https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 02:47:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1619032 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 06:10:05 +0000 puppycat 1619032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing those who deem the Rack hit or miss--except for the shoe department, which is excellent.&nbsp; That's particularly important to me because I wear a size 11 - 12 shoe (depends on the brand--I really am probably an 11.5, but nobody makes that size) and finding those at a regular store is very difficult.&nbsp; Going to the Rack is the one time I feel I've got a lot of shoe choices and I love that.&nbsp; I don't go very often for clothing because I'm a clothing size 14-16 and the store near me doesn't have a great selection of those sizes available (would likely find much more if I were a size 8 or a size 3x, ironically.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618300 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:22:14 +0000 catgirl 1618300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to add, having both now, I prefer the Rack online to the store itself - more size selection and search ability.&nbsp; I like to hunt and gather, but only if things look different every time.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618298 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:18:12 +0000 rabbit 1618298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, yep, I always head to the back of the store first, unless I swing by the bags or sunglasses which are near the front in some stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618297 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:15:57 +0000 rachylou 1618297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Nordstrom Racks are really good. My fave find is a Mara Hoffman quilted bomber. I knew a woman who always found the best trousers there - but I'm not as good at doing that at the Rack. Well, I always have problems with pants. The stores are broken down into reliable sections. Huge shoe area at the back. One offs in racks in front of the shoes, and coats and dresses on round racks next to those. Designer stuff down the middle of women's. Plainer or more basic things, of which there are multiples, in front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618130 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:01:34 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1618130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Laura: haha, I loved your answer! Agreed!</p> <p>I find it fun to occasionally browse there, but I've only bought undergarments there, so far. The clothing seems to invariably *just* miss my size: either too big or too small. </p> <p>The shoe section is phenomenal and extremely tempting, so I don't visit often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618125 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 05:52:59 +0000 Cerinda 1618125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack! &nbsp;Overwhelms me! &nbsp;I've had most success shopping with a definite list, emergency end-of-season shopping, and shopping for hosiery and lingerie (already fitted elsewhere). &nbsp;Occasional score jeans at the Rack online.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618087 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:58:41 +0000 annagybe 1618087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like others have said hit &amp; miss, plus huge variations in locations<br /> In Seattle, the downtown one gets some good designer clothes from the real store. Factoria/Bellevue I find is better for handbags, shoes are good there too. Lynnwood is eh. Northgate is downright tragic.</p> <p>I remember reading that they're opening more Racks than mainline stores. Probably following the money.<br /> When I was a kid the Rack was legit leftovers from the main store. In Spokane it used to be in the basement of the regular store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618072 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:18:36 +0000 Windchime 1618072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love our Rack. As others say, you have to be prepared for it to be hit or miss. More often than not, I leave without buying anything. But I've had a few terrific scores, including my beloved Classiques Entier lace pencil skirt and Paige flare jeans--which were heavily marked down from their original prices.</p> <p>It's especially fun to come across Angie Finds or other items YLFers have posted about, hanging on the racks there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618051 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 02:27:24 +0000 DonnaF 1618051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The super sheer Rack hose is great, and only $6.&nbsp; I hate to spend $$ or even $ on such items.&nbsp; It is labelled control top, but doesn't really feel like it or have that much control for that matter.&nbsp; Fine with me!&nbsp; </p> <p>I have also observed that Racks vary and that some (generally the larger ones) are better.&nbsp; Same with department stores, Ross, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618047 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 01:46:41 +0000 Echo 1618047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our Rack is very hit-or-miss, but I have also purchased some of my wardrobe work-horses there. And I agree that their shoe department is better than average (but still second to Saks Off Fifth), but their handbags are usually average, at best (at least in our Rack).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack/page/2#post-1618006 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:59:30 +0000 CocoLion 1618006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fan of the Rack here. &nbsp;You have to be ok with coming back empty-handed though. &nbsp;I have found decent things that are made for the discount channel as well as things that are main store returns. &nbsp;The easiest way to tell is the quantity of stock. &nbsp;If there is a big variety of sizes and colors, it was made for the Rack. &nbsp;If it's a onesie, it started its life in the main store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1618003 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:51:10 +0000 lisaflex 1618003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>definite hit or miss. shoe dept rocks!&nbsp;</p> <p>some of the clothing has never seen the inside of a regular nordie's...its made for the rack ie outlet</p> <p>just check items closely some are defective, dirty, not stitched correctly, etc....</p> <p>i just did get a great score on zella yoga outfits last week! yeah.&nbsp;</p> <p>lines are usually a bit long, no matter time of day...good luck hunting the good stuff down</p> <p>i only go when i have a chunk of time as it takes awhile to sort thru everything </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617939 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:15:12 +0000 Lana 1617939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Nordstrom rack! My only experience has been with the online version though and I specifically look for NYDJ jeans on a regular basis along with other specific brands that I like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617928 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:41:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1617928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, each Rack is different. &nbsp;The one near me in my new city is better than the ones in suburban Chicago, although the Indy Nordstrom's doesn't carry as wide an array of merch. &nbsp;The shoes are excellent, as are the handbags and accessories! &nbsp;I also have gotten some nice denim there -- it's better organized the many of the other areas in the store. &nbsp;The workout wear is also good.</p> <p>I often check out the Rack on top of another, less fun, errant (groceries, anyone?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617927 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:37:43 +0000 Greenjeans 1617927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Rack is a place I go into with high hopes and come out feeling dirty/cheap. &nbsp;The shoe department has some zing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617926 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:27:55 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1617926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love everyone for chiming in. My take away is that they are all different, but the most common thread among them is a good shoe department. As a previous consignment store owner and thrifted, I like the idea of it being hit or miss for treasures. With slowing down buying this sounds like a good place for me to explore. Thanks for the input and I will definitely post next month after they open of my experience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617912 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:21:31 +0000 MsMaven 1617912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Years ago I found great stuff at the Nordstrom Rack not far from where my parents lived in Salt Lake. I got many pairs of Ferragamo shoes there, as well as other brands. A visit to them always included a stop by the Rack.</p> <p>I rarely find anything at the store here in San Jose. I've bought a couple of pairs of Clarks, but lately I don't find much in the shoe section in my size, and little of interest elsewhere. Maybe I should visit as Linder says, after Nordie's sales.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617909 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:15:18 +0000 Anonymous 1617909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, good article on TJMaxx, Home Goods, like that store and Marshalls too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617902 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:08:31 +0000 Anonymous 1617902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.s. &nbsp;best time to shop is after Nordies has their sales, then they send merchandise that didn't sell to the rack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617901 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:06:54 +0000 Anonymous 1617901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have made some awesome finds at Nordie Racks, but it can be hit or miss.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617893 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:55:56 +0000 Anonymous 1617893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another Rack is opening near me later this year. There is one 20 miles from me already. This one will be&nbsp;15 in the other direction. Personally, I have never&nbsp;bought anything there, but I do not go often enough. My guilty pleasure is Bloomingdales!&nbsp; But I will say that I love the handbag section at Nordstrom Rack and yes the shoes too!<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617876 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:11:56 +0000 rabbit 1617876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kkards </b>thanks for the article, my gut feeling is that part of it is that when the economy hourglasses as it increasingly has, you end up with fewer mid to high end consumers. &nbsp;Even though the affluent might have more money as individuals, they aren't necessarily going to be buying more items of clothing during the year than someone like me whose ideal price point is the off-price stores. &nbsp;</p> <p><b></b>Th<b></b>e merchandise is coming from the same manufacturers I'd imagine, just by a different route.</p> <p>Some interesting reading I found about off-price retail focusing on T J Maxx, it's from 2014 though so I'm not sure what 2015 looked like:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://fortune.com/2014/07/24/t-j-maxx-the-best-retail-store/">http://fortune.com/2014/07/24/.....ail-store/</a>&nbsp;I definitely cop to being a 'treasure hunter' and susceptible to that psychological allure. &nbsp;I also was interested in what it said about how prices are set vs. traditional retail and its customer base.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/story/2011-10-25/tjx-ceo-carol-meyrowitz/50916340/1">http://usatoday30.usatoday.com.....owitz/5091</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617868 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:50:35 +0000 Anonymous 1617868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have purchased underwear (great deal), pajama's (great deal), and a gym bag. &nbsp;I haven't bought anything beyond that. &nbsp;My store is <u>always</u> <u>packed</u> though and people stand in line to make their purchases. &nbsp;By this, I mean people aren't browsing. &nbsp;They are buying. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617864 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:43:38 +0000 kkards 1617864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/you-can-return-nordstrom-rack-to-nordstrom-2016-2" rel="nofollow">http://www.businessinsider.com.....rom-2016-2</a><br />something to think about;</p> <p>there are over 3300 off price stores (TJMaxx/Marshalls/Ross/Rack) and countless outlet malls....and more coming as Macy's has announced that they are experimenting with this as well....and yet, regular department stores and specialty stores are closing.....so where is the merchandise that is filling these off price stores coming from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617805 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:05:24 +0000 catgirl 1617805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We just got one here.&nbsp; It's got some good finds and is fun for those of us who like hunting and gathering.&nbsp; However, I haven't seen a lot of turnover with merchandise - some of the same stuff is still there after several months.&nbsp; Ours has lots of cashmere and denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617801 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:00:48 +0000 shedev 1617801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of my jeans come from the Rack. They have a fairly good selection. The clothing tends to be a little conservative at mine. They get a good amount of Free People. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617792 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:52:47 +0000 rabbit 1617792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with many of the previous posts and that my best rack scores are the items (often one-off returns) that have come from the regular Nordstrom stores -- and that depends on the Nordstrom they are situated close to, I usually scan the mixed up clearance racks first, skip the carousals of Rack only brands and browse through the brands regular Nordstrom carries. &nbsp;I love Clear the Rack but always miss the date, I don't know why they don't send out emails or I miss them...</p> <p>Both of the Racks near me are a cluttered jumble on the shoe racks, so I scan for color or shape and check the sizes near my size too. &nbsp;But I'm perfectly happy (in fact more happy) in a store with more variety of items where I have to do some hunting and gathering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617790 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:50:09 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1617790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can return regular Nordstrom orders to the Rack? How did I not know this?</p> <p>I agree with everyone else, selection is often meh, but you can find good deals at times, especially in shoes, bags, and beauty IME. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617779 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:26:55 +0000 abc 1617779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to focus on the shoe department when I hit any Rack store. &nbsp;</p> <p>The clear the racks percent off as Joy mentioned can be nice if you time it right.</p> <p>THey do indeed carry some "made for Rack" brands, meaning it was never in a full line Nordstrom store. &nbsp;YMMV on those items. &nbsp;I've had good luck with some of the made for Rack Zella workout wear.</p> <p>If you are a Nordstrom shopper you will know what brands / items likely came from a full line store vs made for Rack. &nbsp;I guess that is just dependent on if you're a Nordies shopper, but I do find the intelligence helpful in making decisions, knowing if something is a good deal or not, etc.</p> <p>THere typically is an Eileen Fisher rack and I usually browse there for kicks, occasionally coming away with a find.</p> <p>Good luck and keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstrom-rack#post-1617767 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:14:47 +0000 MsMary 1617767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My very favorite thing about the Rack is being able to do returns from online regular Nordstrom orders without feeling guilty about taking up the time of the salespeople at the "real" Nordstrom, who work on commission. I agree it's hit or miss but I've found some treasures at my Rack. </p>