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Nordstrom Rack

smoochy — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:07:28 GMT

we recently got one in our city. I hear ppl talking about how great it is. Went today. My impressions:

Reminded me of TJ Maxx-racks packed to overflowing

Lots and lots of ruffles on tops and dresses- not my thing at all

Nearly everything in women's clothing had a definite Juniors look

I was looking for a dressy top to wear with nicer cream color slacks. Or possibly a dress. The dresses I saw were either fussy ruffled junior styles, or made of that 100% crispy feeling polyester. Or both. So dated and tacky.

Needless to say I came away underwhelmed.

My shopping is currently geared towards my high school class party in July. I have things in my closet I could wear but might be interested in a new outfit.

Re: Nordstrom Rack

Franklinbell — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:12:01 GMT

There are several near me and I find great gifts there and I can get points!

Re: Nordstrom Rack

smoochy — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:13:49 GMT

@Franklinbell wrote:
There are several near me and I find great gifts there and I can get points!

that's nice, sounds like a fun place for you to shop.

Re: Nordstrom Rack

PinkyPetunia — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:31:14 GMT

There's a Nordstrom Rack near me, also Marshall's and TJ Maxx. They are very similar. You have to do a lot of browsing through the racks. Sometimes you get lucky, other times not. Thats how shopping goes.

Re: Nordstrom Rack

rockygems123 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:33:08 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
we recently got one in our city. I hear ppl talking about how great it is. Went today. My impressions:
Reminded me of TJ Maxx-racks packed to overflowing
Lots and lots of ruffles on tops and dresses- not my thing at all
Nearly everything in women's clothing had a definite Juniors look

I was looking for a dressy top to wear with nicer cream color slacks. Or possibly a dress. The dresses I saw were either fussy ruffled junior styles, or made of that 100% crispy feeling polyester. Or both. So dated and tacky.
Needless to say I came away underwhelmed.
My shopping is currently geared towards my high school class party in July. I have things in my closet I could wear but might be interested in a new outfit.

@smoochy

Try Talbots. Lot of variety, quality and prices are great when they have sales.

Re: Nordstrom Rack

giova — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:34:26 GMT

I have found very good deals on shoes there, but don't care for their clothes at all.

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Fifi1 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:04:49 GMT

Grew up in OR AND WA states and NORDSTROM was our go to store.

I don't recall a Rack back then, and once I saw them in area they actually had items from regular merchandise; now not so much - many off brands.

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SportyShorty07 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:24:08 GMT

I've never been to a Nordstrom Rack, but I like the Nordstrom Rack website- I've purchased some nice denim jackets and cute tops from there. 😊

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kaydee50 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:34:00 GMT

We have a couple of Nordstrom Racks and I'm not impressed with them at all. Seemed messy and disorganized and not my taste in clothing at all. But I can also say that for the regular Nordstrom's I have across the street from our condo. Our Marshall's is much nicer.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:03:24 GMT

@giova wrote:
I have found very good deals on shoes there, but don't care for their clothes at all.

@giova

Same here! I've never bought clothing there, but have purchased three pair of shoes ... all of them really great "finds".

Re: Nordstrom Rack

cindyNC — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:07:12 GMT

@smoochy I went to a Rack when one opened on our side of town. Wasn't too impressed with it ..........same as you. It seems that what they have in the store vs what's on line are very different.

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magicmoodz — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:03:44 GMT

My closest Nordstrom Rack is a great place to shop for shoes and sometimes handbags. At this point in my life I don't have the patience or desire to rummage through racks of one-off clothing items. If I am up for "discount shopping" I would much rather go next door to Banana Republic Factory or JCrew Mercantile.

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Judaline — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:30:44 GMT

I went to one once, never again. The clothes were so picked over and some hanging off their hangers. I didn't stay long and never went back. Now our Nordstrom store is the exact opposite. I can't figure out why there's so little traffic in there. (works for me!!)

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We rescue cats — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:18:54 GMT

@Judaline we don't have either in our small town but I often shop at Nordstroms when in an area that has one. I love Nordstroms but the Rack-not so much. My take on it is that the Rack is the clearance and discount arm? I am not a good bargain shopper, I don't have the patience but I sure do envy those that do-they get great bargains!

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rockygems123 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:31:41 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
@Judaline we don't have either in our small town but I often shop at Nordstroms when in an area that has one. I love Nordstroms but the Rack-not so much. My take on it is that the Rack is the clearance and discount arm? I am not a good bargain shopper, I don't have the patience but I sure do envy those that do-they get great bargains!

@We rescue cats

The Rack has discount clothes like outlet stores. Not all if any items can be found at original Nordstrom.

When they first opened there were some recognizable pieces but not so much now they may be made / purchased specifically for the Rack.

Shoes may be different and originally from Nordies not sure on that one.

Re: Nordstrom Rack

smoochy — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:08:34 GMT

@cindyNC wrote:
@smoochy I went to a Rack when one opened on our side of town. Wasn't too impressed with it ..........same as you. It seems that what they have in the store vs what's on line are very different.

yes very different, like they trucked in loads of cheap tacky clothes

Re: Nordstrom Rack

Shelbelle — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:46:14 GMT

Just a tidbit about Rack, we have a regular Nordy's in our area, and in the lower level of it is the Rack, from what I understand we have the only Rack like this one being a part of the regular store and not a free standing facility. I have seen things being taken from the upper store and brought down to the Rack and marked down.

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CJC — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:02:58 GMT

I like our newly opened Nordstrom Rack because I use it for online returns. Our big Nordstrom store is too far away from me for returns, and I don't shop that store.

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wagirl — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:38:37 GMT

Have one close to me but really not much to talk about. I don't shop there mostly because my credit card got hacked using it there. So always pay cash. My DD bought her hoka shoes there for alot less. It's not a place I make a go-to destination.