So, I decided to give Stitch Fix a try.
Lots of my friends have tried this styling service and really loved it. And I love clothes, so naturally I was excited about having someone pick out clothes for me and send them right to my house!
I filled out my style profile online and used my birthday money to pay the styling fee of $20, which is applied to any pieces of clothing you may decide to buy. The box showed up just in time for Easter weekend and I was totally giddy to open it and try everything on!
Before I say anything else, I think Stitch Fix is a great idea. But I also want to share my honest thoughts on my Stitch Fix experience so you can decide if it is for you or not.
Everything about opening up my Stitch Fix box made me feel special – handwritten note from my stylist, styling suggestions along with each piece of clothing – it was all very fun.
When I started checking out the pieces they sent, I was a little less thrilled…
1. I wasn’t crazy about the styles they sent. I like the idea of being pushed out my comfort zone a bit, but I really only kind of liked one of the five items. I tried them on for The Hubby without telling him how I felt about them and he liked zero of five.
2. Three of the five items either didn’t fit or were an unflattering cut on me. This is something that can be fixed in my next Stitch Fix by filling out a follow-up survey. From what I’ve heard, it’s pretty common to have some things not fit in your first fix.
3. Even if the items had fit or been my style, Stitch Fix prices are just not in my budget. As The Hubby said to me, “You’re a Target girl.” And it’s true. I love clothing, but I don’t like to spend a lot on it, especially on trendy pieces. I will pay more for high quality basic pieces that I will wear for a long time, like black pants or a good jacket, but not the items I was sent in my fix.
I’ve seen a lot of people post about Stitch Fix and say it is “pretty reasonable,” but I just can’t agree for MY budget. When asked in the styling profile how much I was willing to spend, I checked “as cheap as possible” in all areas. Four of the items in my fix were $58. I just don’t spend that much on a shirt. EVER. The one item under $58 was a scarf for $38.
I do still get why people enjoy Stitch Fix, but I guess it is just not for me. I sent all five items back {in the prepaid packaging – very nice touch}, which means I also lost out on the $20 styling fee I paid upfront. I couldn’t help but think I could have purchased a couple new bright color tops at Target to brighten up my spring wardrobe with that $20!
Those are my honest thoughts on my first Stitch Fix experience. Many of you had mentioned you were curious to see what I thought, so I knew I had an obligation to tell you like it was for me. But since I don’t want this to end as a downer post…
If you want to read more from someone who loves Stitch Fix and uses it often, check out Kacia’s blog. She has some great tips on how to have a good experience with Stitch Fix should you decide to give it a shot. I love her tips, but the cost will probably still keep me from doing this again anytime soon.
One other note on the cost: You can earn credit towards your fixes by referring others! I did put my referral link here in this post, so if any of you sign up through it, maybe someday I’ll bank enough to try again!
Have you tried Stitch Fix? What did you think?
I'm Erin, a wife, boy mom x 3, writer, and runner in Nebraska! I'm excited to share all my favorites relating to faith, family, fashion, and fitness in this space! Enjoy! 
I signed up, filled out the profile, and paid the $20. I made it VERY clear in the comments that it needed to be cheap – I’m a college girl on a budget y’all. 🙂 They scheduled my box to come and it never did..a few days later they emailed saying they never sent it because they felt it would be too much money. They kindly gave me my $20 back but I was so bummed. Like you, I saw everyone saying it’s reasonably priced, but no one would say exactly how much. Now I understand why. I finally realized that the price for one shirt is how much I would spend on an entire outfit at Kohls or Target. Super bummed because it’s cute stuff, but I’m with you – They’d have tons more customers if it was 50% less..even that is $18 for a scarf!
And that’s exactly why I haven’t jumped on the StitchFix wagon. Sure the pieces are usually super cute, but I’m a Target CLEARANCE rack girl. Cannot even imagine paying their “low end” prices for a top or an accessory. Thanks for being willing to share your honest experience!
Thank you for this post. I’ve seen lots of raves about StitchFix and just yesterday I almost clicked “purchase” on their website. SO thankful I read your post first. Thank you for your honest opinions.
Thanks for your review, Erin. I have yet to try StitchFix for the main reason of the price. I’m also so afraid I won’t like anything in my box, lol. There’s nothing wrong with being a Target girl 🙂 and I give you props for trying out StitchFix. Here’s to happy hunting at Target!
Thanks for your honest review! I have noticed the prices people have been posting have been much higher than I spend too. I wasn’t going to go through with it but then I got a referral credit, so I decided I might as well try it once. I hate shopping, so I will love having it done for me.
Thanks for the honesty! I haven’t jumped on the bandwagon due to the “budget friendly” pieces, ha! I agree, with nice boots, or great running shoes, I will pony up, but not for some random blouse. Oh my word, I am so thankful for this review! I texted a friend the other day and said “I feel like the only one not doing this.” I am glad to know I am not alone!
Thanks so much for your honest opinion! I’ve looked into StitchFix also – and even filled out my profile too. I’m a Target girl too tho and I would rather spend money on other things than clothes (but I do want to break out of the jeans & Tshirt rut… ;). And the idea of going to all the trouble and not getting something that fits – or not liking it…nah. Not me!
Thanks for an honest review and being willing to say that it’s not for everyone. Gotta admit…I’m in the same boat as you. Totally a Target girl, and pretty sure those are my hubby’s words. 🙂 But I couldn’t resist and spent the $20 to give it a try. My box should be here next week, so we’ll see!
Thank you for posting this– I’ve seen Stitch Fix mentioned frequently over the last 6 months and I even started following on Instagram. I am glad I hadn’t gotten around to trying it yet. While I may have a little room in my budget, it’d rather spend the $60 at Target, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, etc. and get more than one shirt! Great concept though. Hopefully some other entrepreneur will be inspired to compete with Stitch Fix and offer lower prices on trendy pieces…
Thank you so much for sharing your honest thoughts. I cannot spend a lot of money on clothing either. I go to New York and Co. when they are having a smashing sale, but like you, I cannot spend that kind of money on a shirt. Not because I don’t have it–because I don’t want to. So sorry you lost out on $20. 🙁
I am so thankful that you included prices in your post because on one else did and I did not want to give it a try without knowing the cost. I now know it’s not for me. 🙂 Thanks, Erin!!!!
I so get this post and your review. I am a “budget” girl when it comes to clothing because I have 4 girls to dress as well. But lately, the clothes I’ve purchased from cheaper retail stores are not lasting and this is frustrating to me. They get tiny holes in them, they fade out, or they don’t wash well. I’m trying to find clothing that has a higher quality, so I can in the end, by less. Which should even out in the long run. (Is anyone else having this same problem? It might just be me 🙂
What I’m using Stitch Fix for, is to find classic pieces to add to my budget wardrobe. I will only use the service occasionally. I also have used CAbi in this way too. I have found the designer pieces lasting longer (at least with CAbi). Though I only kept one item from Stitch Fix, it is a piece I can build on using lower priced items from other stores.
This is also why I haven’t jumped on the stitch fix bandwagon. I’d rather pay my younger sister–who KNOWS me– $20 to go shopping for me and find something ON SALE since she’s out anyway. For my budget can handle even a few pieces at regular prices…;(
thank you for your honest review! I’ve been waiting to read someone who gets me like this!!:)
I’ve wondered how much it was; the cost would prevent me. I’d rather use money toward Ellie (review coming on my site) for workout clothes. It’s $50 a month but you can get 20% off on my site and I’d spend $25 on a pair of capris or pants or shorts and probably just as much on a good workout shirt. I think for every once in awhile, I’d use it.
I’ve had 3 fixes and totally get this. I sent all mine back on the first go around too. The only reason I’ve been able to keep up with it is because I did end up getting some credits and it was basically free clothes so I couldn’t say no. I think when I’m out of credits, I might pass. Which is too bad because it is FUN.
I haven’t done stitchfix, either. I’m mostly worried about fit…very few styles fit right. Most things gape in one place and are tight in other places. The cost is also a concern. Thanks for sharing actual numbers! We are comfortable financially, but I still can’t imagine spending that much on clothes. Occasionally, I will, but usually I buy $60 clothes only when they’re on sale.
I also know that you can order whenever you’re ready, but for me, that would be about twice a year. It seems that stitchfix is better if you use it more frequently. I’d rather just go shopping myself and find things I know I’ll love!
Hi Erin
It’s hard finding clothes that fit your body right – I totally hear that!
I’m working on a new site that helps people connect with personal stylists for in-home closet audits. These audits usually last 2 hours and when you are done, you have tons of new outfits created from the clothes you already own, a few bags of clothes to donate, a few items to get tailored and a shopping list of clothes to buy that can fill in the holes of your wardrobe. It’s like a cleaning session combined with a styling session. I’d love to have you as a beta tester for our site.
Let me know if you’re interested. (diane@sharesomestyle.com, or @dianeloviglio on Twitter)
I loved my first box from Stitch Fix, but my second box really disillusioned me. The first box was a good style hit but in the second I only wanted to keep one piece, which turned out to be a $68 blouse. I didn’t want to lose the $20 styling fee, but I reasoned that I could buy a blouse I loved (instead of just liked) for the $48 I still had to settle up to keep this blouse, so returned the whole lot.
I was further disillusioned when I received a $12 blouse I’d ordered from Zulily and realized it was the exact same designer as one of my keepers from the first box. I feel like I can DIY the Stitch Fix effect by ordering cheap, trendy pieces that might be a little outside my norm from Zulily & by ordering from Modcloth and being prompt with returns.
I just received my first Stitch Fix. Nothing fit well, and also the pricing was too high. So, I am returning everything. I sent an e-mail to them to cancel it and they did process to close my account. Today, I was surprised to see $20 to my credit card, for a stylist fee, for something that did not fit at all to me. I felt like it was a rip-off… Had I known their pricing range first, I would not have signed up for it.
Big HUGE THANKYOU for your candor and honesty. I keep reading blogs tooting their horns about Stitch Fix but then you read a little bit more and it’s just like all the other Flash Sale Sites, the blogger gets $25 credit each time we as readers sign up. Who wouldn’t be all excited if most of your items were paid for! I just read a DIY blogger yesterday who just signed up when just last month she was posting about her fashion finds at Goodwill. I love fashion but also have to plan on taking care of my family first.
Thanks for sharing and I’m excited to read more in your blog
Great to read your review on Stitch Fix! I had high expectations and signed up for one of their mid-way pricing categories — not the lowest, but not the highest, and was expecting to be wowed. Also I asked for natural fibers and higher quality, well-made items. So disappointing to find an entire box of 100% polyester, shapeless items. One even had a snap falling off already, and there were loose threads on several items. I expect that at Forever 21. But not if I’m paying higher end prices.
Thank you for this review! One thing that’s stopped me from pressing purchase was being cautious about prices. I kept wondering what the prices would be. Now I know. I picked the cheapest clothes too. $50 is not cheapest to me! Wow. Kohls , target, old navy are my stores and my budget for clothes is very low. The concept is great but like you I think I won’t purchase based on prices. Hope you get some refferels to try again. :). It does sound like a fun box to receive. 😉