I’ve been trying out different clothes subscription box clubs for almost a month now and am having so much fun getting different styles to try each week. I’ve mixed up the price points of the boxes so that I can understand the difference in the service as well as the quality of clothes. Trunk Club is owned by Nordstrom, so I expect the service to be top notch and the cost of clothes to be much pricier.

Here’s how Trunk Club works:

You’ll take a brief survey about your style, sizes, and spending preferences to help connect you with the right stylist. He or she will contact you to learn more about what you’re looking for, and then send a preview of clothes they think are a good fit. They will send you a trunk of clothes and you have five days to decide what to keep or return. Log onto the website to give feedback on the items in your trunk Return the items you don’t want to keep (free shipping and UPS pick up from your house).

It only took three days to get my first box! As soon as I signed up for the service, a personal stylist sent me an instant message. We chatted for about 45 minutes. She asked many questions to try to get to know me and a sense of my style. I may have confused her a bit because her first attempt to style me was way off!

You know what you are going to get in your box. Immediately after our conversation, my stylist put several items into an online closet for me to review. I was really disappointed. While I stressed my liking for classic and clean styles, she went to the extreme and most of the items were too granny-looking for me. I gave her the feedback and, at that point, decided this service wasn’t for me.

Two days later I got an email notification that my box had shipped! I was a lot annoyed, but decided I’d try everything on to see if I’d feel differently about the items. My stylist changed many of the items in the box that shipped, based on the original feedback that I gave her. Here is the note that she sent with the box:

Hi Kenia. I placed some of my favorite pieces of the season. I encourage to try these. Nothing is charged until you ship back. This Veronica Beard jacket, thought an investment, is an amazing piece and I know that you will get a lot of wear out of it with jeans and heels. The shoes that are Vince will also last a long time. They are made out of the finest leather and are great when you travel to all your exotic places. Everything else are just nicer blouses to elevate your wardrobe. Let me know if you have any questions. Best, Michelle.

So….. here’s what I got in my box and my thoughts on each item! I do not feel like doing hair and make up today, so photos focus on the clothes.

Gabbrielle Open Toe Bootie by Vince

I’m in love with these shoes! The heels are way higher than I normally wear, but I walked around in these for a half hour! They are very comfortable. The leather is top quality and you can find this style all over the place this Fall. Also, these shoes would really go well with recent Stitch Fix items I just purchased. Unfortunately, my stylist and I never discussed price points and these are more than I’m willing to pay for a pair of shoes 🙁

Status: Returned

Feyana Tie Nec Print Silk Peplum Blouse by Joie/Transcend Verdugo Ankle Ultra Skinny Jeans Hartmann by PAIGE

I like animal print, although I don’t own anything with that pattern. I don’t like this blouse. I’m not a fan of the peplum bottom or the neck tie. Also, it’s way too big for me. Even though I listed medium in my style profile, my stylist sent a large 🙁

The jeans, on the other hand, are a great fit. They are stretchy very comfortable. However, I recently purchased skinny jeans this color and don’t need another pair.

Status: Returned

Long Sleeve Silk Blouse by FRAME

OK, every woman should have a white silk blouse in her closet, but I don’t own one. I would never purchase this one – 1) it would take an hour to button the thing.. too many buttons! 2) I don’t know anyone who would pay this much for a simple blouse like this. I do like the detail on the sleeves, though. – very pretty. Also, the blouse is too big for me 🙁

Status: Returned

Haya Border Print Silk Blouse by Joie

This is one of my favorite things in this trunk. The blouse is very light and airy, great to wear over jeans or leggings. You do have to wear a camisole underneath as it is very sheer and see through. I would have kept this one if it weren’t so expensive 🙁

Status: Returned

Toledo Sleeveless Silk Blend Top by Joie/Scuba Jacket by Veronica Beard/Aurelian Pump by Vince

I love, love, love this jacket! It’s supposed to fit like a Scuba suit and actually feels like one. This is ill-fitting on me because my stylist sent a Large, even though I listed Medium on my styling profile. The accents are very upscale – the zipper pockets and shiny buttons to close and on the sleeve. In her personal note to me, my stylist indicated that this item is “an investment”. Holy cow! If I’m going to invest this much, it wouldn’t be for a suit jacket. 🙁

Status: Returned

This blouse reminds me too much of a night gown. Not my style. 🙁

Status: Returned

I don’t like the way these shoes look on my foot and they are too expensive for the simple shoe that it is. 🙁

Status: Returned

Nelia Plaid Silk Top by Joie

It’s plaid season, and this is an upscale plaid shirt! I’ve never seen a silk plaid shirt before and I want to keep it! I goes very nicely with my jeans that I just purchased from Stitch Fix. Unfortunately, it’s too big for me and I’m not willing to pay this price for a plaid shirt – silk or otherwise! 🙁

Status: Returned

So, in the end, this trunk is a bust for me. I didn’t list specific prices, but items ranged from $248 – $600. Definitely out of my price range. I’ve given my feedback to my stylist and we are going to try again! Stay tuned! Hopefully, I’ll have better luck next time.

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Kenia is a late bloomer from Philadelphia, PA. She is excited to explore and get back in touch with her personal style. From fashion, to food, to travel, she looks forward to sharing her style journey with you!

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