Without a doubt, Stitch Fix has become one of the things I look forward to most each month. I love new clothes and never have time to shop, so I cannot express how helpful it has been for my personal stylist, Layla, to select five great clothing items and ship them to me. I try on the items in the comfort of my home, mix them with existing pieces in my wardrobe, keep the items I want, and return the pieces that aren’t what I need. Shipping and returns are free and the process is painless for a busy woman who’s always on the go. Check out the photos from my latest fix in this blog post, then be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for your chance to win a Stitch Fix gift card! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of the affiliate links, we make a small commission that helps keep our site going.
Layla has been consistently styling me for several months and she knows just which type of items I like. My 16th fix arrived this week and it did not disappoint!
I am so happy to show you which items arrived in my January Stitch Fix box.
When I opened the box, my eye was immediately drawn to this gorgeous Ackley Houndstooth Print Blouse from 41Hawthorn ($68). I have a slight obsession with houndstooth and I love that this blouse was long sleeved.
The blouse was simple and elegant on it’s own, but also looked fabulous and playful when paired with a brightly colored cardigan.
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I had also requested pants that I could wear to work with either boots or flats. My stylist sent a black pair of Emer High Waisted Tall Trouser pants from Margaret M ($98). These pants were interesting, basically a cross between leggings and dress pants. The fabric was definitely dress pant quality, but they were stretchy and did not have a zipper or buttons. I was intrigued.
I kept on the houndstooth blouse and put on my favorite pair of black patent heels. They looked great! The cut of the pants wasn’t as tight and clingy as leggings so they automatically looked a little more professional, but I would definitely recommend wearing the pants with blouses and sweaters that provide a little coverage for your rear end.
Also, while pants fit great in the legs, I’m concerned they will be a tinge too big around the waist. Since they are high-waisted, I am hopeful that they won’t be as prone to sagging and sliding as much as many of my other pants. I’m doing the Whole30 this month and I expect to have a smaller waist when the month is complete, so these pants are a big experiment at the moment. We will see what the future holds, but I am so desperate for pants, it is a risk I am willing to take.
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The third item in my fix was a dark green Concord Striped Draped Pocket Cardigan from 41Hawthorn. The fabric of this cardigan was very soft and super-comfy.
I wanted to liven up the green and gray stripes of the cardigan so I didn’t look to drab from head to toe. I found the Chandler black and white print Ikat blouse from Olive & Oak that was included in my 3rd fix. The bold black and white patten was a perfect compliment to this draped cardigan. I also loved the added pocket detail.
You can see that I kept on the same black Emer pants for this outfit and traded the heels for my black boots. Another win for the pants. They were tailored enough to wear with boots without any unsightly bunching. As for the cardigan, I think I’ll send it back and request a different color. I try to wear brighter colors as often as possible in the winter and this one was just a touch too dark. It’s a shame because it fit nicely and was so flattering!
Black boots are Naturalizer boots from Amazon. They are unbelievably comfortable and are genuine leather.
The fourth item in my fix was a black Morgan Mix Knit Raglan Top from Loveappella ($54). The sleeves had an interesting knit texture that I was immediately intrigued by. What a great way to add a pop of interest to what could otherwise be a very ordinary shirt.
This top was already so carefree and pretty, it didn’t much styling help from me. I layered the top with a black Old Navy tank and my favorite silver necklace (another great Old Navy find), kept on my black boots & pants, and was ready to go. This outfit was perfectly weekend chic.
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The best part? I noticed a tag on the top at proudly indicated it was made in the USA. That sealed it. This shirt was a definite keeper.
The final item in my fix was a blue Kerri Abstract Print Sheath Dress from Leota ($138). Layla has sent some truly beautiful dresses my way the past few months so I was anxious to try this one on.
I wore the dress with the navy blue Benson 3/4 Ruched Sleeve Blazer from 41Hawthorn that I received in my 13th fix. Unfortunately, this dress was definitely not for me. I loved the print, but it was a little too short for this kindergarten teacher.
I started out with black opaque tights (my favorite trick for making dresses seem a little longer) and black heels. It was pretty, but definitely too short.
I thought that perhaps the heels were accentuating my height too much, so I traded the heels for my favorite brown boots (similar boots can be found here). I loved the look of the dress with the boots, but it was still too short and just beyond my comfort level. Sadly, I chose to return the dress to Stitch Fix.
The Breakdown
Here’s a quick recap of the items I decided to keep, as well as what I sent back:
Ackley Houndstooth Print Blouse from 41 Hawthorn, $68, KEEP
Emer High Waisted Tall Trouser from Margaret M, $98, KEEP
Concord Striped Draped Pocket Cardigan from 41Hawthorn, $58, RETURN
Morgan Mix Knit Raglan Top from Loveappella, $54, KEEP
Kerri Abstract Print Sheath Dress from Leota, $138, RETURN
Sign Up for Stitch Fix
If you’re curious about Stitch Fix and want to try the service for yourself, sign up today and complete a FREE style profile. It’s free to sign up. Then, when you are ready, you can schedule your first fix. For only $20, you will be matched with a personal stylist that will select five items she thinks will be PERFECT for you and ship them directly to your door. Try everything on, keep the items you want, and return everything else. The best part is that your $20 styling fee will be deducted front he price of your clothes and if you decide to keep everything in your fix, you automatically save 25% on your entire order. I receive a small commission each time someone signs up using my referral link (which Rob and I use to offset the costs of the blog) so I would greatly appreciate it if you signed up using my link. If you have already signed up with my link, thank you!
On a side note, Rob has been learning a bit about photography and he took the photo above. Didn’t he do a great job?!?
How to Get a Really Great Fix
Readers of the blog often see photos of my fixes and wonder how I consistently receive such beautiful pieces in my shipments. I shared all my tips and secrets for getting a great fix every time in this blog post. Check it out and get ready for even better styles to come your way.
Win a $20 Stitch Fix Gift Card
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One last note…
If you are a regular reader of the blog, you are aware that Rob and I are working to pull ourselves out of $180,000 in student loan debt (no, that’s not a typo… there really are 4 zeros in that number). You may be wondering how I can possibly afford $98 dress pants when we have so much debt to pay off. This is how: I started receiving fixes last winter (several months before Rob and I were engaged). At the time, it was a luxury that fit within my disposable income. I wrote about my fixes often on my teaching blog and shared my referral link each time. So many people signed up with my link, that I was able to build up a bank of credit to use on the site. All of my clothes are currently funded by that credit. I am tremendously appreciative of everyone that has signed up with my link. Fans love reading about my fixes and the sign ups allow us to keep the fun going on both blogs :)
I’m linking up with the Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday. Check out more great fashions from other bloggers.
More Stitch Fix Styles for Winter
If you are looking for more great styles from Stitch Fix that perfectly suit your winter style, check out these blogs posts from my previous fixes. They are filled with great pieces that are perfect for the cold weather.
Maria, as always “great job” on this month’s Fix post. I was wondering how you get a personal stylist? I have been with Stitch Fix for about 6 months and have a different stylist every month. It would be nice to pick one who really “gets me”.
Nicole :)
Hi Nicole,
It sounds like you have had SEVERAL personal stylists :) I’m not exactly certain, but I recently read in a comment on Instagram that you will begin to have the same stylist if you purchase 4 or 5 items from your fix. In the meantime, you can also request a specific stylist when you set up your next fix. I hope this helps!
Thanks Maria :)
I do Golden Tote instead of Stitch Fix, but I usually get at least one made in USA piece of clothing in my tote and love it! It’s impossible to find that in stores, at least in the Midwest.
Maria- what a fun fix! I will get my fourth fix the end of February (I chose every other month fixes) and I can’t wait! Each fix is getting better and better. Like you, I have found ways to communicate with my stylist so that I have the best chance of getting what I love. In my December fix, I kept 3 items! In your fix this month, I love the houndstooth blouse and the Raglan top the best! I love the dress as well but understand why it is going back! Thanks for your great post!
Hi Anna, thanks for commenting. I hope your next fix is FABULOUS!
Maria,
I’ve enjoyed following along with your “fixes” each month. I am intrigued, but before I sign up, how detailed is the profile? I see that your stylist follows your Pinterest boards to really get your style down, but when you filled out the original profile, did you have a chance to be descriptive (regarding perhaps things you did not want, for example), or was it more of a check off type list?
I’m a clotheshorse, and I love to shop, but I am super picky about fit, being petite – is that something you have had good luck with?
Thanks!
CherylP.
Hi Cheryl,
The style profile is surprisingly comprehensive. Some of the questions are about your sizes and how you would characterize specific areas of your body (average, narrow, broad). In another segment, you are shown actual photos of clothes and asked to rate them on how closely they match your style. There is also an area for you to leave your own comments and requests. I used that area to tell my stylist that I like skirts with longer hemlines and I’m not a fan of v-neck tops.
The good news is that the style profile is free to complete with zero obligation to schedule a fix. You could always fill one out for yourself and schedule your fix later.
I hope this helps!
Maria
Hi Maria! I’ve been a silent follower for a while, and figured it was time to leave you a comment. My husband and I have a similar story: lots of student loan debt when we got married, and not enough income to really cover it all. We’re both teachers teaching in one of the lowest paying states. When we first got married, we decided the best step to take was to stop going out with friends. We loved having friends over and taking walks in the park with them, but no more eating out or attending parties at bars. We were judged pretty harshly for this, and I think that many of my husband’s friends thought I just didn’t want him to go out period. It was hard, but we pushed through and paid off $5,000 in the first year we were married.
We’ve been married for 5 years, and we’ve paid off about 30% of our student loan debt and saved 6 months expenses in our emergency account. We both have been taking every extra duty we can- after school clubs, teaching extra classes, summer school, Saturday school, etc. for the last 5 years. With me adding some additional income through TPT, we’re now paying it off even faster and have some money left over. Now every time we buy something (we saved up for new appliances over the last year and have been on a few frugal vacations), we get judged for that. “How do they afford that if they have so many student loans?” and “They must be in a lot of debt”. I even stopped sharing these things on Facebook because people seemed to dislike our successes.
My point is, no matter what decisions we’ve made, people judge us. We’ve put ourselves on a much better financial path and we’re proud that we can now afford more. It makes me sad that you have to add the disclaimer at the end of your post explaining why you can afford Stitch Fix.
You DESERVE a treat every month. You work hard, your husband works hard, and you’ve earned the right to share what makes you happy. It’s sad that people jump to conclusions and think the right thing to do is to leave you nasty comments. Shame on them.
Thank you for the wonderful posts. Your website is beautiful and your photos are fantastic. You are very talented!
Hi April!
Congratulations to you and your husband on making such big strides forward as you push to rid yourselves of debt. I know how it feels to take on additional tasks because every little bit helps and I am thankful every day for TpT because that is a HUGE piece of our debt-free puzzle.
I am so sad that your financial decisions has caused a rift among some of your friends. Getting out of debt is HARD work and a radically different way of thinking than most people are accustomed to. Dave Ramsey always praises the people who make “weird” choices and I commend you for taking the more difficult path. It will pay off in the end! You will always have allies on your journey here at Crazy Together :)
Thank you for your words of support and encouragement. I am so happy that you love the blogs, the photos and the stories.
Have a wonderful night!
April,
My husband and I just married on the 4th of October. We have devised a plan with the help of Dave Ramsey to get out of our collective amounts of debt. We both came into the marriage with excellent credit, but we were carrying debt from student loans, previous marriages, and some major medical expenses that built up for me when I was single. Collectively, there is about $100k between all of the student loans combined, my car, medical, and some residual revolving stuff that we just want to pay down… WE MAKE IT A POINT TO HAVE MONEY FOR SOME FRIVOLOUS STUFF! Otherwise, we will get discouraged, give up, over-spend, or spend a year arguing over wasting chunks of life not being able to do fun stuff. We don’t build in as much as we used to, but we definitely still eat out and go to concerts – except now, its within reason and ONLY if we have a little bit that week. I am a firm believer in the idea that if you cannot build in the fun stuff while paying off debt, you’re doing it wrong and if the fun stuff that you like as a couple isn’t free hiking in the park and are more social things where you need to spend a tiny bit of money……. you need to build it into the budget in some way.
Best wishes – and Dave Ramsey is a phenomenal help. I am a finance coordinator for a living, so I build out mine and my husband’s budget each month and share it in a google doc, as well as a spreadsheet of all debts and update them monthly.
Kudos to you on that first $5k!
-Alyssa
I love your posts, just found you a few days ago on Pinterest! I love the top and sweater you are wearing in the photo your husband took of you holding your Stitch Fix box… Where did you get them/what brand are they?
Thanks again for sharing your Stitch Fix review!!
Hi Amanda! The blouse is from Daniel Rainn ( it also came from Stitch Fix). The sweater has a label that says “Vertical Design”. It was a really great TJMaxx find from a few years ago :)
Maria,
I typically do not leave comments on blogs, but as a kindergarten teacher and a Stitch Fix lover, I have to thank you for your efforts and additions that you constantly add. You do a great job of trying on your Fix pieces and sharing them with the rest of us. No that us teachers don’t love what we do, but we do A LOT, so this little fashion “break” is something I look forward to reading each month.
You rock, girl. Keep it up.
theresa
Thank you for the comment, Theresa! I need the fashion break for my own mental health as well. I’m glad it has the same effect for you and I’m so glad that you are a fan of both blogs!
I love your blogs. I am a Kindergarten teacher and stumbled across your blog one day. I recently got married as well, so I can def. relate to all of your posts! I got the black pants in my stitch fix last month, and I love them so much! They are great! Thanks for posting your fixes each month!
-Sam
Hi Sam!
Thank you for taking the time to comment and for following both of the blogs. I am so happy to hear that the content is easy to relate to. Have a great day!
I think I am getting to know your tastes (not stalking, I promise). . .as I am looking at your selections, I am like “oh she will keep that, that one is a returner, she looks great even though she doesn’t realize it (but she will return it). . .. ” I love seeing your posts! It makes me curious to try it myself, but I don’t mind shopping and trying on things, so I guess I will just stay with that for the time being. But thanks for sharing your adventures!
Hi Beany,
Your comment cracked me up and it was definitely a confidence booster. I probably am completely predictable with the garments I choose to keep. I have to absolutely love it if I’m going to add it to my wardrobe :)
Thank you so much for reading my Stitch Fix posts even if it is a service you are not likely to try. I’m happy and flattered that you find it interesting!
I’d like to suggest trying a “dress extender” under your dresses. It’s like a long tank with a bit of lace at the end. It’s great to add length to dresses that are just a little too short. There’s so many options. I have one by Grace and Lace.
I recently received my first Stitch Fix and it was love! I used your tips and got great piece I’m keeping two of five (would have kept more if the fit on one was better and color was different on another) and am hopeful that the next fix will be even better. I don’t have a review up yet but plan to share soon.
I love your StitchFix reviews! I received a Stitch Fix gift card I had asked for Christmas…but can’t use it until I lose some weight. When I tried to sign up for this, I saw that they don’t do plus sizes…but that’s ok! Because now I have a super fun reason to keep shedding the pounds and something even more special to look forward to (using my new gift card) when the weight finally does come off!
I can’t think of a better motivator to lose weight than to reward yourself with clothing selected by your own personal stylist. Best of luck on your weight loss journey! You’ll have to let me know when you finally achieve your goal. Cheers to a happy and healthy 2015!
You always look great in everything! Plus you get the cutest clothes. I wish I got what you did every time. And you are crazy…that dress looked AMAZING. Maybe too short for work but it was sooooooo cute!
Thank you, Jade – you made me smile! My fixes were not all amazing at first either. Keep leaving very specific feedback and hopefully the styles will improve!
There’s been a lot of buzz around Stitch Fix and it seems that the more boxes you get, the better they are at getting to know your style. I am tempted to try but have major reservations about a subscription fee when I already shop way too much.
These all look like great pieces and thank you for the review!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
What a beautiful review of Stitch Fix. I have never tried it because I was always under the assumption that I just couldnt afford it. I have always been a huge proponent of consignment stores, sales, hand me downs and eBay. However, after reading your post, I am very much swayed to give it a try!
First time I am stopping by Crazy Together and I really love how clean and crisp your blog is. Your writing style is so engaging and I will be back ;)
-Chelsea
Ginger Side of Life
Hi Chelsea!
I’m so happy I persuaded you to give the service a try. It really is an AMAZING service and I’m sure you will love. Welcome to Crazy Together!
Hi, I am a fellow stitch fix addict, and I love your blog posts about stitch fix. in several pictures you are wearing cardigans with corsage flowers (there’s a cobalt blue one and a tan one too) I love them! would you mind paying along the store/website/brand where you found these adorable cardies?
Thanks
I would have lived to had this you.Everything looked great on you.
Hi there! I recently received the same Margaret M pants in my Stichfix. How have they held up for you? Do they get droopy in the knees or stretch out too much? They look so nice but I don’t want to keep them if they won’t hold up.
What did you write on your style profile to get tall pants? I’m 6 feet tall and have yet to get tall pants from stitch fix. So jealous ?
Hi Maria,
I’m curious about your emer pants. I see that you got a “tall” size. Can I asked how tall you are? I am looking for pants with a similar fit as the ones you have on. I’m 5’8″ and wondering if the regulars would be too short for me and if the tall would fit better. Thanks!
Hi Julie!
I’m 5’6 and my legs are pretty long for my height. I think you would be most comfortable in a tall size. Hopefully your stylist would figure that out based on your measurements, but it won’t hurt to request a tall pair!
Thank you!
Maria, I love the royal blue cardi with appliqué flowers you’re wearing in your photo. Is that a brand from Stitch Fix? I assume it is and it’s from a past season. It’s gorgeous!
Thank you Melissa! It’s a very old Marshalls find.
I love your posts! I’ve been curious to try the Emer pant (I do Stitch Fix too) but I’m wondering – do they have pockets? I find that I never wear the pants without pockets in my closet, because I need somewhere to put my phone when I’m at work. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
Hi Jasmine! Unfortunately, my Emers don’t have any pockets. I can usually get by without having anything in my pockets, but I understand the need for them.