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| - Mmm. The Rack renders me ambivalent. A few years ago, I would find amazing deals here constantly--Vince sweaters for under $100, Burberry separates, super discounted Eileen Fisher pieces, cashmere coats. Now it's mostly polyester and rayon basics, which I suppose have their place. I personally find the Nordstrom-exclusive brands to be overpriced for the quality, but maybe I'm wrong. Still, you can sniff out the good pieces and hope they're on clearance. There is a good crop of Hugo Boss and Eileen Fisher, if that's your thing. I personally have better luck at the TJ Maxx on Chagrin Boulevard, so try to hit that one in the same day if you can.
The shoe selection, however, is still excellent. Everything from Coach to Bruno Magli. I recently bought two pairs of Paul Green sandals, one for $65, another for $38. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN. Chuffed to bits. I wish they had a similar selection for bags and jewelry, which also seem to be mostly Nordstrom's generic brands.
Fitting rooms are a bit dank and remind me of trying on bras at Kohl's when I was 13 for whatever reason. Probably the wooden louvered doors and general feeling of exposure.
However, I have to say, my favorite thing about this place is listening in on all the ladies gossiping in Russian. Finally putting my liberal arts education to good use!
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