https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:37:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1051570 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:24:30 +0000 Lisa 1051570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have some great pieces here and it was interesting to read about how the session went.&nbsp; I'm a fan of prints and brighter colors for winter, so the tops in 1, 8 and&nbsp;12 all get my vote.&nbsp; Your son is handsome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1051097 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 17:32:06 +0000 lyn67 1051097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like nr 4(very flatering and alive:-))&nbsp;with the strong stripes underneath the navy cardi!!! Then the 5,7,9 and of course 14+15(what a handsome guy!):-).<br />I covet you to&nbsp;keep the top and topper in nr 4, the burgundy dolman, and the blue&nbsp;tunic sweatter dress, with some sort of NYDJ you best liked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050828 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:28:38 +0000 Suz 1050828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Were those supposed to be ankle pants, then? Interesting. It would be good to find out!&nbsp;</p> <p>I definitely think you should keep the Pleione! &nbsp;At minimum.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I do think that first top could work with a skirt if you could semi-tuck. At least you could bring it home to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050791 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 00:44:31 +0000 pil 1050791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your comments everyone. Yes, I did wonder about PPL too - on the really short pants she had folded the hem up. I'm not sure why though.</p> <p>The animal print sweater in the first picture seems to have received the most comments. It would work with skinnies, but how about a skirt or even my flared jeans similar to those in Angie's recent post? I'm thinking it is too long and/or close fitting for a flared bottom?</p> <p>Peri, no pressure at all. I apologetically told her I wouldn't be keeping everything and also rejected a couple of items because of price - she said her goal is for me to be happy with my purchases.</p> <p>I'm still pondering.....but the red Pleione dolman matches my new specs </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050456 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 06:16:35 +0000 Marley 1050456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like a successful first-time experience with a personal shopper!&nbsp; I really enjoyed reading about your experience - and thanks for sharing!</p> <p>As far as the clothing items go - it is very hard for me to determine if a top looks good on someone (you know, the neckline, color, etc.) without being able to see the head on the person in the picture.&nbsp; Hair and eye-color, length of neck, as well as undertones of complexion have such a strong effect on how a color or neckline will work on someone - so I don't feel as though I can give you an honest opinion about the tops.&nbsp; (sorry!)</p> <p>I was wondering though (I can't tell from the pics) if you think the pants/leggings are long enough?&nbsp; Perhaps they are supposed to be ankle length?&nbsp; If so, they look fine to me.&nbsp; Also, I know its possible that you may have them scrunched in the pictures and I just can't see that - so, I'm just throwing the PPL out there for your consideration!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050416 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:09:47 +0000 Peri 1050416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh this was so fun to read...because my appointment is in two weeks! I'll ake any advice you have!</p> <p>I've been very specific about what I am looking for...one pair of PPP black trousers. I'm leaving room for a cool surprise or two,&nbsp;I hope I don't come home with much more than that.</p> <p>Was there pressure to buy? That's one thing I'm worried about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050312 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 02:05:19 +0000 Suz 1050312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura has a point about the length of the pants, Pil -- that confused me a bit, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the idea of that Max and Mia sweater in the darker colour - it would tone beautifully with your hair and look great with black or navy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050198 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:52:19 +0000 Nicole D 1050198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you had a good experience and that you lucked out with some of the NYDJ bottoms! &nbsp;I do find they are very variable in terms of fit and flattery, always need to be tried on. &nbsp;I like what I can see of them on you and I love the burgundy ones. &nbsp;My fave is the Pleione top. &nbsp;Followed by black and white top. &nbsp;Would love to see the metallic sweater in more detail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050197 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:48:02 +0000 lyn* 1050197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you had a fun time, Pil - don't be too hard on yourself for not remembering what you have at home! That's why you took stuff home to try on, right? :3</p> <p>I think the first sweater is my favorite out of the lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050194 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:43:58 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1050194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for posting your experience with the personal shopper, I've always wondered what those were like.</p> <p>Call me crazy, but all the pants look too short - you're not even wearing shoes and they're already at the ankle? If you're planning to wear them under boots, that won't matter, of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1050008 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:51:47 +0000 pil 1050008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My classic sweater thought was more along the lines of a wool or cashmere navy V or scoop neck. There was a Halogen cashmere V neck pullover but not in navy. Maybe I should have tried the gray.</p> <p>And upon further inspection the bottoms in #1 may just BE the dark wash jeans!</p> <p>Oh, and I just looked at the animal print sweater - there is a darker color that I think would be better on me.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/max-mia-animal-print-sweater/3592353?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=2375500&#038;fashionColor=Bark&#038;resultback=2366&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_7_D" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....ts-_-1_7_D</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049997 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:39:12 +0000 Anonymous 1049997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The leggings in the first picture really look like jeans--not too tight at all, but if the burgundy ones&nbsp;<i>feel</i> too tight, beware. I really like the black ones with the pleather... but I understand how they might be a departure. I recently got and wore similar ones and felt very dangerous in them (in a good way)! So I know how you feel, trench twinnie. Hey, maybe wear them with the trench to tone them down a bit?&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not much help on the tops and sweaters, because they all look good to me.&nbsp;&nbsp;What did you have in mind when you went looking for a classic sweater? A cardi or a pullover? In either case, these look&nbsp;<i>modern classic,&nbsp;</i>which is even better. I do like that first pullover with the spots as well. Good job finding dark wash jeans. That can be quite a feat, just finding a great fitting jean. Thanks for sharing the story of your appointment with us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049983 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:23:48 +0000 pil 1049983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know Suz, I think the sweater looks high low when I'm holding it up. I'll edit the text in my post. I do have the BR shadow stripe tee in cream, so this Caslon would be a duplicate in color but a more fluid silhouette.</p> <p>Claire, those leggings are uber comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049982 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:21:49 +0000 Anonymous 1049982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And your son is so handsome!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049979 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:17:19 +0000 Suz 1049979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - I am going to go one by one here:&nbsp;</p> <p>1. I do like the spotted sweater on you. Reconsider if you have a hole to fill for a patterned top.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Long sweater does look really good but I hear you on the styling issues with a coat.&nbsp;</p> <p>3. Pleione top looks great.&nbsp;</p> <p>4. I love this whole outfit. I hear you on bold patterns, but if it is partly covered by the cardi I think it's an incredibly flattering look for you and not overwhelming.&nbsp;</p> <p>5. The cardigan does look really good on you. Try it with other pieces in the closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>8. Can't make out much detail but the idea sounds wonderful. And I have heard of the freezer trick for jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>9. Tunic sweater looks good and I'll bet the colour is lovely on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>12-13. The sweater does not look hi-low in the pics -- odd. Can't really tell if it is a good colour for you but I can see it being useful.&nbsp;</p> <p>14-15. Delicious!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049977 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:17:03 +0000 Anonymous 1049977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm digesting these too, but just wanted to say first how great you look in the jeans and leggings! I love the ones with the black leather down the sides. NYDJ are usually&nbsp;<i>very</i> comfortable. Did you find this to be the case? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049974 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:10:28 +0000 pil 1049974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately the pictures are dark so they aren't very good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049970 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:07:43 +0000 Suz 1049970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait to see the pictures!! This sounds like an absolutely fascinating process! </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: I see they are there now - off to look!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-personal-shopper---a-novella#post-1049947 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:46:01 +0000 pil 1049947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Posting text on ipad first then editing to add pictures from iphone)</p> <p>Apologies in advance for the length of the post.</p> <p>Monday was my Nordstrom personal shopper appointment. One fun and anxiety inducing hour. My stylist was young, probably about my son's age, and super nice. In fact my friends already have her married to my son.  We spoke on the phone last week and she had seven or eight (?) outfits ready for me when I arrived. My original goal was a pair of dark wash jeans and classic sweater. </p> <p>In summary, it was a fun and useful hour but could have been more productive if I had put more thought into it. I really enjoyed my stylist though wish she would have been a bit more critical - there wasn't much that she thought didn't work. Then again, she's the professional, not me  In hindsight, we didn't discuss shoe options for these other than maybe a moto-ish style boot for tucking bottoms. I would do this again in a New York minute but would need to make myself focus more on what is already in my wardrobe.</p> <p>On a side note, I wore my new Brooks Brothers trench (shout out to Rae and the rest of the BB trench groupies) and felt terrific in it. Crisp, well fitting and functional - perfect!</p> <p>While I can't remember everything she had selected, they were primarily skinny jeans/leggings, top and topper. I felt like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory! some "nays" were easy to determine, but I'm so often unsure of proportion and fit the remaining pieces were a challenge for me. This was the anxiety part of my appointment. </p> <p>The interesting part was the pieces I would never have pulled to try myself. I tried getting dressing room photos but didn't do a very good job of getting shots with all three pieces together. </p> <p>I probably ended up bringing home about a third of what she selected with the intention of continued winnowing while looking at combinations with my current wardrobe. I think my error was in bringing home the pieces I liked - not the complete outfit she was encouraging me to focus on. This was lack of planning on my part - I should have had a better mental inventory of my closet. </p> <p>All of the bottoms she selected were NYDJ. The dark wash skinny jeans I like very much. I've tried this brand at TJ Maxx and never had any luck. </p> <p>1. The animal print sweater was paired with NYJD leggings with pleather side stripe and also a black Halogen merino wool baseball style jacket with pleather sleeves. (Page 73 of the new October catalog) The jacket is a very nice substantial knit wool but too square on me. The sweater and leggings were comfy, but I felt like I looked like I was in lounge wear.  My friends tell me I should have brought the sweater home with me though.</p> <p>2. Long black sweater paired with red Pleione dolman top and NYDJ dark wash jeans. While I really like the long sweater, the collar was tricky for me to get just right and I really don't know how I would wear this length. It looked great from the side but would need to be worn open as it didn't look good belted with my thick waist. I didn't see me wearing it in the winter because of styling issues with an overcoat.</p> <p>3. A shot taken at home of the Pleione dolman top. It has a mesh insert that runs along the side seam.</p> <p>4. Chaus waterfall cardigan, Vince Camuto banded top and lighter wash NYDJ jeans. I wasn't expecting to like the cardigan, but did - both color and silhouette. Also like the idea of the top, but find myself stepping back from bold patterns recently. </p> <p>5, 6, 7. This Caslon drape neck cardigan was paired with an Olivia Moon pleather shoulder accent top and NYDJ  jeans. The jacket is sooo soft I kind of love it.  I wasn't sure of the look of the cardigan on me, as if there was too much going on around my midsection. Again, it looked better open.  We tried two different color combinations because I'm trying to stay away from black.  The cardigan is another piece my friends say I should have.</p> <p>8. Nic &amp; Zoe golden cable sweater with metallic thread and NYDJ black waxed jeans for a holiday look. I loved the subtle sparkle and detail of the waxed jeans with a fun diamond stitch detail similar to a quilted look that runs down the side of the leg. I 'm pretty much an accident waiting to happen so they are simply too high maintenance for me. She said rather than washing they can be folded in a ziplock back and put in the freezer. For cleaning a spot I think she said they could be hand washed but should be dry cleaned. </p> <p>9. This Halogen cowl neck tunic sweater is something that pleasantly surprised me. I love the blue and also liked the silhouette.  She paired it with black NYDJ leggings, which are very much a departure for me. Any other legging I've ever tried has been hideous on me - these not so much.  At least I *think* they're ok, though I would have to wear the appropriate length top. Comfy, comfy.</p> <p>10.  There was also a pair of oxblood NYDJ skinnies/leggings but I can't remember what she paired them with. in this picture they are with the tunic so they aren't very visible. Love the color but a little too snug for my liking. I kept trying to pair them with the red Pleione dolman or the teal Chaus sweater - which she pleasantly discouraged me from doing because they were "too much". </p> <p>11. Vince Camuto cream banded sweater, Olivia Moon black knit jacket with white micro polka dots, and NYJD skinny cargo pants. LOVE the cargo pants but they are available only in petite and plus. The petite was just too short in the rise and they didn't have the next size up to try. Liked the sweater, didn't love the fit of the jacket (besides, I already have the Gap Academy jacket in navy) loved the pants had they fit.</p> <p>12 and 13. Caslon mixed media sweater. The back is a pretty satin mocha. This might have been paired with the waxed denim jeans too. </p> <p>14 and 15.. Latte art at Intelligentsia Coffee and a gratuitous picture of my son at the wedding we attended.</p> <p>For what it's worth the pieces that came home for further consideration are:<br /> Dark wash jeans<br /> Oxblood jeans/leggings (likely going back)<br /> Black leggings (having major second thoughts - so new for me)<br /> Chaus waterfall cardi<br /> Caslon mixed media sweater (not sure of where this hits on me though)<br /> Olivia Moon pleather shoulder top in green<br /> Pleione red dolman top<br /> Halogen blue tunic sweater (having second thoughts - would likely get more wear from the waterfall cardigan)</p> <p>Now what to keep. I didn't come home with a classic sweater per se, maybe the cream Caslon high low mixed media sweater could be considered an updated classic. Opinions anyone? I'm more than receptive to hearing about any missteps I've made - in items that did - or did not - come home with me.</p> <p>Anyone who made it all the way through this must have had a very large latte today!</p> <p>Thanks! </p>