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Trunk Club Plus Size Subscription Box Review – April 2018

Anna Rodriguez
ByAnna RodriguezMay 19, 2018 | 12 comments

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Trunk Club
3.5 overall rating
59 Ratings | 13 Reviews

Trunk Club is a clothing styling service for both men and women. Subscribers work closely with their stylist to find a selection of pieces to try on at home, and they receive a trunk shortly thereafter. Trunks can be ordered as often as you like, so you can try it once, or have a trunk sent to you quarterly or monthly. Or even more frequently!

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Trunk Club is a Nordstrom company, and they send similar brands that range in the $75-300 range. In the style profile, you can choose your preferred price range for each category (ie. $50-100, $100-200, or $200+)

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About Trunk Club

The Subscription Box: Trunk Club

The Cost: $25 styling fee, credited towards any items you choose to keep, plus the cost of whatever you keep

The Products: 7-10 clothing items hand-selected by a stylist for you to try on at home. Items may include clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Ships to: Their website states that they ship to the contiguous 48 states only, for free, but it also states that there is a shipping and return fee to ship to Alaska and Hawaii.  They do not ship internationally.

Good to Know: Trunk Club price matches "within 14 days of purchase exclusively to Nordstrom." Also good to know: The $25 styling fee is waived if you use a Nordstrom credit or debit card.

Trunk Club Plus Clothing April 2018 Review

So first, a little more about how Trunk Club works: When I signed up, I took a pretty lengthy style questionnaire online. Then I was matched with a stylist who asked me even more about what I like and what I was looking for via an online chat. Based on this information, she selected several items for me to try on at home. She then sent me a link to preview all my items! There is also an option to allow your stylist to send a few surprise pieces.

This packet was included in my trunk.

The front of the enclosed booklet now has instructions!

Inside is a note from my stylist, Maureen. She has been my stylist for a few months now, and I really like how easy it is to chat with her via the app! She is super accessible.

This is my invoice. It lists the items I was sent and the cost to keep each item. My $25 styling fee will be deducted from anything I decide to keep.

These items were also in the packet. When I've finished repackaging the items I don't want to keep in the box, I just put this return label on it and use the tape straps to tape it back up! So convenient!

Bemuse Crossbody by Hobo

Bemuse Crossbody by Hobo - Cost to keep $118

I don't quite know what to say about this bag... It's my first experience with Hobo brand, and I'm a little disappointed, to be honest. I just have never felt leather that feels like faux leather before. It almost feels like vinyl. The design is also not really well executed, either. The front flap is a little misaligned. I really like the lining, though.

 

 

'Bandwagon' 51mm Polarized Sunglasses by Le Specs - Cost to keep $69

These shades, on the other hand, are super cute! You can see me wearing them in the pictures below. They are also polarized, which really helps cut down the glare on sunny days.

Tie Front Tank by Caslon

Tie Front Tank by Caslon - Cost to keep $69

Tie front tops seem to be all the rage this season! I never thought I could really wear one, but I like this tank a lot! It's also a super lightweight cotton and it feels fantastic. It's perfect for summer!

Straight Leg Ankle Pants by Sejour - Cost to keep $89

These pants are a cotton blend, but with a mix of rayon and spandex, so they actually still feel kind of like polyester to me. These are a good length! They fit well, but I don't know if I really need navy slacks right now. They are comfortable, though!

Maggie Twist Hem Top by Gibson x Living in Yellow

Maggie Twist Hem Top by Gibson x Living in Yellow - Cost to keep $48

This polyester chiffon top is just a wee bit small on me. Since it is May, and I live in Georgia, I am also not really in the market for long sleeves at the moment. It is a cute print, though!

Becca Tank Dress by Gibson x Living in Yellow - Cost to keep $64

I really like this little shift dress! It's so cute! It is a similar polyester material as the blouse above, but in a sleeveless garment, it does not feel too hot. I like the print and the colors, and I think if I put on a pair of Spanx this would look great.

Textured Grid Ruffle Drop Shoulder Blouse by Vince Camuto

Textured Grid Ruffle Drop Shoulder Blouse by Vince Camuto - Cost to keep $89

This top has a lot going on! It's a cool color and a very airy, lightweight crepe material. It also has a very slight grid pattern, which is a fun contrast to the ruffle sleeves. I think this is just a bit too dramatic for my tastes. I also prefer a more open neckline.

Cutout Shoulder Floral Print Lace Dress by Gabby Skye - Cost to keep $108

I have to say, Gabby Skye makes some really pretty dresses! This is so feminine! I love the tiny print, too. I just don't know if it looks good on me. I don't think it's super flattering. It's very well made, though, with a polyester lining and lace overlay.

High/Low Crinkle Top by Dantelle

High/Low Crinkle Top by Dantelle - Cost to keep $54

The polyester blend crinkle material in this top feels really strange! It's pretty cool, actually. Otherwise, I don't think this top is very flattering either. It may be high/low, but both sides are too long for me, I'm afraid.

Floral Print Tie Waist Dress by GLAMOROUS - Cost to keep $75 (on sale for $44.98!)

This dress is so pretty! It's also really stylish and unique! I think it would look amazing with a big hat! I love the cut and the print. I really like the colors too! My only reservations are that it's long sleeved and polyester, so it will probably be too hot soon. That, and the neckline is a bit too plunging for my tastes. Currently debating this one!

Floral Futter Top by Lucky Brand

Floral Futter Top by Lucky Brand - Cost to keep $79.50

Lucky Brand is probably my favorite clothing line of all times, and this top is a great example of why! It is polyester but has a silk feel. It also has stylish detailing around the neckline and empire waist. This is not my all-time favorite color, but it's still very cute! I love the boho aesthetic!

The Verdict: I am a big fan of Trunk Club! This month was a mixture of hits and misses, as usual, but I really love the Lucky Brand top! I also really like the pink dress, but I just can't decide! I think Trunk Club is a little on the spendy side, but it's still loads of fun to try all the pieces!

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Trunk Club curates its boxes based on each individual's preferences as well as what's available. What you get might not be the same as what I got, but you also might get something that fits your style and body even better than the looks above! Sign up and see what they choose for you!

Value Breakdown: This box cost $25 with free shipping and returns. The total retail value of the 6 items inside is $862.50. The cost of each item is listed alongside it above, but if I choose to keep anything, the $25 cost of the box would also be applied to the purchase. That's an average $78.41 an item, which is on par with the brands included.

Check out all of our Trunk Club reviews and the Women's Clothing Subscription Box Directory and  Plus Size Clothing Subscription Box Directory!

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Anna Rodriguez
Anna Rodriguez
Anna has been a fan of subscription boxes since joining Birchbox in 2013, but didn't become a true addict until discovering subscriptions she could share with her children. Her favorites include Kiwi Crate and Fab Kids.

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12 comments

Erin

That first Tank dress looks great! so comfy and prefect for summer!

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Erin

Agree with everyone- keep that Gabby Skye dress. It looks like it was made for you. I also love the tie-front top!

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Ks

I think the first outfit looks amazing on you. I really like the first two dresses as well. The Gabby Skye is perfection.

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Karen

That Gabby Skye dress is beautiful on you!!!

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Katy

On my opinion, the Gabby Skye dress is the.most flattering piece on you from this trunk. And it’s gorgeous.

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AmyM

Came down here to say exactly this.

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Aarjullor

I agree! That and the Lucky brand shirt are the only things I liked out of everything.

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Betsy Futrell

That Lucky Brand top is fantastic! The neckline treatment is so cool. I hope you keep it. It is quite flattering.
I don’t like the sheerness of that hi/low top. That said have you checked out LuLaRoe leggings? (No, I’m not a consultant but an addict.) They are super soft and comfortable. They have lots of patterns in our size. And a hi/low top like that is perfect for leggings.
I’m so happy to see your clothes tried on, as others have said, we have similar body types so it’s really nice to get a real life visual of a piece. So thank you for that. 😊

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Sue

Keep the Lucky Brand top — so cute and summery! It looks great on you!

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LorieLynn

I try and catch your clothing reviews because we have similar body shape but we obviously have very different style choices. I seem to like everything you don’t…but I can virtually try on clothes through you so thank you

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Tara

I read a lot of reviews and only comment if I feel very strongly about something. That said, I think that Gabby Skye dress looks amazing on you! Also, the floral flutter top looks very nice too. But that dress is one of my face things I’ve seen in your reviews.

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Lynn

I agree! The Gabby Skye dress looks gorgeous on you!

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