Here are my reviews for everything I received on Saturday. Nearly everything else will be delivered today (hopefully soon!) but this is already so long I figured I might as well split up the reviews.
Tops:
Halogen V-Neck Tunic Tee in green and dark grey: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-v-neck-tunic-tee-regular-petite/4543763
• Received the tees in large but still waiting for medium to arrive. I got these in large last year and the sizing is the same, but I realized I never tried medium and they might work better since large is a bit looser than need be. Love the colors. Keeping whichever size works best. I could be wrong but these seemed ever so slightly less low cut this year compared to last year.
Yummie scoop neck shaping tank in black and white: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/yummie-scoop-neck-shaping-tank-2-for-45/4921161
• Keeping. Originally I planned to return at least the white color because the wide band around the neck makes the white tank not ideal for wearing under low cut shirts where you’re going to see it, as the wide band is opaque and the rest of the tank is slightly more sheer and it looks funny. The black doesn’t have that issue. These are comfy and slimming, and thicker than I expected (seem to be high quality and will hold up). They run small, I would (and did) size up.
Jackets and cardigans:
The North Face Rissy 2 Packable Wind Resistant Jacket in black: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/the-north-face-rissy-2-packable-wind-resistant-jacket/4437367
• Keeping. Really love this, it’s so lightweight and packs down so small I didn’t realize think the item in the plastic package was a jacket until I opened it up. Fits TTS. This is very flattering on and nicely formfitting. I like that I will be able to wear it when it’s warmer outside because of how lightweight it is, but there is enough room to wear a sweater underneath on colder days.
BLANKNYC Cloud Nine Drape Jacket in merlot and Mt Rushmore: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/blanknyc-cloud-nine-drape-jacket/4916444
• Keeping. Got the merlot and should be receiving the Mt Rushmore today (which I tried in in store so I know I like it). These are thinner than I expected but very soft and feel so good on. I bought in large and was originally worried that I should have gotten medium, but when I tried it on in store I found that though the medium technically fit it was too snug and my T-shirt sleeves were very visible. If you’re a medium in BFD circle cardigan and the sleeves on that are snug, I would get a large, unless you want a tight fit in the arms.
BFD circle cardigan in carbon: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/barefoot-dreams-cozychic-lite-circle-cardigan/4114466
• Keeping. Feels as soft and cozy as my other BFD cardigans. TTS. Carbon is a great color that I think will help hide pet hair, but still comes across as being black rather than dark grey.
Leith Ribbed Shawl Cocoon Sweater in grey: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/leith-ribbed-shawl-cocoon-sweater/4863533
• Keeping in medium (also ordered in large). This was thinner than I expected but soft and comfortable (not BFD soft, but soft nonetheless). Runs large, but if you wear BFD in medium and the arms on the BFD cardigans are snug, I think you will be happy with the Leith in medium. If BFD is looser on you I suspect you’d want to size down.
Leggings:
Lyssé high waist denim leggings in indigo and mid wash: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lysse-high-waist-denim-leggings/4089752
• Keeping (well, exchanging the indigo that came without a tag and smelling like they were washed, but then keeping). I got the Lyssé toothpick denim leggings last year and they were my favorite thing to wear in the winter and fall. These ones don’t have pockets but they fit and feel as nice as last years. I really like the mid wash. I’ve found a lot of lighter wash denim leggings look weird or really cheap compared to darker washes, but the denim on these look like regular jeans. TTS
Beyond Yoga midi high waist leggings in black steel: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/beyond-yoga-midi-high-waist-
leggings/4904086
• Keeping! Probably my favorite thing from the sale. Incredibly soft and cozy. Black steel is a great almost black color that seems to hide pet hair nicely. I will be stalking the website for this to come back in stock so I can order another pair. Runs TTS compared to most Zella (some Zella leggings seem larger in the waist compared to others...the Beyond Yoga in large is snug on me but not uncomfortable or constricting).
Hue brushed herringbone cowgirl leggings: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hue-brushed-herringbone-cowgirl-leggings/4926081
• Keeping. TTS. The grey is darker than it appears on the website. Much softer than I expected. The pictures on the website don’t show how the back pockets look. They have some stitching in an interesting/unusual pattern, which I’m not a huge fan of but I know this will almost always be worn with a tunic or longer sweater so you won’t see it anyway.
Beyond Yoga high waist gathered leggings: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/beyond-yoga-high-waist-gathered-leggings/4946069
• Probably returning, only because I prefer the color and style of the Beyond Yoga midi leggings more. TTS but slightly tighter in the waist than the midis (it’s a little harder to pull these over my hips). Also I’ve found than the top of the waistband rolls over slightly when I bend over.
Zella live in ombré midi leggings: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-live-in-ombre-midi-leggings/4857785
• Not sure if I’m keeping. I like them but not sure I love them. I typically prefer darker leggings so that’s my main hesitation (also I’m keeping so much already I really need to find things to return!). Runs TTS. Very soft and comfy.
Bras and underwear:
Wacoal jacquard underwire contour bra: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-jacquard-underwire-contour-bra-nordstrom-exclusive/4916601
• Keeping. Originally I thought these were too small in the band until I realized I had forgotten how I put on my bras, lol (I always latch the band first before putting the straps on, but when I first tried these on I put the straps on first...). Initially I was worried that the pattern on the bras would show under thin shirts (like halogen tees) but it doesn’t. So sizing is similar to wacoal basic beauty full figure bras.
Wacoal basic beauty full figure underwire bra: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-basic-beauty-full-figure-underwire-bra/3050371
• Keeping. The bands on these definitely stretch with wear so it’s difficult to latch and unlatch now but I know that will resolve itself shortly. Just FYI that the material on the cups is rather thin which can be an issue if it’s a bit “nippy” out. But they work well under thin, semi sheer tees like the halogen tunics and halogen modal v necks, which are some of my favorite everyday tees. I’m very fair skinned so for me the rose smoke color is a perfect (prettier than) nude color.
Chantelle c magnifique nouveau full coverage bra: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chante...e-nouveau-full-coverage-underwire-bra/4925014
• Returning/exchanging. The band runs much smaller than the rive gauche bras. I wear 32H in rive gauche and the 34H in these are too small. The band fits (tightly) but the center gore (part between the cups) doesn’t lay flat. Hoping 36H works but the band might be too big.
Blankets:
Kennebunk home bliss blanket (king) in ginger/mango and burgundy: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kennebunk-home-bliss-blanket/4599579
• Keeping the ginger/mango. Might return the burgundy only because I’m not sure we really need it, though the color is pretty. With the new ginger/mango we now have 4 of the king size blankets. I need to see if I can talk my husband into believing we need a 5th, lol.
Kennebunk bliss plush throw in pink brick and deep purple: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kennebunk-bliss-plush-throw/3564757
• Keeping to give as gifts. Beautiful colors. Wonderfully soft as always.
Tops:
Halogen V-Neck Tunic Tee in green and dark grey: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-v-neck-tunic-tee-regular-petite/4543763
• Received the tees in large but still waiting for medium to arrive. I got these in large last year and the sizing is the same, but I realized I never tried medium and they might work better since large is a bit looser than need be. Love the colors. Keeping whichever size works best. I could be wrong but these seemed ever so slightly less low cut this year compared to last year.
Yummie scoop neck shaping tank in black and white: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/yummie-scoop-neck-shaping-tank-2-for-45/4921161
• Keeping. Originally I planned to return at least the white color because the wide band around the neck makes the white tank not ideal for wearing under low cut shirts where you’re going to see it, as the wide band is opaque and the rest of the tank is slightly more sheer and it looks funny. The black doesn’t have that issue. These are comfy and slimming, and thicker than I expected (seem to be high quality and will hold up). They run small, I would (and did) size up.
Jackets and cardigans:
The North Face Rissy 2 Packable Wind Resistant Jacket in black: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/the-north-face-rissy-2-packable-wind-resistant-jacket/4437367
• Keeping. Really love this, it’s so lightweight and packs down so small I didn’t realize think the item in the plastic package was a jacket until I opened it up. Fits TTS. This is very flattering on and nicely formfitting. I like that I will be able to wear it when it’s warmer outside because of how lightweight it is, but there is enough room to wear a sweater underneath on colder days.
BLANKNYC Cloud Nine Drape Jacket in merlot and Mt Rushmore: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/blanknyc-cloud-nine-drape-jacket/4916444
• Keeping. Got the merlot and should be receiving the Mt Rushmore today (which I tried in in store so I know I like it). These are thinner than I expected but very soft and feel so good on. I bought in large and was originally worried that I should have gotten medium, but when I tried it on in store I found that though the medium technically fit it was too snug and my T-shirt sleeves were very visible. If you’re a medium in BFD circle cardigan and the sleeves on that are snug, I would get a large, unless you want a tight fit in the arms.
BFD circle cardigan in carbon: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/barefoot-dreams-cozychic-lite-circle-cardigan/4114466
• Keeping. Feels as soft and cozy as my other BFD cardigans. TTS. Carbon is a great color that I think will help hide pet hair, but still comes across as being black rather than dark grey.
Leith Ribbed Shawl Cocoon Sweater in grey: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/leith-ribbed-shawl-cocoon-sweater/4863533
• Keeping in medium (also ordered in large). This was thinner than I expected but soft and comfortable (not BFD soft, but soft nonetheless). Runs large, but if you wear BFD in medium and the arms on the BFD cardigans are snug, I think you will be happy with the Leith in medium. If BFD is looser on you I suspect you’d want to size down.
Leggings:
Lyssé high waist denim leggings in indigo and mid wash: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lysse-high-waist-denim-leggings/4089752
• Keeping (well, exchanging the indigo that came without a tag and smelling like they were washed, but then keeping). I got the Lyssé toothpick denim leggings last year and they were my favorite thing to wear in the winter and fall. These ones don’t have pockets but they fit and feel as nice as last years. I really like the mid wash. I’ve found a lot of lighter wash denim leggings look weird or really cheap compared to darker washes, but the denim on these look like regular jeans. TTS
Beyond Yoga midi high waist leggings in black steel: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/beyond-yoga-midi-high-waist-
leggings/4904086
• Keeping! Probably my favorite thing from the sale. Incredibly soft and cozy. Black steel is a great almost black color that seems to hide pet hair nicely. I will be stalking the website for this to come back in stock so I can order another pair. Runs TTS compared to most Zella (some Zella leggings seem larger in the waist compared to others...the Beyond Yoga in large is snug on me but not uncomfortable or constricting).
Hue brushed herringbone cowgirl leggings: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hue-brushed-herringbone-cowgirl-leggings/4926081
• Keeping. TTS. The grey is darker than it appears on the website. Much softer than I expected. The pictures on the website don’t show how the back pockets look. They have some stitching in an interesting/unusual pattern, which I’m not a huge fan of but I know this will almost always be worn with a tunic or longer sweater so you won’t see it anyway.
Beyond Yoga high waist gathered leggings: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/beyond-yoga-high-waist-gathered-leggings/4946069
• Probably returning, only because I prefer the color and style of the Beyond Yoga midi leggings more. TTS but slightly tighter in the waist than the midis (it’s a little harder to pull these over my hips). Also I’ve found than the top of the waistband rolls over slightly when I bend over.
Zella live in ombré midi leggings: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-live-in-ombre-midi-leggings/4857785
• Not sure if I’m keeping. I like them but not sure I love them. I typically prefer darker leggings so that’s my main hesitation (also I’m keeping so much already I really need to find things to return!). Runs TTS. Very soft and comfy.
Bras and underwear:
Wacoal jacquard underwire contour bra: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-jacquard-underwire-contour-bra-nordstrom-exclusive/4916601
• Keeping. Originally I thought these were too small in the band until I realized I had forgotten how I put on my bras, lol (I always latch the band first before putting the straps on, but when I first tried these on I put the straps on first...). Initially I was worried that the pattern on the bras would show under thin shirts (like halogen tees) but it doesn’t. So sizing is similar to wacoal basic beauty full figure bras.
Wacoal basic beauty full figure underwire bra: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-basic-beauty-full-figure-underwire-bra/3050371
• Keeping. The bands on these definitely stretch with wear so it’s difficult to latch and unlatch now but I know that will resolve itself shortly. Just FYI that the material on the cups is rather thin which can be an issue if it’s a bit “nippy” out. But they work well under thin, semi sheer tees like the halogen tunics and halogen modal v necks, which are some of my favorite everyday tees. I’m very fair skinned so for me the rose smoke color is a perfect (prettier than) nude color.
Chantelle c magnifique nouveau full coverage bra: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chante...e-nouveau-full-coverage-underwire-bra/4925014
• Returning/exchanging. The band runs much smaller than the rive gauche bras. I wear 32H in rive gauche and the 34H in these are too small. The band fits (tightly) but the center gore (part between the cups) doesn’t lay flat. Hoping 36H works but the band might be too big.
Blankets:
Kennebunk home bliss blanket (king) in ginger/mango and burgundy: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kennebunk-home-bliss-blanket/4599579
• Keeping the ginger/mango. Might return the burgundy only because I’m not sure we really need it, though the color is pretty. With the new ginger/mango we now have 4 of the king size blankets. I need to see if I can talk my husband into believing we need a 5th, lol.
Kennebunk bliss plush throw in pink brick and deep purple: https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kennebunk-bliss-plush-throw/3564757
• Keeping to give as gifts. Beautiful colors. Wonderfully soft as always.
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