A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World
Updated on Sep. 06, 2024
Whether you're looking for workwear basics, designer picks or lingerie, these clothing subscription boxes will help you build a better wardrobe.
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The fashion world is constantly evolving—and so is how clothing is purchased. Today, more online destinations, convenient shipping options and expanded inventory make shopping from home a breeze. So what are the most recent additions to the market? Clothing subscription boxes. Subscription services take the legwork out of online shopping by curating pieces for you.
The question then becomes: Which clothing subscription boxes are truly worth it? We’ve parsed through the best options available, including subscription boxes for men, women, jewelry, underwear and more. Get everything you need, delivered to your door. And hey, this just might be the key to always looking put together.
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Inspired by its founder’s own struggle with finding plus-size clothing, Dia & Co aims to provide stylish clothes for a very underrepresented group. Available in sizes 10 through 32, Dia & Co offers style plans (three, five or seven items) and seasonal clothing subscription boxes, including Autumn Essentials, Denim Refresh, Office Essentials and more. I ordered the Autumn Essentials, and my stylist paired me with three sweaters, a jacket and a pair of jeans. Dia & Co has a specific rating system, so you can give direct feedback on anything you did (or didn’t) like.
There’s a $20 styling fee and a 25% discount if you decide to keep all five items (the discount varies from 20% to 30% for the style plans). Everything arrived carefully packaged, and I was surprised that everything fit inside such a small box. I’m about a size 12, so I can’t quite speak on the bigger sizes, but Catherine, my stylist, did a great job of matching cute clothes with my measurements. The value of all five items equaled $379, which is pretty pricey, but made me look expensive.
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When it comes to clothing rentals, Nuuly is one of the best clothing subscription boxes out there. The selection is huge, it’s easy to determine your sizing with reviews and customer photos and there’s a buy-all discount for anything you want to keep. Paying $98 a month to rent clothing (more if you want to buy) may seem like a lot of time and money, but Nancy Snyder, one of our senior shopping editors, says it’s a fun way to shop and experiment with your style.
“They recently raised their price so it’s not very economical to subscribe every month, but I will do it before a trip or occasionally when my wardrobe needs a refresh (and I always tend to receive compliments on their items, so I always feel like I’m a walking advertisement for Nuuly),” Nancy says. “It pushes you to try styles you might not otherwise try, and those tend to be the pieces I end up loving and keeping!”
Madi Koetting, our product reviews home editor, mirrors the sentiment. “Not only is it incredibly fun to browse all of Nuuly’s clothing items from quality brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and more,” Madi explains, “the clothing subscription service makes me so much more confident in my fashion choices. It makes me excited to experiment with clothing I may not buy in-store out of fear of not getting enough use out of it.”
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Jewelry can easily blow a wardrobe budget, whether it’s statement earrings, cocktail rings or other baubles. However, a rental subscription like Rocksbox helps you stay on track, while still maximizing on accessories. For $21 per month, you receive three rental jewelry pieces curated for you based on a style profile and your wishlist.
Unlike many curated clothing subscription boxes, you can preview this jewelry box and swap items before it ships. Wear your three pieces for the entire month, or swap them as often as you like throughout. Note that there will be gaps between bundles for shipping. If you buy a piece, your $21 monthly fee is credited toward that purchase. Items range in price from around $35 to $225.
“My favorite thing about my Rocksbox subscription was the endless options of both fine and fashion jewelry,” says Senior Shopping Editor Cher Checchio. “I love that I can wear bold baubles in rose gold one week and subtle yet chic accents the next. The style profile is a great way to make sure each box is tailored to your preferences—from statement necklaces to delicate bracelets and ring sets. If you’re looking to adorn a new piece for a fun event or you simply enjoy switching up your accessories, then this is the jewelry box for you.”
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Activewear doesn’t last forever. If you’re committed to the gym (or just love lounging in athleisure, loungewear sets or women’s pajamas), sporty clothing subscription boxes might be for you. Enter: Fabletics. For $60 each month, you unlock one Fabletics member credit. Each member credit can be redeemed for any two-piece outfit or item up to $100.
If you don’t use your credit in one month, it will roll over to the next (although it expires after 12 months). And you can decide to skip a month at any time. Most Fabletics items are fun, size-inclusive and on-trend, with feel-great fabrics, cool patterns and bright hues for women plus streamlined basics for men.
“Fabletics was essential when I decided to step my gym wardrobe up from baggy T-shirts and old lacrosse shorts to more fitted and stylish ‘adult’ workout gear in my 20s,” says Content Director Nicole Doster. “My monthly subscription made functional and reliable staples available at a discount. I’ve received just about everything from leggings to sports bras to shirts that felt high-quality and also stylish. Now that they’ve partnered with Lizzo’s Yitty brand, I dabbled in their shapewear, too.”
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Perhaps the most well-known name on this list, Stitch Fix is a great entry point if you’ve never tried a clothing subscription before. With options for men, women and kids, it offers variety enough for the whole family. And with petite, maternity, plus-size and big & tall sizes, it suits a range of body shapes.
You’ll pay $20 for a Stitch Fix stylist to curate your box, which includes five items tailored to your tastes, size and style needs (based on an intro quiz and any requests you send your stylist prior to each styling date). What you get depends heavily on what you ask for—in our testing, we’ve received closet staples, special occasion wear, accessories, shoes and more. If you decide to purchase anything from your box, Stitch Fix waves the styling fee. They also provide a 25% discount if you purchase all five items. Delivery options range from every two weeks to every three months, or you can order on demand, no subscription required.
“I’ve been a loyal Stitch Fix subscriber for more than five years,” says Deputy Shopping Editor Reina Galhea. “It’s helped me find some of my favorite closet items—from everyday wear to big, bold pieces. I’m also impressed with the men’s selection, which is on par with what I’ve found at quality department stores. Now my husband is on the Stitch Fix train, too!”
Galhea notes that, while she finds the per-item price of certain pieces a bit high (upwards of $100 for a pair of jeans, for example), the quality of the clothes is consistently high, and the discount for purchasing the entire Fix makes the overall cost manageable. We recommend this clothing subscription for those who want to keep their closets fresh and have a mid-range budget available to spend.
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Rent the Runway is a simple way to inject luxury into your closet. Customize your membership to receive five, 10 or 15 items per month for $94, $144 or $194, respectively (less if it’s a one-month-only subscription). After signing up, you select each piece in your bag—no surprises. And here’s a personal stylist tip: Check out the reviews from other users, which often include photos of the item in various sizes.
Deputy Shopping Editor Reina Galhea never considered renting clothes—until she needed a dress for a last-minute Bridgerton Ball. “While I didn’t end up in a petticoat, I found a beautiful Spanish-style dress that made me feel every bit as royal as the queen herself,” she explains. “The selection across the Bridgerton-curated portion of Rent the Runway alone gave me pages to choose from, most of which were well within my price range (less than $100). I love that the company provides a backup size for every order, as I’m often between sizes, and knowing that cleaning was included put my mind at ease.”
Clothing subscription boxes like Rent the Runway also caught Nicole’s eye. “The main perk is that you can rent a dress, sweater, pants—and even jewelry—that’s way more expensive than you’d ever consider purchasing,” Nicole adds. “I found the most savings when I had a five-item/month plan in a season where I had a lot of weddings (and was renting many different designer dresses). Looking back at my cart, I was wearing $1000 outfits that cost me $90 to wear.”
Shipments arrive in two days or less and returns are prepaid. Nervous about renting a pricey piece? Fear not. Your rental fee includes coverage for minor mishaps, small stains and general wear and tear.
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There are two ways to enjoy the world of MeUndies. The first is a monthly subscription of one pair per month for about $10 per pair, and the second is a quarterly mix-and-match of three to six pairs every three months for about $7 per pair. The company uses sustainable MicroModal fabric, which is ideal for all seasons and hot sleepers. As long as you’re mindful about your washing methods, the fabric and colors should hold well.
Senior Shopping Editor Katie Bandurski owns more than five pairs of MeUndies pajama pants, as well as some of its underwear and sock styles. “MeUndies hooked me right away with their fun patterns,” she says. “As a black leggings enthusiast, I love that I can switch up my pajama rotation with colorful prints. Oh, and the fact that you can buy matching pieces for your partner or pup? That’s just icing on the cake.”
“They truly are the world’s softest underwear!” Nicole adds. “I admittedly have not ordered their subscription but have bought a one-off matching set for my boyfriend and me as a gift and we’ve loved the quality of the product.” They can be a little pricey, but you’ll find the best savings by bundling.
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Additional reporting by Juliana LeBianca.
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