https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:18:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2367263 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:24:48 +0000 Lisa 2367263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered this Zella top from NAS in all 3 colors and they all smelled awful. I'm not sure if the smell will disappear after washing, but I would hope so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2366475 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:57:09 +0000 Staysfit 2366475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The NAS Zella top I ordered had a strong chemical odor…back it went… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2366408 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:23:35 +0000 Tina 2366408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Return for sure! I had a pair of NYDJ jeans come in smelling like a chemical. Thought it would wash out. It didn't despite multiple trips through the washer. When the next pair came with a similar smell -- back to Nordstrom they went. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also bought evening purses to try with a dress for a wedding. Had to send one back. It was so bad that it ended up in the garage until I could ship it. (Not Nordstrom).<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2366360 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:00:09 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2366360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!!</p> <p>Return for sure. Interesting that your dogs were so intent on the smell. I wonder what their thoughts were on it. Cause for alarm? Deliciously weird? You can never really know with dogs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2366338 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:56:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2366338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, my goodness, Peri, what a story. Now you may need to wash the bedspread! haha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365958 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:12:59 +0000 Joyce B 2365958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The nose knows, pups have a lot of information, I wish they could convey it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365949 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:23:57 +0000 Peri 2365949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are boxed up and ready to return. But here's the funny...while I was packing them my dog came over and wouldn't stop smelling them. I had to pull them away to get them in the box. After that he kept smelling the bed where they had been sitting waiting to be packed. Definitely something different going on here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365946 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:56:35 +0000 Jaime 2365946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely return. New clothes are heavily treated by chemicals generally, but this is ridiculous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365854 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:01:06 +0000 Suz 2365854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put a bag of activated charcoal in the room where our cat's box is (this happens to be our laundry room.) It helps! But ugh -- that is most annoying if it is on an article of clothing you want to wear. I would send back, alas, despite potential fixes.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365853 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:41:31 +0000 Ginger 2365853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I concur with the use of activated charcoal. It's a technique used by museums for getting the stink out of delicate textiles and other items that cannot be washed. It takes time but charcoal absorbs the scent particles. Not saying you should do that this time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365811 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:33:14 +0000 phoebe 2365811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes and can't comment on tenacity as I return things that smell strong</p> <p>Clothing from Nordstrom often has a specific "scent' which passes with washing, although not always fast enough, but I don't think that's what you are describing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365802 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:11:47 +0000 Joyce B 2365802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer to return items with chemical smell and have returned a few. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365794 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:26:47 +0000 Peri 2365794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow JAileen, I’ve never heard of that. What a creative solution! And worth doing for something unique and high quality. But yep, in this instance they are going back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365793 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:12:48 +0000 JAileen 2365793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I bought something from Nordstrom and it stunk, I would return it. &nbsp;And I would make sure the SA got a good whiff, too.<div><br /></div><div>But for future reference, I bought a vintage Coach bag in excellent condition, except it reeked of cigarette smoke. &nbsp;I put the bag in a plastic bin with several small bowls of aquarium charcoal, and closed the lid. I checked every week or so, and after a month or maybe a little longer, the smell was gone. &nbsp;I only did this because it was an uncommon style.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365785 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:02:32 +0000 Peri 2365785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all. I've only had this issue with Jockey brand underwear, but at least that holds up to machine washing in hot water. And even then had to be washed 3-4 times for the smell to fade. Sweaters won't stand up to that.&nbsp;</p> <p>They are going back, and it's disappointing since they are the main things I was looking for in the sale. It really feels like the brand and/or Nordstrom cheaped out on these, along the lines of brands making lower quality items intentionally for outlet instead of for the regular store. (Looking at you, J Crew and Coach).&nbsp;</p> <p>Another cheaped out clue, they did come in a large plastic ziplock bag, which is pretty bizarre for Nordstrom packaging. <b>kkards,</b> that might be a small part of it so thanks for your thoughts, but it is not the main issue. It's definitely a dye and chemical smell in the sweaters themselves. Maybe concentrated by living in a plastic bag but it isn't the bag itself.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>April </b>and <b>Janet</b>, agree, and thanks for the confirmation. This smell won't be easy to eradicate. With my allergic contact dermatitis this is just a no-go with an item that can't be vigorously washed. Thanks <b>Angie</b>...Next! But boo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365778 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:18:32 +0000 Angie 2365778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>URGH!!! Very annoying :(</p> <p>Return right away.</p> <p>NEXT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365767 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:45:38 +0000 Janet 2365767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had that issue in the past with a bag, and a scarf as odd as it seems. I could not air either one out enough to eliminate it and ended up returning one and donating the other (which was beyond the return window and not expensive). I hate that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365764 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:30:37 +0000 kkards 2365764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven’t had that issue with apparel, but we, the company I work for, import a lot of stuff and a lot of it has a lot of plastic, poly, or nylon and often the samples that come in have a really really strong smell. &nbsp;It generally disappears after a few days left out.&nbsp;<div>Sorry about this sweater, I’d try hanging it in a back room for a few days and try it again.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365760 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:55:46 +0000 April 2365760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ABSOLUTELY I have and your subject line pulled me in immediately.</p> <p>A Marc New York leather jacket from NAS was the example that taught me: if it smells bad out of the bag, return it immediately.</p> <p>Here's what I concluded. Many times the bad smell is not on the surface, it's in the fabric itself.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-weird-smelling-nas#post-2365752 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:53:34 +0000 Peri 2365752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered this sweater in black and in grey...colors that are apparently now sold out. They came today and they have a strong dye/chemical smell. I have a few of these from past years and they have never smelled like this. It is so strong that I have doubts the handwashing that is recommended will be able to get it out but also wonder if machine washing would ruin them. And if it is the dye, how much will washing fade them.&nbsp;</p> <p>So odd, but all I can think is that it feels like poor quality and a bad factory. They are probably going back. Too bad, I like them otherwise.&nbsp;</p> <p>Has anyone had experience with garments smelling awful when new? How tenacious was the smell?&nbsp; </p>