https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:20:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-831295 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:53:32 +0000 Auburn 831295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm...I guess I'm a spanner as I'm not totally sure how I feel about this. I'm NOT a fan of Zara or similar stores--their merchandise just never has the quality I'm looking for, nor do I enjoy the shopping experience of those stores. I love my Nordies but this will definitely narrow down (yet again) the departments I visit. I can see how this will appeal to a younger set (and bring in more business for the store as a result), but I also can't help but wonder if it's not perhaps going somewhat afield from the Nordstrom concept, as originally envisioned (eg, the highest quality and the best service). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-831207 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:40:11 +0000 rachylou 831207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting. I'm keen to go check it out now, right now! It sounds smart to me, I agree there's a hole there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-830373 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:05:36 +0000 Beth 830373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting and a smart move on Nordstrom's part. I love the idea that I can go to Point of View for more classic pieces and then over to Savvy to trend it up. I do wish the price points were more like $125 or less rather than $98 or less but that's just me being picky:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-829626 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:23:31 +0000 MNsara 829626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's great news Our one Nordstrom is rather small and not all that well stocked in Savvy/Individualist, so I wonder how it will all shape up?</p> <p>I was excited to hear we'll be getting a second Nordies in our area, but not until 2015 and all the way on the opposite side of both towns from me (we have two major metro areas, one on each side of the Mississippi), but it might be able to carry different stuff and between the two Nordies we'll have more to choose from </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-829624 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:21:25 +0000 Nadya 829624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie. The only overlap I was seeing was similar price points and perhaps age as POV is on the more affordable end and skews a bit younger than some departments. You've helped me sort it out and I'm looking toward to checking out the revamped Savvy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-829619 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:13:29 +0000 Alecia 829619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh. This is interesting, indeed. I'll be excited to check it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-829610 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:01:48 +0000 Isabel 829610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that IS interesting. Nordstrom is really becoming THE place to shop. I cannot believe that two years ago I was googling "NAS"...having no idea what it was. For me, Nordstrom's hasn't been THE place I check first for everything. The reason is that I feel that it is no risk shopping and their products are good quality. </p> <p>The name is perfect . "Savvy". Marketing did their job well. : )</p> <p>Hurray ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-829606 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:49:06 +0000 Angie 829606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nadya, Savvy is a fashion forward dept. The new line will compete with Zara apparently. Much more trendy than Point of View. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-829585 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:11:11 +0000 Nadya 829585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the news, Angie. Is the idea that this will be trendier styles than Point of View stocks? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara/page/2#post-829571 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:56:49 +0000 Suz 829571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting news, Angie!! Can't wait until Nordstrom's opens here and I can check it out in person.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-829557 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:46:54 +0000 marianna 829557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting. I heard that this change was coming... they're trying to target the young-professional fashion savvy market. The 20-somethings who like high fashion but can't afford it yet! I think this is a very smart move and I think it will do well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-829484 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:06:32 +0000 krishnidoux 829484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So finally Savvy will be true to its name. A Savvy shopper will really be a savvy shopper </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-829434 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:49:23 +0000 Inge 829434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh this is interesting to read, Angie, and good news for all the Nordies shoppers I think. Can't wait to see what kind of merchandise will be on offer.</p> <p>And yes, big high five Shevia (and big sigh too). I think Nordies, J.Crew and all the others who are now working with Fifty One should go have a chat with Shopbop. They ship internationally too and are getting it right... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828251 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:17:27 +0000 Amy 828251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It will be interesting to see how it shapes up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828246 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:05:51 +0000 RunningSue 828246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of the sales associates at Nordies downtown mentioned this would be happening. I think she is one of the young associates who works in Savvy but cannot afford their clothes. She told me part of the reason was that shoppers would buy the silk Joie tops for $150 and then return them due to their price point. It will be nice to have a trendy department for adults with an attainable price point.</p> <p>When and where will Zara be opening in Seattle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828213 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:13:47 +0000 Anonymous 828213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such exciting news! We have a Nordstroms but no Zara. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828209 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:05:11 +0000 Beth Ann 828209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! I will be glad to check it out. Hopefully I won't be sized-out, as I am at Zara. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828193 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:36:02 +0000 sarah 828193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that is so exciting. I love Nordie's customer service and my limited experience with Zara was a nightmare (the sizing was wretched, the returns were a pain). Hooray! Thanks for the news, Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828153 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:57:20 +0000 Karie 828153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have just about every major dept. store chain here, but...no Nordies and no Zara ...boo hoo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828138 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:39:25 +0000 Sarah A 828138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find this post interesting but as the nearest Nordies is a 3 hours drive I am unlikely to visit anytime soon. Are these categories (savvy, point of view, individualist) some how sortable on the webpage? I typically have a specific item i search for but a browsing experience of a particular curated set of items might be interesting... and hopefully I am not showing my ignorance with this question! I have now purchased 3 Nordies items and am thrilled with them, and their free return shipping for the boots and jacket that didnt work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828137 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:38:30 +0000 Angie 828137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's hoping, Rae :)</p> <p>Good girl, Janet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828134 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:35:11 +0000 Janet 828134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Angie! The Elizabeth &amp; James blazer I just ordered to try out -- well, it's not leather, so I guess I get a pass on that one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828125 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:24:36 +0000 rae 828125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, interesting and cool! Maybe they can move me into that dpt... lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828123 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:23:00 +0000 Angie 828123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We posted at the same time, Janet. HAHAHAHAHA!!!! I edited my comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828121 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:21:55 +0000 Janet 828121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that's good to hear, Angie. </p> <p>I've never seen a Topshop item in our local Nordies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828117 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:20:19 +0000 Angie 828117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I have already seen, the quality and sizing is more consistent than Zara (and roomier fits to boot). Also, remember that Zara has a bad return and customer service policy - you'll get the incomparable Nordies return policy with this range. </p> <p>Shevia, you crack me up. Spot on! Inge will high five you. </p> <p>That's also spot on, Denise.</p> <p>Janet, you'll probably be able to buy the lines you like from Individualist (most of the lines will go there, and the denim brands will go to TBD). Although we may have to ban any more leather jacket purchases </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828112 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:15:23 +0000 CocoLion 828112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I noticed that they were putting Topshop merchandise in Saavy, so this makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828106 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:13:39 +0000 Debora 828106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the sound of this, especially since we don't have a Zara in my neck of the woods! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828103 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:12:46 +0000 Sveta 828103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is interesting but I hope the quality will be higher than Zara's. And sizing, yes - almost nothing at Zara fits me, I am too big for this store &lt;waving to Janet&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara#post-828099 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:10:05 +0000 Janet 828099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, interesting. Maybe not such a bad thing for trendier items to be available at lower price points, but I hate to see lines I like go away in favor of a Zara-like inconsistency in quality. The Nordies closest to me is a small store and already fairly limited in selection (and its quite conservative to boot, being in a town which is not known for its fashion-forwardness!).</p> <p>I like Zara but have had limited luck there with fit. Oh, and their sizing makes me feel huge. </p>