*Spoilers* October 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[northwest22]

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So this might be an unpopular opinion but I don't get the stitchfix size complaints. I'm a vegetarian and didn't once think about complaining about the cookbook or treat. It's unreasonable to expect to be able to use ever single item. What I do expect are high quality items that are new and/or innovative--curated.

I'm a vegetarian too and didn't mind the cookbook. There are recipes in there that have no meat. And if I didn't care for the treat that was just a preference thing (I don't like marshmallows.) Honestly, I don't even use makeup so those items are of no value to me either. But, I didn't take it as a personal slap in the face that there was makeup. I could use it if I chose to. I just choose not to. There is something more exclusianary about size related items. When you sign up for the boxes there is a style survey. The survey specifically states that items will not be clothing that is size specific. I took that to be factual when I signed up, and then in my very first box I get an item that I cannot use because it is sized specific. If Popsugar had taken the Abercrombie approach and said "We don't want fat people buying our boxes" I would have known not to sign up. They also would probably have lost a lot of other people's business, so they don't say that. After what I've heard about the thong debacle, they need to decide. Are they a box for women ages 24-40 or are they a box for thin women ages 24-40?

 

[Bizgirlva]

I don't know why people didn't try Stitch Fix anyway?

If it were me and I didn't fit the sizes. I would've just filled out a profile that states that I WANT multiple accessories and less clothing and tell them to include the clothing that would work for a larger size.  I'd request they send accessories.

I'd request they send clothing with lots of room for a range of sizing like stretchy fabrics or elastic waist bands (maxi skirts, maxi dresses, cardigans, tank tops etc., all of which I've gotten in boxes and have been too large for me, so I know they'd work for some larger sizes than they claim not to fit).  

I realize not everything in the entire box will fit or work (but I've never kept an entire box from SF EVER).  I've kept accessories from three of my fixes (two scarves and one pair of earrings) and sent back all the clothing because I didn't like it or it didn't fit.  But that's kind of the story with clothing from anywhere, mall or internet.

I guess I don't understand if you're not going to be out any money to try it, I mean why not get a box and see if you like the earrings, bracelet, necklace, scarf they send and just mail back the clothing?  That way you get an idea of what they have to offer and you may find their options just don't work for you style/material or size wise.  

No one is trying to make anyone feel bad and I don't think that was PS's intention when they included the StitchFix gift card as an extra.  

I get that size is a personal/sensitive deal for some, but in the same respects...I'm not going to use the wet brush they sent this month, but I didn't email PS complaining that they sent me a brush that won't work for my specific hair type.  I'm just going to put the brush in my friend xmas present, same could be done with the SF card if you didn't care to try it.

 

[have2haveit]

The nieman marcus box is going to be 250 buckaroos..

 

[dousedingin]

Quote: Originally Posted by have2haveit /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The nieman marcus box is going to be 250 buckaroos..
Definitely passing. At 100$, it would have been a (really very) good deal on xmas gifts. But imo the chevron throw is ugly for myself, and the rest of the items would be a toss up. Glad I'm not expending more money!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by BratzFan /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So this might be an unpopular opinion but I don't get the stitchfix size complaints. I'm a vegetarian and didn't once think about complaining about the cookbook or treat. It's unreasonable to expect to be able to use ever single item. What I do expect are high quality items that are new and/or innovative--curated.

It's one thing to OPT not to use an item (and as a vegetarian, you can always customize/adapt recipes to be usable to you using proteins of your choice, etc) and to be completely excluded from having the option to use something. They state they are not using size specific items specifically, so when they do they should expect people to be upset. Yes, as I do not have allergies, etc, I SHOULD be able to use every item. That doesn't mean every item should suit me or be to my taste, but I should have the option of using it if I choose to.

 

[OiiO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't know why people didn't try Stitch Fix anyway?

If it were me and I didn't fit the sizes. I would've just filled out a profile that states that I WANT multiple accessories and less clothing and tell them to include the clothing that would work for a larger size.  I'd request they send accessories.

I'd request they send clothing with lots of room for a range of sizing like stretchy fabrics or elastic waist bands (maxi skirts, maxi dresses, cardigans, tank tops etc., all of which I've gotten in boxes and have been too large for me, so I know they'd work for some larger sizes than they claim not to fit).  

I realize not everything in the entire box will fit or work (but I've never kept an entire box from SF EVER).  I've kept accessories from three of my fixes (two scarves and one pair of earrings) and sent back all the clothing because I didn't like it or it didn't fit.  But that's kind of the story with clothing from anywhere, mall or internet.

I guess I don't understand if you're not going to be out any money to try it, I mean why not get a box and see if you like the earrings, bracelet, necklace, scarf they send and just mail back the clothing?  That way you get an idea of what they have to offer and you may find their options just don't work for you style/material or size wise.  

No one is trying to make anyone feel bad and I don't think that was PS's intention when they included the StitchFix gift card as an extra.  

I get that size is a personal/sensitive deal for some, but in the same respects...I'm not going to use the wet brush they sent this month, but I didn't email PS complaining that they sent me a brush that won't work for my specific hair type.  I'm just going to put the brush in my friend xmas present, same could be done with the SF card if you didn't care to try it.
It is my understanding that when they filled out the style profile and listed their size, Stitch Fix just straight up blocked the account or something, and they couldn't go back to change it. I wish I could find the quote where someone explained their experience, but this thread is too long.

Please, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't know why people didn't try Stitch Fix anyway?

If it were me and I didn't fit the sizes. I would've just filled out a profile that states that I WANT multiple accessories and less clothing and tell them to include the clothing that would work for a larger size.  I'd request they send accessories.

I'd request they send clothing with lots of room for a range of sizing like stretchy fabrics or elastic waist bands (maxi skirts, maxi dresses, cardigans, tank tops etc., all of which I've gotten in boxes and have been too large for me, so I know they'd work for some larger sizes than they claim not to fit).  

I realize not everything in the entire box will fit or work (but I've never kept an entire box from SF EVER).  I've kept accessories from three of my fixes (two scarves and one pair of earrings) and sent back all the clothing because I didn't like it or it didn't fit.  But that's kind of the story with clothing from anywhere, mall or internet.

I guess I don't understand if you're not going to be out any money to try it, I mean why not get a box and see if you like the earrings, bracelet, necklace, scarf they send and just mail back the clothing?  That way you get an idea of what they have to offer and you may find their options just don't work for you style/material or size wise.  

No one is trying to make anyone feel bad and I don't think that was PS's intention when they included the StitchFix gift card as an extra.  

I get that size is a personal/sensitive deal for some, but in the same respects...I'm not going to use the wet brush they sent this month, but I didn't email PS complaining that they sent me a brush that won't work for my specific hair type.  I'm just going to put the brush in my friend xmas present, same could be done with the SF card if you didn't care to try it.

You can't sign up if you're larger than a size 14...if you check larger, they don't let you sign up. So in order to do that, I'd have to lie about my size and risk being sent things that won't even come close to fitting anyway.

 

[have2haveit]

Ill provide a link to an article I read... wow once I tell my hubby the price he will say ... heck nooooo you're not getting it. http://m.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/popsugar-partners-neiman-marcus-luxury-subscription-box-153159

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't know why people didn't try Stitch Fix anyway?

If it were me and I didn't fit the sizes. I would've just filled out a profile that states that I WANT multiple accessories and less clothing and tell them to include the clothing that would work for a larger size.  I'd request they send accessories.

I'd request they send clothing with lots of room for a range of sizing like stretchy fabrics or elastic waist bands (maxi skirts, maxi dresses, cardigans, tank tops etc., all of which I've gotten in boxes and have been too large for me, so I know they'd work for some larger sizes than they claim not to fit).  

I realize not everything in the entire box will fit or work (but I've never kept an entire box from SF EVER).  I've kept accessories from three of my fixes (two scarves and one pair of earrings) and sent back all the clothing because I didn't like it or it didn't fit.  But that's kind of the story with clothing from anywhere, mall or internet.

I guess I don't understand if you're not going to be out any money to try it, I mean why not get a box and see if you like the earrings, bracelet, necklace, scarf they send and just mail back the clothing?  That way you get an idea of what they have to offer and you may find their options just don't work for you style/material or size wise.  

No one is trying to make anyone feel bad and I don't think that was PS's intention when they included the StitchFix gift card as an extra.  

I get that size is a personal/sensitive deal for some, but in the same respects...I'm not going to use the wet brush they sent this month, but I didn't email PS complaining that they sent me a brush that won't work for my specific hair type.  I'm just going to put the brush in my friend xmas present, same could be done with the SF card if you didn't care to try it.
It is my understanding that when they filled out the style profile and listed their size, Stitch Fix just straight up blocked the account or something, and they couldn't go back to change it. I wish I could find the quote where someone explained their experience, but this thread is too long.

Please, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Yes! If you are larger than a size 14, you are unable to sign up.

ANd as for comparing it to not using the brush, it's a little different. With the brush, you have the option of trying it, even if it ends up not working out for you or suiting you...but with a size related thing like this, if you don't fit into that size, you can't even try it. 

 

[Snolili]

I haven't gotten any of the NM emails. Curious about this box, tho $250 seems really steep. 

 

[normajean2008]

Quote: Originally Posted by BratzFan /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So this might be an unpopular opinion but I don't get the stitchfix size complaints. I'm a vegetarian and didn't once think about complaining about the cookbook or treat. It's unreasonable to expect to be able to use ever single item. What I do expect are high quality items that are new and/or innovative--curated.
There web page doesn't say they will send vegetarian items, and then end up sending a product that isn't.

There web page does state that they don't send size specific items... and they did.  They sent a card, to an expensive company, that knowingly only works with certain sizes, and happens to exclude a large portion of their customer base.

It isn't really a fair comparison you bring up.  You don't have to be a vegetarian, you could technically eat all the snacks they give out.  You choose not to eat them, because you choose to be a vegetarian.

Us ladies over a size 14 (and even some at a size 14 as posted earlier in the thread) can't help being that size the same way a person can choose their beliefs and diet.  It isn't that we don't want to use the card, it is that we can't, the company wont let us.  And Pop Sugar knew they wouldn't when they put the card in, as it is clearly stated all over the company's website who they'll work with.

That is why people are making a big deal out of it.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Now, if stitchfix told us, upon choosing a larger size, that they are unable to send clothing in that size, but asked if I was interested in an accessories only fix? That would have been perfectly acceptable to me and I'd have been really happy to try it.

 

[Bizgirlva]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It is my understanding that when they filled out the style profile and listed their size, Stitch Fix just straight up blocked the account or something, and they couldn't go back to change it. I wish I could find the quote where someone explained their experience, but this thread is too long.

Please, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
You can't sign up if you're larger than a size 14...if you check larger, they don't let you sign up. So in order to do that, I'd have to lie about my size and risk being sent things that won't even come close to fitting anyway.
I would've just rolled with size 14 or XL and done what I suggested, request more accessories. I would request a scarf AND jewelry.  Then I would've just sent back the clothing.  Or I would've emailed StitchFix and asked about an accessory option.  Not sure if that was tried, it might have, I don't remember if someone mentioned it or what the response was from SF.

Anyway, they've religiously sent me accessories in every single fix. They may not send five accessories but if they sent a couple shirts I would've just sent them back.  Not a big deal in my mind. You still get the try the service and see what it's all about.

I guess it's lying,....but I look at it as also trying to salvage something from the card if you REALLY wanted to get your use from it and couldn't or didn't want to trade/gift or to someone.  

But that's me.  

 

[meaganola]

I don't know why people didn't try Stitch Fix anyway? If it were me and I didn't fit the sizes. I would've just filled out a profile that states that I WANT multiple accessories and less clothing and tell them to include the clothing that would work for a larger size.  I'd request they send accessories. I'd request they send clothing with lots of room for a range of sizing like stretchy fabrics or elastic waist bands (maxi skirts, maxi dresses, cardigans, tank tops etc., all of which I've gotten in boxes and have been too large for me, so I know they'd work for some larger sizes than they claim not to fit).   I realize not everything in the entire box will fit or work (but I've never kept an entire box from SF EVER).  I've kept accessories from three of my fixes (two scarves and one pair of earrings) and sent back all the clothing because I didn't like it or it didn't fit.  But that's kind of the story with clothing from anywhere, mall or internet. I guess I don't understand if you're not going to be out any money to try it, I mean why not get a box and see if you like the earrings, bracelet, necklace, scarf they send and just mail back the clothing?  That way you get an idea of what they have to offer and you may find their options just don't work for you style/material or size wise.   No one is trying to make anyone feel bad and I don't think that was PS's intention when they included the StitchFix gift card as an extra.   I get that size is a personal/sensitive deal for some, but in the same respects...I'm not going to use the wet brush they sent this month, but I didn't email PS complaining that they sent me a brush that won't work for my specific hair type.  I'm just going to put the brush in my friend xmas present, same could be done with the SF card if you didn't care to try it.

If you didn't know about this and signed up using your actual size and measurements, they basically lock you out. You can't go back and change the information, and you can't ask for more accessories. You just get a "too bad, so sad, no Stitchfix for you." And *that* is the problem. And it sounded like they were verifying whether you were a PopSugar subscriber (which I specifically asked about, and that question was ignored), so, based on the information we had, you *can't* pass it along (it sounds like they might now be saying they're just verifying that the code hasn't been used yet, which, what? Every other company I can think of that uses this sort of system can instantly verify that). And no amount of elastic or stretch is going to make a skirt intended for a size 14 fit me, much like a size 4 won't fit a size 14.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It is my understanding that when they filled out the style profile and listed their size, Stitch Fix just straight up blocked the account or something, and they couldn't go back to change it. I wish I could find the quote where someone explained their experience, but this thread is too long.

Please, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
You can't sign up if you're larger than a size 14...if you check larger, they don't let you sign up. So in order to do that, I'd have to lie about my size and risk being sent things that won't even come close to fitting anyway.
I would've just rolled with size 14 or XL and done what I suggested, request more accessories. I would request a scarf AND jewelry.  Then I would've just sent back the clothing.  Or I would've emailed StitchFix and asked about an accessory option.  Not sure if that was tried, it might have, I don't remember if someone mentioned it or what the response was from SF.

Anyway, they've religiously sent me accessories in every single fix. They may not send five accessories but if they sent a couple shirts I would've just sent them back.  Not a big deal in my mind. You still get the try the service and see what it's all about.

I guess it's lying,....but I look at it as also trying to salvage something from the card if you REALLY wanted to get your use from it and couldn't or didn't want to trade/gift or to someone.  

But that's me.  


But if you've never used the site before, you don't know if something like that (requesting more accessories, etc) is an option. I know I didn't. The sign up page asks only about dress size...it doesn't even indicate that they do accessories at that point.

 

[meaganola]

But if you've never used the site before, you don't know if something like that (requesting more accessories, etc) is an option. I know I didn't. The sign up page asks only about dress size...it doesn't even indicate that they do accessories at that point.

*And* they list a plus-sized option on that page, which led me to believe that they *did* deign to allow larger subscribers until I read the experiences here.

 

[OiiO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I would've just rolled with size 14 or XL and done what I suggested, request more accessories. I would request a scarf AND jewelry.  Then I would've just sent back the clothing.  Or I would've emailed StitchFix and asked about an accessory option.  Not sure if that was tried, it might have, I don't remember if someone mentioned it or what the response was from SF.

Anyway, they've religiously sent me accessories in every single fix. They may not send five accessories but if they sent a couple shirts I would've just sent them back.  Not a big deal in my mind. You still get the try the service and see what it's all about.

I guess it's lying,....but I look at it as also trying to salvage something from the card if you REALLY wanted to get your use from it and couldn't or didn't want to trade/gift or to someone.  

But that's me.  
What meaganola said above. They verify if you're a POPSUGAR subscriber, so unless you have two MustHave subscriptions, you wouldn't have another email associated with a subscription to use. If you initially don't know they're going to completely lock you out once you enter your real size, there's literally nothing you can do.

 

[secrethoarder]

Quote: Originally Posted by have2haveit /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The nieman marcus box is going to be 250 buckaroos..
Ouch, that's going to hurt my bank account. I have so little self control when it comes to these boxes! 

 

[secrethoarder]

Well I just ordered the NM box. I held out for a whole 7 minutes!

I doubt they'll sell out very quickly though, with such a hefty price tag. But I'm super excited about this. I'm hoping for some cute winter accessories and holiday inspired home items /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Bizgirlva]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
But if you've never used the site before, you don't know if something like that (requesting more accessories, etc) is an option. I know I didn't. The sign up page asks only about dress size...it doesn't even indicate that they do accessories at that point.
I just tried it and you can still log into your account and fill out a style profile.  I'd try that, then email SF and ask for the largest of whatever they've got and send multiple cute accessories.  It's worth a shot, they might stick to the 0-14 size "policy" or whatever they want to call it, but if enough folks email, maybe they'll consider an accessories only option?  Worth a shot, at least.  Probably would take the same amount of effort as writing PS an email, no?

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif


If you didn't know about this and signed up using your actual size and measurements, they basically lock you out. You can't go back and change the information, and you can't ask for more accessories. You just get a "too bad, so sad, no Stitchfix for you." And *that* is the problem. And it sounded like they were verifying whether you were a PopSugar subscriber (which I specifically asked about, and that question was ignored), so, based on the information we had, you *can't* pass it along (it sounds like they might now be saying they're just verifying that the code hasn't been used yet, which, what? Every other company I can think of that uses this sort of system can instantly verify that). And no amount of elastic or stretch is going to make a skirt intended for a size 14 fit me, much like a size 4 won't fit a size 14.
Did anyone try to reach out to SF either on email or FB about modifying your profile to fit their sizes?  Knowing what we know now, I'd say it's worth trying to salvage a box with some accessories, if they'd go for it.