Wardrobe Phase 1 and 2

"Any item in your wardrobe should satisfy one of two criteria: utility and joy"
Stacy London

Another thing I mentioned really needing to get in check was my horrible closet and clothing choices.  I still had T-Shirts from my high school days and clothes from college that I would never fit into again (and shouldn't have owned them in the first place).  I kept these things and they would sit, hang, or stay folded for goodness knows how long.  So this summer, I made a point to purge my wardrobe and have no mercy.

After a couple days, I successfully donated 5 garbage bags full of clothes that I never wore or were just too young for me; and I began the process of filling the space with age appropriate clothing that would work socially and professionally.  Don't get me wrong, I still have the stretchy pants, but I just don't wear them in public as much anymore.

As I mentioned before, I signed up for a service called Stitch Fix where they send you a box however often you want with 5 items inside.  You get to try them on for three days and in the end you send back what you do not want and keep the items that you do.  I was a little skeptical at first but excited to try because I hate shopping and would much rather have someone do it for me.  If you want to give it a try, click the link and I can get some credit for referring you.  :)  Anyway - the first two boxes were okay but my last one was spot on.  I love this service and totally recommend it for anyone who is looking to update their closets.

Here are a couple things that I have kept.  I will start doing monthly reviews where I will show you the stuff in the boxes before sending them back.

Item 1:  Alessandra Stripes & Colorblocked Blouse
     This was in my first box and it was the only thing that I kept.  I really loved the colors and thought it was a fun summer shirt and totally comfortable.  I also plan on wearing this teaching next year because the neck line is appropriate.
     It is also hard to see but the necklace was another item I kept, I really liked the length and the simple pattern on it.  I have worn it with lots of shirts and I am also a sucker for gold jewelry...






Item 2 and 3:  Margaret M Polka Dot Cropped Pant and Skies are Blue Moraga Cut Out Detail Blouse
     These were the two items I kept from my second box.  I loved the pants, they screamed me and were super comfortable.  My stylist listened when I mentioned liking stretchy material.  The shirt I was on the fence about but it was really comfortable and I liked the color a lot.  The jury is still out as to wether I will wear the blouse teaching but the pants are very 1st grade appropriate.


Item 4:  Tart Maxi Dress
    This fix was a fast one because I told my stylist I needed a dress for a beach wedding ASAP.  So, she sent me several options and this one I really liked.  Again, super comfortable and the top was really secure so I did not have to worry about my ladies making an unwanted apperance.

Item 5 and 6:  Market and Spruce Alan French Terry Cardigan and 41Hawthorne Milan Lace Print Blouse (also photographed is the necklace I kept)
    These have been my favorite keeps out of all of them.  The cut and materials are so great and I feel great in them.  I can wear these at school, home or going out to the store.  Love, love, love.

Item 7:  Pixley Avah Chevron Top
     This shirt is so comfy and I loved the color.  It is tighter on the bottom but I didn't mind.  I really love it and plan on wearing it a lot.

Item 8:  Collective Concepts Lisette Dot Print Blouse
     This was my least favorite top of them all.  I like the color and have a shirt very similar to it, however, if you keep the whole box you get a 20% discount… so, it was cheaper to keep this shirt then to just buy everything else.  I think once I get my arms back from flab to fab I will enjoy wearing this shirt more.

I also kept one more black shirt that I really love from a previous fix but alas it is in the wash so it will not be photographed today.

Again, this is my first review and it is of a lot of stuff.  I will plan on spending more time when my next fix arrives at the end of September to really work out what's in the box with you.

If you feel like you want to try Stitch Fix  click the link so I can get referral credit!  :)