Skip To Content
BuzzFeed Homepage
Sign In
Search BuzzFeed

    We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

    I Tried This Clothing Subscription Service And Will Never Pick Out My Own Clothes Again

    Attention, everyone seeking fashion minimalism and classic closet pieces – Frank and Oak is here to help.

    Sarah Han
    by Sarah Han

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Hi, my name is Sarah, and I'm still pretty much the worst at picking out outfits.

    Paramount Pictures

    But unlike Cher, I don't even have a digitalized closet full of fabulous choices. I tend to stick to the same outfit pairings, hoard outdated pieces I definitely never wear, and every morning is basically me being an indecisive mess because I literally have NOTHING TO WEAR. *cue freakout*

    But not to worry, because clothing subscriptions like Frank and Oak's Style Plan exist! For those who don't know, Frank and Oak is a Montreal-based brand that prides itself on ethically sourced and sustainably made clothing in classic styles and with modern cuts.

    Frank and Oak

    Even Tegan and Sara are fans!

    Out of all the style boxes available nowadays, Frank and Oak intrigued me because its style is simple, clean-cut, and built around ~timeless~ wardrobe staples that I should, to be very frank, already own.

    So yes, you can let ~expert stylists~ build out your closet for you. It's almost TOO easy! Frank and Oak's Style Plan is super easy to navigate and curates pieces at member-only prices, aka up to 20% off retail. Sign me up!

    Frank and Oak

    All you have to do is take a lil' quizzo that asks for your size/fit/style preferences, budget preferences for every category (blouses, sweaters, dresses, footwear, etc.) — and it even asks you to pick out some colors and patterns you'd ~never~ wear, as well as other brands you actually like to wear:

    Frank and Oak

    BTW, you can always change your preferences with just a few clicks within your profile!

    After that, Frank and Oak stylists will carefully pick out three to five items for you, and you'll get an email 48 hours before the box is shipped off, during which you can preview/confirm their picks, or choose different pieces from a curated selection!

    BuzzFeed / Via youtube.com

    You can even skip the month’s box altogether if nothing catches your eye! And/or change the date of your next box if a month is too soon.

    After all of that is confirmed, here's the timeline + other important info:

    1. Once you receive your Style Plan box, you have 10 days to try on the items from the comfort of your own home. You'll only pay for the items you decide to keep, and any items that don't earn a glowing YES from you can be shipped back with a prepaid return label!

    2. However, if you decide to return ~all~ the items in your box, you'll be charged a $25 styling fee.

    3. As a Style Plan member, you benefit from exclusive member pricing (up to 20% off; prices noted as such below) and free standard shipping site-wide all the dang time!!!

    4. A monthly box is typically $150-$250, but can be slightly less or more depending on what your style preferences, seasonal changes, etc. Each item ranges from $29-$149, and you will be charged for the items when the box is confirmed.

    Psst: if you sign up now, you'll get $35 off of your first box and waived styling fee with code BUZZFEED35!

    Just as a bit of context, I chose the "creative" style in my preference quiz (as opposed to "casual" or "classic"). So let's talk about the items I was recommended and love wearing on the reg:

    Sarah Han / BuzzFeed

    Note: Items seem to sell out pretty quickly (because ~fashun~ waits for no one!), so the items below are either totally gone or certain sizes are out of stock (you can sign up for a waitlist though!) — but I linked to similar pieces whenever possible!

    1. A stunning chiffon belted dress with pockets (!!!) that I will definitely wear all year — it's very silky, flowy, lightweight, and will layer up very nicely in cold weather.

    Sarah Han / BuzzFeed

    This is my favorite piece by far, and it definitely coincides with a newfound appreciation of forest green or whatever you call this color. It's silky, lightweight, and feels like butter! Which might be a weird way to describe a dress, but I don't care!! It's cool enough for the summer (NYC heat is brutal and you're bound to be a little hot, no matter what you're wearing) but the color is so striking and sophisticated that I already can't wait to wear it into fall/cooler weather! It falls right at my preferred above-the-knee length and the belt cinches my waist just right, but since it's all chiffon, it never feels tight or uncomfortable (even after a big meal). I'M IN LOVE.

    This is sold out, but you can also get a similar, short-sleeved blue or black dress for $119 (available in sizes XS–XL and two colors), or check out their entire dress and jumpsuits section!

    2. A breezy V-neck cami decorated with a cute leaf print and buttons to boot — whether it's tucked in or hangin' free, it looks great.

    Sarah Han / BuzzFeed

    I have a thing for silky material, if that wasn't obvious by now. This cami is super breezy and pairs well with casual and formal pieces alike, and the straps are easily adjustable (so I was able to make the V-neck appropriate for work, lol). It looks a little shapeless on its own, so I'll either do a French tuck or tuck it all the way into shorts, skirts, pants — you name it! The buttons add a nice aesthetic touch and bring the top together, even though you don't actually use them — I love that you can just slip this on and go — no hassle! The little leaf print is also adorable and adds something noteworthy to an otherwise neutral, off-white top. I'll definitely be whipping it out every summer from now until forever.

    This is sold out, but you can get a similar solid cami for $59.50 (available in sizes XS–XL and two colors), or check out their entire tops and blouses section!

    3. And a denim pinafore dress that's both playful and extremely functional (aka the perfect layering piece!). And the crowning feature? Sturdy and roomy pockets!

    Christina Lan / BuzzFeed / Via instagram.com, Christina Lan / BuzzFeed

    Yes, I sometimes low-key feel like a kindergartener in this, but with the right pieces and accessories, you can easily dress it up. Or just lean into the childlike vibez and pair it with your favorite animal-themed flats (my cat flats on ModCloth are sold out, but might I suggest a pair of shark flats?).

    Anyways, I tend to save any denim in my wardrobe for jeans, but this structured swinger won me over. Why? I love layering with it. The dress cuts quite low on both sides so you basically have to wear something underneath — say a floral body-con that I wouldn't be able to wear to work on its own. It's also the perfect canvas for all those quirky pins I never know where to put — my fav is this "shit doesn't have to make sense" mermaid one from People I've Loved, but it's hidden underneath my hair in the second photo. And, a forever bonus, it has pockets. Not flimsy afterthought ones, but roomy and sturdy pockets I can actually fit things inside without them sagging or possibly breaking.

    This is sold out, but you can also get a similar sleeveless pinafore in light indigo for $69.99 (available in sizes XS–XL) or a short-sleeved pinafore in a classic blue shade for $69.99 (available in sizes XS–XL), or check out their entire dress and jumpsuits section!

    4. I didn't get these in a box (yet), but I'm totally eyeing these striped wide-leg pants! They'd totally fit the bill for *the go-to* lightweight and breathable/cotton, loose-fitting, and comfy as heck pants! I'd never want to take them off.

    Frank & Oak

    Get them for $39.97 (originally $89.50; available in sizes 0–12), or check out their entire pants and shorts section!

    Overall, I was really impressed by Frank and Oak's Style Plan because the clothes feel well-made and are both classy and versatile in design (endless opportunities for mixing and matching), and the curated box helps ease my hopeless indecisiveness.

    Sarah Han / BuzzFeed

    Even if there's one item I don't like, I only have the task of choosing ONE new thing.

    The items are made to LAST so I know they'll be in my closet for years, but not in a gathering-dust sort of way. Like, I've already worn each piece multiple times and I've only had them for two weeks. For someone who is sometimes stupidly paranoid about other people noticing how much they repeat outfits (I don't have that much $$ and also flashback to Kate Sander's iconic diss: "Lizzie McGuire, you are an outfit repeater!!!"), that's a major thing. For the quality of their clothes and expert curation, Frank and Oak is definitely worth the moola. Case closed.

    Get a monthly style plan from Frank and Oak (prices, again, depend on how much the items you choose, etc.), available for womenswear and menswear. AND free shipping both ways with a 30-day return window.

    BUT WAIT! If you haven't tried Frank and Oak before, you can get $35 off of a Style Plan with the code BUZZFEED35! We're also talking a waived styling fee, peeps! So what are you waiting for? Sign up now to take advantage!