Stitch Fix - how it works?

Before I get into reviewing I'm going to give you a very broad explanation about Stitch Fix. I came across Stitch Fix looking at boards on Pinterest to get inspiration on fashion in my attempt to try new styles after 20-odd years never changing my style (eek!). My body shape is the typical pear 🍐 (hence the name of this blog)... thick thighs, curvylicious hips, a full backside; and tiny waist, shoulders and bust. What's not to like! Everything I like, but I also accept that sometimes it brings its challenges. That's why I have decided to let another person who in fact knows about style to help me. This is where Stitch Fix could help.

What is Stitch Fix?

Stitch Fix is a monthly personal stylist service. They will deliver 5 items at your doorstep, including clothing and accessories, all handpicked by your stylist. You start by going to their website, filling out a style profile and then deciding on the delivery date. You can have a monthly delivery, or you can choose to have a less regular delivery. I am not an avid shopper so I have signed up initially for a delivery every 1.5 months. You then pay a £10 styling fee which will be applied as credit toward anything you keep from your shipment. Once your 'Fix' arrives, you get 7 business days to decide which items to keep, and which, if any, you want to send back. If you need to send items back, they provide you with a prepaid postage label that you affix onto the same box you receive your items. To purchase the clothing/accessories you want to keep, you log into your online account, and select the ones you’re keeping and checkout. That’s it!
If you are someone who - like me - hates shopping, but doesn’t mind someone shopping for you, this is perfect. If you are intrigued and you want to step out of your comfort zone and let someone else give you suggestions based on the information you have given them about what you like, this is what this service is all about!

Do you want to sign up?

It is super easy to do, and I'm going to tell you how. Begin by creating an account in Stitch Fix and take the personal style quizzes. These include quizzes about your sizes and proportions, fit and cut, your style and very importantly, your budget or price ranges for the different items. And the best of all is that all of your answers and preferences can be changed at any time.
You can leave your additional messages if you are looking for something specific to arrive in your box. Let's say you have a job interview, or you have a holiday coming up, or maybe a wedding to attend; your stylist will send you options for these events. You can also request to NOT receive specific items in your boxes. In my case I have requested that they don't send me jewelry or shoes with high heels, so you get the point. Subsequently you select how often you would like your box delivered and that's it! You’ll get an email or notification if you have the app a week or two before, asking if you have any last-minute requests for your stylist and another notification when your box has shipped. Once it arrives, you will have 7 business days to decide which items you want to keep and which to send back.
Have I convinced you yet? Yes? Then, let me refer you so you can get £15 for your first Fix 😉 Just click HERE