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Favorite Things· Stitch Fix

13 Nov

I have been a long and faithful subscriber of Stitch Fix, but you already knew that.

I just love the concept. All I have to do is pay $20, and a stylist will hand-pick a box of clothes specifically for me… and then conveniently deliver it to my house. For the past two years, Stitch Fix has been a wonderful part of my life and I have happily recommended it to all of my friends (and you, dear blog readers).

But recently, I’ve had a little beef with Stitch Fix. I mentioned in my July review that I was going to take a little break from my monthly subscription. Frankly, I wasn’t happy with the personalization I received, I didn’t like the items selected for me, and even basic pieces were so damn expensive. So, I hit pause for a few months.

In October, I scheduled another Stitch Fix box specifically for my trip to San Diego. I was meeting my husband out there after his company meet-up, and would be introduced to his colleagues for the first time. I wanted to look appropriate… and Stitch Fix failed me. It failed so hard that I didn’t even take photos or write a review.

Am I done with Stitch Fix forever? Not quite. In fact, I scheduled another box for next month because I have another occasion that calls for a stylist. But my recent rocky experiences DID lead me to search out other options.

Friends, this is where I tell you about my absolute new favorite place to buy clothes… for cheap. You have been warned.

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ThredUP is my new addiction. It’s contagious, FYI. I know this for a fact because my mom and sisters now have polka dot boxes arriving on the daily too (this is why I warned you). ThredUP is exactly nothing like Stitch Fix, but it sure has filled that void in my life!

Doesn’t everyone have a need for pretty boxes of clothes to show up on the doorstep?

ThredUp is a site that sells used/practically new/new with tags designer clothes and shoes for women and kids. I’m talking Kate Spade, Prada, Nike, Betsey Johnson, Tory Burch, Coach, Janie & Jack, Hanna Andersson, etc…. for 60-80% off the retail price.

I just bought a Gap wool winter coat, with tags, for under $20. My mom bought a pair of Coach flats that still had the stickers on the bottoms. I have purchased two pairs of Nike running shorts for $8 a piece, and you can’t tell they have ever been worn.

Addicted.

Did I mention they carry maternity clothes? Like, cute maternity clothes? That’s amazing news for you preggos out there, because I remember all too well how UGLY maternity clothes can be.

Inventory changes pretty rapidly. I look at the thredUP app like three times a day, and always see new items (I have a problem, I know). So, if you see something you like, save it in your cart before someone else snags it up!

Oh, and here’s the best part…

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If you’re new to thredUP, you can click through the banner above or any of the links in this post and receive $20. That’s like free money, people. Make an account, get $20 in credit applied to your cart. Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy.

Get to it, friends. Buy yourself something really nice with your free $20!

And remember – I warned you. Not my fault. 😉

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You can also sell your practically new clothes to thredUP! I’ll write about that side of the site another day (spoiler: I wasn’t impressed).

*I was not compensated to write this post. I just really like to share my new favorite things with all of you! However, I will receive a small credit if you make a purchase through one of my links. All opinions are my own.

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  1. chelsea jacobs says

    November 17, 2015 at 9:45 am

    Ooh, off to check out their maternity clothes!

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