I came across Stitch Fix on Loop Looks (check her out!).  For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items.  Then, you try everything on and decide to keep 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 items.  The $20 stylist fee is credited to your purchase.  And if you buy all five items, you get an extra 25% off.  The company is currently in beta, but I was lucky enough to get an invite.

After many many months away, I decided to try the service again.  I had wanted to lost all of the baby weight before attempting, but that doesn't seem to be happening quite yet.  Instead, I redid my measurements on my profile and mentioned to the stylist that I was no a SAHM that need versatile but casual pieces.  Overall, I was excited to jump into another box even if two of the items were a disaster.

Here’s what I got this time… (Ignore the horrid quality iPhone photos)

Item #1: Roxanna Chevron Open Knit Cardigan

Pros: Love the pattern; lightweight yet covering

Cons: Limited use in California.

Item #2: Kahlo Embroidered Racerback Tank

Pros: Light and airy; perfect for summer in California; love the patterns

Cons: A bit short in the front; highlighted my stomach (problem area!)

Item #3: Wedni Belted Geo Print Dress

Pros: Hid my trouble areas well; actually long enough on me but still a shorter dress; love the print; easy to care for.

Cons: A bit pricey for my usual shopping budget

Item #4: Ravello Arrow Print Cross-Front Blouse

Pros: Cute print

Cons: Everything else.  I put this on okay but when I looked in the mirror... the horror!  The front of this blouse has a snap closure and that snap was about to burst.  Turns out I have too large of a bust for this shirt.  Go figure... I've never had too large of a bust for any shirt.  Sorry but I can't subject my readers to the horrid picture of my wearing this.  You'll have to do with the insert card.

Item #5: Cathleen Dot Print Lace Detailed Blouse

Pros: Love the color

Cons: Everything else.  Another shirt gone horribly wrong.  This thing was too short (hello stomach), too tight across (turns out I have wide shoulders?), and too tight in the armholes (guess I have fatty arms now).  I could barely get this off without ripping it.  No picture for you.

So, what did I keep?

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Item #3: Wedni Belted Geo Print Dress.  While my body isn't back to where I want it to be, the cut of this dress hides my flaws well.  Plus, I can still wear it when I lose a bit of weight.  I'm think this will be going to both weddings later this fall.  (Not for the ceremony, but for the pre-wedding activities).  Best of all, this thing is easily washed and if the babe decided to spits up, I can hide the stain until I can get it cleaned.  Nice!