I have been wanting a stompy pair of black boots and figured NAS would be a good place to try them. I sent them to my local N. Rack to make myself return the no's on the spot. Several items are not arriving until next week, but here is some feedback in case it is helpful.
1-2. Nordstrom moto boot in taupe. I hadn't originally considered this color, but it works nicely with bookending and my wardrobe. The one review says the shoe runs narrow, but I do not think that it does. However, it was a bit slippy on only one of my heels. This is unusual for me. Generally, if it slips on one it will slip on the other. I decided to return and reorder in case a second pair is any different. I'd like this to work, so I'm going through extra effort that maybe I shouldn't. However, I won't force it if the same happens on the second pair.
3. Franco Sarto black moto boot. Not very soft around the ankle. It just felt massive on my foot. I know I wanted a stompy boot, but I've realized I need at least some measure of refinement and this isn't it. An easy return. I love a mid calf boot though.
4 Zella tee and Caslon skirt. Tee fits TTS and I like the pretty purple. The skirt I took in my bigger size. It may end up being a little loose, but I don't want a snug fit. These are the two keeps so far for me. It was over 110F/44C today, and this is the type of outfit I can wear today. I did a sit test and the front zip does not cause any problems with showing too much.
It may be another week to get the rest of the items. I was only able to order the Zella jogger in the smaller of my two sizes, and I am guessing I will want the larger size. I lemming'd the W&W pants, and ordered those. I've been wearing Wit jeans and pants for probably a decade though, so they may work. Also, I've scatter shot a few other black Blondo boots. I will see if the Munro boots come in my size, but they weren't available when the sale opened to me.
Pic 5 - Blondo Ginny. Not keeping. The leather was softer around the foot, which I appreciate. But too stiff around the ankle to wear with a low sock with skirts. Might work if you’re wearing thick socks that end over the boot height, but I hate wearing thick socks.
ETA Pic 6-7 - Zella breezy tee not in sale and Zella jogger in the smaller of my two sizes. I wish there was a little more length on the jogger, but I snagged a return in the larger size in olive to just compare. The tee is good for me. Raglan sleeves are comfortable and the mesh tee is not see through in the darker color. Enough length for my long torso without being super long.
