Why Styling Services are Perfect for Busy Moms + Free Stitch Fix (Extended)
As a busy mom, working full-time and managing a blog, I don’t have a lot of time to shop for myself. A few years ago I started using Stitch Fix to help save me some time and improve my wardrobe (I was stuck in a rut of buying cheap clothes that often needed replacing). I fell in love with the efficiency and the clothes!
If you have never tried Stitch Fix, they have extended a special offer for new customers to try them for free. Typically, boxes include a $20 styling fee, which is applied to anything you keep in your box. But, if you don’t keep anything, you lose the $20. With this special promotion, they are offering new customers a $0 styling fee. So you have NOTHING to lose.
Here are five reasons why I think styling services like Stitch Fix are perfect for busy moms.
1. Someone else does your shopping.
No more going to multiple stores trying to find the perfect top, pants, coat, accessories, etc. You tell your personal Stitch Fix stylist why you want and she picks out great pieces for you.
2. You get unique pieces.
I am always delighted by the pieces in my Stitch Fix boxes. They truly are different than what you tend to find at big box stores, which is fun.
3. You can try things on at home.
It’s nice being able to try clothes on at home, get your spouse’s opinion and compare with items you have in your own wardrobe. Plus, you can do it on your own time.
4. Returns are simple.
Stitch Fix includes a postage paid return envelop for the pieces you don’t like or want. Just pack it up and put it in your mailbox for the postal service to pick up. So easy.
5. Affordable.
Stitch Fix has affordable price points for quality products. Many tops that I have kept have been in the $30-$50 range, which I am willing to spend on pieces that I know will last. Also, if you keep all 5 items in your box, you get an extra 25% off.
Go sign up for Stitch Fix to get your first box for free. You’ll only pay for the items you keep, and if you don’t like anything, you can send it all back for free. With the holidays around the corner, treat yourself to a new item or two.
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Hi! I tried the free offer. Thanks for sharing. On the positive side, I did like most of the items sent style-wise. However, what I was most concerned about and why I was hesitant to try a service like this in the first place is FIT. So, I wasn’t surprised that 4 out of the 5 items were too big (Actually, one fit in the body but the arms were way too long). Yet, the one that fit, fit perfectly. All large. If I had recommended medium, then 3 out of the 5 MIGHT have fit but the other 2 would have been too small. I’m constantly needing in stores to try an item in a variety of sizes to see what fits. I’m both a medium and a large! Not sure how that issue is resolved moving forward. I can’t take the chance that between style, color and fit (and even price), I would end up with no clothes working and wasting $20 for the style fee. Any thoughts? (But I did get a nice shirt in the process) 🙂
Hi Randi, A few thoughts:
I hear you because I am the same re: sizing. Over time, your stylist will learn what sizes for what brands work best for you. You could always ask for a cardi or two to be included since those tend to be more flexible in size. You can also create a Stitch Fix Pinterest board and pin what you like and leave notes re: sizing. Next time I bet you will get things that are even better sized for you! I’m so glad you got a shirt you liked. 🙂