ModCloth Stylish Surprise Box Review – March 2016

I got the apparel box since I was late to the party, but I’m still happy.
They sent me a grey Steve Madden coat which is a little too big, surprisingly, but I’m ok with that for layering purposes when fall/winter comes .
I wish I could wear it now, but days are about 80, so I’ll have to wait.
The coat is worth $140 so I’m impressed with my random receipt, for sure.
Here’s a pic!
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/coats/diagonal-alley-coat-in-smoke

So my box got lost in the mail for a while, but finally found its way to my house. I got two shoes and one apparel.

The apparel item is a gigantic poncho-y sweater type thing in a buff color and looks like I’m hiding in a sack. WAY too big, but so many of Modcloth’s items run small that I didn’t want to take a chance. Not sure what I’ll do with it. Was hoping for a coat, but eh, oh well.

One pair of shoes is Soda brand Katie boots which are, like, wowza. I mean, they go up nearly to my knees and are really something. Plan to wear them with my pirate getup at Boulder’s Pirate Con on Talk Like a Pirate Day. http://www.sears.com/soda-katie-women-s-sexy-lace-up-side/p-000000000000000075350000000000KATIEFDBLKP

The other pair of shoes made this entire box worth it! I got Danskos, y’all! I love them, they fit perfectly, I am super duper happy. http://www.zappos.com/dansko-maisie-sand-full-grain

So, a mixed bag, but totally worth it.

This was my 3rd and best box. Received 2 dresses and two coats. The coats are well made and worth well over the $20 I paid for them. The dresses were both green (I receive a lot of green items from Mod Cloth). The sweater dress is olive green and is quite warm. Came in handy when I went our Friday night (it’s still chilly in Philly), the other one is not quite my style but when I looked up the price it’s listed at $140. I think I can make it work with a sweater it was steal either way.

I ordered 1-shoe,1-dress and 1- apparel. I like the shoes. They are taupe ankle booties. They look kinda cheap but I think with the right outfit it will be ok. The dress is a purple dress with ivory lace at the bottom. It’s cute, but smells like someone has already worn it. :-/. Lastly, the shirt was a black sheer shirt with skeleton on the front. I’d swap this… I’m too old for skeletons. Lol
I think it’s interesting with the packaging and labeling. The shoes are one brand but the box says another.
I’m not sure if I’d do it again… Some people really lucked up.

How do I get off the waitlist for swapping?

It always seems like I get the best stuff during this particular Stylish Surprise (when winter is over). I got two apartment items (they sell out so quick that most don’t even know it’s an option) and two shoes. The apartment items were a beautiful throw pillow that’s SOooo soft and a really pretty canister with a lid in a marble design. The shoes were a pair of brown suede booties that I’m in LOVE with and a pair of heels that were insane (too insane for me but I was able to sell them to someone on Facebook to recoup what I paid for them).

That dress is really pretty and versatile. I think it would work for both casual and dressy occasions. I almost went for a surprise box this time but just couldn’t pull the trigger. I convinced myself I’m too old for Mod Cloth styles. Is that silly? I’m regretting it now that I see so many nice pieces people have received. Maybe I have to look at it like buying a lottery ticket. Sometimes you win and sometimes you don’t.

This was my first time trying stylish surprise, and it will likely be my last. I got a short, tight, backless dress. 🙁 I just don’t feel like I could pull off backless clothing if I wanted to. I might try to wear a cardi over it, or I might try to swap it. Could someone let me know how/wear to swap?

WOW!!!!! You always look great!! But both of these items make you look like a professional model!! You look soo beautiful!!!!!!
(FYI If you really want the boots, I have a similar pair I purchased on Amazon for $25-40? Anyway, mine wear really comfortable! *I have the over the knee style*)
But it is a comfortable brand!

I sat this one out, but I love reading about what everyone else received! That dress is gorgeous on you Haley!

I have been doing these forever, and I actually think my pieces have been getting better. Both my shoes were fabulous and one of my dresses was perfect. I swapped the other for another dress I liked better in about 10 minutes. I got a red coat that is a less expensive coat, but good for days when I don’t want to drag out my more expensive ones or want a bright color. I also got a tee that I easily dressed up for work. I ordered during the accidental early release and I am really thinking the early birds do get the best stuff -I have been jumping in early over the last year and my box has been much better than when I would dither over whether to order.

And Haley, that dress is probably the loveliest, most flattering thing I have seen on you! Wear it as housedress if you have no where to go in it!

I was pleasantly surprised that I liked all my items too, being as this was my first Stylish Surprise. The dress I got was great as was the sweater I got. The shoes were really cute flats that look like bunnies, and are totally something I’d look at in a boutique and eye up but not buy because theyd be too expensive, so I’m glad I got them.

I joined a ModCloth BST (buy sell trade) group on facebook just in case I didn’t like my items I’d be able to swap with someone else at the least or sell in the group. That’s always an option if you didn’t want to go through customer servce again, but it sounds like they were pretty helpful even if they just refunded you.

They sent me the wrong size dress, not a label error, a packing error. I was so disappointed.

I got 3 pairs of boots. Very similar. A spider man tshirt. A long sweater.

Very cute coat but seriously, those are like the cheapest looking boots…I’d say on par with Old Navy quality. All of this disposable fast fashion is so depressing.

I’m pretty disappointed too. I got a tshirt with a pile of pancakes on it. What the heck?

I only ordered one shoe surprise since It seems like such a gamble. I got a pair of navy blue high wedged ankle booties. They seem good quality but I can’t say they are my style. I think the surprise aspect of this is fun, but I was hoping for something a little more “me” since I loooove Mod Cloth.

The first time I ordered a surprise box, I ordered 2 apparel… And they were hideous. Since then I have stuck to the dresses… This time around I managed to snag 3 shoes and 2 dress surprise… I am THRILLED with everthing… I got 2 pairs of booties and I pair of high boots… All three absolutely beautiful. And I received two gorgeous dresses- one that is perfect for work -and a dressier cream one. I actually wish I had gotten something similar last year when I got married through the Justice of the Peace… I am sure with a bright sweater I will find a more day appropriate way to wear it. I’m really happy with what I got. I look forward to the next time they have another surprise sale. I honestly look forward to these!!

I just got my first surprises (1 of each) and I couldn’t be happier!!! I got the most amazing cream colored coat that is super luxurious I can’t believe I got it for $20!!! The dress is super cute, a little snug on top but with a cute blazer or sweater it will look just fine. The shoes I got are black heals nothing fancy but match the dress perfectly!! The whole box matched like they sent me a perfectly styled outfit. I won’t be able to wear the coat until fall but I don’t care it is gorgeous.

I got my first stylish surprise today, with a dress and shoes, and am pleased and relieved. I had been worried about the sizes after hearing they run small, but both fit really well! There’s a pretty summer party dress exactly like this one http://www.chichiclothing.com/products/Chi-Chi-Essie-Dress.html but with a straight knee-length hem, and nude stacked heel ankle booties. The dress is really well made, with lovely fabric and the right padding for such a low back. I’m not sure about the booties, not my usual style, but I’m wishing there were a spring party I could go to right now and wear the dress!

I also got 1 dress, 1 apparel, and I finally was able to snag a pair of shoes. I got a pretty red lace dress, a HIDEOUS Doctor Who ugly-on-purpose sweatshirt sweater thing, and suuuuuppper cute boots. I think I’ll stay away from the apparel ones next time.

I loved my surprise this time. This was my 2nd one, & I got 3 dresses:

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/always-on-the-bright-side-dress

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/contrast-but-not-least-dress

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/befit-for-a-fete-dress

I feel like the dresses are less of a risk for me than apparel or shoes. Luckily, I got 3 dresses I would actually pick out for myself!

I also contacted customer service about 2 items of mine — one was way too small, even though it was labelled the size I ordered, and one had a tear in the seam. I got a refund after sending them measurements of the too-small item & a photo of the damaged item.

I got two pairs of high heeled booties, one taupe and one black. They are very similar in style. I was hoping for cute flats. Oh well…

I bought a lot. 10x apparel, 4x dress and 4x shoes. Aside from one t-shirt I didn’t like but was able to gift to a neighbor, all of mine were huge hits. Everything fit and looks really cute on.

This is my favorite piece: http://m.asos.com/mt/us.asos.com/Chi-Chi-London-Premium-Embroidered-Off-Shoulder-Prom-Dress-In-Longer-Length/15ivbt/?iid=5020405 I received this in the midi length and it is gorgeous. My husband says I look like a Disney princess in it.