May Stitch Fix

Welcome to May my friends! I am so looking forward to warmer Spring-like weather and being able to finally get out to my garden and spend some time outdoors. Have you been enjoying Spring so far? Last month my family & I spent a few amazing weeks in Florida and unfortunately we came home to temperatures hovering around freezing. All of that has changed now, and with everything starting to bloom, I was excited to see what this month’s fix had in store for me. I received a much needed staple for my Spring & Summer wardrobe and a price shocker item…. Check it out!

Here’s My May Stitch Fix:

Papermoon Bastille Tulip Sleeve Blouse $44

I really liked this color and I love tulips! The sleeves were really cute and I felt like this is probably something that I would have normally kept. At the same time, I feel like I have a good amount of blouses on hand for those days I get a little more dressed up, but for the most part I am very casual. I realized I could live without this even though it was pretty.

The Verdict: Returned

Pixley Millie Textured Knit Dress $68

I asked for another casual dress because they are just easy. I loved the color and pattern of this and I actually purchased one quite similar from Lands End before our trip. I tried it on anyways and I thought it was okay, but I felt very self conscious. Even though this covered my chest completely, I felt like it looked too chesty if that makes sense.

The Verdict: Returned

Alice Blue Earlson Split Neck Blouse $44

I really liked these colors, especially now that I had a little color from the sun myself. This was very cute with jean, but then again, I probably have enough blouses and the underarms were a little low on this.

The Verdict: Returned

Eden Society Westwood Blazer $98

I have been looking for a white blazer for a long time now. I think it’s a must have in anyone’s Spring & Summer wardrobe and I just wasn’t able to find one that I liked. The fitting was off or the material wasn’t what I wanted. I wanted a style that looked casual but could be dressed up a bit too. I would have absolutely loved to have this with me on our trip for one of those cooler dinners on the beach in the evening, but oh, well. I have it now and I LOVE IT! It can be worn and styled with so many different things.

The Verdict: Kept

Gentle Souls Juniper Berry Cork Wedge $195

Yes. You read that correctly. $195! Now when I get a fix, I never look at the sheet that lists all of the prices right away. I try everything on without letting cost interfere with my opinion on a piece and I focus on the fit and how I like it.

These shoes were amazingly comfortable, especially for being wedges. I loved the comfort. I loved the color. I loved the fit. There was something about these though that looked like an older woman’s style shoe… I tried them on with the dress I received, and it looked nice, but I wasn’t planning on keeping them.

So after I was done trying everything on I always get dressed, throw myself down on our bed and drum roll please…. open the invoice. Oh. My. Goodness. Now I’m a simple girl, I really am. I live in the country with mud, lots of mud and 4 children… and barn cats and a big furry dog and a husband who runs a tractor and wears flannel shirts, worn jeans, a Carhartt jacket and work boots.

I love to feel nice, look nice and get “dressed” up every once in a while to switch up my jeans, v-neck t-shirt and rain boot look, but I have NEVER and I mean NEVER have spent $200 on 1 pair of shoes. I don’t think I have ever spent $100 dollars on a pair of shoes. To me, that would be absolutely ridiculous!

I am a firm believer in purchasing quality items for more money (you get what you pay for) because they last and are more comfortable. But designer names don’t really mean anything to me (these were Kenneth Cole) and I understand that one of the nice things about receiving a Stitch Fix is trying new things that may be out of your comfort zone. I’m not trying to complain, I guess I was just very surprised… and a little shocked by the price.  To me $200 looks like a number they would ring up for me at the grocery store to feed my family of 6 for the week.

I love my stylist, I really do, and I think everything else was right on with my style and taste, but I felt a little of disconnect here. These were not practical for me…

The Verdict: Returned

It’s going to be a beautiful but cooler day here on Mother’s Day, but I’m excited to wear my new blazer! Don’t forget your mom this Sunday! Give the unique & thoughtful gift of a Stitch Fix! You know what… if you haven’t tried it yet, treat yourself! you deserve it!

Have a wonderful weekend & enjoy your family this Mother’s Day!

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