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Post by putabuttononit on Sept 17, 2016 19:06:39 GMT
I'd love to hear your experiences with this. I've had it for over a year now, and have almost canceled many times. The size is 10- up but they often don't have what I like in 10 or 12. There are SO many pieces and fabrics I can't stand but they have a few fun designers/brands I keep coming back to. There are a lot of things I love about the company though, so each time I almost cancel I stop myself. It's VERY convenient to just stuff things back in the blue bag, shipping is pre-paid with subscription. You can go online and "closet" what you like and even mark things for priority although it's not guaranteed to ship immediately. New items are added weekly, which I love because I'm the restless "let's move on" sort. Reviews of the clothes are posted by the people who have worn them, with specifics about awkward zippers, comfort, too short, need strapless bra, etc.
people also post post photos of how they wore it, what accessories etc.
its also cool that you go online and notify them you are returning something, and they immediately ship your next bag even before you ship the other back.
I have probably purchased 15 items so far, and what I bought I do love.
The cons for me is its expensive, there are too many dresses, the clothes often seem frumpy, and I don't have an office lifestyle. They don't always have my size. And when I fall in love with something it's pricey. Although far below retail so if it's in great like new condition it's definitely cost effective overall. I just got a gorgeous dress that I wore to a wedding recently, it fit like a glove and I haven't sent it back. It's nice that you don't have to decide to purchase, you can just hang onto it, wear it again, or blue bag it.
I love to shop, I love clothes, and in my small town there's almost no clothing stores. I'm picky, so ordering clothes online is a big pain because I return so many items and returns are a nightmare.
Still, I just don't know if I should keep it another year. I want to hear what you experience with GB so I can be talked in or out of it lol.
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pyccku
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Post by pyccku on Sept 17, 2016 22:29:34 GMT
I have it. I did the summer upgrade so I get 3 items/month. I didn't always wear dresses but I wear them more now. I would say that I wear about 2/3 of the things I get and keep 10%. I don't really like to go shopping at the mall and they definitely have a wider variety of things. I've found some nice things at their store as well for really cheap - especially when they have a sale and things are $20 or so for a dress.
The one thing I wish they had is a hold function - I don't need clothes during the summer months, but I hate the options of cancelling yearly or paying 3 months that I don't use.
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lovemy4js
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Post by lovemy4js on Sept 19, 2016 1:47:35 GMT
I have been a Gwynnie Bee member for 2 years now. I'm a teacher, so I really like having the service during the school year. I too, would appreciate a "suspend" feature in the summer months. I have the 2-at-a-time plan. I enjoy my subscription for the most part...but it is definitely pricey and a luxury that I sometimes feel guilty about indulging in. I have received many compliments from other teachers at work about my wardrobe and that's one of the things that keeps me from canceling. I also like wearing a couple of "new" outfits each week. If I'm careful with the sizing charts, I am able to wear most of the things I receive.
I have been a bit disappointed with GB lately, though. I feel like the shipping time is getting slower. I also used to get many "loyalty upgrades" the first year or so that was a member. Haven't gotten one of those in MONTHS now, even though I'm doing nothing different than I was when they were giving them to me. That kind of annoys me. I also referred a friend and she used my referral information, but I never got the credit for it. I don't know. I waver back and forth about canceling...but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
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Post by putabuttononit on Sept 19, 2016 3:05:48 GMT
I get complimented on my outfits too, and I love that nobody else ever has the same thing because those brands aren't available here. I do send a LOT of things straight back without wearing them. I too feel guilty for what I spend on the service, but it's nice to get new stuff for a one-two time wearing and no commitment. I only buy what I LOVE.
But today I wore a beautiful flowered Aqua tank and I loved it and found out it's $53 to purchase. That's high to me, so I'll probably wear it a few more times and blue bag it.
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