I am wrong on this. I should have googled. Let me say Woodfield was one of the bigger stores in the early 2010’s
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023
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I received my blazers and the SW boots and here are what I am keeping and returning. The number of items that I bought this year is lower than usual in part because the basics that I used to get during the anniversary sales have been discontinued.
Keepers this year:
The Bruno Magli Valeria booties - These seem like they will be perfect for the fall. I love that these are well made and come with low heels for comfort. These boots aren’t made specifically for the sale since Bruno Magli’s website carried these boots and the boots shipped directly from the vendor. I originally bought my regular size given Nordstrom said these were true to size but they were too small. The next half size up is perfect. FYI I will say the opening of these shoes are quite small.
Veronica Beard Cutaway Jacket in Pinegrove - My regular size 2 arrived and given all the reviews talked about how small this jacket is, I was surprised that it wasn’t too small on me. It could work but is definitely slightly slimmer than usual for this brand I have a size 4 on the way and l mostly certainly will be keeping that one since I prefer my blazers to not be too fitted so it’s easy to move around. This green color surprised me. I like it way more than I thought I would based on the online pics.
L’Agence Chamberlain Blazer in Purple Cactus - I was hoping I wouldn’t love this color in person since I have too many blazers as is and I think this blazer is a bit pricey for what it is but unfortunately I DO love this color. It is so vibrant and true to how it shows in the online pics. This one seems true to size. I tried on size 2 and have a size 4 on the way but will most likely keep the size 2. I don’t know why this one is a hundred buckets more than the Veronica Beard jacket when I feel like that one is a bit better made. That said, I can’t say no to this color. The fit is very nice too. Just not sure about durability over time.
Things that are going back:
Stuart Weitzman Linsi OTK boots - I own a lot of SW boots with the stretch panels because they normally work well for my narrow calf circumference. This pair fits my calves OK but could be tighter. The biggest problem I have with these boots are the fact that they slide down slightly causing the leather and fabric to pool a bit near my ankles. The look isn’t as clean as I would like. I had planned wear with midi dresses and I think the bunching and pooling near the ankles would been distracting.
AG Mari jeans: I had mentioned these in a prior post already. Key reason these are going back is the fabric. Feels quite stiff perhaps due to the dye. Also concerned about color transfer for the black jeans given reviews.
Now if I can find the Bruno Magli boots in black half a size up from my regular size, I would be all set and happy with my overall haul this year. If they don’t come back in time before prices go up, I may just buy them from the vendor’s own website.
Keepers this year:
The Bruno Magli Valeria booties - These seem like they will be perfect for the fall. I love that these are well made and come with low heels for comfort. These boots aren’t made specifically for the sale since Bruno Magli’s website carried these boots and the boots shipped directly from the vendor. I originally bought my regular size given Nordstrom said these were true to size but they were too small. The next half size up is perfect. FYI I will say the opening of these shoes are quite small.
Veronica Beard Cutaway Jacket in Pinegrove - My regular size 2 arrived and given all the reviews talked about how small this jacket is, I was surprised that it wasn’t too small on me. It could work but is definitely slightly slimmer than usual for this brand I have a size 4 on the way and l mostly certainly will be keeping that one since I prefer my blazers to not be too fitted so it’s easy to move around. This green color surprised me. I like it way more than I thought I would based on the online pics.
L’Agence Chamberlain Blazer in Purple Cactus - I was hoping I wouldn’t love this color in person since I have too many blazers as is and I think this blazer is a bit pricey for what it is but unfortunately I DO love this color. It is so vibrant and true to how it shows in the online pics. This one seems true to size. I tried on size 2 and have a size 4 on the way but will most likely keep the size 2. I don’t know why this one is a hundred buckets more than the Veronica Beard jacket when I feel like that one is a bit better made. That said, I can’t say no to this color. The fit is very nice too. Just not sure about durability over time.
Things that are going back:
Stuart Weitzman Linsi OTK boots - I own a lot of SW boots with the stretch panels because they normally work well for my narrow calf circumference. This pair fits my calves OK but could be tighter. The biggest problem I have with these boots are the fact that they slide down slightly causing the leather and fabric to pool a bit near my ankles. The look isn’t as clean as I would like. I had planned wear with midi dresses and I think the bunching and pooling near the ankles would been distracting.
AG Mari jeans: I had mentioned these in a prior post already. Key reason these are going back is the fabric. Feels quite stiff perhaps due to the dye. Also concerned about color transfer for the black jeans given reviews.
Now if I can find the Bruno Magli boots in black half a size up from my regular size, I would be all set and happy with my overall haul this year. If they don’t come back in time before prices go up, I may just buy them from the vendor’s own website.
Woodfield is definitely not the biggest. Oakbrook is pretty good. And Chicago downtown is also much better than Woodfield.
Canceled....wump, wump...... the stalking continues. Somethings just never come back into stock. This may be one of them.
Yay! You got yours!! I’m so glad it’s love!
Mine arrived yesterday and it’s perfection! I was floored by how flattering it is! So happy I stalked and got one.
Nordstrom app, why the "We can't stay away either!" when it's only the second time I've looked today?
RUDE.
RUDE.
I have one item that has been getting canceled even though I really don’t think I’ll keep it. I want to see it in person. I’ll just keep trying and I know they’ll price match after the sale if it comes back since it is their brand.
For those that like to cook it looks like they have Le Creuset as part of the sale and there’s a limited time sale as well on a lot of their products on the Nordstrom site. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/7367323?color=600&size=one size
Is GA Good American? The rack had whole racks of them all under $50.
Got my Reiss cardigan and love it!!
Got the Vince wool & cashmere cardigan in white sand and also love it, great neutral color, very soft like last year. The cut of this cardigan is slightly different than last year and I prefer it. The color looks terrific paired with the PG metallic Sally penny loafers. I also got the charcoal color but it's a heathered gray and I don't like how it looks.
Also got the plus size Wit & Wisdom wide leg pants in the cold brew color and I'm super impressed. Great fabric, great color, very comfortable, and a flattering fit - for plus size pants this is like a unicorn for me.
Got the Vince wool & cashmere cardigan in white sand and also love it, great neutral color, very soft like last year. The cut of this cardigan is slightly different than last year and I prefer it. The color looks terrific paired with the PG metallic Sally penny loafers. I also got the charcoal color but it's a heathered gray and I don't like how it looks.
Also got the plus size Wit & Wisdom wide leg pants in the cold brew color and I'm super impressed. Great fabric, great color, very comfortable, and a flattering fit - for plus size pants this is like a unicorn for me.
I haven’t received everything yet but two surprises for me - first the Paul Green Scotty sneaker. Given other feedback on here and the reviews, I was expecting these to be narrow. They aren’t the easiest shoes in the world to get on (the laces are stretch, rather than something you tie) - but on, I found them super comfortable and well-fitting, and I do not have a narrow foot. Two, the Wayf dress. Reviews online suggest this runs small. I’m usually a six, so I ordered the medium (which the size chart says is for 6-8), but I found it too big. I’m not going to exchange this for the smaller size though, because I think despite being lined, in the right size it would show any underwear lines unless you use one of those smoothing shape-wear pieces, which I don’t. The lining is the sort that clings and gathers as you move rather than hangs smoothly.
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I was petting that cardigan at the store. I may get it if it goes on deeper discount. Last year, Bloomingdale’s had a similar cardigan on clearance for $99 which is the only reason why I’m hesitating to get the Vince one now.
just ordered La Mer treatment lotion for today’s GWP deal, fingers crossed that the GWP isn’t sold out already!
For those of you with cancellations (me), remember that cancellations = the chance to buy at sale price after the sale ends if it comes back in stock. I’m banking my cancellations for later use cause y’all know the sold out stuff is all gonna be readily available the morning after sale! 
We are thwarting your evil plot, Nordstrom!
We are thwarting your evil plot, Nordstrom!
Is it too early for everyone to say what their one favorite item is from the sale this year? I’m still waiting for my last couple purchases to roll in but am wondering what the faves are before the sale ends.
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