On Modesty: Intro to Jewish Modesty and My Code of Modesty

One of the things I'm hoping to do on this blog, other than post funny and awkward pictures of my outfits and have you read my random musings, is explore the ideas and attitudes that inform what it means to live a modest life. Over time, I'll write about things like modesty and body image, what it means to embody modesty beyond appearance, and hopefully also other people's reflections on what modesty means to them. I'd also love to hear from you about what you would like me to write about, so if you have questions, leave them in the comments, or email me here!

I thought I would start out this series with a little bit of background on where Jewish conceptions of modesty come from, and by defining my own personal standards of modesty, which might not be what you expect.

Warning: what follows is a dramatic oversimplification! Consider this modesty 101.

The traditional Jewish conceptions that define a woman's dress are based on two legal issues. The first, which comes from the Torah, is the prohibition against a woman wearing the clothing of a man, or a man wearing the clothing of a woman. (See Deuteronomy 22:5.) This is one of the sources that traditionally prohibits women from wearing pants. (More on that later.) The second legal issue is that of erva, or nakedness/ sexual enticement. In the Talmud, a woman's legs, voice and hair are all cited as potential sources of erva. (Brachot 24a.) Obviously, there are many more sources in the classical literature relating to these issues, but in the name of brevity, I will restrain my academic inclinations and leave the source analysis there for now.

So how does this manifest practically? A few ways:

• Because of the prohibition of a woman wearing a man's clothing, and because a woman's legs are called nakedness, traditionally observant Jewish women have only worn skirts. As secular society changed and pants became an acceptable option for women, certain communities became more lenient on the pants-wearing issue. However, issues of tightness and exposure potentially remain. There is a huge amount of Jewish legal literature about women and pants; if you want to know more, drop me a line. Suffice it to say that in right wing Orthodox communities, most women still wear skirts exclusively or almost exclusively, but in the Modern Orthodox and Conservative worlds, pants-wearing is much more common.

• Because modesty and humility are general Jewish values, as is seen throughout the Bible, it is generally seen as ideal for both men and women to cover up. This also comes from the idea that people are created in the image of God, and therefore should treat their bodies with care and self-respect. How this manifests is different in different communities. In some communities, both men and women never go out with their legs, arms, or even collarbones uncovered. In others, men and women might wear short sleeves, but not tank tops. And of course, there are even those in the Orthodox community who feel that sleeveless and shorts are fine. So interpretation of what it means to be modest or covered will vary depending on a community's orientation.

• Going back to the piece in the Talmud, which suggests that a woman's hair is nakedness, some women have the practice of covering their hair after they get married. There is also a source in the book of Numbers which suggests that even in the time of the Bible, women had the custom of covering hair when they were married, or after going through puberty (which were essentially at the same time in those days.) Once again (are you noticing a trend here?), there are a number of different ways that people choose to cover their hair. Some women only wear a head covering in synagogue, or during religious services. Others will cover only part of their hair, but all of the time. Some cover all of their hair all of the time, either with scarves and hats, or with sheitls, or wigs. There are also women who wear hair or head coverings before they get married, but that is usually coming from the practice of wearing a kippah, and not from a modesty perspective.

So there you have a dramatic oversimplification of Jewish customs surrounding modesty! Here's a little bit about my own personal code.

Suffice it to say, my journey to where I am today in terms of what modesty means to me has been long, and it continues to evolve. There are things that I used to wear that I will not wear anymore, and also things that I now feel comfortable wearing that I might not have a few years ago. As part of this series, I'll write a post in the future about that journey and how it unfolded. For now, however, I'll give you a little bit of an overview of my current practices, and what informs them.

First of all, something you haven't seen yet on the blog but will eventually is that I wear pants. I'm sure that will be surprising to some people, who might then question whether this is really a modest fashion blog. That's fine with me; if there's one thing that I've learned, it's that modesty means different things to different people. Interestingly, through all of my modesty journey, I have never stopped wearing pants. I actually had the opportunity to spend a few months learning these laws a number of years ago, and what I realized (among other things) was that the prohibition against a woman wearing a man's clothing can no longer be applied today, when it would be difficult to get women's pants and men's pants mixed up. I try not to wear anything too tight, especially between the legs, which has been a more difficult task as the skinny jeans phenomenon has taken over the world. Also, when I wear pants, especially more fitted ones, I will usually wear a looser top for balance, and to ensure that my code of modesty is being maintained. I do not feel that pants are inherently more provocative than skirts; in fact, I can think of many instances where skirts have been the less modest option.

Second, I wear sleeves to my elbow, although I don't need my elbows to be covered. This makes me slightly unusual in the pants-wearing crowd, although I know others like me. I came to this sort of by equating my legs and my arms, if that makes sense. Just as I cover the top half of my legs, so too I cover the top half of my arms. The one exception to this is gym-style t-shirts, which are usually a bit shorter in the sleeve, but still cover most of the upper arm and are fairly loose, so I'll wear them when I'm running/ working out/ hiking, etc. 

Third, I don't wear shorts at all, even long ones (other than basketball shorts at the beach), and all of my skirts and dresses have to fall at least to the top of my knee cap. This is partly about personal comfort, but also about the notion that part of what it means to serve God means keeping part of myself private. I happen to be particularly punctilious about this particular issue, which has sometimes made skirt buying difficult for me. (See: the adorable dress from the last Stitch Fix.) Right now, midi skirts seem to be having a moment, but I have certainly had to get creative sometimes. A post about that will come in the how-to series some time in the next month or so.

Finally, the hair covering question. I am not married, so it's not a particularly relevant issue in my life at the moment. It's something I've given some thought to, and I think I know which way I'll incline when the day comes, but I also know I might feel differently when the reality of what it would mean to wear, or not wear, a head covering every day for the rest of my life comes to the forefront. So I'll hold off on this one for now, and if the blog is still chugging along if/ when I get engaged, I am sure I will have a lot to say on the topic.

I think I have officially set the record for my longest post yet, so I'll stop here for now. Please leave questions, or your own thoughts on modest dress, in the comments! I look forward or hearing from you!

Denim on Top

Sometimes, on Sundays, I feel confused about what to wear. Sweatpants? Normal clothes? Something in between? Who knows?

I often tutor on Sundays, so pajamas seem unacceptable, but it doesn't seem worth wearing work clothes. This is what I tried today as a blend-- a pretty, if comfortable, skirt, and a patterned denim skirt. I added a pink headband for a little splash of color, and because why not?

Today was mostly spent doing my taxes and other such exciting things. (Unfortunately, not cleaning for Passover, like I should have been doing. Will I regret that later? Likely. In fact, I sort of already do. So naturally I am sitting around watching Netflix. Obviously.)

Today my dad was my photographer. He seemed a little confused about what we were trying to accomplish. "You want a close up of your face, right?" Well no, not exactly, dad. This is a fashion blog. The outfit is the whole point :)

Needless to say, the pictures are much more flattering than the usual ones, but also don't show you the bottom of my skirt and my boots. So here is an awkward and unflattering selfie instead. Oops.

One note about this skirt. I LOVE this skirt. It's from Boden last year, and I wore it so much that I bought a second one when it went on super sale. It's a nice change from my usual black pencil skirt, and as you probably know by now, I heart pleats and pockets. Hurrah!

You can tell it's the end of the season because my boots are soooo scuffy. Warmness, please come so I can put them out of the misery for the season!

What's your go-to Sunday outfit?

What I'm wearing: LOFT chambray shirt (similar here), Boden pleated skirt (similar here), Downeast Basics camisole, Hue tights, Born boots, LOFT headband

Happy Birthday Sarah!

Happy Sunday, friends! It's been a big few days in Curly Hair with Glasses land! On Friday, I passed my fourth comprehensive exam (yay!!!) Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of watching one of my students become a Bat Mitzvah with great grace, poise and spunk. And last night, I got to celebrate the birthday of my favorite little sister, who is not so little anymore! And true to our style, it was a fancy birthday party, even though we were just hanging in her apartment, because everything is more fun when you're fancy.

And what that meant was that I finally got to wear my Stitch Fix dress! This dress came in my first fix. It was crazy expensive for something I didn't need. And yet... If I had designed myself a dress, I think it would basically have looked like this. It has polka dots, pockets, and a skirt with a mini crinoline under it. There was no question that I had to have it. So here it is at its grand debut.

The dress originally came with a black belt, but I swapped it out for red for a splash of color, and to go with my red shoes. I didn't like the belt buckle, so I buckled it in the back instead. Add a cropped cardigan and some pearls, and I was good to go.

Look how it twirls!

(Photo credit Alex-- hi Alex!)

Happy birthday to the best little sister a girl could ask for!

You might notice that my hair is straight, or at least straighter than usual. Because of all of the events, I got a blowout on Friday. It's the first time that my hair has been straight in four years. I like it, and it's certainly easier in many ways, but I also don't feel like I totally look like me. I'll be glad to go back to curls with my next shower.

What do you do when you find something you absolutely love but don't at all need? Splurge or save?

Have a great Sunday, friends! See you again soon.

What I'm wearing: Donna Morgan dress via Stitch Fix (I found the same one at ModCloth, but for even more money), Boden cropped cardigan, DKNY peep toe heels (similar here and here), red patent leather belt (similar here, although at a much higher price point), pearl bracelet (which was a bridesmaid gift from my older sister's wedding), pearl necklace (a gift from my parents when I graduated college)

How To #2: How to Make Money Off Your Wardrobe

Now, for a question that I'm sure has been keeping you all up at night: how is it that a graduate student with a part-time job, who doesn't get money from her parents and is responsible about her budget, can afford to have such a fabulous wardrobe? (Because it is fabulous, isn't it?) Part of it is that, other than things like rent and food, I don't spend much money on anything other than books and clothes. I am convinced that the fact that I'm not really a drinker has saved me thousands over the years. But additionally, I'm all about finding ways to maximize my budget and monetize my clothing. And now I'll pass that wisdom onto you!

Here are my top five tips, in no particular order:

1. Never pay full price for anything. I do most of my shopping online, both because my schedule is crazy and because I like to be able to try things on at home and take a little while to decide if I like them. However, online shopping has an added bonus: I get to google for coupons. If I can't find a coupon, I make a mental note, and then either search again later, or wait for it to go on sale. For those of you who, like me, like to shop at places like Loft, Boden, Banana Republic, and the like, there are constantly discounts available. Take advantage of them! It will let your dollar go further. (Also, try to make sure you don't have to pay for shipping in either direction. That always feels like a sad waste of money.)

Note: the one exception to this rule is Stitch Fix, where everything is full price. However, because of my Stitch Fix evangelism, I have gotten enough referral credits that my last two boxes have been totally free. So even though I will eventually have to start paying again, I figure it all sort of balances out in the end.

2. Maximize cash back opportunities. Have you heard of Ebates? If not, you need to! Ebates is a website that gives you a certain percentage of cash back if you shop through their site. Although the bonuses vary and are not available for everywhere, I've had a pretty high success rate with the places where I shop. If, like me, you sometimes forget to go through website, you can install the Ebates tracker on your web browser. Whenever you go to a site that is eligible for cash back, an icon will pop up. Sure, it's a little big brother-ish, but I sort of assume nothing I do on the internet is private anyway, so I might as well get money for it.

Additionally, if you use a credit card and don't need to pay down debt, consider getting a cash back card. I have a Chase Freedom card, which automatically gives me 1% back on all of my purchases, 5% on certain categories every quarter, and additional discounts in certain places if I shop through their rewards website. You can use the cash back to get gift cards to your favorite places, or to pay down you balance. My rule is that cash back money is fun money-- I can spend it on whatever I want, and I don't have to feel bad. Let's hear it for guilt-free frivolity!

3. Get money for your old clothes. What happens when you look in your closet and you find something that's new or basically new, but that you never wear? There are a few ways to turn that item into cash!

First, you can sell things on eBay. (My selling page, which is pretty sparse at the moment, is here. I just had a good run and sold a bunch of stuff, so it's all quiet for the time being.) I've had especially good success selling things from Boden and Anthropologie on eBay, and boots seem to go quickly as well.
The pros: You get to set the price, and eBay only charges you if you actually sell the item. You can also design your listing as you wish.
The cons: eBay and Paypal both take a cut of any money you make. You have to be willing to package the item and shlep it to the post office every time something sells. If you're going to sell on eBay, I would recommend listing a bunch of things at the same time, so that you can bring them all to the post office at once if they sell. And be sure to save packing materials from any packages you receive, so you don't have to spend money on shipping supplies.

Second, if eBay is too annoying for you, you can send your new and like-new clothes to ThredUp. ThredUp is basically an online consignment shop/ thrift store combo. They send you a clean out bag, which you can fill to your heart's content. You then send them the bag for free, either via the post office or FedEx. They sort through the bag and anything they deem to be in sellable condition, they give you money for it. If you want them to return any items they don't accept, they'll take $12.95 out of the money they give you and send them back. Otherwise, they'll donate whatever they don't take. Once they decide how much to pay you, you can either take the money in ThredUp credit, or you can cash it out after 2 weeks, via Paypal.
(You can also shop on the ThredUp website, where everything is seriously discounted because it's pre-owned. I've gotten a couple of things from there and they've both been really nice, and way cheaper than if I had gotten them in the store.)
The pros: It is much less labor intensive than eBay. Someone else does the work for you! And assuming they take your items, you get paid right away in most cases, instead of having to wait for the item to sell.
The cons: You make way less money than you do on eBay. The processing takes a while, and then it's two more weeks if you wan to cash out. They reject a lot of things, so you don't make any money off of those. And they don't accept all brands, so make sure you check their list before sending things in.

Finally, if your old clothing is super high quality or high-end (my stuff tends not to fit into these categories), sell it to a consignment shop. Stores like Second Time Around are always buying. I'm not sure about how much they pay, but either way, it's like getting money you wouldn't have anyway, and more closet space. Win!

4. Clothing swap it up! This isn't a money making technique, but it is a good way to refresh your wardrobe without spending. Email a bunch of your friends, choose a location that has lots of room, and have everyone bring their cute things that they don't wear. Make sure you have a designated area for people to try things on, and that clothes are sorted by type and/ or size. When the night is over, donate everything nobody took. And speaking of...

5. Itemize your donations for tax time. If you're like me, you bring large bags of clothing to Housing Works or the Salvation Army or your local thrift shop multiple times a year. Even though it's sort of a pain, keep track of what you are donating. When it comes to taxes, you can write off those donations and maximize your refund! Delayed gratification, but gratification nonetheless.

So those are my tips! Hope they help. What else would you recommend to save money and maximize your wardrobe? Leave thoughts in the comments!

Stitch Fix Review! My Mom Stitch Fixes It Up March 2015

I know what you're thinking-- another Stitch Fix, so soon? Well yes, but only sort of. (For information about how Stitch Fix works, just click here!) You see, after my older sister got me on the Stitch Fix train, I brought my mom along as well. It's become sort of a family thing...

Some things to know about my mom. She is AWESOME. Really the best. She is smart and interesting and kind and would do anything at all for her family. It also happens to be the case that she is not especially fashion-inclined. She mostly leaves that up to my dad.

Last year, my mom decided that it was important that she start taking better care of her body. She changed her diet and started doing Pilates. She looks amazing, and we are all very proud of her. However, as often happens when people are in the midst of significant weight loss, she didn't want to buy new clothes until she was done losing the weight, but everything she had before was basically falling off of her.

Finally, my dad and I convinced her to try Stitch Fix. It is great for someone like her who doesn't like to shop, because the number of items is inherently limited, and you can try them on in your own house. Perfect. They've been a bit of a mixed bag. Her first fix was a huge success and she kept everything. Her second fix, she was much less enthused, and she only ended up keeping two things. However, one of those who things was an amazing pair of pants (which you'll see in these pictures), so I count that as a success. And now we've reached Fix #3.

Sorry that the pictures are weird. Why this was the case was complicated, but basically, we ended up having to take pictures in her office bathroom. Awkward. (In my mom's words, If you want to be a famous Talmud scholar and fashion blogger, then sometimes you have to go above and beyond. I'm not sure I aspired to the latter, but sure, why not.)

Here's what she got:

And here is her style card:

My mom and I have different standards of modesty, so she wears sleeveless, which I don't.
If you're a modest Stitch Fix-er who loves something she got, well, that's what cardigans are for!

And without further adieu:

41Hawthorne Silvio Arrow Print Sleeveless Silk Blouse in Teal- $88

My mom really didn't like how this looked, so we didn't take a picture with it on. (The rules are different for people who make guest appearances. I have to show you everything, warts and all) We both agreed that it was beautiful, but she didn't like the notch neck, and I thought it made her look a little rounder than she actually is around the middle. (But isn't my mom cute???) This one is going back.

Renee C Shayna Graphic Print Blouse in Black- $54

Again, my mom didn't like it on. (You can sort of see it in the picture on the first blouse.) I liked it more than she did-- I thought it could be a keeper-- but she felt like the notch neck was unflattering. We'll have to update her profile for no more notch necks. In the meantime, return.

Papermoon Jerrard Heathered Open Front Cardigan in Tan- $54

I LOVE this sweater. I want it. Seriously, I'm going to ask my stylist to send it to me in another color. But my mom felt like it was my style, not hers. She wants to return. I feel so sad. It's so soft and cute! Help me convince her to keep it!

Pixley Miandra Embroidered Top in Colbat- $54

This was the biggest hit of the Fix. The picture doesn't do the color justice; it's a rich, deep, royal blue. (Yup, I used the oxford comma. Ha!) The embroidery is beautiful, and this will a great addition to her wardrobe for the summer. Yay!

Mak Laureni Airy Cable Knit Sweater in Pink- $48

This was the item with the most debate (other than the cardigan I loved.) I really liked this, although obviously not over the blue shirt. I like my mom in pink, and I think this is in line with her style but still a little adventurous. Again, my mom was unsure about the v-neck, although I think she liked the rest of it. She's on the fence-- what do you think?

So that's her third fix. I think it was more on target than the last one, even though she might only keep one thing this time. However, she wasn't thrilled. She wrote to Stitch Fix to ask for her first stylist back next time and they said they would make a note in her file, so hopefully that will work out next time. But no matter what, the blue shirt is so beautiful that that alone was enough.

What do you think? What should stay and what should go? Help my mom out! And if you want to get in on the fun, sign up for Stitch Fix here!

The Time Sarita Liked My Outfit

Hello from the library! I was sitting here studying for my next exam, which is on Friday, when my friend Sarit came by and asked if I had a new blog post today. I said no, she said I should because I was wearing a good outfit, and here we are. (All photo credits to Sarita.)

Sorry that I look like I'm possessed. My eyes were closed in the first version. This is what we call overcompensating.

This dress, like the one I wore last Tuesday, fits nicely into my "looks professional, feels like pajamas" aesthetic. It's not really warm enough to be wearing this, as my hair froze this morning when I went outside, but I've decided to pretend. And it seems like a no tights day could be coming as soon as Thursday! (Sorry I talk about the weather so much. Hopefully as it gets warmer, I'll start talking about other things.)

This dress is a little bit of a weird length, but it makes up for it by having an awesome swirly skirt, so I can't complain. The fabric is fun too. What are you wearing to bring spring in, whether it feels like it's coming or not?

Sarit said, You need a close up of the fabric!

And now, back to the books. Stay tuned-- a special guest Stitch Fix review with my mom will appear later tonight or tomorrow morning! The fun never stops!

And now, back to my books. Thanks for stopping by!

This is what I spend my time studying. Big and scary, isn't it?

What I'm wearing: Boden dress, Kosher Casual shell, Hue tights, Born boots.

Willing Spring to Come + Stitch Fix Update

Happy spring everyone! The word on the street is that if you live in the western part of this country, then it's warm where you are. Here in New York? Not so much. I know I'll regret saying this one day when it's 90 degrees and humid, but I just wish it would get warm already! Every fall, I get impatient for it to get cold so I can wear cute outfits with boots and tights, but now we've reached the time of year where I am itching to have bare legs and a jean jacket. Apparently, I am never satisfied.

In an effort to at least start transitioning out of my winter wardrobe, I wore one of my favorite dresses for Shabbat this week. This dress is amazing for many reasons, but one of them is its versatility. I have successfully worn it with boots and tights, and with sandals. It works either way, making it fully three season functional. Plus, it's my favorite silhouette (fitted on top, pleats on bottom), which is super flattering to my pear shape. And the red adds a nice pop of brightness to what was sadly a gloomy day.

In general, I'm not a big accessorizer, mostly because it never occurs to me to put jewelry on. The one exception to this rule is scarves, which I wear often because I tend to get cold easily. As you see in the pictures, I wore the dress two ways yesterday-- with a bright turquoise scarf for color contrast when I was cold, and then with a multi strand necklace once it warmed up a bit. Either way, the awesome boots were back in full force. (Sorry that the awkward mirror selfies are back. I was photographer-less last night.) Which look do you like better?

Finally, thank you to those of you who weighed in on my Stitch Fix! I heard some of you had problems with the comments. My apologies; I have hopefully fixed it so that they should work from now on. In the meantime, I appreciate those of you who weighed in on Facebook or through other media. I decided to keep the purple dress and the blue shirt. The crowd was pretty united against the red top and I didn't love it on the second try, especially at that price, so back it went. Even though I only kept 2 things, I felt like this fix was a great success. It was totally on target for my look, and I'm excited to get my next one in April. Want to get in on the fun? Sign up and order your first box here!

What I'm wearing: Boden dress (similar here), Hue tights, Aldo boots. Leila Rowe necklace (similar here), Scarf from Loehmanns (similar here)

Stitch Fix Review! March 2015

My Stitch Fix came!

This is actually my third Stitch Fix, but my first one since I started my blog. If you want to know more about how Stitch Fix works, visit my post about it here.

My first Stitch Fix was AMAZING. They sent me literally the cutest dress I have ever seen in my whole life, and all I want is for it to stop snowing so I can wear it. I loved four out of five things, so I kept all 5 to get the 25% discount, and then sold the too-short dress to my friend Jenn, so everybody won.

My second Stitch Fix was sort of a bust. I was bummed. I felt like my stylist really didn't listen to me, sending me things like a horrible sleeveless shirt, a huge beige sweater, and low-rise skinny jeans. No thank you. But I had a lot of credit from people signing up using my link, and the first one had been so fun, that there was no question in my mind that it was worth trying again.

And today my third one came! I had requested a new stylist, and she did a great job. (If you're reading this, hi Amber!) I had asked for something to wear for Passover, and while I'm not sure anything she sent will work for that, I'm very happy with what I got.

When your box comes, it's all wrapped up nicely like this:

It really feels like you're getting a present, albeit one you have to pay for. Isn't it beautiful? I opened the box and found the styling card. I haven't used mine much, although maybe I should in the future. They suggest different ways to wear the items you've been sent.

So without further delay, here's what I got!

Street Level Demi Fold Over Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag in Brown- $48

I wasn't super into this bag. I think I got it because I had pinned a brown crossbody bag on Pintrest, but I liked that one much better than this one. I didn't like the rectangular shape very much, and I'm not really a gold person. I'm not a clutch carrier, and as soon as I saw the gold hooks to turn it into a crossbody bag, I knew I was unlikely to use it. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't great.

What do you think? Is this worth adding to my wardrobe?

Loveappella Shella Knit Top in Red- $54

The second thing in my box was this red 3/4 sleeve top from Loveappella. For the money, I would have expected the knit to be a little thicker. My favorite part of the shirt was the back detail. It's hard to find interesting details on shirts that also adhere to my standards of modesty. I also like the color. I wear a lot of blue and green, so it's nice to have some red. 

(Check out my new haircut! Much overdo.) The shirt is super comfortable, so that's a plus. Looking at the pictures, I'm not totally sure it's flattering, though. Not bad, but not the best thing I've ever worn. What do you think-- keep or return?

Gilli Emmie Cross Front Dress in Purple- $68

My stylist had suggested this as an option for Passover. I think it's too casual- it's a lightweight jersey knit- but it's a great dress for work, or even for a summer Sunday. It's about the shortest that I would ever wear, but it's right in there, so we're good to go.

I'm Superman!

Things I love about this: Purple. I love purple. Also, it's super soft and lightweight. Shaina, my kind photographer, suggested I could also add a belt, so I will definitely give that a try. It needs a tank underneath, but that's no problem. I think probably black or brown, rather than white, though. Thoughts? Do you agree that this is a keeper?

Loveappella Yana 3/4 Sleeve Striped Dress in Navy- $64

This dress was the saddest part of this fix for me. It was soft. It was adorable. It fit perfectly. It had pockets! It had sleeves! It was... about 3 inches too short. I tried it on with a navy skirt underneath, but it looked weird. Can anyone think of a way I can style this so I can keep it and not look stupid? If not, it has to go back. Sad Rachel.

Renee C Dalia Split Neck Top in Navy- $48

This was my favorite thing in this fix. I loved it so much and just prayed that it fit. And then I tried it on and...

It did! Love, love, love. This is a great example of why I love Stitch Fix. I would have seen this in the store, loved it, thought it was too hippie-ish, and then never picked it up. But here, I put it on, because it was already in my house, and it was love. I am super into the pattern and I like that the cut is loose but not baggy. It needs a cami underneath, but that's easy, and it offers great coverage but will be super lightweight for summer. (I've noticed that Stitch Fix has a great array of 3/4 sleeve shirts. I've gotten at least one in each Fix.) I don't need your opinion on this one. It's staying!

So that's my third fix. What do you think? Leave comments to help me decide what to keep! And if you want to try Stitch Fix, use my link so you get cute clothes and I get a referral credit! Everyone wins!