Abie asked me on another thread about this, and I thought I'd copy my reply here in case others are interested.

Overall, I had a great time.  The only disappointment was that the one dress online, the Calvin Klein color block, wasn't in store to try on.  

The pleated skirts Angie mentioned were very pretty, and I was tempted, but decided it just wasn't me.  I don't have my rubric yet, but I know structure or tailored is part of it, for work, at least.  
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/se.....sultback=0

There's a great basic v neck cardigan: it's a fine gauge so it might be wearable say four months in Florida  
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/se.....sultback=0

I quite like this skirt and am probably keeping it, unless I find the Costco one and don't want both.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/se.....sultback=0
I thought the ponte knit skirts in turquoise and purple showed too many bumps on me: I didn't want something that required Spanx.  But YMMV and I could definitely see them as a warm weather skirt with a breezy top.

Lots of great tops:  the Vince Camuto high contrast blouse (feather light but you'd have to wear a cami underneath), some really pretty Nic and Zoe fine gauge cardigans.  I also liked the Foxcroft tencel shirt in grey and blue.

I also did some shopping for tops in Point of View and Narrative and ended up with a striped cowl from one of them and a blouse. Thanks to the slouchiness of this season, Misses XLs sometimes fit better than 1x tops. Abie, you may find the same since I think we're a similar size.

Overall, I'd say check it out and see if there are some pieces that work for your climate and your wonderful sense of style.

P.S. I edited to fix the links, so I'm throwing in a bonus of these great Me Too pumps. I've add good luck with Me Too flats with my widish feet, and these seem like they'll be just as comfy.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/me.....ltback=945