{"id":1372,"date":"2015-09-27T20:37:46","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T01:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annswindell.com\/staging\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2016-06-09T13:31:28","modified_gmt":"2016-06-09T18:31:28","slug":"starting-over-with-stitch-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annswindell.com\/staging\/2015\/09\/27\/starting-over-with-stitch-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Clothes, Coffee, and Cloth. Or, Starting Over with Stitch Fix: How I Got My Best Fix Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don’t write much\u00a0about clothes; in this space, I share a lot about my life and what God is doing in it, about what he’s doing in the world, about how I encounter him in unexpected moments. Occasionally, I’ll highlight a company I believe in who is doing amazing things in the world: Hand & Cloth<\/a> and Sweet Aroma Coffee<\/a> are two of my favorites (if you haven’t heard of these organizations, do yourself and the world a favor and hop over to their websites to read about their meaningful\u00a0missions).<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s the truth:\u00a0the most important thing we should put on every day is love<\/a>. Still,\u00a0the other truth is that we all have to wear clothes (at least in public!), and\u00a0Stitch Fix<\/a>\u00a0can be a great option. If you haven’t heard about it, head to the bottom of this post to read about it.*<\/p>\n

While I’ve tried Stitch Fix<\/a> several times, I just recently\u00a0got a box of clothes where everything worked for me. I’d gotten a few boxes that had been hit or miss; this time, my stylist nailed it. Here’s what I did differently:<\/p>\n

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  1. I overhauled my Style Profile<\/em>, and I got ruthless<\/strong> with it. I cut out any color and fabric and style I really didn’t like and stopped trying to leave too many options open for my stylist. I’m up for trying new things–the scarf in this Fix was just that for me–but I also don’t want to be wearing orange.
    \n    \"Pixley<\/a>The Analisse Anorak Jacket<\/strong>: a cargo jacket in a color I love. Win!<\/em><\/em><\/em> <\/li>\n
  2. I started a Pinterest page solely for my stylist and gave her the link<\/em>. High maintenance? Maybe. But if I’m going to spend money on a stylist\/clothes, I want her to have\u00a0as much information as she can on my style and what I’m looking for.<\/strong> I pinned 20 images of styles and items that I wanted to try, and pointed out specific ones that I really<\/em> wanted in my notes.
    \n    \"Fierro<\/a>The Fierro Elbow Patch Crew Neck Sweater<\/strong> <\/em>
    \nand Evergreen Dream Multi-Bead Necklace<\/strong> from 31 Bits<\/em><\/em><\/em> <\/li>\n
  3. I told my<\/em> stylist<\/em> exactly<\/em>\u00a0what I was looking for<\/em>. In the past, I had mentioned that I loved cardigans. But I got cardigans that were too short or too thin. This time, I told my stylist that I wanted something to cover my rear…and guess what I got? Yep, a long-ish cardigan. Also, I knew\u00a0I wanted a 31 Bits <\/a>necklace (another great company!) in bright colors and asked for one. That’s what I got. Our stylists aren’t therapists or best friends. They can’t read our minds. If you really want a total surprise, don’t fill out the notes section. But if you actually need a new pair of high-waisted skinny jeans, don’t just say that you need jeans. Tell your stylist that you need high-waisted skinny jeans. Just like I can’t expect my husband to read my mind, I can’t expect my stylist to read my mind, either.<\/strong> Communicating with a Stitch Fix stylist is\u00a0just like communicating with anyone: be honest, be clear, be kind. And know that she has her own limitations, too; she can’t get you everything you want. As with Stitch Fix, so with life:\u00a0you can’t always get what you want.\"Colton<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n

  4. \n<\/em><\/a>The <\/em>Colton Marled Knit Cardigan<\/strong><\/em>    \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/a>and
    \nTimber Vintage Plaid Infinity Scarf<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    *Here’s how\u00a0Stitch Fix<\/a> works: you\u00a0order a “Fix” (a box of clothes) based on a style profile you fill out about yourself–colors, sizes, styles, patterns, lifestyle. A stylist picks five items for you (from sweaters to scarves to earrings to skirts to jeans), which\u00a0are sent to you in the mail. The five items are a surprise! You try on clothes at home with the wardrobe you actually have, keep what you love, and send the rest back in a pre-paid envelope. It’s\u00a0remarkably simple.<\/p>\n

    Why I like Stitch Fix in this season of life:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    1. I’m not in a season where I can spend much money on clothes, and I can set my price point with Stitch Fix. Also, if I buy all 5 items in the box, there’s a 25% discount on everything.<\/p>\n

    2. I don’t have to leave the house. Three words: Toddler. Time. Winter.<\/em><\/p>\n

    3. I can get a “Fix” as often or as rarely as I want. I don’t get mine regularly (although many people do); usually, I request a box when I have an event coming up where I need a specific item\u00a0(a dress for a wedding, for example).<\/p>\n

    4. The cost is a $20 styling fee, which goes toward any item you purchase.<\/p>\n

    5. Stitch Fix works for women in almost any season of life. From teenagers to retirees, they’ve got clothes for women in many stages, sizes (even maternity!), and professions.<\/p>\n

    If you want to try Stitch Fix<\/a>, please click this link<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0I will get a referral credit.\u00a0And let me know how it works out for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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