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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: NAS maybes https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:44:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1695054 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:12:00 +0000 Suz 1695054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Aquatalias are $299 which is pricey but good for Aquatalias. My Sweetie boots were godsends to me. Different type of style, but super useful boot.  To my mind they are a very different type of thing than Fluevogs. Fluevogs are usually idiosyncratic statement-type footwear. Not waterproof. Beautifully made as a rule but you need to know which of their lasts (if any) works for your foot. If you find the style family that works for you and you like your shoes to make an arty statement, they're great.  Aquatalias are mostly classic styles and they are weatherproof. Usually more streamlined than Fluevog.  Angie will put a bag in her top picks if she loves it or it is extra-good value, for sure. She usually includes all kinds of items. If you look back in the archives for earlier NAS's you'll see she breaks it down by item type.  I think you should go for the bag, Smittie. :)  I haven't ordered anything yet. I'm about to phone the Ottawa store and see if items are in stock there yet. Which would make life a lot simpler than the cross border experience.  Angie on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1694982 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:35:59 +0000 Angie 1694982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm keeping you ALL in suspense with what I bought! But you can PM me if you like, Suz.  Anonymous on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1694954 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:15:26 +0000 Anonymous 1694954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the Aquatalias. If they are a reasonable price, I will get them myself, but if not, I might look at Fluevogs. Does the quality of these brands compare? Does Angie do bags are part of her top picks? I am also wanting that bag, haha! I also would like a navy winter coat. I think it would all work together. Muffin on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1694928 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:57:45 +0000 Muffin 1694928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz- sorry to take so long to get back. I will write a short post on my purchases later but wanted to let you know about the Aquatalia gray boots. I was originally searching for for black but really disliked the black flats with the buckles (just by looks, didn't try on). The gray ones were great- much more interesting in person and for me the perfect heel height. You can even fold the top over for something different. I fit my regular size with multiple sock choices. The back zipper was a little tricky but I find those usually loosen a bit. I also tried the Blondos - Did not fit through my high arches well. The high heeled Aqutalias were beautiful and comfortable and if I had a need I would have gotten them. I also tried the Vince bootie but it did not fit well around my larger ankles (the taupe color is gorgeous). Hope some of this helps! Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1694909 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:42:55 +0000 Suz 1694909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Nancy. No way am I ordering all of these items (some are already sold out anyway) but one or two of the knits, plus underwear and probably the booties. But still debating. Haven't pulled the trigger yet! Mochi on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1694900 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:34:49 +0000 Mochi 1694900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The bootie is stunning, Suz. I am now tempted myself.  Everything you picked has high potential. You know, looking through the catalogue I am not getting excited by the photos, but I have a feeling that once I see everyone wearing their purchases, the items will shine.  Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1694523 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:43:39 +0000 Suz 1694523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm wondering, too, Crazyone. I also wonder what else we might see as the sale progresses. They add new stuff daily for a while. So...crossing fingers and not getting too trigger happy yet. :)  crazyone on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes/page/2#post-1694520 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:39:10 +0000 crazyone 1694520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I wanted to tell you that I independently thought the same thing, that NAS looked a lot more summery this year!  That was my biggest disappointment in browsing.  I don't know whether that is because of Nordstrom's market (perhaps they have more customers in southern areas where the winters are warm? Even Seattle isn't as cold in the winter as Boston or Toronto) or what.   Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694517 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:36:06 +0000 Suz 1694517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks. No way will I be ordering ALL of these! This is just a selection of the type of thing that has (so far) caught my eye. I'm most inclined, at the moment, toward:  the bag one pair of booties (not sure which) Classiques Entier funnel neck sleeveless DVF sweater Leith boxy sweater Amy on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694512 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:31:33 +0000 Amy 1694512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I like your picks. I don't have a lot of time to comment right now, but just wanted to give you some encouragement :) Travelgal Nicole on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694410 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:23:23 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 1694410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been a bit underwhelmed with the sale this year too but it really helps looking through other people's picks.  Love the Alice and Olivia dress.....I think I'm holding out for Angie's picks before I pull the trigger. marianna on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694406 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:18:55 +0000 marianna 1694406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great picks and convo here, Suz. It's fun to get hints of Angie's feedback and top picks. Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694383 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:00:05 +0000 Suz 1694383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Me too, me too -- I want to know what you got, Angie!!  And (when you get a second) please let me know which of the items I picked (or others that I did not pick) seem like the best bets.  Thank you!!  Tanya on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694381 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:57:39 +0000 Tanya 1694381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, glad to hear that your impressions of the sale are not that different from ours.  I am curious as a kitten to see which items followed you home Angie on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694377 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:54:37 +0000 Angie 1694377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also got nothing on my original list but the knitwear. You can't buy the items when they aren't there! But I've come home with stunning unexpected stuff that screamed my name, some wild cards, and am very happy. All Modern Retro. Dressy shoes and boots were the biggest disappointment. The heels are sky high again. Suz, both pairs of boots are top picks. So are many of your tops. Okay! My next client is about to arrive. Joyce B on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694369 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:47:07 +0000 Joyce B 1694369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also like your picks. I think you are on the right track with the booties. I agree that many of the items are more suitable for mild winters. I tried to stay away from those but still got the PG Julias. Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694189 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:30:42 +0000 Suz 1694189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Anna, I'm so sorry about the VB; it would be really great on you. Thank you for the info about it.  My impression is that it's not as exciting a sale as last year or the year before. But maybe when we hear from Angie she'll find some gems. Crossing fingers.  annagybe on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694186 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:29:24 +0000 annagybe 1694186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I looked up Veronica Beard's size chart, it looks pretty small. I'm really bummed I can't fit into it as I like it, a lot. So far the scuttle I've heard here, other forums and my sales associate, it's not a good sale. Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694181 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:25:40 +0000 Suz 1694181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Kkards...I hope you are right. I will probably pick up at least one.  Deb, it looks like we've chosen some of the same items!  AuthorLinda, it's really odd, isn't it? Lots of dull neutrals and very few jewel tones.  Smittie, I would love to be bag twins. Normally I like a more structured bag but I also like the shape of this and the size and the colour...I have had a hobo once in the distant past that I loved and this is a relatively structured hobo.  Chris, thank you -- maybe I'd better wait on the knit dress or choose a higher quality one. No point in a dress that wears out after two wears. Knits are iffy at the best of times!  kkards on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694176 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:20:10 +0000 kkards 1694176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ if i wore turtlenecks, i think each your picks would have been on my list as well....i can see you in any of these...and that wine color would like great with your hair and mix really well with the blues you own. deb on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694110 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:27:59 +0000 deb 1694110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, that is what I see. Spring, summer, fall for where I live. I am going onto the store today to try some stuff on. I looked online and want to check these items out. Author Linda on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694094 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:13:23 +0000 Author Linda 1694094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, lucky woman, you can wear turtlenecks! I like that Autumn Cashmere dress. All of your choices are lovely.  I too found those pops of color hard to find. A lot of neutrals and, for me, the wrong colors. EF disappointed colorwise; I'd been hoping for more jewel tones but saw a lot of muted, neutral colors.  Anonymous on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694064 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:44:08 +0000 Anonymous 1694064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Suz. That is in my price range. Suz on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694045 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:30:26 +0000 Suz 1694045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Muffin, that would be great if you could check things out and report back -- thank you! AV,  I know....   ;) Lisa, that's good info about the Vince. I am hesitant anyway because I don't want too many items in that approximate colour (much as I like it) and I got a really great cardigan in cranberry cashmere last year, which I will certainly wear again this year. It was one of my best sale purchases last year.  I have never even seen, let alone tried on, a VB jacket. So I won't be ordering until I get Angie's information. And I probably won't order anyway unless she orders me to! I have several great blazers (Reiss, Tahari), 2 great leather motos, 2 other leather jackets, and denim jackets...so enough might be enough. The idea of pattern or bright made much more sense but I may have to go fast fashion.  Jenn, I am glad my eyes are not deceiving me about the preponderance of summery stuff.  Smittie, the bag is $196 USD -- not cheap! But I've learned that a bag that works is worth the price.  Thank you, Gradfashionista -- will look.  Chris987 on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694041 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:27:51 +0000 Chris987 1694041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, great pics.... How would you wear that cape? I'm curious because I always think capes and shawls look impractical at least for me.... If you order the Caslon dress be prepared for not so great quality. I've owned a few Caslon cotton knit sweaters/tops and they seem to stretch out and look "worn out" pretty quickly. I'm considering a moto sweater in the same brand and am not setting my expectations too high. Muffin on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694035 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:20:14 +0000 Muffin 1694035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like your picks- all seem like they are made by the same person, very cohesive (as opposed to ALL the colors & styles). The Aquatalia boots are on my list to see today. I will report back. I have worn my others to the ground. If I can't find the right ones I will wait, more will come. Thinking of saving for a V Beard blazer with the zip out hoody. Not sure that the NAS style appeals but I think it is in my store so I will check. Kicking myself for having not gotten the blazer/hoody combo when I saw it at the consignment shop last winter--grr! Perfect fit in my regular size 4 but I hesitated and lost. AviaMariah on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694029 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:14:45 +0000 AviaMariah 1694029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Suz.  Another good one.  There are too many. Anonymous on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694028 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:14:06 +0000 Anonymous 1694028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find a sleeveless mock or turtle neck and oddly useful piece too, and think that grey Halogen number could be good on you.  I'm cynical about the Vince sweaters based on my experience last year at NAS (and based on a comment made by someone else here who suggested that these were pieces commissioned by Nordstrom specifically  for the sale )  I have a Vince sweater bought during the regular season from their winter line, and it is head and shoulders above the piece I ordered and returned from last year's NAS .  I like the bag for you too. Sensible shape and size, and interesting colour. I too have been obsessed with a VB jacket for years, but stop short of buying one every time.  The price is just thaaaat much higher than makes me comfortable. Have you ever tried one on? I'm curious about fit.   Both boots look like you , too.   Jenn on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694020 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:05:50 +0000 Jenn 1694020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm excited to see you in these deep reds with your new hair, Suz. That Eileen Fisher poncho caught my eye, too, but the colors weren't for me, alas. I do see a lot of more summery items this year, and like you, I didn't find what I was looking for in terms of a statement knit, but it's still early days, right? Anonymous on "NAS maybes" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-maybes#post-1694018 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:05:44 +0000 Anonymous 1694018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the bag! It is such a perfect colour, at least on my screen, and looks very luxurious. The question is: is it puffer-ready :)? Would you be able to tell me how much it is? I think also that turtle necks are all good and practical for the winter with jeans. I do love that blazer too. But styling blazers for our climate is not my area of expertise. I do love how they've styled it with the hoodie.