Do you love Nordstrom? Well, then you should love Nordstrom Rack! I believe that I alone could keep this place in business. So when I purchase about 75% of my clothing from a business, can I really give them anything below 4 stars? Probably not. It just wouldn't make sense. I mean, it would be nice if they could have two racks personalized for lil ol' me based on my past purchases. Is that too much to ask? I think I deserve it.
The main portion of the store is divided into four quadrants, all dedicated to women, and one of the quadrants are all clearance items. So basically, a sale on top of a discounted price. I've scored tons of tops for around 10 bucks, dresses under 100, and some pants for around 20 bucks. Score! Around these four main quadrants, they have a jewelery and purse section, baby & children, men's, shoes, panties & pajamas, perfume, accessories...pretty much anything you need for yourself or a gift. And the men's section is large enough to drag along your boo. He can pick out some dress shirts, ties, shorts, or even colorful Micheal Kors and/or Calvin Klein boxer briefs while you do some damage. ;)
While shopping at Nordstrom across the street, somehow the girls convinced me that I looked great in these nearly $200 Paige jeans, and, well, let's be honest, I probably did! But nonetheless, this girl did not need to pay $200 on one article of clothing in an attempt to look good! Nordstrom Rack has designer jeans at half the cost! An entire rack is dedicated to Paige, and you can bet your bottom dollar that once I was home and able to think clearly I decided to return the full price ones from Nordstrom, and I went to buy a couple of pairs from The Rack instead.
I'm a big Micheal Kors fan and I can always count on Nordstrom Rack to provide. When it comes to Burberry, the selection is usually pretty slim, and still pricey, even if it is marked down. There are tons of other designer brands to search through: Vince Camuto, Joe's, Juicy Couture, Marc Jacobs, BCBG, etc.
The Rack is a great spot to pick up any kind of jacket really. Rain coat, vest, leather jacket, winter down, fleece. You can find a stylish coat, designer brand even, at a great price. Why bother paying full price elsewhere? And next to the coat section, in the same quadrant, is fashionable work out clothes. I've probably bought too many work out outfits here, but a girl needs something cute to wear in order to motivate her to work out!
If you are paying with a credit card, they have attempted to make it easier to check out by being able to pay out with ladies around the store. Has it made it easier? I'm not sure, but at least it's another option. Speaking of cards, with the Nordstrom credit cards you earn points with every dollar you spend. During special events and sales, you may also earn double or triple points on the dollar. For every 2000 points you earn, you receive a $20 gift certificate. You also are able to receive up to $100 in free alterations per year, which is a nice perk. You may pay off your credit card at either stores with cash, which makes it convenient, as well.
As for the bathrooms...they could use some updating, and Mr. Clean to zoom on through, but we're here to shop, not pop a squat, right?
If you're in a pinch for a last minute top, skirt, dress, jewelery, gift, then I recommend going to Nordstrom Rack, rather than hitting up numerous stores in search of one thing. You may have to search through racks of clothes, but you're bound to find a few things you like at a decent price. And if by chance you don't, it's a good excuse to hit up HomeGoods in the same strip! read more