For years, I’ve envied my fellow American bloggers as I read reviews of their monthly clothing subscription boxes.I’ve stalked their websites, hoping that one day these boxes would ship to Canada too. Therefore, you can imagine my delight when I recently discovered a clothing subscription box based out of Canada!
Frock Box was founded by three moms in St. Albert, Alberta, who also recognized the lack of clothing subscription services for Canadians. Since launching one box in 2015, they now offer three monthly subscription boxes, and have subscribers from ages 14 to 88! While they built the idea on the convenience of having clothing show up on your doorstep every month (which I’m sure any busy mom would appreciate), for me, I love that it introduces me to brands and styles that I wouldn’t necessarily get to buy locally. I live in a teeny, tiny town where shopping options are sorely limited. And while I could travel 2 hours to the city or order clothes online, this is way more convenient!
How Does Frock Box Work?
Frock Box offers three subscription boxes:
- Frock Box Jewel – one piece of jewelry from a Canadian designer ($29.95 monthly)
- Frock Box Gold – one full outfit chosen for you by your stylist ($59.95 monthly)
- Frock Box Favourites – five pieces of clothing chosen for you by your stylist, where each piece is priced individually and you pay for what you keep ($24.95 monthly, which goes towards the cost of any items you keep)
February 2019 Frock Box Favourites Box
Today I am going to review the Frock Box Favourites box. For transparency purposes, I am a “Frock Box Influencer” which means that I received compensation in exchange for a review.
When you sign up for the Frock Box Favourites box, you choose your clothing sizes (top, bottom, shoes, bra size). They also ask for any celebrity style inspiration, likes and dislikes, as well as a link to your Pinterest profile (if you have one). At this time, I took a look through my Pinterest board to ensure that it reflected my current style preferences. I also created a separate “Frock Box” board where I could re-pin items from their collections as they posted them to Pinterest.
Kaylee is my assigned stylist, and she did an excellent job choosing items for my first box! I was a bit hesitant, of course, but I really liked everything I received. I think it’s important to be as specific as you can on your style profile so they can really grasp what you like and dislike.
My box took approximately 2 weeks to arrive in Newfoundland. It was delayed due to weather, but thankfully Frock Box provides tracking on their boxes. Also, you get free shipping with the Frock Box Favourites box! There is nothing more I hate than having to pay expensive shipping fees, so I really appreciated this.
What I Received in my Box
My February 2019 box included two sweaters (a zip-up and a heavy cardigan), a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and a pair of booties. If you decide to keep all five items in your box, you receive a 25% discount on the entire order. Had I kept everything, my box would have cost me $227 + tax (total merchandise value of $336.98).
Lara Cozy Zip Up Sweater | I was so excited to see this in my bag because I’m obsessed with sherpa sweaters! The fabric is super soft and cozy, but I didn’t love the fit of it. I selected “Medium” as my top size but I’ve since gone and changed it to “Small”. This was just slightly too big but otherwise, I loved it! It was also listed as 50% off on my order sheet, as part of the winter clearance event. Price: $59 – 50%. Verdict: Return, but I would have kept it if it fit better.
Baciano Sophie Embroidered Jacket | Upon taking this beautiful blue-grey cardigan out of the bag, I knew it was way too big. While it is meant to have an oversized cardigan fit, it was huge across my shoulders. It’s incredibly heavy (in fact, they describe it as a “jacket”) and the pattern is beautiful. However, it’s also quite pricey and personally, outside of my price range for a sweater. Price: $99.99. Verdict: Return, due to size and price!
Just USA Mid Rise Skinny Jean | I struggle to find jeans that fit me as I’m short but curvy. Theses are a size 6 and fit perfectly in the waist, but were several inches too long. Despite the fact that I’m used to wearing jeggings, these jeans were actually quite comfortable. Price: $74.99. Verdict: Return, too long!
“Excuse Me I Have To Go Be Awesome” V-Neck Tee | I immediately loved this black v-neck with the retro “Hello Sunshine” pocket. My dad’s nickname for me is “Sunshine” and I practically live in black v-necks. The fabric is incredibly soft and I loved the slightly oversized fit. However, I think I’m going to return this one only because I really want to get some new styles, and I also have a ton of black v-neck tees. Price: $29.00. Verdict: Return, but loved it!
Tiara Los Angeles Mika Ankle Boots | I fell in love with these booties from the moment I seen them. And apparently, so did everyone on my Instagram page! Honestly, I had more people message me asking me about these boots than anything else, ever! These are a 5.5 and while I am normally a 5, they fit quite comfortably. For short periods of time, they are also very comfortable to wear. After a few hours of walking in these, my feet were killing me but I’m just going to put some insoles in them. I’ve gotten so many compliments on these booties that I couldn’t not keep them! Price: $74.00. Verdict: Keep!!
Returning The Items
With the Frock Box Favourites box, all you have to do is re-seal the package and apply the free return shipping label! There is also an enclosed paper to provide feedback to your stylist (or you can email them if you prefer). For each item, you select whether you are keeping or returning, and how you like (or dislike) the size/fit as well as the style. There is also an area to leave comments next to each item. Therefore, with each additional box, your stylist learns more about what you want to receive!
As I stated above, the $24.95 styling fee goes towards the cost of any items you keep. Therefore, in my case, the $74 shoes would cost me $74 – $24.95 that I paid before the box shipped = $49.05 difference. The only way you would lose out on your $24.95 styling fee is if you don’t keep anything in the box.
Overall Impressions of the Frock Box
This is probably my new favourite subscription box, and that’s coming from a subscription box addict! I love the convenience of having clothes arrive at my door. I can try it on in the comfort of my own home, paired with items that I already own. Plus, it’s so easy with free shipping and returns!
The only downside of the box for me is the price of some items. However, you can select your price range when creating your profile. I’m just normally a thrifty/budget shopper, so I hate to spend a lot of money on any one item! I will definitely continue subscribing to Frock Box for the time being, though. It’s a great way to gradually introduce new items to my closet.
Get a Free Month of Frock Box!
If you are interested in signing up, head over to Frockbox and use code “JANINE” to get your $24.95 stylist fee waived for the first month! That’s right – you can sign up for free and only pay for what you decide to keep! If you don’t keep anything, you can return it all for free! It’s a win-win situation!
Frockbox offers clothing in sizes small to 3XL, so there really is something for everyone! Let me know if you sign up because I’d love to hear what you receive in your box.
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