lululemon Review | lululemon align shorts in tie-dye + back in action
lululemon restocked the align shorts this week! Today I’m sharing the new lululemon align shorts 8” in the color Circulate Tie Dye Align Mineral Blue Multi and my newest lululemon back in action short sleeve. These align shorts are priced at $74 USD and $74 CAD, and are of course, made of NULU fabric. The Back In Action Short Sleeve is a brand new special edition style with an open back design, just perfect for summer! Enjoy my lululemon review! To learn more about lululemon restocks (aka the weekly upload), read this post.
lululemon review: new tie-dye lululemon align shorts + lululemon back in action short sleeve (Special Edition)
My new align shorts arrived from Tuesday’s upload, along with the new special edition Back In Action Short Sleeve, and I couldn’t be happier with this outfit. I’m even wearing my lululemon slides!
lululemon biker shorts are genuinely the best shorts to wear in the summer. They are so lightweight and sweat-wicking. They are the most fantastic pants I own for hot weather, and I even wear them under dresses to prevent thigh-rub.
I couldn’t resist this adorable new tie-dye print even though I typically stick to black or neutrals.
These are the 8” align shorts that are my favorite day-to-day wear. However, for workouts, I prefer the lululemon align short 6.
They are so soft and lightweight, thanks to my favorite NULU fabric, and I think that’s why they are the coolest pair of shorts I own for sweltering weather.
If you don’t already own a pair of lululemon align biker short I highly recommend them. They are my go-to workout short for year-round, and my day-to-day for hot weather.
I’ve already done a lululemon review of the slides here and Mary reviewed them here. Today I’m also reviewing the new lululemon Back In Action Short Sleeve Special Edition.
The best lululemon biker shorts paired with an oversized tee. A match made in ‘Swag Girl Style’ Pinterest boards!
lululemon align biker short + oversized casual short sleeve + slides ♥️
I own several Back In Action Long Sleeves and Short Sleeves, which float between first and second place for the ‘favorite t-shirt’ spot. Right now, the Sonic Pink is my absolute favourite.
The size is a bit tricky, oddly enough. It’s an oversized billowy tee shirt, so you think sizing down would be fine. For my first few Back In Action Long Sleeves, I sized down. Even though they were pretty oversized, the neckline drove me crazy. This year I stayed TTS and even sized up, and I love the fit of them this way.
This new Back In Action Short Sleeve (Special Edition) is my TTS, and it fits exactly right. The fit and design are different from the original, though.
The neckline is a standard crewneck and not a boat neck, the sleeves are shorter and more classic, and the width in the front is not as oversized. The back still has that beautiful drape, but they’ve added an upper back opening with pretty twist detail. I love that the gap is broad, but it mainly covers my bra straps.
I highly recommend this Back In Action Short Sleeve, and I hope they add many colors. I’d also love to see it in the long sleeve and the NULU version. However, my preference is cotton.
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New! Chargefeel Workout Shoes! lululemon Shorts, lululemon hotty hot shorts
New this week from the lululemon product drop! The lululemon Chargefeel Workout Shoes have dropped! New lululemon shorts, hotty hot shorts and more! Everyone’s favourite lululemon belt bag restocked! The Everywhere Belt Bag is back in stock today in raspberry, so grab it quick!
When is the lululemon upload? We meet here every Tuesday at 11am to discuss the latest lululemon product drop. Join the facebook group, or get alerts on Whatsapp to find out exactly when the lululemon drop is live!
Guys! We are doing something new at The Sweat Edit today and I’m so excited about it. My Gen Z daughter is helping me post the upload. Sofia is in charge of loading images 😂 She’s feeling a bit overwhelmed at the amount of items I juggle during upload. Its taking a little longer for each item to post, but we are getting there.
Onward! Get after that lululemon belt bag restock!
What to get from lululemon upload this week
These are currently in my shopping cart
Which lululemon chargefeel running shoes are you ordering?
I love the new lululemon women's shorts with special edition city graphics!
lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 25" Chicago
Shorts
Leggings
Hoodies & Jackets
Perfectly Oversized Crew
Tops
New lululemon hijab colors!
Sports Bras
Free to Be Longline Bra - Wild
Reptilia Jacquard Chambray Starlight
Heritage 365 Camo Starlight Multi
Black
Joggers
lululemon Running Shoe Launch \ The lululemon Chargefeel Shoe drops this week!
lululemon is launching the next instalment of their women’s focused running shoe designs. The lululemon Chargefeel will drop on July 26!
Keep reading for all the details including what the price is, and what colors are available.I have the full scoop for you!
A new lululemon shoe launch is coming this week!
Check out the newest lululemon running shoe style. The lululemon chargefeel low top workout shoe is my favourite so far! See why I’m so excited about these female-first shoe designs.
Keep reading for all the details.
Chargefeel launch details
The latest lululemon shoe launch details:
The low top workout shoe is available in several colors. Both Mid-Top and Low-Top styles are available and run from size 5-11 which includes half sizes. The shoes are launching July 26, 2022.
Each shoe style has a different price point ranging from $138 USD | $178 CAD for the low top, and $148 USD | $198 for the mid top. There is a plethora of juicy color options for this drop so you can style them with your workout outfits. Glimpsing the color options available is so exciting! I’m especially in love with the Magenta Chargefeel Low Top Workout Shoes
lululemon Chargefeel Mid Top
The lululemon Chargefeel Mid Top Workout Shoe comes in 6 colorways! It’s priced at $148 USD/$198 CAD
- White
- Highlight Yellow
- Mink Berry
- Silver Drop
- Black&White
- Prosecco
when do the lululemon chargefeel running shoes launch, and how much do the Women’s running shoes cost?
The Chargefeel Low Top Workout Shoe comes in 8 new colors, and is priced at $138USD / $178 CAD.
I’m partial to the lululemon chargefeel low top workout and am drooling over the Magenta Purple pair at the top. I’ve loved my Blissfeel Running shoes so far and am so impressed by lululemon’s shoe game. The quality is fantastic!
I think the Chargefeels would be ideal for workouts like HIIT, boot camp, weight training or boxing in addition to running. It’s rare that a shoe design is dedicated to both workouts and running. Not only are the technically multi-functional, they are really stylish sneakers you can also wear casually.
- Light Sage
- Magenta Purple
- Pink Clay
- Asphalt
- Light Ivory
- Black& White
- White
- Lemon Ice
when is the lululemon chargefeel coming out? July 26, 2022
You can shop lululemon’s latest shoe collection right here:
lululemon women’s shoes in the lead! So many shoe posts coming up!
It’s sure been shoe week over here at The Sweat Edit. I have two shoe reviews up from last week; Cool Retro Sneakers for Work and Travel, and my own review of the restfeel slides. I actually have a couple more shoe posts I’m holding on to so I don’t overwhelm you with options, lol! This lululemon drop was definitely time sensitive and newsworthy though, so that took top priority on the editorial schedule.
If you are wanting to see some fall boot options I’m loving, and some of my favourite Birkenstock styles, stay tuned! I may have those up later in the week, or possibly next week.
Read lululemon shoe reviews here
New Favorite Alert: cool retro sneakers | Rag & Bone Retro Sneakers
Trust me, you need these Rag and Bone Retro Sneakers in multiple colors for Fall 2022
Rag and Bone Retro Sneakers are the coolest sneakers for Fall 2022. They are the perfect travel and work shoe to elevate the most casual outfit. The coolest retro sneaker style will be the one I pack for my trip to Spain this Fall 2022.
The cool new Rag and Bone Retro Sneakers you need for Fall 2022
These are the absolute coolest retro sneaker style shoes for travelling, work, or to elevate your style. If you are shopping for stylish sneakers that you can wear to work, or for travel, these are the ones. And they are on sale right now! Do you feel limited with options of stylish sneakers with good arch support? These fit my Birkenstock orthotics perfectly. The retro running shoe style is huge for 2022 and I have no doubt this is the very best iteration of the trend.
The cool new retro sneakers you are going to need for Fall 2022
Run, don’t walk. These are the coolest retro sneakers I have ever seen. They are almost sold out at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. You’re my frens, so I needed to alert you immediately. Shop them here (CAN) and here (US). And I’ll be back shortly with a full blog post review on these beautiful Rag&Bone Retro Sneakers (Rag&Bone Retro Runner) and some much better mod shot photos. SO good I ordered them in two colors! I have the delicious camel orange color coming as well. I originally showed them to you here in the big NSALE 2022 Try-On post in the color Tobacco Suede.
Before I carry on, do not size up! Get your TTS as they do run slightly long according to reviews.
Shop the Rag and Bone Retro Sneaker while they’re on sale!
I’m so sorry.. I just checked and the US Nordstrom.com is fully sold out 9.5 just restocked! Save them to your wish list though because this year Nordstrom is sending out alerts when wish list items come back in stock. Otherwise, Rag & Bone has this really pretty color on their website, and Nordstrom has these colors on sale (Not part of NSALE) right now and they are actually priced even lower because they are not suede.
Canada still has inventory, but it’s moving fast today!
The coolest retro sneaker style for travel works just as well with my ultra casual joggers. These are my favourite Vuori Joggers and the sneakers really elevate them. These stylish sneakers will pair beautifully with my dressiest jeans and my coolest blazers.
How do the Rag&Bone retro runners fit?
These are my TTS 9 and they are the perfect fit. A lot of reviews on line are saying that they run large. They are slightly larger but this accommodates my inserts really well. My foot isn’t sliding around because they are secured in place with the curved footbed. they are narrow in most of the foot, and then the toe box has a bit of extra width to it which I think contributes to the extra room.
I have pretty narrow feet but my toe area is a little wider than the rest of my foot so these don’t fit ‘big’ on me. They fit a nice, roomy, just right.
I love the retro running shoe style details on these shoes from the shape of the ridged soles that wrap around back, to the rubber stripe design. The aesthetics of these running shoes are the perfect graphic impact for any outfit. The Rag&Bone Retro Runners ore retro done right!
This leather running shoe is very high quality. The outer shoe is full suede, and lined on the inside with supple leather. The insole is foam to provide support and extra cushioning. The quality of the suede is divine. Nice and plush, and soft. The black pair and the tobacco are my favourite colors in Rag&Bone Retro Runners. The blue pair is also very beautiful but I don’t think they where ever available in Canada.
Search no more for stylish sneakers with good arch support.
Finding stylish sneakers with great arch support is a tough task, so I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot.
Usually the styles with the best arch support are not the most elegant, and they don’t have the right ‘cool’ sneaker aesthetic.
I was so pleased with the comfort of theses shoes. They feel really comfortable and supportive while walking around and have a lot of cushion. The insole is a nice cushy foam that comes up the side of the shoe to hold your foot in place. I love my Birkenstocks for this detail too. The curved insole really keeps your heel supported.
I need very firm arch support so I checked to see if i could pull the insoles out to replace them with my blue Birkenstock arch support inserts. While the insoles do not seem to come out, the orthotic fit inside overtop very easily and didn’t make the shoe feel tight. I actually prefer this because it allows me to keep that nice curved insole detail that adds extra comfort.
I love all the sneaker aesthetic details
Besides having the most luxurious suede, this shoe is really elevated by all the design features. The tall pull tab at the back, the wedged heel with spiked treads that wrap up the back heel, the label at the tongue. It’s all perfect. They are really unique and that’s what makes them so cool. They are also nicely slimming on the feet. Don’t ask me why some shoes make your feet look slim, or why that matters, but these do.
Shop my favourite retro running shoe style in all the colors
lululemon shoes: lululemon slides review + outfits
New lululemon shoes – the newest restfeel sandals in green, pink and black. Priced at $58 USD and $68 CAD. Keep reading to see why I love lululemon restfeel slide.
Reviewing the newest restfeel shoes from lululemon
Reviewing the Restfeel Slides after wearing them around for over a month
The newest lululemon shoes (the women’s slides) are here! I’m reviewing the new restfeel slides today! Back in late May I ordered both the pink and green lululemon slides. Although I did like them, I preferred the black. Once the black pair dropped on the Canadian side I went ahead and ordered them, and returned the other two.
Read Mary’s review of the Restfeel Slides, worn after her long run. She’s a serious runner, and has a great perspective on recovery sandals.
Sorry for the unpedicured feet on the left. I did blur out the nails a bit so you wouldn’t be too offended.
If you are here for feet… please click the links and make a purchase.

When I first received my lululemon slides in black I was a little sad that the material seemed to have a mark on them that looked like a scuff. I was really worried that was a permanent mark on the upper but after wiping it with a damp cloth, the mark came right off.
I typically wear Birkenstocks which are a very supportive sandal. These are ’recovery shoes’ meant for post run recovery, so the footbed is very soft and cushiony with no arch support. I was a bit worried at first that the shoes would make my feet ache but actually, they are so comfortable. I love wearing them and lately, I’m grabbing them over my beloved Birkenstocks.
These are such a chic look! I love pairing them with different outfits and what I found was that despite the casual simplicity of this shoe, it works well with slightly dressier summer outfits.
How they fit
I take a size 9, and these are tts. If you are at all in-between sizes I would choose the next size up. These are as short for my feet as I would like.
The shape of these shoes is so well proportion. It seems to make my foot seem more narrow which I like.
My favourite lululemon shoe so far
If you can get your hands on a pair I recommend them highly. In fact, I would love a second pair in white to wear with my lighter color summer dresses.
How much are the new lululemon slides?
The new lslides are priced $58 USD and $68 CAD for both men and women’s style lululemon sandals. They are available in a variety of colors.
Here are the colors the restfeel slides came in:





Some cute lululemon restfeel slides outfits


shop lululemon slides right here:
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Upload: lululemon align tank, everywhere belt bag, new lululemon leggings and more!
First up! A new lululemon align tank in diamond dye!
The newest iteration of Diamond Dye dropped in the lululemon align tank. I know the align tank + everywhere belt bag will be hot sellers this week. That little belt bag gets a lot of love online.
Have you guys tried the loungeful high-rise short yet? It’s my pair of shorts this summer and I keep waiting for new colors to drop.
Let me know in the comments what you guys are shopping for this week. And if you are just checking in with The Sweat Edit since last week, I have a ton of new posts up. Check them out here;
I did a huge NSALE Try-On sesh (in store!).
The results of our best leggings for everyday poll results are in and I’ve shared it here.
Janice is sharing her tips on StandUp Paddleboarding for beginners. She has a great starters list going.
If you want to see all of my 2022 NSALE content in one place, you can check it out here. I have my orders coming in late this week, so early next week I’ll have a final NSALE post Try-On/Review. I’ll share what I’m keeping and what’s going back. I have a few surprises I ordered.
Coming later this week: A sneaker round-up! I am sharing with you my chicest most stylish sneakers + outfit ideas.
Adorable new lululemon shorts this week!
Hoodies & Jackets
Tank Tops + Tops
lululemon leggings
Sports Bras
We polled the community: These are the best lululemon leggings for everyday wear + the top 5 best lululemon leggings broken down
We’ve polled the lululemon community to find out the best black leggings for everyday wear. Hint: lululemon align leggings are the fan favourites. Here’s the breakdown of the survey of the top 5 leggings, according to readers polled.
Keep up to date with the weekly lululemon upload here.

The lululemon survey results for top black lululemon leggings for casual wear
The Sweat Edit community is a wealth of information on all things lululemon. What was initially founded as a lululemon fan club evolved into much broader content. But our roots of dedicated lululemon fans remain at the core of this blog. The Sweat Edit polled the community on our Facebook group and this website, and we gathered data from Reddit for answers to the biggest lululemon question. What is the best lululemon legging to wear out and about?
Everyone wants to wear leggings daily, but there is a considerable variety of legging options that make it hard to choose. If you are shopping for simple black leggings, let us help you decide!
The number one favourite legging to wear out and about according to readers polled: The lululemon align pant!

Align leggings are a clear winner according to you guys!
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| Align High-Rise Tight | 65% of readers asked and Redditors prefer the align pants |
| Wunder Train High-Rise Tight | 28% of readers and Redditors prefer the Wunder Train High-Rise Tight |
| Invigorate High-Rise Running Tight | 6% of readers and Redditors prefer the Invigorate |
| Base Pase High-Rise Tight | .5% of readers and Redditors prefer the Base Pase |
| Instill High-Rise Tight | .5% of readers and Redditors prefer the Instill tights |
These are the top 5 best leggings according to fans:
1. The align legging (and the Align legging collection).
it’s not surprising that lululemon align leggings made first place. They are the softest, most luxurious feeling legging. They have very little distracting details and the matte fabric makes them very easy to style with street wear and day-to-day outfits.
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Always love how comfortable and soft the align items are. I like them for casual use as opposed to my training since they’re rather delicate.
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Best Leggings! They are SO comfortable and feel like butter. Best leggings out there!
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2. In honourable second place for best legging: The Wunder Train High Rise Tight (and the Wunder Train collection)
Wunder Train Tights are a great choice if you want your leggings to pull double duty between casual wear, and durable gym wear. They have the sleek styling of the align pants, and are just as lightweight. Instead of NULU they are made of NULUX
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3. Base Pase High-Rise Tight
For that edgy sporty look, the Base Pase Tight is the pair you are after. Or, if you are a runner, the Base Pase are the perfect tight to take you from running the trails right to the grocery store by simply throwing on a beautiful oversized knit sweater. You can shop the Base Pase High-Rise Tight here:
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4. Invigorate High-Rise Tight
Invigorate tights are made of everlux fabric and are your most serious training tight. WIth a bit of compression in all the right places, and great stash pockets on the side, and in the waist. These pants are perfect for the serious fitnessista
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5. Instill High-Rise Tight
The Instill tight is a newer favourite of mine. The new material, SmoothCover fabric, feels just as soft as NULU. The fabric is also matte, making it very easy to style. The main difference though is that SmoothCover is far more compressive and it holds me in in all the places. They are THE PERFECT everyday tight in my opinion because they offer more smoothing and coverage than Align leggings.
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My favourite black legging outfits of 2022

One month after the Nordstrom Canada Anniversary Sale, and my top purchases are this stylish equestrian Smythe Blazer, and my favourite stylish walking shoes for travel: The Rag and Bone Retro Sneaker which I’ve since reviewed twice. See the shoes here, and Rag and Bone Retro Running Shoes here.
The Nordstrom Canada Anniversary Sale (2022 edition) is here! We are a few hours away from the sale opening up to the public. I did a ton of try-on today at the Canadian Nordstrom Anniversary Sale including my favourite Smythe Blazer.
You can see how things fit before ordering online when the sale is open. . The Smythe Blazer was the first item I ran for since my order was cancelled online.
The Nordstrom Canada Sale definitely has some great picks this year! I was surprised
ONWARD!
Read this post for more on NSALE shoes
Best of the Nordstrom Canada Sale: My #1 Favourite - The Smythe Blazer
For the Stylish Equestrian look.
(Shop the stylish equestrian blazer here)
Blazer
My #1 blazer pick from the Nordstrom Canada Anniversary sale. I ordered this ‘Stylish Equestrian’ Smythe blazer when the Early Access Sale went live at midnight online. So, consequently, that order was cancelled. But I found it in store this morning even though online showed they didn’t have any more 14s.
I adore a fun Smythe Blazer, and I think this year the selection is the best of all – It’s stylish equestrian! The pieces are from their most classic cuts, in fun patterns and colours. The Stylish Equestrian blazer is part of Smythes core styles and has been available from the beginning. The original style comes with leather elbow patches but I prefer my equestrian styled blazer sans elbow patches.
This one, in particular, is exceptional because it’s their 100% wool fabric.
Fit Notes:
I size up in Smythe Blazers one to two sizes, depending on the model. This one is one size up – so a 14. This is the perfect fit.
For the other Smythe blazer (cobalt plaid) also sort of ‘stylish equestrian’, but a little rock and roll’, I know I would need two sizes up in that particular ‘Puff Sleeve’ style. It’s very tailored and slim fit.
Smythe Blazer Stylish Equestrian tricky European Tailored sizing
The fit issue with staying TTS in these is mostly the tension created in the buttons. Especially if you are more prominent in the bust. My TTS looks fine while it’s left open and perfectly comfortable. The issue is in buttoning it. I never wear them buttoned up anyways, but I like to have the option.
The other Smythe Blazer options
There are still a few sizes left, so act fast if you have your sights on these!
I forgot to mention this. I also ordered the blue plaid Smythe blazer since I didn’t know which I wanted. When it arrives, I will include it in this post. Or maybe the two will get their own posts. The Smythe jackets are fantastic this year, so it will be a hard choice between the two – puff sleeve Smythe blazer vs stylish equestrian Smythe blazer – but I think this one may win because it is wool.
Are we surprised to see me in a sweatshirt dress? I’m a little astonished despite living in sweatpants for the past two years. But unfortunately, I paid this dress zero attention on the website.
Did I buy it? No. Derp!
I didn’t bring this home because I talked myself out of the function of a warm sweatshirt dress. I’m kicking myself, though, because it’s warm but not too warm and also very lightweight. Isn’t this the evolution of the sweatpant life, though? Maybe I need it.
This is an item I may break down and pick up if it’s still available.
Fit Notes:
This is my TTS L, and it’s a very, very roomy TTS. I would probably like to try on a medium if I can go back. I love this oversized fit, though. You get a bit of that off-the-shoulder look with the neckline unzipped. Sizing is very accommodating, and I can easily see a small size fitting just fine.
I love the length on this and the high-low hemline. It’s sort of a ‘basic’ look, but there are some very nicely considered design details.
The Real Best Wool Coat from the Nordstrom Canada Anniversary Sale
A clear winner for me in the wool coat category we talked about in yesterday’s blog post. I’m not shopping for wool coats this year, but if I was, I liked this one the best. Far superior to the Reiss wool coat. This one is 100% wool + leather.
The material
The wool on this is not that silky soft; it’s nubbly and a little rough. I like this texture, though. The inside is very nicely lined, so the jacket just feels silky.
Fit Notes:
This is an XL. I typically wear an XL in wool coats to accommodate my pear shape. Long coats tend to stick to the hip area for me. This coat is incredibly comfortable. Not roomy, but definitely a relaxed fit.
The Free People Sweaters from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale are so great this year
Sweaters aren’t something I wear often so this didn’t make it into my shopping bag but I liked it. Free People sweaters are usually hits with me though. I think of this more as a beachy knitwear vs. a Fall or winter sweater.
Fit Notes:
A roomy fit for sure, as FP sweaters usually are. I took a size M in this and as you can see, it’s still got that roomy oversized look. I didn’t want to try a size down from this.
A Nordstrom Canada Sale Best Seller (but not my favourite)
OK, this jacket photographs really well which is why it’s an influencer favourite in this sale. It’s just got the right proportions, and the weight of the stiffer fabric makes it drape a certain way. It’s a good photos jacket. The price is outrageous though for the quality.
The quality just doesn’t justify the price
It’s a blended wool coat, with low wool, and the material doesn’t feel high quality. If you have the coin to spare and you are in search of a wool coat, give the Club Monaco a try. If you have your heart set on this one don’t let me discourage you. I think it looks really great on. I just really object to the price point vs. the value.
Fit Notes:
Normally I’d pick an XL or an L in this type of jacket (size 12/14) but their where very few sizes left and only an 8 and a 10. This is a size 10 and it’s just right. I can tie it closed and it goes across my hips just fine. I can layer this over a sweater.
Forgot to mention this. This coat is unlined.
Top selling shoe from the Nordstrom Canada Sale - And these are my favourite!
Rag&Bone Retro Sneakers didn’t WOW me online. I thought they were cute on different influencers and did like them but didn’t have them on my wish list. My bias was for the ubiquitous white sneakers.
IN person, though, they are way cute. This tobacco suede color is stunning and unusual for a sneaker. They look lux, and it’s obvious they are suede. I like the graphic look of the black, but these are the ones I would buy.
Feeling tempted
I loved them on my feet and found them super flattering. These are tempting me. I keep checking them out online to see if my size is selling out. Unfortunately, the sticker price is holding me back a bit.
Fit Notes:
These are size 9. I mostly take size 9’s but occasionally need a size 9.5 in some shoes, and sometimes even a size 10—these were the right fit.
Nordstrom Canada Sale Story Time
My experience in the shoe department was very annoying today. The SA that helped me ‘accidentally’ brought me similar versions of the NSALE items (same brand) that were still fully priced – for 3 PAIRS OF SHOES! Accident, right? The NSALE is super hectic for SA’s, so I wasn’t mad or bothered.
I only caught on after checking out with a pair of boots and walking away, wondering why they were much more expensive than I thought. I checked the receipt and display and was charged the wrong price. When I went to talk to him again, he ‘realized’ they were a different model. Only after trying to convince me that the reason the price was higher than the other ones was that these are black, and the other pair on display was green.
The mixup
When we went to look at the display models, the black had the price sticker off. These are the non-sale boots; these are the NSALE boots. So we had to go and check his computer for the price of the black pair, and I had to find them on my iPhone for him. That’s when he determined he pulled the wrong shoes. I returned them and had to leave to meet my sister, so I opted to return later to get the right pair.
I then realized that the ‘wrong shade’ he pulled for me in the other shoes was displayed in a different section. Also, all curiously regular price. For example, this is the pair I wanted in the sneakers, and he brought me this full-priced one instead. The wrong colours he pulled in the other shoes weren’t even part of the NSALE. OK, I’m cool. Still not mad. Mildly annoyed.
I would chalk this all up to an accident, except he ALSO went hard sell on me, telling me that there was only one size each for the shoes I was trying, so if I wanted them, I had to get them right then. No holds. Not even for 10 minutes while I met my sister. Mmmmm kay.
What it gets weirder
I returned a few hours later to try the pair of shoes I had planned on getting. The new SA let me know he had nine in stock in my size, but they will sell out quickly once the early access is over. SO, I didn’t get the shoes.
Ultimately, I’m not mad at the inconvenience of having to make the return (and having the hold/processing time on my credit card). I’m not angry about getting the wrong shoes. It left me feeling skeeved out, and I didn’t like the interaction. It was so dishonest.
Have you ever had something like this happen to you?
Leather Jackets (faux, depending on persuasion) are a closet essential. But, if you don’t have one and have been considering getting one, the Balfern is the one you should consider. AllSaints, Mackage, and Soia & Kyo are the mid-market brands I’ve tried over the years, and out of all of them, the Balfern is the softest supplest leather. I have this jacket in pale blue from 3 years ago, and I love it.
Size Notes:
The jacket in the photos is the wrong size for me. It’s a size 8, and my Balfern Leather Jacket is a size 10. I didn’t try, but I’m pretty sure if I zipped this up, it wouldn’t look pretty. I never zip up a leather jacket, but I think you should be able to zip it up and move around. When I first got my jacket, the size 10 was snug but zipped. The leather is so supple that it molds to your shape, but I find it mainly in the shoulders. So if you are prominent in the bust, you won’t get as much stretching out in that area as you would in your shoulders, where there is constant movement.
The jacket is TTS, but it should fit ever so slightly snug at first.
Note on these AG Jeans
My AG Jeans in this picture are everything I hoped they were last year. I am so glad I snagged a pair. These are roomy TTS. Lots of people size down in this style because they do relax. I stuck to TTS, though. I’m extra chonky these days, and I want loose jeans.
A heart with a caveat. I love this top and everything, but the price point is ridiculous. The price point of Frame tops always shocks me, especially for a synthetic fabric.
This reminds me of Ulla Johnson
This top is a very stretchy and thin polyester. It’s lightweight and has a very silky feeling. If you’ve ever seen Ulla Johnson’s dresses (luxury brand), this is the same material as some of her most famous dresses. It’s polyester but nice! Still, it’s not silk, so $332.99 is ridiculous. I can buy an actual Ulla Johnson dress on eBay for that price. Blouses and tops aren’t a category I like too much on. I prefer to buy this type of item either on resale or on clearance.
Fit Notes:
Size L, TTS. No surprises. It’s on the shorter side, but it’s not cropped.
I’ve never tried the brand Save The Ducks before. I’m impressed. I typically favor down-filled puffer jackets over synthetic, but this one feels like a down. I love that the material is matte and not glossy. I would consider getting this if I needed a new puffer jacket.
Fit notes:
The jacket I’m wearing is an XL. This jacket fits on the snugger side, although it is slightly a-line, so it’s not disproportionately tight around curves. The chest and shoulders are excellent, and I think this would have been fine over a bulkier knit. I would have tried it over the Free People sweater, but I was sweating at this point.
This one is more stylish CEO than Stylish Equestrian
Although with black OTK boots, this does kinda swing Stylish Equestrian come to think of it.
Veronica Beard is a top favorite for me in the blazer department. I liked the look of this blazer online and wanted to try it, but it was competing with two other blazers I was very excited over (the two Smythe blazer options). It’s a more subdued style. I love the color, and I love the gold buttons. It’s deceptively plain online because, in person, this is such a beautiful blazer. I foresee myself chasing this one down on the resale market. The color got a bit washed out in the picture; in person, it’s a beautiful rich burgundy. Between the Smythe blazer and this one, I preferred the Smythe blazer, but this one is a close second.
Fit Notes:
The blazer I’m wearing is a 12, and I think I usually take a 12 in VB. It was a little snugger than usual in the shoulders, but I’m a bit heavier. I also think this jacket is thicker and more structured than the other VB jackets I’ve tried on. I usually find VB a boxier fit, especially compared to Smythe. This one feels more crisp and structured. The blazer is a lined jacket with an inner fabric layer to provide structure, like traditional suiting.
Bearfoot Dreams is the quintessential #NSALE purchase. It’s a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale best seller! I first tried on my usual circle cardigan, and I liked it, but it’s something I can pass on now. Then I tried this new cardigan style, and I like it much more. It’s a thinner, lighter-weight material and way stretchier. I thought the BF dreams circle cardigan couldn’t be any better, but this one is on my wish list.
Fit Notes:
The darker color is my TTS L. I need an XL in that style now to accommodate washer/dryer shrinking. The new cardigan in the upper pictures is a size M. It’s a much looser fit. If I order it online, I will probably order an L in the darker color, but the M felt good. I’m not sure how helpful that is, but I just er on the side of looser these days.
And More stylish walking shoes for travel from the Nordstrom Canada Anniversary Sale
Nothing beats a low heel boot.It’s the perfect stylish walking shoes for travel. Especially a versatile one like this that you can pair with skirts or jeans.
How beautiful are these moto-inspired boots? I loved the cognac color especially.
I was wearing the worst style of pants possible to try these boots. Envision them with skinny jeans tucked into the boot. Alternatively. You could wear boyfriend jeans with hems cuffed and a few inches of leg visible.
Fit Notes:
Thanks to the elastic back Stuart Weitzman uses in many of their boot styles, easy on and off. They are a generous TTS. TTS gives room for thicker socks and insoles.
These are a taller heeled stylish walking shoes for travel. They aren’t the heel height I would personally wear but if you are used to heels, these are perfect walkable heels.
Blondo boots are by far the best-valued shoes of the NSALE, and even at a total price, they are fantastic value. They are high-quality leather shoes meant as ‘all weather.’ These shoes are durable and comfortable.
Every shoe they have in the sale is around $100-$150.
I have a couple of pairs of Blondo shoes I’ve purchased in previous NSALES, and they are going strong. They are the shoes I wear when I want a dressy shoe that I can wear in slush, rain, or snow.
These are ‘walkable’ heels, which are also hard to find. If you buy these, I love this brown color. You can see the design details better in this color, and the gold-colored hardware pops.
Fit Notes:
TTS 9. Has room for socks.
These are the best Fall/Winter stylish walking shoes for travel since they are indestructible in slush and snow. The low heel and easy on-off make them my number one boot for travel.
The Bait-and-Switch fiasco shoes. La Canadienne is a fashion-forward winter boots brand. They endure Canadian winters.
I’ve wanted a pull Chelsea-style boot, and these fit the bill for me. I wanted to try them on to see if they gave me the bunched-up cankle look, but they are nice and sleek in the ankle area. Nice and slim, even when walking.
Also, I will most likely order these, but now I’m waiting for the original NSALE boots I ordered from the US sale to come in so I can compare. They’ve arrived; I have to pick them up from my P.o. box. Those were more expensive, so I think I’ll prefer this pair.
Fit Notes:
A roomy TTS 9. Feet don’t slide around but there is room for my toes to spread.
So tell me, are you guys into the Stylish Equestrian theme from the NSALE this year? Did you order the Stylish Equestrian blazer?
I hope you all got a chance to at least try on my favourite Stylsh sneakers. They will be featured a ton on the blog this year. I ended up ordering them in the caramel color and black and they are the first items I tore the tags off right away.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Canada Edition
Nordstrom Canada Early Access is here! The Nordstrom Canada Anniversary Sale is open to all shoppers starting Friday, July 15th. Are you shopping the 2022 NSALE Canada this year?
This is a live post so keep refreshing. I’m doing this blog post Product Drop style
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Tell me in the comments what you ordered from Canadian Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, or what’s on your wish list.
See my Smythe Blazers in action in this post, along with other NSALE favourite, Veronica Beard

Smythe Blazers + Veronica Beard + Fleurette Coats
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If either of these are on your Canadian Nordstrom Anniversary Sale wish list, act fast! The sizes are selling through very fast.
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See my P448 sneakers here in this post. P448 sneakers here in this post.

NSALE Shoe Gang
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You can read about my Great Jones Dutch Oven here.
Annoyed that Canada didn’t get this Dutch Oven like the US did? Don’t worry. Plenty more items didn’t make it to Canada for the sale.
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Natori Feathers Bra is one of the top sellers. Canada got several colors in the Natori Bra
I have a Natori Feathers Bra and I have some feelings about it. This bra is soft, and stretchy so it’s ‘comfortable’. But not really. It’s the bra I was wearing when I was in between bra sizes, before getting resized recently. It’s the same size as my old bras, but the stretch made it feel ‘comfortable’ and like it could stretch two sizes in the band. This bra has zero actual support though, and it gave me the worst silhouette.
Bra Fit content coming soon!
I have a series of bra fitting posts coming up real soon so stay tuned for that. Especially if you are larger busted and struggle to find good bras, or you haven’t had a proper bra fit done by a professional yet. There is so much to cover that it’s going to need several posts.
I have an unpopular opinion to confess. Although the Reiss Elise Wool Blend Coat is a beautiful coat, it’s a wool-blend. It’s a high polyester blend with only 54% wool. I don’t know but I think this coat will pill quickly. There are so many amazing Wool Coats in this sale in various price pints that are high wool blends, or 100% wool. You can read here what to look for in a quality wool coat.
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Here are some other 100% Wool Coat options that I think are a better buy (From the Canadian NSALE):
This beautiful wool coat from Club Monaco is a fantastic price point at $299, and a great buy. It’s 100% Wool and has leather trim.
This stunning wrap coat is by Nordstrom Signature. It’s actually a Wool blended with Cashmere which is even more luxurious. It’s a splurge, priced at $449, but it’s only slightly higher than the Reiss coat which is priced at $414.
The Very Best Value in Wool Coats from the Canada NSALE
This Halogen Wool-Blend Coat is the exact same Wool-Polyester composition as the Reiss Coat. It’s priced at $162.90. It’s a great price! Especially considering it’s in CAD.
The US had a much greater assortment of wool coats in varying price points from $150 all the way up to $2000. I don’t think you can find a better price for a wool coat anywhere compared to this one.
Wanting to invested in a high end wool coat?
If you are looking to ‘INVEST’ in a special high end Wool Coat. My recommendation is the Club Monaco or this Eileen Fisher Wool and Cashmere Coat.
Canada did not get the stunning Max Mara Wool Coats, nor the Fleurette Coats. I don’t understand why. These are brands that are regularly carried by Nordstrom Canada
I’m Annoyed Canada Didn’t Get These Items:
All Saints Shoes + Paul Green Shoes
These Dresses I’ve been eying by: Baum und Pferdgarten & ByTimo
These items by Great Jones
US got Barefoot Dreams socks in two lengths. Canada…. zero length
Why didn’t Canada get these? These are the high end luxury coats that the US saw last week. The Max Mara Coats sold out immediately despite the very steep price point.
Happy Nordstrom Canada Anniversary Sale Shopping!! See you guys tomorrow. Onward!




























































































































