Happy Monday, friends! I know, I know. I keep telling you that I'm trying to get back into the swing of blogging. So here is my fresh start, once again! (Thanks for always sticking with me through the ups and downs of blogging).
Anyways, back in April, I posted
a review of my first Trunk Club experience. I've elected to receive trunks seasonally and I wanted to share with you what I've received this fall!
If you're unfamiliar with Trunk Club, I'll share the information directly below. If you already know what the service provides, jump down the first picture!
What is Trunk Club?
Trunk Club is a personal styling service through Nordstrom. For a $25 styling fee, your personal stylist will get to know you and what you like to wear. Then she will send you a trunk filled with goodies curated for you to try-on. From there, you purchase what you want to keep (the $25 fee is applied to what you decide to buy) and send the rest back for free! Afterwards, you review all pieces so that your stylist can use the information to put together your next trunk. You can choose to receive a new trunk every month or seasonally (and you can skip trunks if you want).
If this is something you are interested in trying, I would super appreciate you using my
my referral link so I can earn money towards my next trunk!
Why I like Trunk Club better than Stitch Fix.
You might be thinking that TC sounds a lot like Stitch Fix. That's because it's super similar...but I like Trunk Club better! Yes, the styling fee is $25 as opposed the $20 for Stitch Fix. But you get
so many more items in your Trunk Club box. I feel that your odds of getting something you like are way better! Plus, the styling fee is applied to what you decide to buy anyways, so that extra $5 doesn't matter too much.
I also like the personal connection you have to your Trunk Club stylist. You actually get to chat with her (or him) in real time about your personal style and what kinds of clothes you are looking for. That paired with the style survey you fill-out helps your stylist to really pick-out things that are perfect for you!
On top of the variety of pieces you receive and the personal attention, my stylist
nailed my fit! I usually eliminated most Stitch Fix pieces I received because they didn't fit quite right. My stylist, Abby, made it hard to choose what to keep because all but one piece fit so well!
The Pieces.
Gibson Tie Front Crepe Top: This top is
super cute! I found the wrap detailing to be flattering and interesting enough to let the top speak for itself without adding lots of accessories. I also love the color (plus it comes in five other hues and patterns). I'm wearing my typical size medium and the top fits true-to-size. Ultimately, I didn't keep the top, though. There was one
amazing splurge piece in my trunk that I decided to keep at the cost of returning everything else. This shirt was hard to say goodbye to!
Good American Good Waist Ripped High Waist Skinny Jeans: Y'all, these jeans were
so soft, stretchy and comfy! While I didn't keep them, I did wear them around the house a bit and they seemed to hold their shape and smoothed-out my curves. Speaking of curves, I'm really feeling this new brand, Good American, for more than just these jeans. They have a great collection of work-out clothes (I mean, check-out
these leggings)
and they are big on size-inclusivity! P.S. I'm wearing a size 6 in these jeans when I typically wear a size 8 in pants.
Baublebar Cathleen Statement Necklace: This necklace is really pretty and would add a fun sparkle to your upcoming holiday attire. Ultimately, though, I already have a really similar necklace so I passed on this beauty.
Lucky Brand Perrma Bootie: Oh man, did I
love these ankle boots! I loved the color, the detail and the texture was so so soft! Ultimately, though, I splurged on something else (I'm saving it for the end of the post) so I sent these back. I still miss them.
Madewell Mock Neck Boxy T-Shirt Dress: This dress would be a great staple piece in your wardrobe! While being a t-shirt dress, the material was thick and hung nicely on my body. It would be fun to add various cardigans, blazers, scarves and boots to the dress to make for some creative fall looks. I'm wearing my usual medium.
Nordstrom Cashmere and Silk Wrap: The color and texture of this scarf was beautiful! Although I honestly found it to be too small to style different ways. Considering the price of the scarf, this was an easy pass for me.
Halogen Twist Back Sweater: I apologize for these pictures being rather dark, but to be honest, you're not missing much with this outfit. I had high hopes for this slouchy sweater with an interesting back. However the fit was so unflattering that I didn't even bother to try to get a picture of the back. I'm wearing a medium and I wouldn't say the sizing is necessarily off, just the sweater in general.
Wit and Wisdom Ab-Solution Skinny Ponte Pants: Okay, so these pants were admittedly not
as bad as I thought they would be. But let me tell you, plaid leggings and my legs are not a good mix. My typical size 8 did fit, though!
Loveappella Short Sleeve Wrap Top Jumpsuit: So from the front, I actually loved this jumpsuit (I did not expect to like it so much) but from the back, it was a total no. It fit so tightly across my backside that there was no way I would go out in public wearing it. I'm wearing a size medium so I would definitely recommending one size up from what you normally wear.
Gibson Notch Collar Cotton Blend Blazer: If you're looking for a good classic, yet comfortable blazer, this one would be a great one to check-out! For me, I know I usually like blazers only when they have some unique detailing so this one went back to Nordstrom. (If you like it, it does run true-to-size)!
Treasure and Bond Glen Plaid Shirt: This shirt was another big 'ole no! Oversized, more masculine looking pieces definitely aren't my style so I sent this back. I think maybe had my stylist sent one size down, I may have liked it better. So definitely size down on this one.
Linea Paolo Dean Pointy Toe Flat: But these shoes, aren't they beautiful! As soon as I saw them, I knew my chances of keeping anything else from my trunk were slim. They were definitely a splurge but I think that they will be a great staple in my wardrobe for years to come!
What do you think? I'd love to know what pieces you liked and didn't like so leave a comment below!
