Preparing to Shop

After Fix#1, I selected a 3-month interval before trying for the next box. For my budget, schedule and interest, this time frame seems like the best fit. The items from Fix 1 are working out well. I did not want to waste a styling fee, if there were quality problems either. Since my first fix was scheduled for winter and I live in a tropical climate, it was important to make try to time the fix to better match the limited seasonality of my locale. The email reminder in late winter set my mood and I found myself anticipating the spring surprise. I checked the note to the stylist and crossed my fingers.

Thank goodness the box arrived on Friday. This gives me time to relax and peruse the contents. It seems to take me a few hours to find the courage and confidence to try the more trendy pieces.

Here is the box summary: a skirt, maxi-dress and three shirts. The stylist honored the item and color type requests. Sixty percent of the items can be added to my work wardrobe. The skirt and two shirts can almost be combined as two distinct outfits. This combination of items is acceptable. A more ideal fix would have included something other than the classic white v-neck t-shirt or an upgraded variation on a theme for a similar price. The t-shirt is priced at $30.00. This shirt is not see-through but is a thinner material with a soft, almost silky feel. When worn, it somehow manages to pass muster as a very casual dressy tee which if I had the appropriate light cardigan or blazer would be fine.

Now for the clothing analysis. The two casual pieces, the maxi dress and the off-the-shoulder coral shirt, are my trendy forays into contemporary fashion. The problem is I do not know if they fit well. The maxi-dress seemed a tad long and both of the tops seemed to have extra material. I did not feel as if I were drowning in a sea of material, but I did feel I might be swimming or maybe wading in fabric. The problem gnawed at me until I finally quit second-guessing and sent an email asking for support. SF responded within 36 hours. With a purchase commitment, SF offered to send smaller sizes of both to compare fit. Otherwise, it is possibly a one to one exchange.

After the email and with nothing to do but wait. I reviewed the stylist card and note to check my communication and expectations. Then, feeling about 75-80% satisfied, I did some internet browsing because I want StichFix to work for me. Here’s what I learned. SF shared some of their selection process is sorted through an algorithm. This site suggested SF selects from preferences. In my notes, I specifically requested the colors I wanted and looked good-in or at least, I think, suit me. Therefore in my next Fix, I am going to request a Shirt-only Fix.

In sharing photos with friends and discussing sizing. I did commit to purchasing the entire box even though some sizing issues still need resolution. Let’s see how it turns out.