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Stitch Fix Maternity Clothing Box Review – September 2018

Taryn Lowman
ByTaryn LowmanSep 21, 2018 | 4 comments
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Stitch Fix September 2018 - Box

Stitch Fix is a monthly clothing and styling subscription service. When you initially sign up, you take an in-depth survey that asks you about your clothing size, personal style, and price preferences. They also ask you a few questions about your pregnancy such as due date and how you like to style your bump. Your stylist handpicks five items based on your preferences within the survey. The fee for this service is $20, and that includes free shipping as well as free returns. If you keep any of the items they send you, you get to deduct the $20 fee from the total. If you keep all five items, you also get a 25% discount!

FYI – My items are reflective of my style and price preferences, so your Stitch Fix may be completely different!

Stitch Fix September 2018 - Box open

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This review is of the Stitch Fix Maternity, $20 a month, box. 

Stitch Fix September 2018 - Box contents

About Stitch Fix

The Subscription Box: Stitch Fix

The Cost: $20 styling fee (pay for whatever items you keep minus the $20 credit)

The Products: 5 clothing and accessory items selected for you based on your Style Profile.

Ships to: U.S. only

Stitch Fix Maternity Clothing Box September 2018 Review

Stitch Fix September 2018 - return

Each box comes with a free return bag. All you have to do is package up anything you want to return and send it back. Super easy! 

Stitch Fix September 2018 - envelope Stitch Fix September 2018 - invoice

This is the invoice that was sent in the box. As you can see, it provides specifics on the brand, size, and price of each item. They also give instructions at the bottom for how to check out and either purchase or return your items. My total came to $366, but with the 25% off (which they take off BEFORE deducting the $20!) and the $20 credit, my total drops down to $254.50. That’s a savings of $111.50 on these items!

Stitch Fix September 2018 - stylist card Stitch Fix September 2018 - stylist note

This is the included style sheet which includes a note from my stylist. This is always super helpful to see how you can use each piece in a full outfit! I am almost 9 months pregnant, chasing around an active toddler, so I need easy pieces that still make me feel fashionable. Let's see what Stitch Fix sent!

Stitch Fix September 2018 - dress Stitch Fix September 2018 - dress detail

LUX & Co Reginy Maternity Hi Lo Knit Dress, Size L - Cost to Keep $58

Oh my, I love this dress! I had made a note for my stylist that I was looking for a dress to wear out for a birthday dinner with my husband. Sadly, my first box from September only contained two maternity styles, but after speaking to Customer Service they were able to send me a new box for this month after I returned the first one. That being said, this box did not come in time for my birthday dinner date night. If it had though, I would absolutely have bought this dress! It has spandex so there is a ton of stretch, and the faux wrap style gives me a bit more shape on my almost 9-month belly. The pattern is absolutely stunning and made me feel very special. If you are pregnant and in need of a slightly dressier style, ask your stylist for this one, you will not regret it! 

Stitch Fix September 2018 - jacket

Liverpool Kolten Cropped Denim Jacket, Size L - Cost to Keep $98 

I am a little bummed to be receiving a denim jacket since I received one last month and noted that I returned it because I do not need one. I did like the darker wash on this style and it provided a ton of stretch that made it easy to move in (thank you spandex blend fabric). I didn't love that it didn't have pockets at the waist though as I like have a spot to quickly place my phone when I am out and about with my son in case I want to quickly snap a photo of him being silly.

Stitch Fix September 2018 - casual dress Stitch Fix September 2018 - casual dress detail

Loveappella Greta Knit Ruched Maternity Dress, Size L - Cost to Keep $68

This cut was similar to a dress I received last month as well, and like that one this was a bit too tight on my growing bump. I think this is the type of style that I would wear a ton at the beginning of my pregnancy, but right now I think I would need a size XL to feel a bit more comfortable. The fabric was a polyester blend, but it felt very thick and somewhat restricting (most likely due to the size being off). I do love that it is a basic and the stripes would have been perfect to take me from summer into the fall.

Stitch Fix September 2018 - sweater Stitch Fix September 2018 - sweater detail Stitch Fix September 2018 - sweater detail 3

Market & Spruce Alma Long Sleeve Maternity Knit Top, Size L - Cost to Keep $44

I really wanted to love this top as I do need something for the next few weeks to wear in case it ever gets cold (it is currently still very hot and humid here in the Burgh). The quality is just not there for me with this top. It is another polyester blend, but it felt extremely itchy. It was also very light which caused it to be rather sheer at the bust. The fit and length were great, but I don't think I could justify the price for the quality. 

Stitch Fix September 2018 - jeans 2 Stitch Fix September 2018 - jeans

Mavi Colette Maternity Skinny Jean, Size 14 - Cost to Keep $98

Another style that was just way too tight! All of my jeans are this size right now and fit so I wonder if maybe these run a bit on the smaller side because these were a struggle to get on. The band didn't feel very sturdy, it was actually very thin and I was worried the seams would split on me. Since these were harder to get over my legs, the waist sat very low right where it is currently very uncomfortable to have pants sitting since my belly is slowly dropping. I did like the wash of the jeans, but I think these needed a bit more stretch to really make them a solid maternity jean option.

The Verdict: This month's Stitch Fix was an improvement, but the styles felt very similar to what I received last month. Sizing was also a bit of an issue again which makes me wonder if these brands run on the smaller side since I am not running into this issue when shopping at other maternity stores. I really wanted to keep the floral dress and wish so badly that it had come in time for my birthday, it was so beautiful and I will think of it often! I wish the knit top was a bit nicer quality as I really am in need of a warmer top, but I did enjoy the fit and style. All in all, I think Stitch Fix Maternity set me up this pregnancy with a few key pieces over the past 9 months so even if each box wasn't always a win, it was fun trying on new styles that I might not be able to easily find for myself at the mall. 

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Stitch Fix 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 $20 with free shipping and returns. The total retail value of the items inside is $366. The invoice lists the cost of each item next to it, but if I keep all 5 items, then I get a 25% discount. The $20 styling fee for the box is applied to the purchase no matter how many items you keep, and in this case, it would bring the total down to $254.50. That’s a discount of around 30% for these items!

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Taryn Lowman
Taryn Lowman
Taryn's passion for subscription boxes started when she was gifted a monthly Birchbox. She is excited to discover more Mom and baby boxes to share with her family!

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4 comments

Aarjullor

Awww, I love the belly, you look great! I miss having a belly, I loved everything about pregnancy, except the teens they turn into. Too bad they sent things that were too small. The striped dress is very cute. Maybe go up a size, it looks like something that would be easy to toss on post pregnancy.

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Taryn Lowman

Thank you so much for your post! I think I will have to start updating my size.

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Jennifer

While I love the idea of a maternity box, I think the price points are a bit out of my budget with this one. Also, fit issues worry me in sub boxes as well as styling.

Gwynnie Bee gave me a second free month this past month, though, and I’ve picked up quite a few dresses from that! Even though they aren’t technically ‘maternity’ there are enough wrap dresses with stretch that work (although I’m only 22weeks – they might not fit in a couple months.) I even picked up a Loveapella dress for $20 that was amazingly comfy, and a gorgeous Lord & Taylor orange lace dress for $30 that I plan to wear to an upcoming Gala.

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Taryn Lowman

Thanks for your post!

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