New year, new Stitch Fix box! I decided to kick off 2016 with some style, thanks to Meredith, my stylist at Stitch Fix<\/a>. I loved the last fix she sent, and was pleased to see that my request to have her style me again had been granted with my January Stitch Fix.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a>What I Liked:<\/em> It was soft and warm<\/p>\n What I Didn’t Like:<\/em> The idea of a reversible scarf is really appealing, but I’m not a huge fan of these two prints – chevron and plaid – together, particularly in those two colors schemes. Also, it was really, really bulky and hard to style. It felt a little like a neck brace when I tied it the way the style card suggested, and was just too voluminous when I left it open.<\/p>\n Verdict:<\/em> Returned.<\/p>\n Maureen Twisted Seam Elbow Patch Sweater by RD Style<\/strong> – $64<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n What I Liked:<\/em> I liked that it was longer in the back and covered my bum.<\/p>\n What I Didn’t Like:<\/em> I know Meredith said that elbow patches are on trend and I know she’s right, but when my husband and daughter each said separately, “Elbow patches? Really?” I thought that I would probably hear them say that in my head every single time I put this sweater on. I also thought that the fit wasn’t stellar – it was boxy, the sleeves were really long, the elbow patches were a bit low, and while the neckline wasn’t bad, it wasn’t great. Nothing about this was overly flattering, and while I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it either, and it felt like, at that price, I should love it to keep it.<\/p>\n Verdict:<\/em> Returned.<\/p>\n Lawley Cable Knit Open Cardigan<\/strong> – $68<\/p>\n <\/a> What I Didn’t Like:<\/em> Meredith had no way to know that I already have two cream colored open cardigans, including one that is ridiculously similar to this, without the pockets and not as soft, of course. Sadly, though, at this price, I just couldn’t justify keeping another one, especially considering that so many sweaters in the stores are on sale right now. I may ask for it in my next fix in a different color.<\/p>\n
\nI asked for casual clothes that are warm and cozy for the Midwest winter. Although I cannot actually hibernate (or so I’ve been told), I’m not opposed to feeling like I am. Stylish hibernation is a thing, right? If not, it should be. My first thought when I opened the box and saw the neatly folded pile was that there are a lot of neutrals here.<\/p>\n
\nHere’s my January Stitch Fix review – see what made it into my closet for keeps and what got sent back to the good folks at Stitch Fix.
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\nConcord Reversible Plaid Chevron Scarf<\/strong> – $38<\/p>\n
\nWhat I Liked:<\/em> I adored the pockets of this sweater, and that it fit the bill of warm, cozy and comfortable, which is exactly what I asked for in the note to my stylist.<\/p>\n