Going to offline stores to buy clothes is a pain. This is a waste of time because you can spend hours you probably didn’t try to find the hidden gem among the clothing racks. That’s why we chose online shopping, and it’s likely that you will also do clothing subscriptions entering the scene. But finding the best online clothing subscription for your needs can be tricky. We are here to help. There are many options for spicing up your wardrobe, including many that are on trend for your specific lifestyle and fashion sense. Some of the best clothing subscription boxes feature a wide variety of clothing for all body types.
A quick Google search turns up tons of clothing subscription services — most of which you’ve never heard of. Each has its own unique features, but the services ultimately all work in the same way.
Deciding on a particular service depends on your needs, style preferences and budget. Do you want a monthly box? Or do something quarterly? Do you want to buy clothes or use a rental service? Do you want a personal stylist or an algorithm? Do you want new clothes or are you OK with curated thrift? Do you eschew fast fashion in favor of something more sustainable? Do you have favorite brands that you want to keep?
These questions are important, but the most important thing to know about any services is that even expert stylists can’t read your mind. The more information you can provide about your personal style and what you like (and don’t), the better your curated clothing box will be.
I’ve tried several clothing subscription boxes; here are the best of the bunch.
As a Stitch Fix user, I can report a positive experience with this particular clothing subscription option. I’m always excited when I get a box, which you can customize to come at whatever frequency fits your schedule and budget — no membership fees or monthly subscriptions required. My account is linked to one of my Pinterest boards, so my stylist can get more ideas of what I like, and she always leaves a thoughtful note in my box, which is a nice personalized touch. . The Style Cards that come with each box also show different ways to pair the pieces (and often with basic items you probably already have in your closet). My advice, however, is not to spend money on something unless you are sure you wear it all the time.
Sign up online or in the app (available on iOS or Android). Fill out a detailed style profile, including your sizes, whether you hate or love to shop, whether you wear heels, what parts of your body you like to show off, and so on. Stitch Fix offers stylish boxes for men, women and children, and lets you set a desired price point between $25 and $500 per item (children’s items start at $10 per item). I chose the lowest price bracket when I signed up, and in my last box, none of my individual items were over $60. You pay a $20 styling fee when your box is assembled, you get three days to try on clothes, and you can return anything you don’t like or like. The $20 fee applies to whatever you save, and if you don’t save anything, you just pay the fee. If you love your box and keep everything, you also get a 25% Buy Everything discount.
Stitch Fix also has a direct purchase option called Shop Your Looks. At the top of the app, click Shop between Fixes and Style. It allows you to buy individual items — pants, shoes, accessories and more — to match the piece you already have. It can be ordered without getting another box.
Although the average women’s clothing size in the US is between a Misses 16-18, many stores still serve smaller sizes. This can make for an uncomfortable and frustrating shopping experience.
But Dia & Co. style service. opposes the often limited and poor options that consist of enlarged sizes. The service offers sizes 14-32. My box is filled with vibrant, colorful items — blouses, dresses, skirts, jeans, even a clutch. I always struggle to find jeans that fit my waist and hips, and Dia nailed it. The box also mixes classic pieces, like a polka-dot blue wrap dress, with more colorful, patterned pieces that step out of my comfort zone.
To use Dia & Co., you first take a style quiz that asks about your sizes, how clothes usually fit you, your style preferences and your desired price point. things like tops, pants and dresses. You pay a $20 styling fee to assemble your box. When the box arrives, you can buy what you want and return what you don’t. A $20 fee applies to checkout of whatever you have in store. You can order style boxes that best fit your schedule — a monthly subscription box, bimonthly or a customized frequency — as long as you try and return the clothes within five days. If you love your box and keep everything, you also get a 25% Buy Everything discount. There’s also a boutique, if you’re not ready to try a whole box.
A Menlo Club shipment combines many aspects of menswear: clothes, shoes and athleisure. Like many other boxes, you first take a style quiz, and then you get two clothing items each month in the mail. Menlo dresses are casual enough to wear on their own if you’re a more subtle dresser, but the more items you get, the more you can put together new outfits and stand out in your fashion. comfort zone. Plus, the Menlo store, where anyone can shop without an account, often has great sales on designer brands — like $58 pants for $10. If you’re a member, you’ll also get a 25% discount in the store.
My husband’s Menlo Club package consists of dark-wash jeans and a white long-sleeve henley. Her style is very laid-back, so things fit easily into her wardrobe. These jeans are easy to dress up or wear casually. Since she usually wears dark colors, white is a nice change.
A membership to Menlo’s service costs $60 per month, and it’s easy to cancel (or skip a month) if you know it’s not for you – just make sure to do so before you’re billed that month . Menlo does not offer returns on packages, but you can exchange items if something doesn’t fit. You can also subscribe to a seasonal membership, where a package is sent every three months for $75.
Stylogic is a clothing subscription service that offers women’s sizes 12 to 36. What I like most about it is how quickly the service gets my style just based on my style profile. I also like that each box provides a complete outfit, while other services tend to include pieces that may or may not go together. Stylogic includes a skirt, a cardigan, a top, a pair of shoes and a bracelet. The outfit suits my style and is still quite adventurous.
A Stylogic box includes five items, and you get seven days to try them. There is a $20 styling fee that applies to whatever you save, and if you don’t save anything, you just pay the fee. If you love your box and keep everything, you get a 20% discount.
Each clothing subscription box from Trendy Butler includes at least two items of clothing from brands such as Eleven Paris, Civil Society, Zanerobe, WeSC and Superdry intended to build your wardrobe. My husband’s sample package included three items: a gray long-sleeve shirt, a dark blue button-down and a pair of dark blue slacks. The items were able to complement each other and easily integrate into her wardrobe, never stepping too far outside of her comfort zone.
Packages cost $65 per month with no styling fees — you get to keep everything. Your credit card account is charged on the day you place your order and on the same day the following month. Trendy Butler also has an online shop where you can purchase specific pieces using your account.
If something doesn’t work with your box, Trendy Butler offers returns (not refunds) and exchanges for members through its email support. You must have received the items in the last 60 days, explain why the items did not work for Trendy Butler to improve your profile, and have clothes in “unworn condition” with tags. If the items meet these criteria, you will be sent a prepaid return label.