- This is hard.
I don't know why I'm treating this
like a really hard math question.
- All right, my package is here.
I am so excited.
- The pockets are all faux, so that's just a tease.
(upbeat music)
- Hi, I'm Destiny.
Today,
we're gonna be trying a plus-sized style subscription box
from the company Dia & Co.
- Hi, I'm Kyeshia.
I am a fashion designer and plus-sized model.
- Hi, I'm Julianna.
I have been a stylist for a subscription box service.
- I would describe my personal style
as modern, chic, and feminine,
with a little bit of trend thrown in there.
- So for my personal style,
I like to wear a lot of color.
I like to wear a lot of pattern.
Basically anything cute, I'm interested in.
- I would best describe my style as minimalist,
edgy, comfortable.
Like, I love a good legging
but I also like a leather jacket.
- I've heard good things about style subscription boxes.
I am just nervous about someone choosing my style
and also sending me the right sizes.
Sometimes I like to wear a different size up top.
And especially as a plus-sized person,
fit is super important.
- I've never done something like this before.
And I feel like doing it with a subscription box service
that is solely for plus sizes will make a difference.
- So, I've never used a style subscription box before.
I actually don't really know much about them.
Dia & Co, their subscription box caters
to people who wear sized 14 through size 32,
and I think that's amazing.
So, I'm gonna go take the quiz right now
and see what they pick for me.
So, I've just pulled up the Dia & Co website.
And there's a style quiz I can take.
- [Julianna] This is really good,
not just asking, like, what's your body type,
but showing, like, your proportions.
I feel like this is gonna be really key to get the right fit
for different plus-size bodies.
- [Destiny] I think my waist is the same size as my hips.
(crickets chirping)
This is hard.
I don't know why I'm treating this
like a really hard math question.
We're gonna say it's the same size.
- [Kyeshia] Dress size, I will put,
'cause if it's knit, I like it to fit pretty close
to the skin.
But if it's a woven, I definitely need the room.
I'm going to go actually 26 to be on the safe side.
- [Destiny] I don't know, 44G+.
I don't know, I don't know what I'm doing.
- [Kyeshia] Do you ever have these common fit issues?
I think this is great.
So, they're taking you through issues that you might have
when you're shopping yourself.
I typically have button gap issues.
- [Julianna] This is where it's hard,
actually picking what my style is.
I think I'm close to this, but not exactly.
I'm gonna say yes.
- This one is a little complicated
'cause there's elements in here that I do like
but also elements that I would not wear.
I'm gonna say no on this one.
[Destiny] I love this style.
I cannot live without my leather jacket, yes.
- [Julianna] Not really a flannel person.
- [Destiny] Do you like this style?
Yeah.
- I don't know, this is hard.
This looks classic,
which I like the shapes of classic stuff,
so I'm going to say yes.
- So now, it's asking me where I like to shop
and it's showing me a lot of retailers
that typically sell plus-size items.
- How much are you willing to spend for the perfect fit?
It's nice that they have a budget as low as $30,
so this is pretty affordable.
- Are you looking to step outside of your comfort zone?
I mean, let's do it.
Let's go all in.
- [Julianna] All right, I'm just about to ex out.
They do have a note for your stylist section.
I feel like the website is a little jumbled
as to like what order you're supposed to do things.
But, I'm still glad I can write something.
- Okay, so I just ordered the box.
It will be here soon.
We'll see when it gets here.
(upbeat music)
- All right, my package is here.
I'm so excited.
- [Kyeshia] Welcome to the party!
- Okay, so I have the box here.
They sent me, it looks like a return label
for the stuff that I want to send back.
- [Kyeshia] Okay, so this first style that they sent
is this long, maxi, faux wrap, short sleeve dress.
Second outfit is these leggings with a pointelle, like,
knit top with a tie at the waist.
The third option is this trouser
with this novelty top.
- [Julianna] I think it's a pretty good assortment.
There's like basic solid-colored pieces, a plain stop,
printed dress, and I love patterns.
Printed top, I love pattern again.
I love floral, especially.
This looks pretty good.
- [Destiny] So, they sent me this dress,
some type of maxi skirt, a nice, simple gray sweater,
kinda like this tie-dye kind of top.
Oh, they sent some jeans.
Oh, these look cute already.
- Okay, so here is that first outfit.
I think this is a really pretty color.
I think the fit is nice.
I would probably, maybe size down.
It is a little bit loose in places that I tend
to like it a little more fitted.
This is an option I probably wouldn't have chose for myself,
but I think it's cute.
I think it's easy.
I might style it with a belt.
But, I think it's like a nice, easy, pretty dress.
- So, here's the pink, puff sleeve top.
Obviously there is a major gapping issue right here,
which I'm pretty used to with my bust.
But, it's still disappointing.
And, the sleeves are a little tighter
than I think they should be.
I do love the square neckline.
The print is pretty cute.
So, I just wish that it had worked better in the bust there.
- Okay, so this is the first item, the dress.
It's cute.
It fits just right.
It's a little snug in the bust area and the waistline.
It does feel like it was catered to me.
I don't know if this is necessarily my style.
I feel like it used to be, one upon a time.
This is a little bit more modest for me.
- Okay, here is outfit two
with the leggings, the like waffle knit, v-neck top.
It has three-quarter-length sleeve.
And then, it has this tie detail right here at the waist.
Also another outfit that I would not have picked out
for myself, but I think it's cute.
It's cute for, like, you know, running errands,
throw on a cute pair of sneakers and you're ready to go.
- So, I'm just not the biggest denim person.
But, I think these fit really well.
There's no gapping.
They feel comfortable.
I like the looser cut around the ankle.
But, they're just not my favorite style.
I would prefer maybe something more light wash.
But, I'm gonna try and style them a little
outside my comfort zone and see how I like them.
So, I like them a lot better
now that I've kind of styled them.
I feel very important, very serious.
This feels like a better outfit for the jeans.
I really do like the way that this all looks together.
- They are so cute!
I love these jeans!
Like, love these jeans!
I paired them with this white bootie.
They fit good.
The button buttons, the zipper's zipped.
It's a good day in the neighborhood.
- Here is outfit number three,
that woven top with the novelty fabric paired
with these like straight leg, pull-on, stretch trousers.
I also would not have picked this out,
but this is a good, like, work in the office outfit.
It has these, again, three-quarter balloon sleeve,
has a tie at the neck.
But yeah, I mean for me personally,
I don't really know about this outfit in particular.
It doesn't really give my body much of anything.
The pockets are all faux, so that's just a tease.
- I really like the ruching in the middle.
It kinda brings everything in.
I don't love that this dangles so low.
And it is a tiny bit see-through.
But overall, I really like the style.
I think I can wear it with pants or skirts,
so that's a plus.
- So now, I'm trying on this gray top that they sent.
I'm actually pleasantly surprised by this top.
When I saw it, I did not think it was gonna fit like this.
The hemline, it like really flows naturally
with my body shape.
I definitely could see myself adding this to my wardrobe.
It's really cute and the material is so soft.
- I really wanted to love this one.
I feel like it has kind of that boho vibe,
thought it could be kind of like 60s wedding guest.
But, I just feel kind of frumpy.
I don't really feel confident in it.
I think it this went in a little more
or if it was like a slightly different length,
maybe I would like it better.
But yeah, it's just not doing it for me.
- Okay, so didn't love this shirt at first.
But, I decided to tie it.
I paired it with just black jeans
and just like a clear heel.
Cute, I love it.
This is kinda how the shirt was as is, which is fine.
It's still really cute.
But, it's a little boxy and not really my style.
Wearing it like this would definitely push me
out of my comfort zone.
- So, the leggings actually do fit really well.
I was kind of just like all right, whatever about them.
But, they fit super well, comfortable.
They have a lot of stretch in them
but they're not like loose or unsupportive.
Like, I feel like I could definitely work out in these
or just go for a casual walk.
So, that's a big win.
I would definitely keep these.
- Okay, so now I tried on the maxi skirt.
I paired it with white tennis shoes and a denim jacket.
This is probably how I would wear it.
I have not worn, like, a maxi-style skirt in so long.
This is definitely giving me stay-at-home-mom vibes.
I'm not your momma, but I am staying at home.
Definitely not my style without the jacket, I don't love it.
It's not really flattering on my waistline to me.
- I feel like Dia & Co did a really good job
for a first box.
Of the items, the two that I would keep I think are actually
the plain knit top and the black leggings.
So, this is a huge win.
I'm happy with what I got.
- I think for me personally,
I enjoy shopping and I enjoy styling myself.
I could see myself maybe keeping the dress.
- Okay so over all, I think my experience went really good.
That was my first time using, like,
a subscription-style box.
I actually really liked a lot of the stuff in that box.
And I think it's really cool
that there's companies like Dia & Co that are catering
to other, you know, body types
and making sure that everyone feels a part of the club.
(upbeat music)