Golden Tote $149 Tote Review – March 2015

Golden Tote is one of my favorite monthly packages – and I think a good deal of my wardrobe is now from Golden Tote items!

If you aren’t familiar with Golden Tote, here’s a really quick intro: Every month you get to pick out 1-2 pieces, and they surprise you with the rest. (The surprise items are completely different from the pieces you pick from).

FYI – This is not a typical subscription, each month they release a new collection and you can decide whether or not you want to buy it. For returns it’s an all-or-nothing deal. You can return the entire tote for a refund, but you can’t return individual pieces.

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The Box: Golden Tote

The Cost: $49 or $149 (This review is of the $149 tote)

The Products: Clothing items you pick plus surprises from Golden Tote!

Ships to: Everywhere! Shipping to the continental US $7.95. AK HI $15 and international is $25

Delivered via: UPS

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Garden Party Maxi Dress - Value $45?

Fabric: 96% Polyester, 4% Rayon

Care: Hand Wash Cold, lay flat to dry

(This dress is no longer on their site, so I'm not sure about the retail value list price).

This dress was available in peach or aqua, and I'm happy with my aqua choice. Sometimes dresses with this type of elastic waist can look a little too billowy on me, but this cut is very flattering. It's also a pretty long maxi. I'm 5'7" and I will need to wear heels with it.

On to my next choice (I can resist maxis):

Elegant Evening Maxi - Value $45?

Fabric: 100% Rayon

Care: Hand wash cold

This maxi is lined to the mid-thigh, and the straps are adjustable - love those touches! It's another need-to-wear-heels maxi too.

Skies are Blue Vest - Value $62 (I bought this as an add-on for $40)

Fabric: 100% Cotton

Care: Hand wash cold

I originally was planning on purchasing this vest and the black maxi as my two items for the $149 tote, but when I was trying to pick my items, this was listed as sold out for the tote. Then when I went to check out, it was available as an add-on, so I had to grab it. I love all the Skies are Blue items I've received from Golden Tote, and this is another favorite to add to the list.

I ended up picking a size medium, and I'm glad I sized down. There's still plenty of room for layering it over other pieces, so I think a large would have been too big.

Potter's Pot Top - Value $35?

Fabric: 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex

Care: Dry Clean Only

This top is sheer and I love it layered over a black tank top.

Key To My Heart Shift Dress - Value $40?

Fabric: 100% Polyester

Care: Dry Clean or Hand Wash Cold

Some shift dresses end up looking boxy on me, but I think the cut and length of this dress are very flattering. I can't decide yet if I love the print though.

Promesa Grey T-shirt Dress - Value $35?

Fabric: 93% Rayon, 7% Spandex

Care: Hand wash cold

This dress is a complete miss for me. I don't like the length - it hits right at my knees, and it has a slit on one side that is WAY too high. On a positive note, I like the open cut detail on the back of the dress:

Gilli Maxi Dress - Value $40?

I love maxi dresses for the summer, so I was thrilled when I pulled this out of the tote! The cut is super flattering, and I love the basic navy and cream colors.

Verdict: I'm really happy with all of my picks this month, and I'd say 3 out of 4 of my surprise items are wins. Overall that's a good tote for me! What do you think of the $149 tote? Which Golden Tote items did you pick this month?