15 Best Clothing Subscription Boxes for Every Style and Budget

Refresh your wardrobe with clothing subscription boxes

The fashion world is constantly evolving—and so is how clothing is purchased. Less than a decade ago, e-commerce accounted for just 8% of total retail sales. 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.

While typical online shopping requires you to choose your wardrobe staples, accessories, undergarments and more, these subscription services curate those pieces for you. For most clothing subscription boxes, you’ll take a style quiz, then a professional will pull together items that suit your needs, size and preferences. On top of that, convenient delivery, easy returns and predetermined schedules are all offered without your lifting a finger. So whether you’re looking to round out your capsule wardrobe, expand your business casual options or find the perfect clothing rental for a special occasion, there’s a service out there 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, so you can 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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Best overall: Stitch Fix

Cost: Starts at $20

Stitch Fix is one of the most prolific clothing subscription services out there for both men and women—and it lives up to its reputation. With inclusive sizes, maternity pieces, petite options and a big-and-tall selection, it’s a perfect way to update your wardrobe. Plus, it offers pieces from more than 1,000 brands, including Madewell, Barbour, Vince, Free People, UGG, Levi’s and more.

The clothing subscription box requires a style quiz that assesses your style, size and budget—you tell them what you love, whether it’s more structured pieces, loungewear sets, denim and more. You pay a $20 styling fee for each box and can expect to receive your Fix within days. That fee then gets credited toward anything you buy, and prices on individual items inside the box start at $20. Send back what you don’t want (free returns), and if you keep all the items in your Fix, you get a 25% discount. As far as scheduling, you can set up regular deliveries (every two to three weeks, every month, every other month or every three months) or request one on-demand. After your first order, Stitch Fix allows you to shop its catalog to instantly buy pieces that aren’t in a Fix box.

Clothing featured: Menswear, womenswear, athleticwear, maternity

Pros:

• Sizes XS to 3X; petite, plus and maternity
• Shipping, returns and exchanges are free
• Extensive list of popular brands

Cons:

• $20 styling fee
• Only three days to return unwanted items

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Best for kids: Kidpik

Cost: $0 per box; pay for what you keep

Does it feel like no matter how often you go shopping, your kids are always too big for their clothes? Do you have children who love to get creative when they dress themselves? Kidpik is a subscription service that includes boys’ and girls’ clothing in sizes 12 months to 16. A great gift for kids, the boxes include eight items each, styled into mix-and-match outfits. The best part is that there’s no styling fee—your kiddo simply tries on the outfits at home and you buy what they like and return what they don’t via a prepaid envelope. Items cost an average of $15. Like many of the best clothing subscription boxes, this one starts with a style quiz. In it, you can choose the types of clothing items your child needs, as well as favorite colors, patterns and whether they prefer an elastic waist. Your little one can also select outfits they like, so the service can better cater to their style.

Clothing featured: T-shirts, skirts, pants, dresses, crewneck sweatshirts

Pros:

• No styling fee; affordable clothing items
• Style quiz is fun and interactive for kids
• Eight items per shipment

Cons:

• Seven-day try-on period
• No control over items chosen

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Best for plus-size women: Dia & Co

Cost: Starts at $6

Unfortunately, not every clothing subscription box is size inclusive. Dia & Co makes that its mission. The service offers three membership plans. One sends you seven items a month for $10; the second sends you five items a month for $8; the third sends you three items a month for $6. After the styling fee, you’ll pay for what you keep and receive 20% to 30% off each order, depending on your plan. So, what can you expect in your box? It’s up to you! You’ll take a style quiz that allows you to notify your stylist of your tastes, common fit issues and budget. Your box will include all the essentials you’ll need to look put-together and expensive.

Clothing featured: Jumpsuits, dresses, pants, blouses

Pros:

• Sizes 10 to 32
• Low styling fee compared with other services

Con:

• Five days to return unwanted items

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Best for plus-size men: The Winston Box

Cost: Starts at $75

The Winston Box is the best clothing subscription service for big and tall men (its shirts go up to 6XL) and a great gift for dad. Each piece, from cotton T-shirts and linen tops to trousers, is made in-house by workers who are paid fair wages at a small-batch manufacturing facility in Peru, where the brand sources its cotton. To get started, you complete a style profile that tells the Winston Box your style, color preferences and size. Stylists create a box of two to three items per month, and unlike services with a styling fee and buy-what-you-keep plan, each Winston Box simply costs $75. You keep everything for that price and can exchange any items that don’t fit.

Clothing featured: T-shirts, button-down shirts, trousers, jackets

Pros:

• Inclusive sizing, with shirts up to 6XL and waists up to 64 inches
• Affordable prices (up to 75% off what you might find at retail)

Cons:

• There are no exchanges for items that aren’t your style
• Only their in-house brand available

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Best for underwear: Underclub

Cost: Starts at $15

Ratty underwear ends with Underclub. This subscription service offers three plans. One sends you one pair of underwear per month for $15 or two pairs for $28; the second sends you one pair of luxe undies per month for $21 or two pairs for $35; the third gives you a matching bralette and bottom for $45 per month. You take a quiz to choose the colors, fits and styles you prefer (flirty feminine cool? sexy chic drama? clean classic chill?), and a stylist will create a box of the best underwear for women. If you don’t like a box or your items don’t fit, you can write to customer service for a replacement.

Clothing featured: Underwear, bralettes, sleepwear

Pros:

• Variety of underwear, including basics and lingerie
• Sizes 30A to 46G and XS to 4X

Cons:

• No easy returns process
• No control over items chosen

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Best for professional womenswear: Le Tote

Cost: Starts at $59

Whether you’re just returning to the office after several years of WFH or want to elevate your existing 9-to-5 wardrobe, Le Tote is your destination for the best office clothes for women, from business-professional to business-casual. Here, you’ll find classic dresses, blouses, blazers, trousers and more from brands like Bardot, French Connection, Tahari and Max Studio, at affordable prices. Bonus: In addition to workwear, there’s also a collection of casual, athleisure, maternity and event attire, as well as affordable jewelry. While you can buy the items shipped to you (for up to 50% off the retail price), this is a rental subscription service. So you pay $59 a month, choose four items to rent, wear them as often as you’d like and return (or purchase) them when your rental period is up.

Clothing featured: Blazers, tops, necklaces, handbags, sweaters

Pros:

• You choose the items shipped to you
• In addition to workwear, maternity, athleisure, event and accessory options also offered

Cons:

• No stylist
• Sizes 0 to 16

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Best for professional menswear: Twillory

Cost: Starts at $34

Professional men’s clothing looks simple but can be a challenge to find. Twillory is changing the game by making high-performance garments at prices customers appreciate. While it’s not a true subscription service that offers repeated deliveries, you do save by purchasing multiples. For example, if you adore their non-iron, moisture-wicking button-down, you can purchase one for $99, two for $158, three for $209 and four for $65 each. And as you know, many professional menswear outfits are based on the same recurring pieces, making bulk-buying a get-ready time-saver. Other workwear items include blazers, quarter-zips and polos. And while you might have your men’s pajama options on lock, you’ll never have to wonder what to wear to the office again.

Clothing featured: Blazers, button-down shirts, trousers, denim, T-shirts

Pros:

• Save by buying in bulk
• Items are easy to mix-and-match

Con:

• No membership options

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Best jewelry subscription: Rocksbox

Cost: Starts at $21

Jewelry can easily blow a wardrobe budget, whether it’s statement earrings, cocktail rings or other baubles. However, a rental subscription like Rocksbox can help you stay on track. For $21 per month, you receive three rental jewelry pieces curated for you based on a style profile and items you put on your wishlist. Unlike many curated boxes, you can preview your 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.

Items featured: Earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelets

Pros:

• Unlimited swaps
• Affordable pieces and subscription fee

Con:

• Limited fine and demi-fine options, if those are your preference

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Best casual womenswear: Trendsend by Evereve

Cost: Starts at $20

Worried that your style is dating you? Evereve’s Trendsend will elevate your weekend or business-casual wardrobe. Its boxes are comprised of two to three outfits, from brands like Citizens of Humanity, Faherty, Good American, Cleobella and more. There’s a $20 styling fee per box, which is credited toward any items you buy. You can sign up to receive a box monthly, on-demand or at a custom frequency. The process starts with a styling quiz, where you can input anything, including your denim-distressing preferences, your budget (items start around $90) and upcoming occasions you’d like to dress for (the office, date night, errands, weekends). Then, you have five days to decide what you like or to send back returns.

Clothing featured: Denim, button-down shirts, dresses, shoes (if you pick up your box in-store)

Pros:

• Select custom delivery frequencies
• Chat with a stylist
• Receive 10% discounts if you purchase four or more items

Con:

• Clothes are a higher price than other subscription boxes

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Best for athleisure: Fabletics

Cost: $60 per month

Activewear doesn’t last forever. If you’re committed to the gym (or just love lounging in athleisure, loungewear or women’s pajamas), a sporty clothing subscription box 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 they expire after 12 months). And you can decide to skip a month at any time. Most Fabletics items are fun and on-trend, with feel-great fabrics, cool patterns and bright hues for women and streamlined basics for men.

Clothing featured: Women’s and men’s leggings, joggers, jackets and matching workout or lounge sets

Pros:

• Easy to skip a month
• You customize each shipment
• Simple returns

Cons:

• No personal stylist
• Only Fabletics brand is offered

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Best for designer brands: Rent the Runway

Cost: Starts at $94

Rent the Runway offers a simple way to inject luxury into your life. You customize your membership to receive four, eight or 16 items per month for $94, $144 or $235, respectively. After signing up, you select each piece in your bag—there’s no element of wondering what you get. And here’s a personal stylist tip: Check out the reviews from other users, which often include photos to show how the item looks on various sizes.

Shipments usually arrive in two days or less and can be sent back via a prepaid return label. You can purchase items you love for a discount, although that discount varies depending on the piece. If you only want to rent one item (say, a gown for an upcoming wedding), you can rent it individually for four or eight days. Nervous about renting a pricey piece? Fear not. Your rental fee includes coverage for minor mishaps, small stains and general wear and tear.

Clothing featured: Dresses, coats, skirts, jackets, blouses

Pros:

• Includes items for all occasions
• Reviews from other users can include photos to show fit and how the item looks on various sizes
• No stylist fee

Cons:

• No personal stylist included
• Occasional limited inventory on items you want

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Best for affordable brands: Wantable

Cost: Starts at $20

The problem with some clothing subscription boxes is that the pieces they choose are wildly over budget. Wantable doesn’t have that issue. Its boxes, which have a $20 styling fee and seven items in each, showcase affordable brands such as BB Dakota, Levi’s, Havaianas and more. Individual items typically cost between $50 and $100; shipping, returns and exchanges are free. If you buy more than five pieces, the brand takes 20% off your total. Simply choose your plan (there’s Style, Active, Sleep & Body and Men’s Active), take a style quiz and receive your box. A “Stream” feature allows you to note items you like and dislike so your stylist can get to know you better. You have five days to return unwanted items.

Clothing featured: Denim, leggings, casual work dresses, loungewear, hats, sweaters

Pros:

• Seven items per box is on the high end for clothing subscription boxes
• Keep five or more items and get 20% off
• You can request items you want

Cons:

• There’s no guarantee you’ll receive your wishlist items
• Clothing is mostly casual, no matter which plan you choose
• Returns must be sent within five days

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Best secondhand: A Curated Thrift

Cost: Starts at $69

You don’t have to shop new to enjoy a clothing subscription box. A Curated Thrift offers bundles made entirely of secondhand items. The brand has two frequency options: a monthly box that includes three pieces, and a seasonal box that includes five pieces and arrives every three months. To get a sense of your style, they ask you to choose from buckets, including minimal, grunge, classic chic, ’70s rocker, cottagecore, goth, athleisure and Y2K. Unlike many clothing subscription boxes, this one assumes you’ll keep each sustainable clothing item in your box, which is why the up-front fee is higher. However, each box includes a return label, so you can return the box or individual pieces if they aren’t your cup of tea. Don’t want to commit to a full subscription? You can also do a one-time box that includes two items for $35.

Clothing featured: Coats, trousers, blouses, knits

Pros:

• Affordable, starting at around $23 per item in each box
• Sustainable

Cons:

• You pay for the items upfront
• Returns must be sent within three days

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Best for petites: Short Story

Cost: Starts at $25

If you’re a woman under 5 foot 4, you know the struggle of finding clothes that fit, whether it’s dresses, shirts or the best jeans for your body type. Short Story‘s subscription box features brands appropriate for petite sizing, including Vince Camuto, Vero Moda and Pistola Denim, as well as its own Short Story lines that were created using feedback from the brand’s petite community. Prices on individual items start at $32 and increase to more than $100. To start, take a quiz so Short Story can identify your needs (you can focus your boxes on all clothing types, from business formal to athletic). You’ll get matched with a stylist who will consider your tastes, needs, budget and sizing, and send a curated box of five or six items. Each box has a $25 styling fee, and you can choose the frequency at which you receive boxes (you can also cancel any time). If you love any pieces in your box, you can keep them, and your styling fee will be credited toward those items. The brand offers free shipping and returns.

Clothing featured: Sweaters, denim, dresses, blazers, scarves

Pros:

• Carries sizes 00P-20P
• Free shipping and returns

Cons:

• Items sold at full retail price; no discounts
• $25 styling fee
• Returns must be sent within five days

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Best for streetwear: ThreadBeast

Cost: Starts at $60

For the man who wants an on-trend wardrobe with as few shopping visits as possible, here’s one of the top streetwear clothing subscription boxes. ThreadBeast has three plans: Basic, which offers two to three items for $60; Essential, which offers four to five items for $95; Premium, which offers six to seven items for $150; Baller, which offers nine to 11 items for $290 (and a pair of shoes in every package). Fill out a style quiz so your stylist can nail your preferences, then receive a bundle of streetwear items tailored to you, including fan-favorite white sneakers, bomber or denim jackets, men’s winter coats and crisp, clean basics. Brands include New Balance, Ralph Lauren, Champion, True Religion, Levi’s and more.

Clothing featured: Shoes, accessories, tops, bottoms

Pro:

• Affordable prices

Cons:

• No returns, only exchanges
• No refunds

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How much is a clothing subscription box?

Clothing subscription boxes typically have a styling fee of around $20. This fee occurs because a professional stylist selects each item in your box. If you choose to purchase an item, most services will allow you to put the styling fee toward your purchase. Many subscription boxes also offer discounts for members. These discounts can be between 10% and 50% and vary per service. Some subscription boxes cost a flat rate per month. It all depends on the service you choose.

What is a subscription clothing service?

A clothing subscription service is a company that allows you to subscribe to clothing shipments. The clothing in these shipments is often selected by a personal stylist who takes your preferences into account. You can usually choose how often you want to receive a shipment, anywhere from every month to only a few times per year.

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