's the one I decided to keep. But I have to admit, I am certain I will get more use out of the black and gray Evianna Colorblock Sweater, but the blue and black Nastiah Color Block Pullover was absolutely the more beautiful choice.
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Evianna Colorblock Sweater from 41Hawthorn ($58) – KEEP
Nastiah Color Block Pullover from Pixley ($58) – return
Dayna Skinny Jean from Kut From the Kloth ($88) – return
Rosalie Brushed Flannel Top from Cloth & Stone ($84) – return
Candria Ribbed Shawl Cardigan from Pixley ($68) – return
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I agree with the sweater choice that you made. It’s so much fun to see what others receive in their Stitch Fix boxes. I pinned those jeans because they look great on you and I want to try that style. I hope you have a wonderful 2018!
Hi Paula and thank you! I completely agree that it is so much fun to see what everyone else gets in their fix, as well as how they style those items!
I AM in the market for new jeans, so I would have kept those! So cute! And I totally agree about stitch fix pants; mine always fit great! Even when I don’t know what size I am, my stylist seems to!
I have no idea how they always get the size on-point! And they are fabulous jeans if you are in the market for a new pair ;)
I like the look of the maroon sweater over the striped top.
I love the Nastiah Colorblock Sweater! I might have to request it in my next fix!!
It really is a gorgeous sweater!
I love the sweater you kept! The cardigan is gorgeous too.
I would have probably returned but regretted later too!!
I loved the maroon sweater but think you made a great choice!
This looks like a fix I would have loved. I own those jeans and the color block sweaters are so cute!
This was a great Fix! I love both the blue-accented sweater and the cardigan (and I already own those jeans from a previous Fix I received)!
Your Stitch Fix reviews are always my favorites. Thank you for the time and effort you put into them!
Happy New Year!
Hi Rebecca and thank you for the sweet comment! Those are a pretty amazing pair of jeans, so I’m not surprised that you kept yours! I’m so touched to hear that you love reading these reviews. They are always fun to write and I try to make them as fun and helpful as possible :)
The Blue & Black pullover is gorgeous! I tried StitchFix for the first time last month!
It really is a fabulous sweater – too bad cobalt blue is not a color that I ever reach for! I hope you enjoyed your first fix!
I like the way the jeans look on you a lot. But I love the cardigan, too. I’m the same way with not wanting to spend a lot on stuff I’ll just wear around the house, though!
Tough choices this time! I always admire your willpower and self-control. I would have chosen bothe color blocks and the denim!
It was a really tough choice between those three items. It can be a challenge to stick to the budget and only purchase one item, but I can either have a closet full of new clothes or a new house – and I really want that house one day!
The ribbed cardigan looks so cozy!
Another great fix. Always hard when there are more than one piece that are great, just wish they were all affordable. Good pick!
My one monthly keeper is definitely always a treat because I can’t afford to keep everything these days :)
The colorblock sweater is beautiful, and I really love cobalt blue. I like the one you chose too though.
I tend to keep it neutral. If the colorblock sweater were gray, blush, and ivory; I would have kept it in a heartbeat! But I agree, that the cobalt was gorgeous – just not a color for me!
I really like most of these items. I love the cobalt blue! I just requested it from my January fix!
I hope you get it! The cobalt really was a beautiful sweater.
I think you made the right choice in the sweater you kept. It looks great on you. I would have chosen it also.
I’m glad I’m not alone! :)
I love your Stitch Fix reveals! Love the COLOR BLOCK PULLOVER and the RIBBED CARDIGAN. They’re great colors!
Thank you Nicole! I always enjoy writing my monthly reviews and it brings me such joy to hear that you love reading them!
I love the sweater you chose and the ribbed cardigan. Beautiful color and looks oh-so-cozy! Happy New Year to you and your family! Look forward to these reviews every month!
Thank you so much Megan. Happy New Year to you as well!
I would have been tempted to keep everything! Great fix!
Another wonderful Fix! I like the sweater you kept, but can totally see that the cobalt blue one really stands out. I like it best. :o)
It really is a beautiful sweater and it was HARD to send back :)
I LOVE the Nastiah pullover!
Everything looked great on you! You have great self discipline as I would have justified keeping more! I love what you kept but probably would have gone with the cobalt blue stripe sweater. I use that as a pop of color in my sea of black and grey this time of year.
That I can understand! Bu the end of February, I so tired of black and charcoal gray!
I actually liked them all!
It WAS a really good fix :)
I would keep the DAYNA SKINNY JEAN because those are super cute jeans and great fit.
If I needed new jeans, I would have kept those too!
Love the sweater you chose!
I love the Candria Ribbed Shawl Cardigan! Everyone needs a cardigan in their closet!
I completely agree with the need for cardigans! I already have a favorite ivory cardigan and I wear it ALL THE TIME :)
Everything looked great on you. I really liked both sweaters and probably would have kept the one with the cobalt stripe.
You are not alone! I think that was most people’s favorite item from the fix :)
The Nastiah colorblock pullover looked so great on you! It looks like a pretty fantastic fix!
I loved the cardigan- the color and how cozy it looked!
I think the sweater you kept was by far the best choice! It can be dressed up or down and looks sophisticated. The colorblock sweater in the black and royal was definitely not my style; it reminds me of a wool ski sweater my husband bought in 1978 and kept for 30 years! LOL! But it was flattering on you! I’m also not smitten with the cardigan as much as others seem to be. But you always look great in whatever you’re sent, so the decision must be hard sometimes! This time, you did the right thing for sure!
I’m so glad you agree with my choice and LOL about the ski sweater! If I had seen it, I probably wouldn’t have wanted to keep the cobalt sweater either. Rest assured, I don’t always look or feel fabulous in every single item – but I only need one flattering photo taken from a decent angle to make me feel comfortable sharing a a photo of me wearing it with the whole world ;)
I love the sweater you kept. I have it too from Stitch Fix!!
How fun! It really is a great, staple item for my closet!
I love your stitch fix reviews and agree with your take on this fix!
Thank you Leslie!
I’m a sucker for grey. I would have picked the same sweater.
Gray and black go with everything :)
Difficult choice, Maria! But, I think you chose the one that is most practical for you and that you will wear the most! The blue is beautiful….. but the black/gray is classic and you will enjoy it!
Thank you Beth!
The sweater you chose to keep looked lovely on you!
Thank you Shaniya!
I love both of the color block sweaters on you – and the denim! Great fit! I love Stitch Fix for their pants too. I think I may have kept all three of those pieces. I have the cardigan and it snags very easily. Cute but not good if you are a teacher. Thanks for the review!
Ooooh, that is so good to know about the sweater (but also kind crummy for you!) Thanks, it really was a great fix and I wish I could have kept all three pieces!
I recently got a fix with a similar item to the CANDRIA RIBBED SHAWL CARDIGAN. I kept it and am going to recreate this look!
Oh yay! I’m so happy that I helped inspire a look with something you already own from Stitch Fix!
I love the gray and black sweater that you kept! It seems like such an easy piece to style and something that you could dress up or down.
Thank you! That was my thought too.
I like the piece you chose!
You got some great pieces! I have a deep love affair going with royal blue, so I probably would have kept that one, but whichever you get the most wear out of is always the best choice! And both sweaters look great on you, so you couldn’t go wrong either way!
I absolutely would have kept the sweater if I shared your love affair! I have a deep love affair with blush pink and I absolutely would have kept a similar sweater with pink color block ;)
You look great in everything, but my favorite was the Evianna Colorblock Sweater .
I liked all of the clothing on you. I would have urged you to keep the sweater with the cobalt on it because it is so beautiful on you and you don’t have much like it. However, I don’t disagree with the sweater you kept. It is lovely too. Hope you have a wonderful 2018!
Hi Fran! I was sooooo tempted to keep that cobalt sweater because I agree that it is beautiful and I don’t currently own anything quite like it. Unfortunately, I know myself too well and I am certain that it would sit in the back of my closet because I would always choose to wear a different sweater that better suits my usual style. I hope someone else gets it in their next fix that LOVES cobalt blue, because it really does deserve to be loved!
I would have loved to keep the burgundy Shawl Cardigan!!! It looks great on you and love the color!
The Shawl Cardigan was the favorite for a lot of people!
The color block sweater is beautiful, I just think the blue is in a weird spot. Or the spot they chose to highlight with that blue is a poor choice. Love seeing your fixes each month!
My husband, Rob, didn’t care for the placement of the blue stripe either. It didn’t really bother me, but he agreed with you!
I really liked the Candria Cardigan. It’s my relaxed style of dressing. The color is pretty also.
I received a stichfix today with the same jeans and also a pair of bootcut. Since I already have several skinny jeans, I opted for the bootcut. $88 is more than I usually spend on jeans. Hopefully they will be worth it.
I hope so too! Most Stitch Fix pants are excellent so I have a feeling that you won’t be disappointed :)
Rosalie Brushed Flannel Top
I LOVE the gray and black sweater. Great choice. I would’ve had a hard time turning down that cardigan though!
A LOT of people would have struggled to return the cardigan!
I love the color block sweaters!
I have recently gone back into the classroom after 5 years. I am terrified of bleach. I am teaching 3 year olds so I have to use bleach constantly. I have a lot of really nice clothes from when I worked in an office but I don’t want to ruin them. I also don’t see the point of just having them sit in my closet. Any advice?
Ugh, doesn’t it just kill you to have a closet full of nice clothes that it doesn’t make any sense to wear! I went through a similar problem while my daughter’s reflux was at it’s peak and she was constantly spitting up all over my clothes. You could try selling your clothes on Poshmark – at least that way you can get a little money for them.
I love the Candria Ribbed Shawl Cardigan!
I probably would have kept the entire fix. It’s exactly my style.
It really was a great fix!
I love your whole fix! The last sweater is my favorite though!
Love that purple sweater!
The entire fix looks great on you! I don’t blame you for keeping the sweater you did, I am sure you will get a lot of use out of it. I am so scared of sending something back and having regrets! The sweater you kept is my favorite on you, I think it was a great choice.
I’ve had a few regretful keeps, so I’ve become much more hesitant about keeping anything that I don’t absolutely love!
Great choice, though I understand the tough decision! Waiting for my next fix to arrive next week, I love Stitch Fix!
I hope your next fix is a great one!
I would have kept the Pixley Candria Ribbed Shawl Cardigan in that gorgeous maroon color. It is so flattering on you! You always style your looks so effortlessly.
LOL, I know it looks effortless on the blog, but you should see the amount of clothes strewn all over my home office on Stitch Fix day. It looks like a bomb went off because I want to mix and match the perfect pieces!
I love the Colorblock pullover!! It looks so great on you!!
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I love the jeans! I’m a Kut from the Kloth junkie thanks to Stitch Fix.
I would have kept the black and cobalt color block sweater.
I love the shawl cardigan but agree with you that I wouldn’t have kept it because of the price. I think you definitely made a good decision!
Thanks Chrissy!
A lot of these ones aren’t my style, but they looked good on you. I liked the color block tops.
The colorblock top and the jeans look great!
I really like the Nastiah Color Block Pullover, but I think you made the right choice.
I think you kept a really good sweater. I agree the cobalt blue is really eye-catching but I’m not sure about the pattern without seeing it in person.
I really like the sweater that you kept — both looked nice on you, but that one was my favorite for you.
I really, really love the blue color block sweater. I don’t think it would look good on me, but it looks great on you! Love the sweater you picked. You are so disciplined to just keep one item!
I loved the color of the candria shawl cardigan.
sometimes its hard to decide, i liked the jeans with the color-blocked sweater