Well, on my THIRD trip to the Apple Store to fix the family iPad, I had an opportunity to introduce my DD to Nordstrom's Rack. Her response? "We should come here more often Mom, I'm finding a lot of clothes I like here!" I'm torn by applauding her taste and mourning the loss of even more of my clothing budget! Well, she does turn 11 (11, really?) on Sunday.
I purchased two items for her, and a pair of lace-up Clark's booties for me (brown -- who knew I could do brown). I walked away from.....
The Gibson riding blazer -- for $49! But you know what, the short ruched sleeves would limit what I could wear underneath, and the fit, while spot on, allowed no ease -- particularly in said sleeves (and there were none larger). One of my big goals for fall is more EASE! I have several fittted blazers already.
2 pencil skirts. I love a good pencil, but both of these, while they fit well, were a little short -- just above the knee. Another style goal -- to wear the midi while I can, because it's far more fab on me than just above the knee.
I have clothes to wear, and my closet works far better for me than a year ago. Still I'm hoping I can find the items on my list in my price range and size:
1. soft, slouchy trousers
2. Shaped, but soft and long blazers (one black and one in a great color)
3. colored booties and oxfords
4. Hi/Low sweater
5. Midi lengths in dresses and skirts
Style Rubric: Form and Flow / Ease and Energy
I feel like I'm hunting for some rare beasts in a huge jungle! Let me know if you see my "prey" on your hunting soirees.
