Like a lot of moms, my "me" time is limited. Before my kids were born, shopping was my time to relax and treat myself. I'd go alone to unwind or I'd shop with girlfriends to get their opinions on the styles. These days I don't have a lot of time to shop, and my friends are just as busy. Even thinking about spending an afternoon at the mall seems like a luxury, and since I've been rotating the "greatest hits" of my closet for what feels like forever, I decided it was time for a change. I needed a way to update my wardrobe and add variety to my look without spending hours on the process. That's when a girlfriend told me about her secret to shopping and keeping a refreshed look:
Le Tote.
My friend Michelle is also a working mom and I swear she has a different outfit on every day. She looks so polished and put-together, that I needed to know her secret. She told me about Le Tote and how it's completely changed the way she shops for clothes. Le Tote is a convenient and fun way to get new clothes delivered straight to your door. You can keep everything for as long as you want and then return them when you're ready for a new look. This sounded like the perfect solution for me -- a way to get new styles and stay on trend without having to actually keep up with the trends.
After completing a style profile where I answered questions about my preferred fit and style, Le Tote recommended pieces they felt I'd love. They suggested two tops, one casual and one a bit more dressed up, one pair of jeans, one pair of slacks and a cute chunky bracelet. I liked that I had the option to change out anything in my box before it shipped, because I wanted to pick things I'd wear right away. I had a conference that following week so I swapped out the casual top for a blazer . When my box arrived, I tried everything on and was surprised how much I actually liked some of the pieces. The jeans were a bit too light for my taste, but the slacks were great for work -- comfortable while still looking professional, and the flowy top matched perfectly. The pieces felt like things I would've chosen for myself if I had endless time to shop around.
The best part of a Le Tote subscription is that I get to borrow clothing from my favorite brands every month, and each tote gets better over time. Once I'm done with my box, I send it all back before the end of the month (or have the option to buy items at a discount), then they begin styling my next tote. As I provide feedback on each piece, Le Tote gets a better understanding of my tastes and finds pieces that Le Tote has given me with more time for other things and adds variety so I no longer feel stuck in my "mom wardrobe" rut.
I've been dressing with Le Tote for a few months now, and I love the style and confidence it's given me. It's not only made shopping easier than ever, but has made me feel like I have a distinct, polished look. It's become my not-so-secret fashion trick- just wear the clothes, then ship them back and Le Tote takes care of the rest.
UPDATE 6/18/18: The amazing team at Le Tote is offering a special limited-time offer for new customers! Follow this link to get $20 off your first two months of membership with free shipping!
