I made it to my local Nordstrom. Review-after it was remodeled a few years back the Encore (plus) section was eliminated. Recently I learned that the store was adding XXL in many brands. I went to check it out.

It was a mixed bag. The sales associate had no idea which brands had larger sizes and said I would need to look at every rack and then check sizes. And then stated that a lot of designers only went up to 10 or 12. Obviously she could have at least advised me which designers’ racks to pass over. She said that more brands will have expanded sizing.

I did not look for clothing. If I want help I will schedule an appointment with the store stylist.

On the other hand, there was plus sizes clothing again. Yay! But...,, it was such an odd assortment, usually only one of the item in only one size. I’m wondering if it was just decided to keep returns in store to sell.