The Avid Bruxist Fixes Her Stitches, Part the Sixth, or Buy 5’ll Git Ya

Hello, lovers. Your fashion-challenged Avid Bruxist is back with another Fix! (See Parts 1, 2, 34, and 5.)

Welp, I kept all five thangs this time. Don’t get too excited–I didn’t love all of them. In fact, I wasn’t in the Louvre with any of the pieces, but I likeded four.

First up:

Canon Button Detail Striped Knit Top (the button detail is on the sleeves) and Jordyn Bootcut Pant

Shirt, very comfy. Decent fit. (God, my post-nursing boobs are so smallllll. Waaaaah.) Pants, also good, though they bunched a little at the knees, and–granted, I don’t know wtf I’m talking about, but–these pants don’t feel like $88. Texture-wise, I mean. I’m not sure what $88 pants feel like, but I think it’s not this.

When I expressed concern to Kate about how the pants would hold up in the wash, this exchange followed:

working lewks

P.S. Here’s the same outfit with the scarf from Fix #4:

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Plus a red leather jacket I bought at a sample sale in New York City in 1999ish. You’re supposed to do something to care for leather, aren’t you? What would that something be? And is there a 20-year window in which one can do said care? Asking for a friend.

Wore this outfit all day:

Bastille Tulip Sleeve Blouse in white, maroon Martina Slub Knit Open Cardigan, black skinny pants from Fix #2, short boots

before realizing I might-should’ve tucked in the shirt:

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Dangit.

But then I consulted with Kate about it, and she said, while she liked the proportions of the shirt tucked, actually “long and flowy is a thing now, both very cool-old Eileen Fisher style and cool-young breezy hipster.”

Just when I think I’ve got a thang learnt, they go and change it.

Then there was this:

What in the world?
What in the world.

Why did they send me a chandelier for a Baroque dollhouse?

a necklace.
Actually, it’s a necklace. Specifically, a Rayla Tassel Pendant Necklace.

Even with some of the victories I’ve had, I’m not under any delusions that I have style. But if I have a style, this necklace is the opposite of it.

However, as I said, I kep’ it because with the Buy 5 discount, it was cheaper to hang it in the receiving room of my miniature Palace of Versailles than send it back. Or maaaaybe I’ll send it as a Major Award to one of you shmoopies who uses this link to try Stitch Fix for yourself (because if you do that, they’ll give me a $25 credit), and you can put it in your Rococo Barbie dream house. [Ed. note: I don’t know the difference between Baroque and Rococo. I got a C in art history.]

Stay tuned for future Fixes!

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The Avid Bruxist Fixes Her Stitches, Part the Fifth, or I’M GETTING IT

Hiyo, fashionistas! I’m back with another Fix! (See Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.)

First, the Definitely-Like-Its:

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Iglesia Pleated Blouse from Papermoon and Elvira Natural Stone Pendant Necklace by Zad

Here’s my consult with Kate:

Me: Shirt looks boring in pic, but I like it. Pleats in front. Navy. Looks black in pic. Sleeves roll up and button if I’m in the mood. Necklace is kinda cray, but I think it’s a statement piece. RIGHT? DOES IT TIE THINGS TOGETHER?!

Kate: Hahaha, you knew exactly what I was gonna say! Totally dig the necklace.

SCORE ONE, ME.

Hey look, a dress that covers *almost* all of my thigh cellulite:

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Papermoon (again) Weston Faux Wrap Dress; up underneath: Bandelettes, still good but not perfect–I chafe a little around them; red Frye flats, which I’m gonna have to bag–I can’t take the hurtiness anymore. Anybody with the foot-width of a normal human want to buy a pair of size 7 Frye flats that’ve been worn six times?

Kate’s only question about the dress was, “Does it keep ladies covered when you move?” I assured her it did, and she gave me the thumbs up.

Now, for the Others:

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Papermoon (yet again) Kasidy Swing Skirt

I really wasn’t sure what I thought about it, so I messaged Kate. She said she liked it but didn’t love it. She told me swishy isn’t really my “best silhouette” but that I “kill a pencil”*. I sent the swishy skirt back.

(*Oh yeah, I have a pencil skirt in my closet that Kate made me buy a couple years ago. Wonder if it fits my post-pregnancy midriff.)

Last item:

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Anita Skinny Pant from Liverpool

Here’s my exchange with Kate about them:

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I’VE BECOME THE TEACHER.

ALL YOUR FAYSHUN RULES ARE BELONG TO ME.

Not really, of course, but it’s nice to know that, three years in, I’m finally learning how this shit works. Self high-five.

Stay tuned for future Fixes!

And if you want to try Stitch Fix yourself, please use this link because they’ll give me a $25 credit, and in return I’ll give you an internet high-five or smooch, your choice. 

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