Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022

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buggiewomma said:
Perusing the designer sale!
Everytime I see Alaia I think of Cher in Clueless having to lay on the ground in her Alaia dress when she is robbed and being more upset about the dress than the assault.

Also… I’m considering this:
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I better hurry as there are only 2 left. It will look FAB on my 40+ midsection and be perfect for no season. :giggle::shocked:
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Omg this photo makes the arms look so LONG!!! Haha
 
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Can we just take a moment to appreciate the design and craftsmanship of some of these Alaïa pieces? Sigh…

tearex said:
I apologize in advance for any wallet damage.

Private Designer Sale link: https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/designer-private-sale/

The items listed here can't be searched IIRC. They can be styleboarded, but has to be done a different way. My SA has to send me the product individually.
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tearex said:
I do, but the angle of them didn't show case the jacket well. Arguably the same could be said for the rear pic of the Caden. Will try and get some better pics myself today instead of using the SO.

I do agree the Reiss size 8 is too big. It will be going back.
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Its interesting that the Reiss has a sharp smell to it (from the dye or tanning process). I have the Avec Les Filles Leather biker jacket and the Sam Edelman piped leather moto jacket, both are under $250, with no smell. I wouldn't be happy at the Reiss' price point ($450) that there would be a smell to the jacket. Not a fan of trying to get a smell out...it usually does not completely go away in my experience.
 
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piosavsfan said:
I got an email from Nordstrom about setting up an appointment with a stylist and getting $50 towards a purchase. Is this something other people have done?
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I have done it. First time was great, I still have a couple of the pieces the stylist picked out while I was seven months pregnant (the kid is 10 now). The second time I had some miscommunication with the manager at that particular location, and I wasn't able to get an appointment. But she told me the offer doesn't expire, and I can set up an appointment at a later date. So I might do it when this heat wave passes.
 
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gillysirl said:
The Bernardo Selma loafers arrived today. They looked adorable in an earlier post. Way too narrow for me. Might try and size up, not sure if that will work.
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Is that from my post? Yes, it is narrow, and it's narrow at the mid part of the foot, where the band goes across the top. That's a new one for me. I have a wide right foot, and shoes are usually narrow at the toe box.

I debated about sizing up, but my heels are already coming up with my regular size. I have been stretching them by wearing the shoes with thick socks around the house. Got that a suggestion from a Ferragamo associate while I was there last week. The shoes have loosened up some.
 
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tearex said:
Now, what some are curious about... AllSaints Caden vs Reiss Grays (with some AllSaints Balfern too)

To rehash, I'm 5'3" and ~150 lbs and have been buying most things in size 6 US during NAS. 34G/4D US (34F UK) bust.

Fit: The fit of the AS Caden 6 US is right in between the Reiss Grays 6 US and 8 US. The Reiss 6 is a little more snug overall, but still ok to me considering the leather should stretch with wear. I can zip up all 3 jackets, though both 6s like to bunch up a little around my hips. I don't mind since I don't plan up zipping up my jacket often but want the option just in case. When fully zipped up, the Reiss is noticeably more snug in the chest area than the Caden.

I do think the Reiss in size 8 is too roomy and loose on me, particularly in the shoulders. I did not try on the Caden sz. 8 for comparison before the one I had started it's journey to @buggiewomma . If you happened to try on the AS Balfern, I did have a 8 in the black color before returning it and thought it fit like the Caden 6.

In summary, I find the Reiss Grays and AS Caden TTS for a snug fit, but consider going up a size for either if you want to wear a thicker layer underneath and zip up. Both aren't like the AS Balfern where it seems necessary to size up in most cases. I can put the NS Signature cashmere hoodie underneath the Caden with no issues, but I didn't try zipping up at the time.

Some further observations:
- Both the Reiss and the AS Caden have small flourishes that soften the edgeiness of a biker jacket. The Caden uses quilted shoulders, less hardware, and smaller zippers. The Reiss is more subtle in it's approach even though it has larger zippers like the Balfern, instead using less hardware, single vs double row exposed stitches at the seams, and paneling that follows the body's lines on the back of the jacket.

- The Reiss' sleeves are subtly flared and have a piece of leather stitched to both sides of the zipper to protect clothing underneath if you open up the sleeve zipper. Neither the AS Caden or Balfern have this, so it's easier to snag something on their zippers.

- Caden uses a double front zipper that can be finicky at the wrong angle, Reiss uses a single zipper. The Reiss pocket zippers can be finicky to fully close at the very top, messing with a clean look.

- The Reiss has a sharper smell to it, not sure if it's a dye smell or from some part of their tanning process. Requires some airing out. I've hung the sz. 6 for about 24 hrs now and smell has dissapated some but is still present. The AD Caden and Balfern just smelled like a leather jacket. Both the Reiss and Caden are made in India.

Both are well made jackets and I have a hard time deciding which to keep as there are elements in each I'd wish the other had. I like the quilted shoulders of the Caden and the side buckles of the Reiss. I know what the SO likes, but what do you all think?

Previous Caden try-on pics: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-2022.1052529/page-128#post-35242151

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Reiss pics (mix of both 6 and 8, I left the tissue paper covering the hardware on the 8):

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The Caden 8 has completed its trip from Nordstrom to tearex back to Nordstrom to me!!! And I love it!! THANKS TEAREX!!
 
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