Frock Box, Clothe me!

I don't like shopping. I never have. I am a plus-sized girl, so here in Canada, that means I have the option of about three stores to buy clothes. I kept seeing posts all over the place about various subscription boxes, and mainly I just ignored them. Then my cousin was telling me about the subscription box he gets (Loot Crate), and how the best part of his crates is the clothes. Huh... clothes? I didn't know I could get clothes. You mean I wouldn't have to shop, or even know what stores to order online from? I like the sound of that! So I looked up what boxes are Canadian, because there is no way I would be willing to pay the ridiculous exchange rate for a US based box. This lead me to an excellent website called Canadian Subscription Box Addict! Jill from Vancouver has a whole list of all the main subscription boxes, and blogs about the many she has ordered! The best part for me is that she says which boxes are Canadian. So amazingly helpful!

That's where I found the link to Frock Box!
Use the code 15PLEASE for 15% off your first month!

Basically, Frock Box has people (actual people) who choose clothes for me based on the profile I create. To start, I choose which box I want. There are three options:

1. Frock Box Favourites ($24.95/month Free shipping) - you receive 5 pieces of clothing. Items are individually priced between $34-$69. You keep what you love, and only pay for those items. The original $24.95 is subtracted from the cost of what you chose to keep. The things you don't want, you simply put back into the bag with the pre-paid postage sticker and drop it back in the mail before the due date. So simple!
2. Frock Box Gold ($49.95 plus $9.95 shipping) - you receive one complete outfit each month for that cost. Done and done. Usually includes a top/bottom, dress, or top/cardigan plus a piece of jewelry to complement the outfit. 
3. Frock Box Jewel ($29.95 plus $3 shipping) - you receive one piece of handmade jewelry from a Canadian Designer each month. 

I chose Frock Box Favourites, because I like to be able to try on clothes before I buy them. Just because it is technically "my size" doesn't mean it fits well. I went through the sign-up process, which was super easy! It asks for your hair colour, sizes (height, weight, shirt size, pant size, bra size), profession, and birthday. Then it shows you a few outfits and you choose the ones you like. I do feel like a few more options on this page would be helpful. Next you choose what types of items you would like to receive. I chose tanks, shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, purses and jackets, and said I don't want shorts, shoes, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, sweaters or swimwear. It asks you what kinds of things you do on the weekend, but again, only gave 5 options. Then it asks if you want to "play it safe", "in the middle", or "trendier the better". I chose the last one. Go big or go home! Last it gives you space to type any other information you want your stylist to know. This is where I told her I am a teacher but don't want to look like one! I told her what the dress code requirements are at my work, because I don't want anything I can't wear regularly. I also attached a link to my fashion Pinterest page so they could look at what I like. That's it! Easy. Now... the waiting...

My August 2016 box came mid-month, and I was so excited to check it out!

In the bag (not actually a box, but doesn't need to be. This is less wasteful!) there were the five pieces of clothing, the invoice telling me the cost of everything, and a card asking me to enter a contest by posting a pic of me wearing the clothes on Instagram, and letting me know who my stylist is. My stylist is Liz. Thanks Liz!

Coral Lace Neckline Top - $39

This was the first thing I noticed when I opened my bag, and I immediately loved the colour! The fabric is thin and soft, and needs a cami or tank under to smooth out bra lines, but other than that, I loved it! I got LOTS of compliments on the colour the first time I wore it too! Yay!

KEEP!

Purple Grandpa Cardi - $49

I like the colour, but I don't care for things with buttons because on me they always gape when I do them up. Undone, I don't mind the cardi, and I might wear it... maybe. 

RETURN (although with the sale I kept it) *see below

Shop the Trends Black Blazer - $54

The fabric is a bit rough, but it works for a blazer. I've never really been a "blazer person", because I get too hot normally. But this fabric is fairly breathable, so I think I would be cool enough in it. I liked it both undone, and with a broach to clip it closed (I only wish it had a button to close it, and I might just sew one on). 

KEEP

Denim Shorts - $39

Now, I could have sworn I said "no shorts" on my profile. I can't wear them to work, so there is no point in having them. They were nice enough shorts, but I couldn't even pull them up past my knees. I am a size 16/18 in pants, and these weren't even CLOSE to that (even though the tag says they are). I don't recognize the brand but I think it may have been UK sizing?

RETURN

"Blessed" Sharkbite Tank Top - $39

This was my favourite item in the bunch! Soft and flowy, it fits nice, looks good, and with something over top, I could wear it to work. 

KEEP!

Note: they had a Anniversary Sale, where I could keep everything for $99. This was cheaper than just keeping the three things I wanted to keep. So, I marked the ones above that I would have returned, but this month I kept them all. The shorts I will donate to my local Thrift store. 

All in all, I was happy with my first month! If there is even one thing per month that I love, it would be totally worth it to me! Don't forget to use the code 15PLEASE if you decide to try it!