Introduction - What is Golden Tote?
Golden Tote is a fashion subscription box founded by designers Sarah Becker and Sarah Sweeney. Both Sarahs are also the owners of the Puella clothing line, and their items can be found at Anthropologie. Golden Tote offers a variety of different designer/boutique clothing items.
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Golden Tote Review - February 2015
This month my mom and I were able to order a two $149. My tote was a slam dunk. Mom's was both hit and miss with some sizing issues.
Regarding the tote purchasing experience, the new website had some unexpected issues that resulted in tote day being changed. When tote day was relaunched the processing speed of the server resulted in duplicates being put in our tote and check-out issues. Luckily, the new car feature allowed us to save our items and remove duplicates. For the first time, I was able to purchase both of our totes in one order (AMAZING!). However, it did take me a half hour to get that purchase in -- at least we got our first picks for items. This was due to the new timer feature which lets you know how much time the items in your cart are saved. Each time you add something to your cart, the timer resets.
Regarding the tote purchasing experience, the new website had some unexpected issues that resulted in tote day being changed. When tote day was relaunched the processing speed of the server resulted in duplicates being put in our tote and check-out issues. Luckily, the new car feature allowed us to save our items and remove duplicates. For the first time, I was able to purchase both of our totes in one order (AMAZING!). However, it did take me a half hour to get that purchase in -- at least we got our first picks for items. This was due to the new timer feature which lets you know how much time the items in your cart are saved. Each time you add something to your cart, the timer resets.
Picked items
$149 Tote: My picks
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| Easy Sundress Paired with Embroidered Jean Jacket from April Golden Tote 2014 |
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| Floral Crochet Blouse Paired with Just Black Distressed Boyfriend Jeans |
Both of these beautiful items are perfectly dainty and girly. I get lots of compliments on both of these items. The Easy Sundress was also perfect to wear for mother's day. It's a very comfy shift dress. The floral crochet blouse is very pretty, but also requires a tank since it's see through. I've also just worn a bralette underneath.
$149 Tote: Mom's pick
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| Springsteen Shirt Paired with Distressed Boyfriend Jeans in White |
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| Chevron Print Maxi Dress |
Add ons:
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| Distressed Boyfriend Jeans in white |
We both have these Distressed Jeans in dark wash, light wash, and now white. We sized down two sizes so they fit us fitted. We obviously hate these jeans :P
Surprise Items
My Tote: I genuinely loved all four picked items. I especially liked the two blouses I received - very springy and office appropriate. I only had sizing issues with the Hem & Thread dress. Although it is size medium, it runs small. I can squeeze in and out of it, but I am curvy and prefer things slightly oversized. I'll be FSOT this item.
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| Embroidered green blouse Paired with Distressed Boyfriend Jeans in White |
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| Blue blouse with Lace embellishment Paired with Distressed Boyfriend Jeans in White |
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| Puella Maxi dress |
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| Hem and Thread crochet dress |
Mom's Tote: Mom loves the black tunic and maxi skirt. The blue tunic/top and white top however weren't her style. In particular the blue tunic was too large for her. Those two will be put FSOT.
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| Black tunic with embroidery Paired with geometric patterned leggings |
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| Blue tunic Paired with Distressed Boyfriend Jeans in White |
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| White Lacey blouse Coral and grey stripped Maxi Skirt |
Verdict
Our stylist for this session was AR.
My tote: Was a perfect Match and my style. And 3/4 items fit perfectly.
Mom's tote: Mom liked 2/4 items. Being petite it is difficult for her to find maxi dresses that fit. We were surprised that the tunic/top choices were so oversized. We hope that in the future GT includes a style profile option for petites.
My tote: Was a perfect Match and my style. And 3/4 items fit perfectly.
Mom's tote: Mom liked 2/4 items. Being petite it is difficult for her to find maxi dresses that fit. We were surprised that the tunic/top choices were so oversized. We hope that in the future GT includes a style profile option for petites.
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| April Tote Design |
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