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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review

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I finally got my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items in and tried them on. Can I just say, there is nothing like trying on clothes post-partum or post-hysterectomy to dampen your confidence? I am dying to work out more than just walk, but my healing is slow go. Also, it is taking me awhile to get used to my body changes since surgery. I know I will be back at it and feeling better about myself, but right now, I just feel blah in my clothes. Nothing fits properly and I have no idea how I will go back into the office next week when my slacks don't fit.

Anyways, I got off on a tangent. Since I love seeing if people really keep what they purchase or how things really fit, I figured I would share my items that I purchased. And you all can help me chose if I keep or return. 

I ordered my husband a Travis Mathew Polo and Golf Slacks and he has yet to try them on. Ugh. But when the Polo came in, I saw it and said I sure hope it fits because I love the way it looks.

So here is my order:

Wayf Twist Back Sweater

Halogen Faux Leather Midi Skirt


1.State Camisole


BB Dakota Midi Skirt


And here is how it looked on me...


Wow I angled my mirror at a very unflattering angle. Ha.


Ok, first impressions? The skirt is heavier which is great for Fall and Winter. It isn't so great when you try it on when it is 100 degrees outside. Ha. But I thought it felt like a good quality skirt. It has a lot of stretch to it, so it is forgiving. I read the sizing chart and sized up to a 6. It fit really well even with my swollen stomach area.

The sweater was a last minute add because I saw it on a blogger/influencer friend and really liked it. I didn't like when they turned it around to have the twist in the front, but I thought it was cute to go with this skirt, a pair of black jeans or my Spanx leggings. I bought it in a size small and it is still a bit oversized on me. It is very soft and comfy, but not work appropriate.

The shoes look beautiful. The clasp is high quality and they reminded me of a pair of booties that I had in the past with a similar swoop across the top of the foot. They have a 4 inch heel which I feel like is too much for me. I wore them the house and my feet just are not used to wearing heels. I bought these in hopes I could wear them to the wedding we have in August, but 4 inches is a lot to dance in for hours. But they are very cute and actually comfy.

So do I keep any of the three?

Please excuse my lack of a good pedicure. I have gel on some toes and not on others. Definitely not a foot model right now.


Here is the same skirt and shoes but paired with the camisole. Now in my wish list, I wanted the green color, but they sold out of it before I had access. So I grabbed the black on. I got it in a size small. When I took it out of the package, it seemed flowy and of a decent material. I tried it on and I think I could have gotten an xs. It is a little wide under my arms, but not overly sized. I had to pull it out a lot from this skirt, so it wouldn't show the bunched up part. But overall, I liked the look of this outfit together. I usually get my camis from J Crew (on sale), so I am not sure if this one beats J Crew or not.

Do I keep any of these?

I was so excited to get this skirt. I love BB Dakota items and loved that it was a ribbed skirt. I was surprised when I took it out of the package and noticed all the ruching. There is ruching by the front slit and the back slit. But I thought, why not try it on and see. I got it in a medium because I was in between sizes. I think I should have gotten a small after trying it on. I tucked the cami into it in the front and I think I should have done that in the back. But again, you can only tuck it so far otherwise it would show that on the skirt.

The skirt is a great weight and made my butt look great. So what do you guys think? Do I keep or return?

Here is the ribbing and ruching up close.

I tried to get the ruching in the front and back.


So here is the BB Dakota skirt with the twist back sweater and the heels. I think this sweater looks better with this skirt than the cami does. Just wanted to show you the options and how it can look with different outfits.


And lastly, here is a closer view of the shoes. I wanted to show off the heel a bit because it I rectangle heel which was fun and interesting to me. I ordered the shoes in an 8 1/2.

So what do you all think? Should I keep anything?

18 comments :

  1. I like the heels. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  2. My just retired boss has those heels, or very similar, maybe more if a block heel. She was late 50s and not fashionable. I know that isn’t you at all but I cannot unsee it!
    Otherwise the ruched skirt is cute and unique.

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    1. Haha, I totally get that. Sometimes clothes or something is ruined by someone in your life. They are too tall for my liking so they will be going back.

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  3. The midi skirt and sandals are my fav. That skirt looks AHHMAZING on you!!

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  4. I like the sweater and I think it all looks great on you.

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    1. Thank you. I am not feeling my body yet, so it is hard to really like any of it. But I so appreciate all the confidence you are giving me!!!

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  5. In all honesty I think everything looks amazing on you!! I think the only reason you're thinking you look "off" is just because you feel "off." Your body has been through a ton, and I'm sure when you don't feel good, that projects on the way you view yourself, too. I truly cannot tell that you just had a huge surgery and I think your body looks fantastic. Seriously! So if I have to vote, I would say to keep it all! Hahahaha.

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    1. You are so right. I definitely feel off and feel like everything looks off on me. You are too kind. Thank you for the confidence boost!!

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  6. I think both those skirts look fabulous on you! I have a sweater just like that in maroon and I will only wear it with the twist in the back too; it just looks weird having all that bulk over my chest. I think the only thing I'd return would be the heels; if you can't imagine wearing them for any length of time they've got to go.

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    1. Thank you. I am returning the heels. They are just too tall for me. I thought they said 3 inches, but it is 4 and I can't dance in those or wear them on work trips. They would kill my feet. I do love the sweater a lot, but yes to the twist in the back. I am all about covering up!

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  7. For what it's worth, I think you look beautiful in all of these! I think the heels are nice, but they might be the one I'd return because the heel doesn't sound too practical!

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    1. Thank you so much. I did return the heels. They are just too tall and I don't think my feet would last in them.

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  8. The faux leather skirt looks fab on you.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  9. I read your Friday post before this one, I think you made a great choice on the leather skirt and sweater for keeps! I definitely cannot walk around in heels like that anymore. I got that cami last year and I returned it. I didn't love the way it fit me. I like the halogen raw edge one better. That J Crew scalloped one you shared is one of my other favorites.

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    1. I didn't love the way it fit me either. It was a bit too big. Oh I will check out that Halogen one and see if I like it more. Or see if I can get it at Nordstrom Rack. I love the J Crew ones too!

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