Stitch Fix #9, 10, &11

So, I obviously haven't been keeping up with my stitch fixes, I thought I was on #8 and #9, but, let's face it, I am totally lucky to remember my own last name most days.  My Stitch fix stylist reminded me that my last one was #11 so I somehow lost a report on one out of 11...  Anyway, so, still in an effort to avoid writing about more emotional type things, I will update you guys (like you care) about my last three.  I actually have had a couple friends try Stitch fix through my referral link and I have gotten $25 credit for each, so thanks my friends!  If you want to try or give it a look see, just go here.

I am still completely in love with Stitch Fix, even on the few occasions that I haven't been thrilled with the contents of the box, it is still a lot of fun.  The process in itself, is so helpful to someone who doesn't know what style is, much less what style they would fall into.  Going through these 11 fixes, trying stuff on I would never had tried, taking pictures, looking at them, and deciding what kind of clothes works for my body are things I would have never been able to do on my own.  I no longer have to go in a store and try on five thousand different things because I have no idea what I would actually like.  Ain't nobody got time fo dat...

It also forces you to do a lot of self reflection.  I have had to forgive myself when I try something on that doesn't fit, and high five myself when I try something on and it fits like a glove.  There have been moments where I revert to feeling like I have the same body the day after my children were born when I try on something that accentuates the special ways your body changes after having two kids...but, instead of having a complete meltdown, I try to take it as a learned lesson and accept the wins when I have them.  Just because I look like Lena Dunham in a romper, doesn't mean I don't look good in my red skinny jeans.  I love her, but neither of us have any business wearing a romper....I digress...

So, this was my #9:

A total win in my book.  I didn't necessarily like the polka dot sweater from the first two pics on me, but it was reversible and it was actually cheaper to buy everything and get the discount than to leave that one out.  The third picture is a great plum colored dolman and a gold necklace that was included in the fix.  I thought the two looked good together, and I have worn the shirt numerous times since then.  Let's just say its very forgiving on a day after I have eaten my weight in carbohydrates.  The fourth picture is some straight leg, blackish jeans.  I wish you could feel the material, they are the most comfortable (stretchy but not too stretchy) jeans I think I own as of date.  The last picture's color is off because is it actually a very bright coral blouse - perfect for spring.  This box was a total win and I have even worn the sweater once or twice.

Then....all of number 10 went back.  It's okay though.  I asked for some spring dresses because I knew I had some weddings and the Aiken Steeplechase coming up, and I always struggle to find dresses.  I don't know if I am just super picky or its hard to find a dress for my body type.  None of the items particularly stand out in my memory.  I didn't love any of them and they were more than I would spend on a dress at Old Navy so I sent them all back.  This dress was okay, but I decided it didn't fit my waist quite right....Ignore the Kewpie doll hair, it was a rough day...

Here is my most recent fix:

I was "meh" on pretty much everything.  Although I appreciated the orange dress, and also the dress in the middle, they both had elastic around the midsection.  I don't like this because, although its comfortable, it just doesn't feel like it sits right, and makes my already short torso, even shorter.  I was torn on the orange dress, but decided since it was $88 to skip this one.  I also liked the green jacket, but it felt a little boxy and/or masculine.  I don't know if it was just the juxtaposition of the army green against my fake tan or what, but I didn't think it was all that flattering.  The checkered shirt wasn't that bad either, and my husband loved it, but I couldn't pull it all the way over my hips and I'm just not a tucker.  I did, however, decide to keep the earrings in the last picture because they seemed like me and since buying them at $32 meant I got the $20 stylist fee back, I really got them for $12.  Not too bad.

So, I am still struggling with the best types of tops and dresses that most flatter my waist line but also hiding my "Pat" fat.  The dolman top from the first one, is a favorite because I think it does just that.  Its flowy, but has enough shape to not look bulky.  Hopefully I will get some spring type blouses in this next fix.  I am a little fearful because I asked for some colored shorts.  Shorts are probably the toughest thing for me because they have to be the right length.  A little too long and they remind me of my high school PE coach, and too short, and well, we all don't want to see that.