4 Women's Clothing Subscription Box Options

 

Fashion subscription services are slowly but steadily changing the way women shop. There are numerous women's clothing subscription box options available today, allowing you to frequently refresh and update your closet. These boxes are not only convenient, but they frequently feature the newest designers and the most swoon-worthy seasonal styles.

Stitch Fix

Stitch Fix is renowned as one of the key players in this market, producing stylish subscription boxes regularly.

How It Works

Simply sign up for Stitch Fix and take the style quiz so that the stylists can determine your size, price, and design preferences. Once Stitch Fix has received all of your information, the company will send you a box of five items. You pay for what you want to keep, then send back what you don't want within three days for free. Furthermore, deliveries can be scheduled every two to three weeks, every month, every other month, or every three months. You can also choose to receive just one box.

Selection

Stitch Fix offer exclusive styles and brands such as Nine West, Citizens of Humanity, and Sam Edelman in sizes 0 to 24W and XS to 3X, as well as petite sizes.

Price

Each monthly subscription box has a $20 "styling fee" and contains items that range from $25 to $400 each. However, the styling fee is credited towards any items that you decide to purchase. Furthermore, you'll receive 25 percent off your total if you decide to keep all items.

Reviews

Stitch Fix is generally considered a fun and affordable clothing subscription service.

• Pros - The company provides you with feedback cards, allowing you to tell your stylist what you did and didn't like about your box so that your selection can be improved upon next time. They also put a styling card in your box to help you put together cute outfits.
• Cons - The Stitch Fix accessories are quite expensive and you can often find better value for money elsewhere. Plus, even if you don't like anything in one of your boxes, you still have to pay the $20 styling fee.

Le Tote

Le Tote is similar to Stitch Fix with a few differences. You can rent and wear the latest fashions without the obligation to purchase.

How It Works

After taking a style quiz, a Le Tote stylist will recommend three pieces of clothing and two accessories to you. You can, however, change the suggestions and choose what actually ships. You have one month to wear and return these items in a prepaid envelope. If you decide to buy something, you will be given a reduced retail price. You can schedule another delivery as soon as you return the pieces you don't want from one box.

Selection

Le Tote has an exclusive capsule collection with designer Olivia Culpo, and also offers brands like Free People, Rebecca Minkoff, and Kate Spade New York. Their sizes range from 2 to 16, XS to XXL, plus maternity.

Price

Le Tote boxes cost $69 per month for standard sizes and $79 for maternity clothing, with an optional $5 insurance charge to cover any damage.

Reviews

Le Tote is praised for being a good value for money clothing subscription service, considering the variety of designer items you could potentially receive and wear within a one-month period.

• Pros - If you buy your whole tote, then you'll receive next month's tote for free. You also get 15 percent off your first tote.
• Cons - As soon as you receive your tote, or sometimes before, you'll receive an email alert prompting you to try your items and send back anything you don't want straight away. In addition, they recommend an initial size for you, which can be incorrect.

Rent the Runway

Trying out a multitude of designers and styles has never been easier with the Rent the Runway monthly subscription service.

How It Works

Rent The Runway has two monthly plans available. The most popular plan is Unlimited, which allows you to rent an unlimited number of pieces, keep them for as long as you want, and exchange them as frequently as you want. The other plan is called Update, and it allows you to rent four pieces at once but exchange them within a month. You can also rent a single item for $30 per day for four or eight days. Have you fallen in love with something? If you have the Unlimited or Update plan, you can get it at a member-only discount.

Selection

Choose from thousands of designers including Proenza Schouler, Elizabeth and James, and Vince in sizes 0 to 22. Rent the Runway has everything from casual clothing and basics to office and occasion wear.

Price

The Unlimited plan costs $139 per month and the Update plan costs $89 per month.

Reviews

The majority of reviews from women who have already used Rent The Runway are extremely positive.

• Pros - The best thing about Rent The Runway is the fact that you can try out many luxury pieces for less on a monthly basis. Some items are even worth up to $40,000! You don't have to worry about dry cleaning or shipping costs either as both are completely free.
• Con - Rent The Runway is one of the most expensive clothing subscription services, which might not suit fashionistas with a low amount of disposable income.

Gwynnie Bee

Specializing in plus sizes, Gwynnie Bee allows you to rent or buy on-trend pieces on a monthly basis.

How It Works

Choose a plan with the number of items you require, and they will be delivered to you within a few days. You can add items from curated collections or those displayed on the website by brand to your virtual closet, and Gwynnie Bee will select and send them to you. Certain styles can be designated as 'priority.' You can then exchange these items as many times as you want within the one-month period, and if you decide not to keep anything at the end, simply ship them back for free.

Selection

There are 2,000+ styles and 150+ brands on offer (such as Kiyonna, City Chic, and Karen Kane) in sizes 10 to 32.

Price

You can get the cheapest plan for $69 for two items, then the next plan up is $95 for three items.

Reviews

Sometimes shopping for plus-size clothing can be challenging, but Gwynnie Bee makes it easy to grab fashionable plus size pieces on a budget.

• Pros - You can get a free 30-day trial to Gwynnie Bee. If you decide you don't like their service, you can cancel anytime. You also don't have to worry about dry cleaning as the company will wash worn items for you.
• Cons - You can choose items you want the company to prioritize sending to you; however, if you're thinking about purchasing something, you won't receive a pricing card for the item until your box arrives.

Finding the Right Service

It's simple to see why women's clothing subscription boxes have grown in popularity in recent years. The best way to find out if a clothing subscription service is right for you and your lifestyle is to give it a shot! Experiment with a few, as you may discover that you prefer one over another.