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Three years ago, I gave up on Stitch Fix. This fall I tried it again.
Casual mom style. That’s been my go-to for the past several years. My days often involve trips to the Y, trips to the store, and cleaning up messes. As my kids get older, I find myself ready for a more polished look. However, a busy schedule has left me little time to shop.
Recently I received a reminder email from Stitch Fix about some credit I had from previous referrals, and I decided to give the service another try.
I had ditched Stitch Fix years ago because I hadn’t felt heard as a customer. The clothes didn’t match my style, and my requests for sustainable or made-in-the-USA items were ignored.
This time, they got it right.
What I Wanted
I really wasn’t sure what I wanted from this fix. Something to freshen up my closet. Something vaguely sustainable or made in the United States. My stylist took my ramblings about eco-fashion, fall colors, and retro style and curated a box of fun and appealing fashion.
What I Got
Four of my five items were made domestically; the fifth item was imported, but the brand was called “Just USA,” so I understand the mix-up. I received a navy floral dress, a wine-colored shirt, a floral wrap dress, one pair of jeans, and a denim jacket. The shirt and dresses were made from synthetic materials — not my preference, but I hadn’t thought to specify a desire for natural fabrics. Every item was priced well under $100, except for the jeans.
What I Kept
I liked both dresses in theory, but I just didn’t see myself wearing them often (although the navy dress looked adorable with the denim jacket). The polyester content made the items feel cheaply made, and the length on both dresses wasn’t quite right for me.
I skipped the denim jacket because I already had a similar one. The Parker Smith jeans were absolutely fantastic — the fit and quality were impressive, but I just didn’t need an extra pair of cropped jeans in my closet. I finally selected the casual, wine-colored shirt as the one special piece to dress up my fall.
The Low-Down
So will I order another Stitch Fix? Possibly. While I don’t know if I’ll schedule another fix soon, I’m curious to see if I can narrow the scope of my requests to more natural fabrics and eco-friendly brands.
I still prefer to buy from small, fair fashion brands or to do my shopping at a local thrift store. However, my recent Stitch Fix experience helped me have a little more fun with fashion this fall, even when I felt like I had no time. I found more ways to style what’s already in my closet, and adding just one extra item seemed to refresh my entire wardrobe.
So much of sustainable fashion is about making the best choices I can with the resources I have. In some seasons, that may look like a box of made-in-the-USA clothes, shipped right to my door. And for those times, I’m grateful for Stitch Fix.
Are you a Stitch Fix subscriber? Have you received any sustainable brands in your fixes? I’d love to hear your experiences!
If you would like to subscribe to Stitch Fix, you can try it for free through my referral link! You receive $25 towards your first fix, and I receive $25 in referral credit.
