Chicago (North Bridge) had a ton in stock and I was able to try on almost everything from my wishlist! (No FARM RIO sweaters, unfortunately!)
REISS red collection... sadly no pants but I'm hoping they'll pop back online at some point. I didn't love the blazer but the sculptural off shoulder sweater thing was REALLY interesting in-person even though it looks sort of weird in the photo. That one came home with me, and if I'm able to pair it with the matching pants at some point, that will be <chef's kiss>
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Some "no's" were the MELLODAY dress... this was a size too big but even so, just way too hot with the polyester and I didn't like where the button hit me at the top. Just didn't work for me. The VERONICA BEARD "yeah baby" blue cord trousers were just okay, in my opinion. They were quite soft but they felt like they'd get damaged really easily, like the corduroy wasn't very strong? There were already indentations where the hanger clip was holding them, and they seemed sort of scuffed down the leg.
Black top was from Halogen, sort of a textured sweater? Hard to explain. I think I'll wear it frequently!
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My "yes" pile included these awesome GOOD AMERICAN jeans which were a size too big but I'm keeping them for the time being and ordering a smaller size just to compare. I need a 34" inseam and these were great. So soft and some cool stitching detail at the front and down the legs.
I was SO lucky to find the ISABEL MARANT sweatshirt in my size! I think it may have been the only one in the store. True to size or leans slightly large because of the boxy style; this is a 42 and I normally wear a medium in sweaters/sweatshirts.
To satisfy the chunky knit cardigan craving I went with this CASLON version that seemed nice and I know I'd get a lot of use from.
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Forgot a photo but the RAG & BONE striped top was super soft and nice, just very form-fitting so keep that in mind.
https://nordstrom.com/s/the-knit-stripe-long-sleeve-polo/7819156
Also selected a couple of TRUE & CO bras, the BYREDO mini perfume bottle set and NEU BROW serum. Got the tote bag monogrammed with my initials and grabbed a snack box on my way out. Really fun day; just need to decide if everything is worth keeping!
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. We got this cute tote (it could be monogrammed) with a coupon for $10 at Ebar (which I used), a filled and reuseable water bottle, and a coupon for $15 off beauty to be used later during sale (shown with my kitty George in the background 
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