I recorded my first experience with a styling service. (click the picture above). I have never tried using a stylist...I have always wanted to, but only started this year. Now, working with a wardrobe consultant, I'm learning more about what to look for in the stores. Sewing for myself is easy, choose the fabric, sew the clothes. But, actually going to the store to shop is difficult for me. The two services ask plenty questions about your lifestyle your taste and your body contours.
So, along with that I decided to try out this styling and personal shopping service, Stitch Fix where someone gives you a list of things they think will work with who you are based off answers you provided on a detailed survey. I figured I would see what they think about my style personality, and if I like what they send me, than if I like it that much, I could then just sew my own, since I know the garment would be way more than I would be willing to pay, or worst of all not fit my body contours. I was wrong to some degree.
The jeans $158 and dolman top $48.
I shared what I received in this unveiling of this on Periscope today. Stitch Fix is giving me a stiffen if someone tries out their service. I already pay $20.00 for the box, but I thought I was giving another friend a referral fee by following the link from her blog. I hope she got it, because I want to spread the love.
The coat is a large and too small in the chest and arms. SOOOOOO......that why I sew. It is so cute though? I cost $118.00, but is pure acetate, and no body.
This sweater is really cute but it was $68, and has the cutest back opening. I just cannot see myself spending that kind of money on a sweater when I can also make that too. I just need to figure out how to knit or sew the back opening like this....
Anyway...all the stuff was awesome. The experience is really neat, since I like to get stuff in the mail. How about the fit of those jeans though!!! Not sure if I'll spend $148.00 for them.
I tried Stitch Fix once & was very disappointed. I had several friends on board to try also. I'm not sure if I didn't give them accurate info or what. The coat I got was very cheesy material & $100. Pants were so snug I would have needed to go up 2-3 sizes etc etc etc. My 35 yr old cousin & her friends love it & order all the time but I was extremely disappointed .
I can certainly understand your disappointment MaryEllen. The survey was very important. But I still went a little further and sent them a link to my blog, Instagram and also some personal thoughts about my taste. Aside from that, I to them I wanted to step a tad out of my comfort zone. We shall see how the next box pans out. As for the quality of the items. I really don't expect much of it to be at our level of expectations, given that we sew quality fabrics daily.
Very inyeresting stuff. I f I was younger and working ,I might want to give this a try. I thinking you looked really good in the jeans and stripe top and the cross body back looked really good quality.
Sewing for and working with ladies trying to get patterns and clothes to fit their body has reminded me of my own insecurities that were present in my early years. My studies have taught me that pattern companies and clothing manufactures must use standard measures based on norms they have found helpful as a basis for sizing sewing patterns and ready-to-wear clothing. These sizing standards of measurements, I think, however, can form insecurities in us that may contribute to our obsessions regarding our body and cause use to feel "we" are abnormal. While, in actuality, the sewing patterns in this case just don't "fit" us. When I was younger, I thought that as long as I was fitting into the size 10 pattern as it was drafted with no knowledge of FBA's, Sway back, prominent buttock adjustments and the like, then I was "normal" and of good weight and build, and therefore, acceptable. I fitted into the "CHART" used by the patter
Good afternoon Sew-Fitters, I'm happy to finally share this look with you. By finally, I mean, sit down and type this post. As it seems, for some reason, I am more inclined lately to share on my blog. I feel warm and fuzzy on my blog, with less of the need to keep to a few finely curated words, #hashtag-s or sentences. Here, I can just type uninhibited by limitations. That sorta breaks the flow. Do you feel that way sometimes? Moving on.... This look is one I sewed as part of my wardrobe plans from more than a year ago. Having a nice guiding principle, my own taste, is a good way to determine what to make, and know that whatever it is, will fit my lifestyle. I prefer the Boho and Urban chic look. A little sporty with a whole lot of sassy. I suppose we all are continually improving our wardrobes for the lifestyle we live. However, for me at this time, I love wearing dresses or sporty looks, even if it is with a pair of white chucks or flats. My secret sauce is a good c
Hello Everyone: I am excited about this new project, the Marfy Remnant Challenge. I am collaborating with Ann @youtiquebridal as an extension of the original 2019 #sewtofitmarfychallenge . This sewing project evolved from the two of us being winners of this Marfy Pattern # 0116 at our Sewing Fashionistas 10 year Anniversary Christmas Party , back in December 2019 . It was hosted, as one of our yearly holiday gatherings for our group, by Rosalind @sewmuchfabric! PROJECT DETAILS: Although, Ann discusses the full details in the video below, I'm adding the information here to help you stay up to date on the schedule and videos we will be posting during the month. We both welcome you to participate in this "creative" fun project. Challenging ourselves to use remnant fabrics to create this pattern and see how we could express ourselves. It is a project to help us get through this Covid Event and keep our minds and bodies occupied. We invited our fellow Sewing Fashi
I tried Stitch Fix once & was very disappointed. I had several friends on board to try also. I'm not sure if I didn't give them accurate info or what. The coat I got was very cheesy material & $100. Pants were so snug I would have needed to go up 2-3 sizes etc etc etc. My 35 yr old cousin & her friends love it & order all the time but I was extremely disappointed .
ReplyDeleteI can certainly understand your disappointment MaryEllen. The survey was very important. But I still went a little further and sent them a link to my blog, Instagram and also some personal thoughts about my taste. Aside from that, I to them I wanted to step a tad out of my comfort zone. We shall see how the next box pans out. As for the quality of the items. I really don't expect much of it to be at our level of expectations, given that we sew quality fabrics daily.
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Very inyeresting stuff. I f I was younger and working ,I might want to give this a try. I thinking you looked really good in the jeans and stripe top and the cross body back looked really good quality.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana...yessss! those jeans really have me wanting to keep them. But, I just cannot justify $148.00 of my "fabric" funds for them.
DeleteVery interesting. It is so hard to buy clothing when you sew, isn't it? Love the look of you in the skinny jeans.
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