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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 Dressing Room Try-Ons Part 6, Casual Wear

by Cristina

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 Dressing Room Try-Ons Part 6, Free People, Barefoot Dreams, Frame Denim. This one is a mixed bag, but I’d consider all of these casual wear so that’s the theme we are going with. Sorry this post is up so late. Right at the end of the upload post this afternoon my youngest daughter fell off a trampoline she’d been told she wasn’t allowed to be on. She broke her arm but it was a very small buckle fracture so thank goodness she doesn’t need a cast. That would have put an immediate end to swimming. Anways, three hours in the emergency room and lots of cuddles later, here we are. I think I have a few more sweater try-ons to share tomorrow.

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Free People Found My Friend Sweater

The Found My Friend Sweater is this years Instagram and blogger favorite and you’ve probably seen it a zillion times in orchid pink, and slightly fewer times in sky blue already. I love Free People Sweaters and especially love their great vibrant pinks and odd Avante Garde shaped sweaters. I had a few rewards dollars kicking around form the 10 x point gift (a sorry for website issues on the first day of the sale) so buying this was a no-brainer. I feel like I need to give you a disclaimer on this one though because, despite the fact that I love it and it’s fun, this is a really odd fit, and a potentially problematic fit for most.  It photographs incredibly well and is a statement piece which is why you are seeing it everywhere (plus it’s the price point sweet spot), but in real life the shape isn’t that flattering. It’s wide, and short. Free People is often oversized and this shirt is definitely oversized but I would not size down in this unless you have a short torso, or don’t mind showing your belly button. I stayed TTS which is what you see here. It looks good because my arms are flattening the sides down. I’m definitely going to wear this and I love it but I think not everyone is going to be happy with the fit.  Fun sweater, great to grab on sale, especially if you have points to use.

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Free People January Tee

Another type of Free People shirt I really like are these oversized ribbed scoop necks. The January Tee is the newest iteration of this theme. I tried a thermal version of the oversized tunic back in March but didn’t buy it, and regretted it a little. I prefer this top with a skinny jean, or better yet, tights.  For size reference, the lighter blue one ‘lilac’ is my TTS large, and the dark Navy blue is a size down. I would have grabbed the size down for sure because not only did it look like the right size, I think this ribbed material may relax and loosen with wear. I passed on it this time but I hope I can eventually find it on clearance.

Frame Denim 

I’m sorry but I’m not 100% sure on the style name of these Frame Jeans. When I went to check the info online they weren’t in stock. There is a grey pair and a dark blue pair but this is a dark washed-out grey that seems different from the colors online, but I think the style is the same so I link to the closest match. They are very stretchy, and very comfortable TTS. If you are a person that is used to wearing tights instead of jeans, these are the pair for you. They are so slimming! I really liked them on but they are not a contender for me because the color is not what I’m after this year (either a dark blue, a basic blue jean or a very dark black). I’m definitely going to consider these at next years NSALE.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Circle Cardigan

I LOVE my Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardi that I got last year. I wear it all the time for travel, road trips, around the house with the air con on, to school drop off in the morning, the grocery store, the freezing cold movie theater. It’s a staple! It’s not fashionable, but sometimes you need a cozy sweater you can just grab and throw on. The material is an incredibly soft bamboo microfiber chenille. You just have to feel it to know how soft it is. It’s washed very well and held up hundreds of washes. Last year I really hoped for a black or grey color and this year there are two shades of grey that I’m loving. I size down to a medium in this and sadly, the medium was sold out in the store I went to so this picture is of the only size that was left, a large. I had ordered the large (which is still pending), but I realize it’s definitely too big and it’s going to need to go back. Hopefully, I can exchange it at the Vancouver Nordstrom for a medium in either the dark or light grey. This is a bit of a splurge for such a casual loungewear item but if you are considering getting a hoodie or a robe, get something like this instead.

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20 comments

Sarah July 17, 2018 - 10:35 pm

Hi Cristina, I’m really enjoying your Nordstrom posts, not that I can buy anything cos I don’t live in North America, but we have a similar shape and seem to have similar tastes, so it’s nice to see some new styles. I’m going to be visiting Vancouver for my first time to Canada in October and would love your recommendations of places to shop apart from the obvious Lululemon and Nordstrom.

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Cristina July 17, 2018 - 10:40 pm

Thanks so much Sarah!
I’m going to think on this one but right off the bat, some great Canadian stores to check out are Gravity Pope (a shoe boutique that carries a variety of brands) Simons (A Canadian department store), John Fluevog Canadian Made Shoes). And for a high end Canadian department store, Holt Renfrew is the Canadian version of Nordstrom.

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Sarah July 18, 2018 - 12:15 am

That’s great thanks, i’ll add those to the list

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Sarah July 18, 2018 - 12:19 am

Gravity pope is only a block from where I’m staying 🙂

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Melissa July 18, 2018 - 5:44 am

Those Frame jeans look smokin’ hot!! I got my AG Farrah’s and am wearing them today–so glad I got a size smaller than my other AGs. LOVE the high rise, too – mommy tummy feels hidden and they are plenty comfy 🙂 Thanks for all the tips!

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Cristina July 18, 2018 - 7:17 am

Yay! you got them! So glad the size was spot on.

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JP July 18, 2018 - 9:54 am

So sad I can’t participate in this sale. I called to look into getting a credit card and was told that there is no online sale for Canadian customers. It’s in store only in Canada ( and the closest store is 3 hours away) bummer! I would have bought that barefoot dreams cardigan in a heartbeat!?

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Cristina July 18, 2018 - 9:57 am

You absolutely can! Nordstrom Canada does send sales (phone orders) with free shipping. If you want to wait for the public access you can call the closest store on Friday morning and have them check inventory for the barefoot dreams cardi you want (have the item number ready off the landing page on the website). If they don’t have it in that store but another Canadian store does, they can order it for you from that store. I’ve used the send-sale service many times and it’s amazing. I love that Nordstrom offers this.

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JP July 18, 2018 - 2:53 pm

Holy crap! Thank you so much Christina ( they should be giving you a commission fee as their employees aren’t saying that!!)
Big hugs to you!!?

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JP July 18, 2018 - 2:55 pm

Do you know how much that cardigan is ( sale price) I want the one you tried on above and one for my sister for Xmas)

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Cristina July 18, 2018 - 4:37 pm

It is 98.90 cad. Great price! Not everything in store was but this was a great deal.

Cristina July 18, 2018 - 4:36 pm

Oh you are so very welcome! I hope you were able to get one and got the free shipping! ❤️

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Anonymous July 18, 2018 - 8:57 pm

Do you know if you can go returns if you order over the phone?

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Cristina July 18, 2018 - 8:59 pm

I’m not sure. Worth asking them though. The customer service is so great I’m sure they would have something in place for returns.

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Dlaudy July 18, 2018 - 10:54 am

Christina THANK YOU so much for all the intel and inspo!! Do you know why some items on my #nsale orders are pending but are still available online and available for pick up at my store? So frustrating.

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Cristina July 19, 2018 - 11:42 am

I’m not sure, I also have an order that has been stuck in ‘preparing to ship’ for a week. I assume eventually that order will be cancelled, but who knows. I also had one item ship and got a tracking number, and that item sat at the warehouse 4 days before it started to travel.

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c July 19, 2018 - 8:43 am

When did you get those Chanel espadrilles O_O they’re so nice!!! Have you done a post on them? <3

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Cristina July 19, 2018 - 11:44 am

I got them two years ago I think? But I actually didn’t wear them at all for an entire year because I was afraid to . Ha! Now I wear them all the time and I love them. No post about them (yet). Maybe I’ll do one?

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Laurie July 19, 2018 - 11:48 pm

THose Frame jeans are super flattering on you, if you figure out what style they are let me know please! I see they have little slits on the ankles and none of the ones online seem to have that. I want some if I can figure out what they are lol.

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Cristina July 20, 2018 - 7:13 am

I’m so sorry! Total rookie mistake. If I can find them I’ll let you know.

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