Luxe Catch is a monthly-themed, women’s surprise fashion box with a "mix of clothing, accessories, jewelry, handbags/small leather goods, beauty, and footwear. Some brands you might expect to see are Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Coach, YSL, True Religion, Elie Tahari, Tory Burch, and more (basically any popular designer sold in major department stores today, can be featured in your future catch)." I often see brands like Halston Heritage, J Brand, Eberjey, and the Jetset Diaries in my boxes.
Luxe Catch offers two different levels of subscription: The Bargain Box for $50 per month (valued up to $200) and The Posh Box for $250 a month (valued at up to $1000). The Posh Box includes more items and guarantees contemporary brands or higher.
This is the review of the Luxe Catch Bargain Box for $50 a month.
When you sign up, you fill out an extensive style profile. You give them an idea of stores you like to shop at, your favorite brands, and your least favorite brands. Then you choose your style from a selection of style boards and your favorite types of clothing. Lastly, you fill out a size profile. Here you can see the style board I chose, “The Dramatic.”
Note: Luxe Catch says this about return on their FAQ page:
"Unfortunately, due to the nature of our business we do not accept returns or refunds. All items included in our boxes are carefully curated and priced with the greatest value in mind."
We reached out to their customer service for more info and they let us know the service they provide:
Our amazing QA team checks every size we receive to make sure it is true to size. If not, we will always size the customer up or down to ensure fit. If the items still do not fit, we handle this on a case to case basis. If we do have the same item in stock in other sizes, we may be able to exchange for another size, but the customer is responsible for shipping to us. In some cases, we are sometimes able to exchange for an entirely different style. But we NEVER turned a customer away and are always looking to help make sure they enjoyed their purchase.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About Luxe Catch
The Subscription Box: Luxe Catch Bargain Box
The Cost: The Bargain Box is $50 + shipping ($8.22 to NC).
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: MSAROCKS
The Products: The Bargain Box includes 1+ item(s) with up to $200 MSRP.
Ships to: Over 200 countries. Shipping costs depend on your location.
Good to Know: Luxe Catch sends emails out at the beginning of each month with the next month’s theme. This gives a nice sneak peek and allows you to decide if you need to skip that month.
Luxe Catch Bargain Box “Back To Business” September 2019 Review
September's theme is “Back To Work” and includes "traditional style that'll take you from work-day to night in a snap." Pre-orders for this box were August 1-31 (shipped in September). Luxe Catch always sends out spoilers and sometimes sends "choosy" emails so you can pick your type of items. They ask for your preference and you also have the option to let them know of any special requests. This is a great opportunity to work with the stylists to find something that is right for you.
You can post a picture of your catch on social media (and tag Luxe Catch) for a chance to win a free box!
Luxe Catch includes a print-out with "The Luxe Find" which gives info on the brands included and offers tips for styling the items. There is also a breakdown of the item MSRP and savings.
This month, I received a cardigan by Marie Oliver.
Oliver Drape Cardigan by Marie Oliver, M/L - MSRP $248
My Back To Business box included this black draped cardigan by women's lifestyle brand, Marie Oliver. Made of 100% silk, the material has a matte exterior finish and is satiny on the interior, making it easy to slide on over any shirt. It's opaque and feels like it can hold up to everyday use although cleaning might be a chore; it's dry-clean only.
Here I've worn it layered over a black tee as-is. This is how the model shows it worn on "The Luxe Find" info sheet above. This silhouette is not good for my body type. I think it's too boxy and makes me look much bigger than I am. Also, the sleeves have no taper toward my wrists at all making the length look awkward. Then there are these sharp corners right at my hips that stand out in contrast to the drape of the rest of the top. My first thought was that I needed to create a waistline...
So, I added a belt to cinch the waist. This instantly looks a lot better to me. I also cuffed the sleeves to hide some of the bulk and give a more tailored look. The "corners" at the hips are still visible but are less prominent. This cardigan would be so much better if it just sloped from the front to back without those. I like the length and how the piece feels overall so I may try to do some tailoring to see if some of that excess fabric can be taken out or hidden.
There's a small gold emblem stitched on at the back of the collar – a nice little touch.
The Verdict: My "Back To Business" Bargain Box includes one item – a topper great for transitional weather. The fabric feels and looks luxurious and the style works well with the rest of my wardrobe. Like a lot of items, I need to do a bit of tweaking to make it work for my body, like cuffing the sleeves and adding a belt. I think to really enjoy this piece, I'd need to have those "corners" at the hip tailored. I think it will be worth it for a nice piece. The previous few months of my Luxe Catch boxes have had major sizing issues (too small). This prompted me to size up knowing I may need to have some things taken in. I'd recommend doing the same if you tend to have fit issues. The no return/exchange policy can be frustrating, so it's best to be ready for that going in.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? The “Back To Work” pre-order period has passed but you can check out the current theme on their Insta feed. If you sign up September 1-31, you'll receive the "Fall Forward" October box as your first catch. From Luxe Catch:
If you placed a new order between 1-31 of the month, it ships within the first two weeks of the following month. Example: If you order July 5th, expect your order to ship in the first two weeks of August. LUXE CATCH boxes renew every 15th of the month for existing subscriptions.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: MSAROCKS
Value Breakdown: The item I received in my Bargain Box has an MSRP of $248. This box costs $50 (not including shipping), so that's a savings of $198 (or 80%) off MSRP. Many readers have mentioned being able to find these brands on sale for less at different retailers but I'm basing this breakdown on original MSRP.
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