- Some people thrive while shopping in physical stores and malls. For everyone who doesn't, there are clothing subscription boxes to streamline and automate the process of buying clothing.
- Since they're a recurring service, clothing subscription boxes work well for keeping your wardrobe continually updated with stylish essentials.
- We like Stitch Fix for personal styling, Rent the Runway for designer rentals, Haverdash for budget rentals, Frank And Oak for basics, MeUndies for underwear, and Stance for socks.
It's alright to say out loud. You don't actually like shopping.
It's tiresome, it's time-consuming, and sometimes, you just can't find what you want. Really, in some sense, you'd have to be crazy to actually enjoy the process (call me crazy). But just because you don't like the process doesn't necessarily mean that you don't like the end result. After all, it's hard to spit in the face of great new clothes when you don't have to lift a finger to get them. And that, my friends, is the magic of clothing subscription boxes.
Here to save you from the exhausting practice of shopping both online and in stores, is a new method of acquiring new clothes that brings the whole enchilada to your doorstep. Rather than scrolling through an endless selection of shirts, pants, dresses, and everything in between, or rifling through racks and bins for that one size you need, you can just get a box of clothing sent straight to your front door. No more cramming your way into fitting rooms - instead, you'll have the luxury (and truth) of your own mirror.
In some cases, when you're done with the whole process, you'll be able to ship back the items you don't like and keep the items you do, which is to say that suddenly, shopping isn't so bad after all.
While there are plenty of clothing subscription box companies that offer this or a similar model, there are a few that stand a cut above the rest.
You'll want to keep a few things in mind when picking a subscription service.
First, do you know exactly what types of clothing you want, or would you like some assistance in picking out the best clothing for your body and style? Some subscription boxes let you choose specific clothing pieces, while others are built into personal styling services that choose the pieces for you.
Second, are you looking to dress for a special occasion, or for every day? Some subscription services are better suited for the weddings, parties, and other social gatherings that probably don't take up every moment of your social calendar, and others are better for revamping your professional wardrobe or helping you improve your overall style.
Finally, you'll want to consider prices, especially because a subscription will become a monthly (or quarterly) expense. The clothing subscriptions we've chosen below cover a range of prices to account for various budgets and needs.
Here are the best clothing subscription boxes you can buy:
- Best personal styling subscription box: Stitch Fix
- Best premium rental subscription box: Rent the Runway
- Best budget rental subscription box: Haverdash
- Best clothing subscription box for basics: Frank And Oak
- Best underwear subscription box: MeUndies
- Best sock subscription box: Stance
Updated on 9/23/2019 by Connie Chen: Updated formatting and links. Added premium and budget rental options (Rent the Runway and Haverdash) and underwear and sock options (MeUndies and Stance).
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