What I Tried At The NSALE *Pics Included*
What's in my cart, and the designer jeans I just don't think are worth it
Hey Indigoer,
I headed to Nordstrom earlier this week to do a quick try-on and see what I wanted to order. I love getting to see things in person to be able to touch and feel the products. There were a few must-skips, and a few must-buys for me. Here’s everything I tried on, my honest thoughts, and what’s in my cart.
Starting today, everyone with a Nordstrom card can shop. Doesn’t matter your level, you can start shopping. Beginning July 12th, everyone can shop, no card needed. I find most of my community has a card and does a lot of their shopping the same day I do. So today I wanted to share some of the things I tried on, pieces I loved and didn’t, and what I’m ordering this morning.
I think this Open Edit long line vest is *really* good. I did a small, and couldn’t really button the bottom button. Maybe a medium is better, but I did like it open like this. It’s definitley a deeper neckline, but I’m fine with that. It was really well made and had a great shape.
This Caslon bomber boucle jacket was one of those “omg that is so good” pieces. I didn’t even see it online, but when I saw it in store, I couldn’t try it on fast enough. It reminds me a lot of my Mango cream bomber I have that I ALWAYS get asked about. It’s many years old, though, so this will be the version I recommend. I’m in a small, I would’ve sized up to a medium. Also comes in black. This is a great third piece topper that feels more elevated than a denim jacket. PS ways to style a bomber jacket here for outfit ideas.
I’m gonna be honest, I’m not 100% sure if this is considered a rain jacket, but it looked and felt like one. I’d say it’s water resistant based on the fabric composition. If so, this is THE ITEM to purchase if you are on the hunt for a lightweight trench jacket this year. I was BLOWN away by this piece. It is beautifully made, feels great, and has lots of great styling details. And the best part? It has a removable puffer vest inside. Very thin liner style vest, but great for those cold rainy days, or wear it on its own (not for me but maybe for you). I think this is one of the BEST things to purchase this year.
These Kut From The Cloth cuffed jeans were really good. They fit well, I’m in my usual size. They have some stretch, so make sure they’re a smidge snug at first. I loved the length of them (I’m 5’5” for reference, with a long torso). I really liked the wash of these as well. Plus, you can’t beat this price of $78.99. I have a pair from Madewell that are much looser and longer, so they are limited in my shoe options. This length would work with truly any shoe.
Denim at the NSALE can be hit or miss. I find the designer brands like FRAME and even Madewell tend to choose much cheaper fabrics for their denim to get the price down. I did not like these Frame jeans at all, they felt so cheap to me (yet they did fit great). I will say, I usually really like Good American jeans at the NSALE, as their fabrics feel the same as their regular pieces. I would grab these over the Frame version.
This skirt is SO cute. It’s definitely short but so fun. I’ll be wearing it into the fall and winter with loafers and socks, and then tights and boots. I’m such a sucker for a school girl mini skirt moment. I am in the medium and it fits great for me. It also comes in black if that’s more your thing.
I’ll be ordering this slightly more expensive version to try as well. I like that it’s less pleated, so less risky to flip up on me. I’ll only be keeping one, but I have a feeling this more full pleated one may be the winner.
Now for what’s in my cart, because sadly I didn’t do SUPER well in store since my location is more of a boutique size Nordstrom. But I’m glad I went. There are a few things I was able to skip over, like these Frame jeans, and this trench felt like weird canvas wannabe faux suede, I can’t even explain. But it wasn’t worth it. Here’s what’s in my cart to check out this morning.
Want to try these ballet flats in maybe the olive color
This mini pleated skirt to decide between the one above
Absolutely in love with this dress, I hope it’s just as good in person
Definitely going with this brown bag over this one after seeing them side by side
Very tempted to add these to my cart
If this is as good as it is on the model, I am SO IN. It will be so good with the mini dress and the pleated skirts
Stocking up on my go-to panties, always
Starting today, everyone with a Nordstrom card can shop the Anniversary Sale. Sizes go quick so be sure to snag what you’re thinking about. Everyone can shop tomorrow on July 12th without a card. You can browse all my top picks from clothes, shoes to beauty and more right here.
Love your choices..