Short Story Box is a clothing subscription service for petite women - women who are 5”4 and under. It offers a unique and convenient way for women to refresh their wardrobes without having to leave the comfort of their homes.
The process is simple. Subscribers start by signing up for the service and filling out a style profile that includes their clothing preferences, sizes, and personal style. From there, a stylist selects a collection of items that match the subscriber's preferences and sends them to their doorstep.
What’s great about this clothing subscription box is that you only pay for the items you want to keep. If you do not like any of the items, you can just return the box. You are given five days to try on the clothes and return the items (if any). However, you may ask for an extension by contacting their customer service.
Basics
- suitable for women under 5”4
- 5 handpicked items in each box
- $25 styling fee
- 00P-20P sizes available
- free shipping, returns, and exchanges
In most cases, many clothing brands do not carry a wide selection of petite sizes, which can make it difficult for petite women to find clothing that fits properly. Even when petite sizes are available, the fit may not be quite right. Clothing may be too long, too loose, or too baggy, which can make petite women feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. Moreover, altercations can be expensive.
Short Story Box aims to tackle all these issues. The goal of Short Story Box is to celebrate petiteness by finding clothes that make petite women look and feel amazing. You no longer have to wear too long jeans and jackets that look too bulky. Short Story Box allows petite women to dress with effortless confidence.
What’s Inside The Box?
You will receive five clothing pieces in the box. You may receive a combination of a pair of jeans, a blouse, a top, a jacket, a coat, or even a dress. Your box may sometimes contain six items but usually the sixth item is not a piece of clothing but an accessory. Once in a while, you may receive earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or even face masks in your box.
All the items are packed in a pink cardboard box. You will get a pamphlet containing pictures of the clothes sent to you. This pamphlet also tells you how to style each piece of clothing. There is also a price list included in the box so if you keep any of the items, you can just check the price list and checkout online.
How Short Story Box Works
The first step is to fill out the Style Quiz. In this Style Quiz, you will be asked about your style preferences and preferred clothing sizes. The quiz starts by asking you which pieces of clothing you need help finding the right fit, what colors you like and dislike, whether you like to keep up with trends, and what items you are currently searching for.
Then you are asked about your opinion on different styles such as romantic, feminine, edgy, casual, boho, preppy, or classic. You will also be asked about your height, weight, and sizes for both bottoms and tops. Short Story carries sizes ranging from 00P to 20P.
This Style Quiz allows your stylist to understand what type of clothing you are looking for when shopping. Your stylist will then curate a personalized box that fits your description.
You will be charged a styling fee of $25. This fee will be deducted from the total cost of any items you choose to keep from your box. For instance, if your total bill comes to $60, you will pay only $35 for the things that you keep. However, this styling fee of $25 does not return to you even if you do not keep any of the items in the box.
You can only view the pieces that your stylist has picked for you once you get a notification that your box has been mailed. You can then log into your account and click the checkout button to see which items will show up on your doorstep in a couple of weeks.
You will be given five days to decide which clothing pieces you want to keep and which ones to return. For the items that you do decide to keep, you can check out online by logging into your profile. For the items that you want to return, make sure the pieces are not damaged and still have the tags on.
Lastly, leave feedback to help your stylist better understand your preferences, style, and specific clothing needs.
Shipping, Cancellation, & Refund Policies
Short Story currently only ships to the United States, including all 50 states and U.S. territories. Your first box will arrive within 7 days of placing your order. You can easily check the status of your box by logging into your account. Updates and tracking information about your order will be sent to you via email.
Your subscription will renew automatically on the 11th of each month. If you wish to cancel your subscription, simply log into your account or contact their customer support. You also have the option of skipping a box. You can change the shipping frequency of your boxes, depending on your preferences.
Short Story Gift Boxes
Short Story also offers gift boxes that you can gift to your petite girlfriends. You can send a virtual gift box to your sisters. Gift cards with a value of $50, $75, $100, $150, $250, $350, $500, and $1000 are available. You can also include a personalized message with the gift card.
When your girlfriend receives the email, she will be asked to take the Style Quiz. Upon completing the Style Quiz, a stylist will be matched with her who will personally handpick five pieces of clothing to include in her box. Once the box has been delivered, your friend will be given five days to keep her favorites and exchange or return the rest. Your friend will enjoy free shipping with a free pick-up for returns.
Conclusion
Short Story Box is a great clothing subscription service for someone with short legs. It provides stylish and well-fitting options specifically tailored for petite women. It also recognizes and addresses the unique fashion challenges that petite women often face.