Nordstrom Rack Fall Outfit Extravaganza
Armed with a gift card in my hand and Nordstrom love in my heart, I headed to the nearest Nordstrom Rack, in San Leandro, California, to do a little shopping.
The first thing I noticed is that Nordstrom Rack does not exactly provide the full Nordstrom Experience. I’ve been to Nordstrom proper many a time, and have had luck finding gorgeous clothes and fancy party dresses. Nordstrom also has impeccable customer service, making it a joy to shop there. Not so with Nordstrom Rack, which is more like shopping at a really really nice Ross Dress for Less. But of course, the prices are a lot lower, so that’s the tradeoff.
Whereas the selection at Ross is hit-or-miss (and mostly miss), the selection at Nordstrom Rack is amazing. (And they are expanding their plus size selection and adding plus to more stores starting September 15.) They have everything from Coach handbags to Bliss products to (of course) designer clothes, with a nice selection of plus sizes (I saw sizes up to 3XL and 26/28). My favorite thing about the Rack is actually the shoe section, as they have a great selection of shoes that go up to Women’s 13. My time was a little limited since I had a B-A-B-Y with me, but I found a lot of stuff to try on in an effort to put together a fall outfit. I was looking for something to wear when I go back to an office job in October, with “comfortable” being my main criteria.
The first thing I found was a pair of black Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. I’ve never heard of this brand before, but they are super comfortable. I was in love with this pair of pants the minute I put it on (original price $138). I paired it with an oversized striped Blu Seven top ($48) that says “fall” to me somehow. I’m also super into stripes! I added a Calvin Klein cropped shrug ($58) as a nod to the crisp San Francisco weather, and a super long, jet crystal necklace ($78) from the Nordstrom Crystal Collection. The original total cost was $322; my total before tax was $125.88 (pants $37.97, top $24.97, shrug $19.97, necklace $30.97). I saved almost $200! That’s almost enough for one of the purses I was drooling over!
I also had picked out a pair of gold shoes (original price $78; my price $38.97) in size 11 1/2 to finish off the look. However, there was a slight customer service snafu, and I didn’t end up getting them. I didn’t get bad customer service, exactly, it just wasn’t particularly good. I should say that the dressing room attendant was very nice about accommodating me and the stroller that I had, and a woman restocking merchandise was very friendly, but the checkout experience wasn’t great.
I had picked out a shoe and had neglected to go to the “shoe mate” window because A) the baby had started crying, and B) I had no idea how the shoe mate window worked. I asked if I could pay for the shoes and then go pick up the second one; this is apparently against policy (which I understand) but I was told I had to go to the back of the store to get the second shoe, wait in the line again (which had gotten really long) and then pay for the shoes separately. Since the baby was fussy and hungry by that point, I simply had to put the shoe back. I think if I were at regular Nordstrom, someone might have been willing to either run back and get the shoe for me, or let me skip the giant register line that I’d already waited in once. But again, it was my mistake, and their policy makes sense.
Overall, if you’re a fan of Nordstrom and a fan of saving money on expensive Nordstrom merchandise, it’s definitely worth poking around Nordstrom Rack.
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I guess a sweater in a very nice color.
I really like this cape from Sejour:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sejour-faux-leather-trim-cape-plus/3192050
if not that, then a new blazer for work.
A chunky cable knit sweater in heather gray!
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I’d love a trench for fall!
I’m dying for a new pair of knee high boots, either in gray or tan!
I am definitely in need of a great pair of dress pants and a fabulous pair of flats.
A pair of brown boots to wear with my jeans and skirts.
comfortable waterproof shoes for walking in puddles!
I am on the lookout for a beautiful pair of boots for the fall…actually a black pair and a brown pair.
a heavy sweater for the cold winter thats coming!
A nice basic cardigan and a pair of flats to switch around with different outfits~
black boots!
I love Nordstrom Rack shoes and need boots for my fall wardrobe!
My must have is a plaid skirt. Until it gets cold, anyway :)
The cardigan. Could not live without it! Also hides spit up stains in a pinch.
I want a pair of brown suede boots, the riding boot kind.
i would like to find a nice fall winter dress in a classic look. I did not know Nordstroms had plus sizes
I must have a nice fall jacket.
oh wow, I have been so wanting to try out a pair of Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, I think I will be heading over to my local store tonight to see if they have them, what a great price. Thanks for the deal!
I’m transitioning back into the working world after seven years of being at home with a couple of those B-A-B-Y folks, too, but I don’t even *know* what I need: new town, new job, new lumps from the above referenced little peoples. ?!?
I would love to find a long, belted cardigan.
I’d love to buy an awesome pair of boots this Fall!
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My must have for fall are tall boots to stay snug and warm in.
I think my fall must have is pants. I lost a bunch of weight over the past year, and the last time I went shopping for bottoms I bought capris and shorts, and now I need pants because it’s getting cold!
COATS. I would have fifty coats if I had the closet space, but right now I’m craving something swingy in grey. I almost bought a capelet a few weeks ago but didn’t think I could pull it off!
I think scarves are a fabulous piece to have in your closet because it keeps your neck warm and it’s very stylish<3
must have a sweater jacket
I have to have a sweater jacket.
My feet hurt I need a new pair shoes
I would love some new Fall Sweaters for sure.
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I would love a shopping spree.
Shoes!!!
Dresses, dresses, dresses! AND SHOES! I’d love to go shopping!
Tunics and tank tops-my “uniform” for everyday wear.
I would love to be able to win a shopping spree for all my clothes are out of style and I feel that I need a new wardrobe and that’s for all my clothes I can no longer fit and old styles please give me a chance to win in this shopping spree.
I want those Not My Daughters Jeans!!! Been eying those forever but can’t pay full price.
OMG, what a deal!
I would love a pair of leather or suede boots above the knee
mmmm, definitely some boots. Nothing says fall to me like pulling on a pair of boots!
Sweaters, sweaters, sweaters. Swingy ones, clingy ones, and eventually springy ones. Loving all of the cape-y, drape-y sweaters that I’ve found at the Rack lately – all black and all so flattering!
okay, i’ll take a pair of leopard skin (faux of course) boots!
I’d love to find some pants that look good on a full-figured gal!
thanks also for a chance to win!
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I would love to win a shopping spree!
I’ve been thinking about some neat boots, but I’m more likely to look for a great pair of new jeans.
Need some new clothes for job interviews.
My must-have in your wardrobe needs a pair of boots to complete it.
My must-have for fall is JEANS! They can go almost anywhere.
A good pair of jeans! :)
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