This post is sponsored by Golden Tote. Thanks, Golden Tote!
James is impossible to go shopping with these days, especially when we’re shopping for me. My summer wardrobe consisted almost entirely of tank tops and yoga pants or running shorts (for comfort, not to, you know, work out). So what I’m saying is my closet is lacking lately and it’s hard to fix the situation in a store…thank goodness for online shopping!
Golden Tote is one of those cool subscription clothing companies that I’d heard a ton about, but I hadn’t tried it. They have three options for shopping, and they all sounded very intriguing:
The Mini Tote: Contains two items; one you choose and another picked by a stylist for $59.
The Golden Tote: Contains five items; two you choose and three picked by a stylist for $149.
The Surprise Tote: Contains three items, all picked by a stylist for $89
I went with the Golden Tote that has five items, then scrolled through their inventory to find two items I wanted. I went with two safe, very “Heather” choices:
My surprise items were this shirt, with the cool cut outs on the back:
And two dresses that I love:
It’s swingy and I love it! It’s been my perfect end-of-summer dress.
And this is going to be my new go-to Little Black Dress. It’s perfect for me and I keep dropping hints to Mike that he should take me out to dinner so I can wear it!
(Honestly, don’t I look so natural and breezy posing in clothes? I really should be a fashion blogger.)
I really like this service! I liked having a little control to order pieces that I know I will like and use, and I was really pleased by how well the stylists followed my style preferences. I also really liked that you pay a flat rate for the clothes – even if the items normally retail for more, you’ll never spend more than the set price for each tote. I thought it was cool that if I hadn’t liked what the stylists picked, or if items didn’t fit, I could have returned them. They even have a Facebook page dedicated to swapping items.
A new tote goes on sale the first Monday of every month (so there’s a new one coming out in ten days!)
I liked the service so much that I would love to give one of you $50 toward the tote of your choice! To enter, leave me a comment below. You can get a second entry if you fill out a style profile and leave me another comment. I will choose a winner at random next Friday, Sept 2, just in time for the winner to order the September tote! (This part is sponsored by me!)
Good luck and happy shopping!
UPDATE!
Congrats to Lisa! Lisa, look for an email from me!
Thank you to everyone who entered!
Alie says:
I recently lost 70 lbs and have no fall clothes for work that fit me. I need to try something like this!
Anna says:
What a great problem to have. Good for you, Alie!
Alie says:
Thank you! I just created a profile, it’s nice to have different shopping options!
Anna says:
I’ll have to check this out. I’ve stopped getting StitchFix boxes for a while because the stylists just weren’t listening to my feedback. Love those dresses!
Karen says:
What a fun idea! I desperately need clothes but it is also hard for me to get out to stores often since my two boys do not like to go shopping with me.
Heather L says:
I am a teacher of students with behavior needs and I need new clothes to wear to work! I have my favorite shirt in about 15 colors, lots of black pants, and need to spice it up a bit!
april says:
Love the clothes they picked for you! I too have lost some weight recently; would love to zing up my wardrobe!
Jessica says:
Ooh, cute stuff. I’ve been looking into these clothes delivery services so that it’s not just me in a store buying all the same things all the time (I own the same tank top in six colors, for instance).
Julia says:
These are such neat services!!
Stephanie says:
I love this services!!
Kathy says:
I never got around to trying Stitch Fix and hadn’t heard of Golden Tote, so I would love the opportunity to have a stylist pick some clothes for me!
Karen Wangensteen says:
I am so going to try this! I hate shopping!!
steph says:
you are so cute…and I love the heart idea
Cara Mattea says:
I totes would love to try this!
Mary says:
I have had such a boring summer wardrobe! The same few things over and over, I would love to try this!
Lisa says:
They chose such great pieces for you, they fit perfectly! Love the dresses!
Mary says:
I filled out a style profile. Looks awesome!
Kristie Smith says:
Love the dresses! Never heard of this company, going to check out now!
Casey says:
This looks cool!I love that shirt in the top picture.
Steph says:
I would love to try Golden Tote’s service. Thanks for doing this!
Steph says:
I filled out the style profile. Thanks again! p.s. maybe have an extra heart for James if he misplaces his “Annie heart” so sweet!
Jennifer says:
I would love to try this service! I hate shopping and have zero fashion sense, but need something nice to wear for our engagement photos! Something like this might be the solution!
Elizabeth says:
Love this idea! I’ve always wanted to try a service like this.
Jordan says:
I would love this, but once again, another subscription service with no plus size options. Sadness.
Lori Musacchio says:
I would love this! I didn’t do so well with Stitch Fix but this sounds amazing! Thank you!
Leah says:
I work with animals for a living so my wardrobe is… well… functional and stained by unknown things. I could really use some grown up lady clothes.
Kim says:
I have been wanting to try Stitch Fix but haven’t pulled the trigger. I like that you can pick out two items yourself with Golden Tote.
Toni says:
Love this idea!
Mandy says:
I would love to try this!
Mandy says:
Never mind! It looks like it’s only for women of the average size 12-14 and smaller.
RD says:
Really?? I didn’t realize that; thanks for the info. That’s awfully disheartening. Heather, you can withdraw my entry below as well.
Melissa says:
I am struggling with my weight and could really use some new pieces to make me feel a little better about myself, and look more professional in the workplace!
RD says:
Me too! But it appears that this service isn’t for people like me….
Jamie says:
I am struggling to find the right balance of working from home and wanting to look cute without yoga pants everyday.
Jamie says:
I filled out a style profile
Trisha Vargas says:
Heather, you could wear a brown paper bag and still be beautiful! I do love the dresses though
Trisha Vargas says:
I filled out a style profile as well. Why not, right?! We’ll see what happens.
Melissa says:
I filled out the style profile – unfortunately I think I am a size too heavy for their clothes But I will want to try it!
Lisa says:
I too am in a clothing rut. This would be so great to win!
Elizabeth says:
I filled out a style profile too!
Lisa says:
And I’ve created an account!
Ashley says:
I definitely want to try it! I’ve been working on losing the baby weight and I need some new clothes!
Jen says:
Ooh, I would love to try this! My husband and daughters have bee commenting on how I always wear the same thing (white capris,lol), but I never have time to shop. Will have to check this out.
Melissa says:
I have never heard of this service, but love the clothes you and they picked!
Ashley says:
I also filled out the style profile and fell in love with one of the dresses on the website. So I’m thinking regardless it might be a birthday gift to myself.
Marin d says:
You look great in that black dress! You definitely need a night out to show it off!
Lisa says:
Oh yes please! Nothing I have fits quite right anymore
Debbie says:
Love this idea as I hate shopping at stores!
Meghan says:
Oh! I would love to try this service out! I just love the floral dress you have on too.
Stephanie says:
I love the idea of this! Gives the control freak in me the ability to have some say in what I get.?
Mary says:
I would love to try this out. Not only do I have no time for store shopping, I live in a college town where none of the stores stock anything age appropriate for a 40-something!
Melissa says:
I definitely want to try this out. I hate shopping!
Monika Smith says:
Say what? Sign me up!
Jennie says:
Love what they sent you! It would be fun to try this!
Kristen says:
I love your new black dress! Sounds like a fun company!
Jacquie says:
This sounds great! Like an improved version of stitch fix (which I’m wearing head to toe today), but I have never paid less than $250 for a fix. Thanks for the chance to win a discount!
Erin says:
That sounds fabulous. I hate shopping. Especially with a toddler.
RD says:
Annie, pick me, pick me! “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!”
Sharon H says:
This would be amazing!! I could use something like this to try out new clothes
Jennifer says:
me, I desperately need clothes, always shop for the kids, never myself
chrisgharmon says:
I’ve been wanting to try this since I first heard about it, but haven’t bitten the bullet yet. One of these days…
Tracey says:
Me me me please!
Kristen says:
Oh I’d love this but no plus size. Cute pieces. Best of luck to winner.
Jesabes says:
Sounds fun!
Heather says:
My wardrobe needs some serious help, so I would love to try this!
Lori says:
I want a stylist to help with my wardrobe
Shannon says:
Oh wow, I so need something like this, I feel like I pick out the same stuff all the time and need a new lease on my wardrobe. Thank you!
Nancy says:
I also have two small children who hate to shop for clothes for me and would love to try a service like this.
Nancy says:
I completed a profile too!
Sara says:
I tried Stitch Fix based on your recommendation, and it was fun. I can only image that this will be too! I would love to try out Golden Tote!!!
Sara says:
I completed a profile!!
Diane B. says:
This does sound like a fun way to shop–something safe, something mysterious (and probably way cooler than I would pick for myself).
Caroline says:
How fun! Would love to add some spice and sass to my wardrobe!
Jill H says:
Love this! You got me hooked on Stitch Fix so I would love to try this one out too…heading over to do a profile now..
Diane B. says:
Okay, did my style profile and I realized…I have no style. Either that or I have no life outside of work or I’m just super boring. Yeah, one of those.
Karen says:
I would love to try this, sounds like fun!
Vanessa says:
What a cool service! I’d never heard of this before! I’ve tried StitchFix and my husband tried Trunk Club but we always found the prices to be way higher than we would like to pay so i like a set price!
Vanessa says:
I made a style profile!
Mary says:
Do you like it better than Stitch Fix or is it too early to tell?
Megan says:
I’m intrigued! Thanks for the opportunity!
Megan says:
I filled out a style profile. The clothes on this site look super cute! Unfortunately I am kinda broke right now, but maybe I can do some shopping this fall.
Elisa says:
I’ve mostly liked Stitch Fix but am glad there is another affordable alternative!
Elisa says:
And I filled out a style profile. Thanks for telling me about this!
Mel J. says:
Would love to give his to my daughter. She gives so much to our family.
Mel J. says:
Filled out a style profile, too.
a says:
I am not leaving a comment as a contestant, thank you. Those outfits are fantastic, Heather, and you look fantastic in them!
Kirsten says:
Ooh I’d love to try something like this!
Jana Duresky says:
I would love to try this – they pricing seems really reasonable! Some of the other things like this are not very affordable!
Elissa says:
I’ve been a fan of Stitch Fix but this seems like an improvement, cost-wise!
Elissa says:
Also, I filled out a style profile. Thanks for the link, Heather!
Julie says:
I’d love to try this! As a teacher I need to be semi-dressed up for work, yet my clothes tend not to last long around a bunch of little kids. This sounds perfect!
Julie says:
And I filled out a style profile. Thanks!!!
Julie says:
I filled out a style profile. Thanks!!!
Terri says:
That is so cool! I’ll have to check that out. We live in a small town and hour and a half out of the city. By the time we actually get to the city my daughter has melted down from the car ride, so shopping for me rarely happens.
Elaine says:
I’m about to graduate from grad school and would love to revamp my wardrobe!
lacey says:
I’m breezy!
Amy says:
Would love to try this, wonder what the shipping to Canada is like?
Amy says:
Filled out a style profile
Heather L says:
I filled out a style profile.
Pattie says:
I like that this sounds cheaper and more flexible/personalized than Stitch Fix, which I never tried (due to the cost). And I’d love to win a Tote for using after Little Dude is born. Lord knows I’ll be ready for some new clothes then!
Stefanie says:
I filled out a profile and realized I have no style, lol! They have a lot of cute pieces to choose from!
Stacey says:
I would love to try this! The black dress looks great on you!
Leanne says:
I’ve been thinking of giving Stitch Fix a try, but this sounds even better! The black dress looks super cute!
nancy says:
this looks so cool
Cara says:
I have been wanting to try a service like this for awhile – so why not start now!
Tracy says:
I think this could work for me! I’m a mom to a 17 month old with no time to shop, and all of my clothes are the same boring v neck t-shirts, cardigans, and boot cut pants. Would love to try something new!
Jenny says:
Love that black dress. would love to try a tote.
Tabitha says:
I would love to try this!
Ann says:
I’d love to try this!
Kim says:
I’m majorly in need of some new fall clothes – great giveaway, Heather!
RD says:
Who won?