Inspired by gardenchick's post about Stitch Fix and the many responses from YLF, I decided to give it a try. Though people who love shopping and have ample opportunities to shop might not find this option as appealing as shopping B&M, my situation is a bit different. I live in The Back of Beyond, where GOOD shopping is literally a 5-hour drive away. I do most of my shopping online, and have a pretty high return rate. Even when I have a chance to shop (either online or B&M) and a reasonable shopping budget, I seem not to find items I really LIKE often. So I keep clothes forever, even when they no longer "spark joy" and/or are beginning to look shabby. So I thought, what do I have to lose?

I was pleasantly surprised by my first box. Though I only ended up keeping one item (details to follow), I felt like these were all items (with the exception of the necklace) that *could* have worked for me if the fit had been right. They were items in line with my personal color palette, taste, and style.

Here's the breakdown:
Skies are Blue Raja Knit Collarless Blazer (gray): Fit was great, color was perfect, quality was high. The reason I didn't keep? It's very similar to a jacket I already own that I picked out myself IRL!

Calvin Klein Kamala V-Neck Knit Top (black/blue/white print): Would have been a seamless fit with my work capsule that includes black trousers. The neckline was high enough and didn't gape open. Even though CK does seem to run small, in my experience, the size they sent was way too wide in the torso. Maybe meant for bustier women? So it went back.

Kut from the Kloth Stephany Printed Slim Straight Leg Pant: Loved the color/pattern and cut, and the fabric was exactly what I like: substantial, yet with stretch. Unfortunately, the size they sent was way too small. Does Kut run small? I've never tried the brand before. So in the detailed feedback I gave about each item, I requested the same item to be sent in the next box in the next larger size.

And finally, the winner. Kassidy Faux Wrap Dress: Though I am leery of wrap dresses (being a Woman of Small Bust) because the necklines tend to be too wide and gape open, this one was just right. DD15, who eagerly participated in the try ons (I think she may be wanting a Stitch Fix box of her own), anxiously asked, "You're keeping that one, aren't you?" I loved the pattern, and the length was just right. I wore it today and felt fab.

So, I think I'll be doing Stitch Fix again. I won't have a scheduled box, but will order one when I know I'll have time to spend trying on and evaluating items, or maybe even when I'm looking for something specific, as there are instructions you can give to the stylist if you're prepping for a specific event or looking for something in particular.