Golden Tote November 2013 Review

I have been very happy with the items that I have received in my Golden Totes. I received the sequin blazer and the Grandfather sweater (aka Cosby style sweater) the black swing dress, a navy ombre sweater, a cream chunky sweater and a cream and grey long sleeved shirt. The main piece I was super excited about was the sequin blazer. When I pulled it out of the bag, I noticed it was catching itself. I decided to wear it with the black swing dress and a belt. I noticed through out the day, it kept catching on itself and i would have to pull it apart. By the end of the day, i started to notice I was dropping sequins everywhere I went. Kinda disappointed in that part of the jacket, but overall I’ve been really happy with Golden totes! Especially since I have seen some of the items I have received in high end stores for about the price I paid for the bag! I have only had one item from the two bags that didn’t fit, so I would say they are pretty good with the sizes in my experience. I would recommend to anyone who loves clothes that are a little eccentric!

I was really happy with my box this month. I chose the square knit sweater and little black dress, and I received the striped sweater and blue lace dress you did, a blouse with a cool fuchsia pattern, and another sweater that’s super soft, thin and slightly sheer, in cream with black sleeves. It took me about 2 weeks to get mine; I’m on the west coast though.

I am so wishing I chose that blazer, so cute for the holidays! I also received the blue printed blouse and was disappointed. But after tucking it into some skinny navy jeans, it actually works (I’m even wearing it today!).

Wondering how everyone is styling their holiday dress. Do you wear the belt at your waist or higher like an empire waist? Thinking of buying a bright red ribbon for the waist of my black dress and painting my nails red for the holiday party. But can’t decide how it looks best.

Thanks for the new Golden Tote addiction, Liz! <3

Did you order based on their sizing chart? Because according to their sizing chart, I should order a medium, but I also wear mostly larges on Forever 21 and modcloth. So I’m trying to decide how to order when it comes up in December. I’m so excited!

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Well, I was disappointed. I knew I was taking a risk by ordering from Goldentote, but I checked the size chart and just hoped the jacket would fit. It didn’t. I got the same navy dress and striped sweater. I fell in love with the sweater, but the dress was just ok. The blouse was another print and didn’t fit. I also got some chunky cream and black sweater that made me look so boxy. I couldn’t justify keeping the box just for the sweater, so I shipped it back last week.

Is that belt from the For the Makers kit?

I’ve read on other boards that people that ordered the very first day still end up getting their Totes on the same day as someone that bought 4-5 days later since they ship a week’s worth (or two) on the same day. Have they ever stated why they ship orders only once per week instead of daily? I’ve worked for a mail order/phone order company before and we would have people ‘pick’ orders from say 9AM-5PM, but in the order that they came in. Whatever was picked, packaged and ready to ship before the parcel service came would go out that day, and order picking would continue on the next business day. I wonder how they go about shipping?

I got the same sequined blazer, the floral shift dress, and added the flannel boyfriend shirt (I couldn’t resist!). I give the items that are a little big to my mom, so she was happy about the Lace Swing Dress being so big…… although I was really hoping for blue, too! I (like you) ordered the cute black knit dress last month – it would have been nice for them to check who ordered that and send the blue to them. So many long sleeved, black dresses! I LOVE the shift dress from this tote, I have already worn it twice! I even used the tote itself on Sunday for a change of clothes (I’m a musician)! While I love the blazer, part of me can’t help but think it look a tiny bit Matador crossed with Michael Jackson. Haha! But if you are wearing it this season, I will, too! 🙂

Liz,
We chose the same two things and we received all the same pieces except for the last striped sweater. My sweater is striped too but a chunky knit black and oatmeal colored one instead. I am thrilled with this Golden Tote but I agree, waiting so long for the tote to arrive is torture.