The Chapar

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What's in the box: A trunk of menswear chosen by a stylist to suit your size and taste, such as shirts, knitwear, trousers and outerwear, to try at home before deciding what to keep.

The Chapar is no longer operating: its website does not load and The Chapar Limited is listed as dissolved at Companies House, so there is nothing to sign up for. When it was running, it was a personal styling service for men based in London. Customers shared their sizes, tastes and budget, often spoke with a stylist, and then received a trunk of clothing picked for them. The idea was simple: try everything on at home, keep the pieces you liked, send the rest back and pay only for what you kept. Trunks could be ordered as single deliveries or on a recurring basis, which is why it was often grouped with subscription boxes. The selection leaned towards smart casual menswear from established, better quality brands rather than fast fashion. Its main appeal was the human touch, with a real stylist building outfits around your life and wardrobe instead of an algorithm choosing items at random. The drawbacks were typical of the model, including prices above the high street and the hassle of arranging returns. If you liked the sound of it, you will need to find a similar styling service elsewhere. Anyone with old credit or an unresolved order should not expect a response from the company.