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Dressing Like a Grown-Up + StitchFix

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Can I be honest with you guys? I’m a little more than terrified to be posting about clothes today. I used to have a great eye for style, especially when I was in college (and, you know, wasn’t working out at the gym or going to class), but over the years as I’ve gained weight and lost weight and gained a baby and became a mom? Well, all that I knew about my body and what fit and what looked good on my flew out the window.

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I’m going to be doing some drastic (for me) changes in the wardrobe department over the next month or so. When it came to sharing it here I’ve been back and forth, with my main resistance being that this is a food blog. Regardless of the foodie-ness of this online space, I feel like there are a lot of us out there: moms who have lost a little bit of that sense of style, but maybe who want it back. And while I love a great workout outfit (more on that next week!), it has sadly come to the point where I will workout in what I slept in, then go through my daily routine, then maybe shower and change into something before Nate gets home, and then likely fall asleep in that outfit. It’s a run-on sentence of spandex and cotton T’s, none of which are the most flattering and none of which make me feel like a woman.

 

See, it’s more than just wearing cute things at this point. I feel like I’m at a point where I can choose to take the road of least resistance and just keep on with the nonstop workout gear, or I can take charge and change my closet for the better. Not to have more stuff, but actually to have less. Not to garner attention, but to just feel good in what I’m wearing. It feels simultaneously very important and very trivial to be concerned about what’s in my closet, but a change has to happen.

 

That leads us to today. I’m going to share more about my wardrobe adventures every week on Friday: what I’m throwing out, what I’m keeping, the why behind it all. What new items make it into my wardrobe, and how I’m changing the way I do things so that I can make time in my day to feel like a woman again. Just the little tips and tricks and trials and errors along the way, with the hope that I can inspire someone to make little changes of their own.

 

This week I’m going to chat about my most recent (as in 2 days ago) StitchFix box. I’ve been getting them randomly every other month or so, and just have not had the “AHA!” awesome moment when the entire fix is great for me. This one is no exception, which makes me think that I need to be changing the stuff on my Pinterest boards or figure out how to clearly articulate what I’m searching for. Really the ideal box would be staples that I can mix and match, but that have a little flair to them.

 

This box felt very 4th of July-y, but came way after Independence Day. I’m all for red, white and blue but felt like this was kind of overkill. The grey top is what I ended up keeping – it is SO soft and comfy, and I know I could wear it year-round. The jeans were extremely comfy, almost a little too big, but too expensive for our current budget. The tank was really cute, but it just hung strangely on my body. The mini Chevron tunic fit really well, but I’m NOT a Chevron fan. And the scarf? I have about a billion scarves, and no room in the wardrobe for one that I can only wear one day a year.

 

Regardless, though, I am always excited to get a fix in the mail and will continue to use StitchFix to help get me out of my rut! Have you tried them yet? I could go into the details, but they explain it so well on the site that I’m going to just go ahead and point you there.

 

Love the items I got? I’m listing them below:

  • 41Hawthorn Polly Mini Chevron Print Tie-Waist Tunic
  • Market and Spruce Sam Hi-Lo Short Sleeve Tee
  • Kahlo Embroidered Racerback Tank
  • Kut from the Kloth Sonja Straight Leg Jean
  • Look by M Rosey Star Print Infinity Scarf

So what about you? Are you in a fashion rut? What do you do to get out of it? And are there any particular things you’d be interested in reading about on here? Let me know!

 

[P.S. This is not a sponsored post; I pay for the clothes from StitchFix on my own. However, this post does provide referral links for new sign ups which gives me a little credit to go towards my next box.]

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  1. Debby says

    July 20, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Actually, I liked all the things they sent to you–sorry they did not work out for you.

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    • Heather says

      July 20, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      They were all cute, but just not really what I was looking for. The jeans would have been nice, but at least now I know what to look for!!!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    July 20, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Love that gray tee and the star scarf

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  3. lauren says

    July 18, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    Ugh I know right? Mostly I am trying to find my wardrobe for my 30’s, getting away from buying at Forever 21 and buying more quality items. I haven’t tried Stitch Fix though I did make an account! I am obsessed with Athleta because I think their clothes are flattering and versatile for what I need since I don’t need to have office wear.

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    • Heather says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Amen girl! And I absolutely ADORE ATHLETA! They have amazing stuff, and it’s basically 100% my style. I need to figure out when their killer sales are!

      Reply
  4. Debbie says

    July 18, 2014 at 8:25 am

    My daughter has used Stitch Fix some and seems to like it. I’m a terrible clothes shopper—feast or famine with me. I like the looks of these choices overall. The scarf is cute and doesn’t scream 4th of July really. I just can’t get into the whole scarf thing this go round. I have them, but they generally hang in my closet:(. I love that racer back tunic, but I could never wear it. Just this week I pulled out three huge bags of good clothes–professional stuff— that I just don’t wear anymore. I’m taking the majority to my old school. They are always in need of stuff for the kids and displaced families.

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    • Heather says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      I took 2 huge bags of clothes and shoes to Goodwill today because I just need to start fresh. Most of the things I have left in my closet are for winter…this should be fun 😉

      Reply
  5. Meagan @ A zesty bite says

    July 18, 2014 at 8:14 am

    I got those jeans in my monthly box and I love them.

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    • Heather says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      They really were SO cute and comfy!

      Reply
  6. Madison says

    July 18, 2014 at 7:59 am

    You look so cute! I really love the items you got, and I kept those same jeans. But I agree, it does seem a little heavy on the red, white and blue. Especially the scarf. 🙂 Can’t wait to follow along on this journey of yours!

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    • Heather says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      I really liked the jeans – and thought they would be great with most outfits! I just couldn’t spend the money, but I DO love knowing what style to look for elsewhere now! I may be picking your brain through the process 😉

      Reply
  7. Urban Wife says

    July 18, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Echoing your sentiments, I feel like since I’ve been out of the corporate workforce and at home with our son, my wardrobe has gone the way of tees and stretchy pants. Those are good on some days, but not always. 😉 I love occasionally browsing a few of my favorites websites for fresh inspiration (making sure to keep my Pinterest board current) and when I schedule stitch fixes, make sure to leave detailed notes for my stylist. And I’m toying with the idea of purging my existing clothes since 95% of it doesn’t get worn. Anyhow, sorry for my wordy comment. I’m looking forward to these posts – they’re always fun for me to read.

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    • Urban Wife says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:08 am

      And I failed to mention that the gray tee looks fantastic on you! 🙂

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      • Heather says

        July 18, 2014 at 8:42 pm

        Thanks love! It’s SO COMFY!

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    • Heather says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      I think I need to be more detailed in my profile…I just saw that the last thing I entered said I was 7 weeks postpartum. Um yeah, not so much anymore 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    July 18, 2014 at 7:01 am

    I’ve been seeing a lot of StitchFix around the blogosphere, and I admit it’s appealing. I’m a mom of one with another on the way, and I confess my desire for some help in the fashion department, too:-).
    I found an option recently, though, that I like better than StitchFix, and that’s thredUp. It’s well- scrutinized, quality, gently used clothing. I love it because I know I’m not supporting what I don’t want to- which is poorly paid workers/ sweatshops + it’s totally affordable. I’m not an affiliate at the moment, but I just totally believe in the concept and wanted to make you aware of it if you weren’t already.

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    • Heather says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      Good to know about thredUP! Always looking for an affordable and high-quality option!

      Reply

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