Nordstrom Rack

My new place to shop… I have never been in a Nordstrom Rack because I always questioned how much cheaper it would be. I admit that I was wrong and regret all that I have missed.
I usually don’t like going through the chaotic clearance stuff, but the maxi dresses I purchased were all on the same rack. I found 3 maxi dresses that fit pricing at $ 8, $ 12, and $ 15.
The staff were very friendly. I was greeted at the door, dressing room and register. Another staff checked on me as I was shopping and even complemented my large bag by taking a photo of it.
I plan to check out the rack back home and hope to find the same excitement.

This Rack gets PACKED! But I can see why. Compared to other Racks I’ve been to, they have a really good selection of merch. Not just the usual made-​for-​the-​Rack BS, but lots of designer shit filtered down from Nordstrom. Could be the result of being in a larger city than I’m used to, but the selection is far better than the Portland area Racks.
I’ve been to this location a couple of times. Parking is murder. The place gets insano with people. But most of the time I find what I’m looking for. And most times I’ve been on the hunt for something real specific. Like replacement items for things I forgot when I came to town. Shoes, a belt, etc.
Beyond the chaos and the solid selection, this is a Rack like any other. A place to mine for designer stuff and weirdly good deals.

Blond short hair lady is a racist employee. She can be kind and corteous to any white customer, but if you are wearing typical PNW and ethnic. She will bitch you up.
Returning one scarf. «You didnt even have it in a bag». That’s because i took it out of the bag while you were chatting up with other customer.
It makes me feel better to know that I’ll outlive her in so many ways.

Sorrynotsorry Nordstrom Rack, but you can do better. I usually find myself here whenever I have a target purchase in mind, and whenever I’m here it is always a hot mess. I don’t know if it’s because NR is trying to bulk up on all the things, but it’s really not working for me. I’ll go to Forever 21 if I’m feeling like it’s a treasure-​hunt sort of day. Also, please do something about the awful signal here.
What really got me is their clutter of a shoe section. I spent well over an hour looking for some sweet boots here last week and *finally* found a pair that I loved, only to discover that the two shoes were a shade different in color. The lady who helped me at the register was great about this and validated my concern right away, but every other person I encountered was zero help: One guy dismissed the color difference without a second glance and one girl never even bothered to find me after the register staff asked her to check the storage for the two other pairs that were in store. «The inventory is not reliable,» she shrugged. Why even have an inventory if it’s no good?! I get it, some shoppers go through items like a tornado and it’s a pain in the ass to pick up after them, but at least pretend like you give a crap about customers who need help. The manager made no apology for having these silly boots out for sale, but did eventually agree to ship a pair from another store to me for free…
… And then I get an email saying the boots are unavailable. What a grand waste of my time. Should I have gone to DSW instead? Probably. Tighten up your game NR!

My roommate thinks I project my feelings onto one of my cats… which is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard because my cat’s favorite movie is ‘The Bodyguard’ starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner and I’ve never even seen that movie.
This information, though useless to most, is relevant to this review because while this store does not carry cat items or allow even cats inside the store, I actually came here for my cat who has a deep emotional & physical connection to plastic bags from Nordstrom Rack. What better gift to bring back for him than a big, brand new, pristine plastic bag from the «Flagship Nordstrom Rack», as we (my roommate & I, not my cat) jokingly referred to it.
This is probably more because this NR is below ground level, but it felt a lot more like a Filene’s Basement circa 2004 than a modern day Nordstrom Rack in its hometown. I was certainly hoping for more and was a little disappointed with the size, display, and overall selection of this Nordstrom Rack. The whole store is a smidge more cramped and chaotic than I can deal with.
I tried really hard to find something worthy of buying to get a big plastic shopping bag, but my wallet just wasn’t having it. Even the make-​up section was a little lackluster and not worth waiting in the infamous Nordstrom Rack wrap-​around lines for a single eyeliner.
My roommate ended up snagging a plastic bag from one of the bins underneath the non-​register check-​out stations and we got the heck out only to realize that pretty much every complimentary umbrella plastic bag that you find at the entrance of every store is the same kind of bag my cat likes and we could have picked him up something from just about anywhere, but I felt good bringing him back a name brand (or off brand, I guess) plastic bag to lick to his heart’s content.

I’ve been into this location multiple times and I always leave buying something. It’s a strange set up, and you feel like you have to walk in a circle just to leave, but they have a lot of great brands from Paige, Free People, to Rag and Bone, all very affordable. Love love love this place.

Came in this place immediately after going into the big sister Nordstrom which is conveniently located across the street. That store is currently under construction, which makes it a tad tougher to find things but no tougher to get what you need. However, if you’re willing to do a bit more digging to find better deals, you can walk over here to what is essentially the designer TJ Maxx.
Rack has always been hit and miss for me like any close out type store, because they buy out the department stores. They will either have TONS of small sizes and I’ll make out like a bandit, or absolutely nothing at all. This is the time where I’ll find 100 things I love at amazing prices all in size 14. You can’t ask them to order it because of the way the store works, what you see is what’s there. I always find asking the store manager what day they get deliveries helps me typically, but I was in town for a few days and decided to check out the stores, just didn’t find anything here sadly.
The store was pretty crowded, had a good selection of upscale and mid level designers and accessories. I did contemplate buying a crossbody Kate Spade purse but I really wanted it in nude and the one on the rack was red. Again, what you see is what you get. The entire store appears to be underground since you take an escalator down, and there aren’t a line of registers anywhere. It looks like there are people scattered in the different departments JCPenney style to help you out which is SO much better than having one insane line at the front of the store. That is a major perk to get people out faster I haven’t seen at other Rack stores that would bring me back here if only I lived here.

Let’s talk about this location. Smack in the middle of Westlake Center & Main Seattle shopping! This area has been a staple in my life for years. As a young adult, I would beg my friends/​family to take me here for summer/​school shopping. As an adult, I spend way too much time here!
I mainly shop here for shoes, I wear a women’s 11, which — if you did know already — is a pain in the «you know what» to find! Nordstrom Rack never fails at having a great selection in my size. LOVE!
They also have amazing deals on handbags, which is a dream on its own! What girl doesn’t love shoes and handbags?!
I recommend getting the Nordstrom debit card! It is totally free and you get cash back just for using it.

Nice place to get discounted good stuff. Only visited this store once during my business trip in Seattle today. Spent 2 hrs in men’s section. This store has a huge collection of men’s clothes and accessories. Overall organized except pants and jeans are not well displayed by size, which caused me a little trouble finding size 32 jeans.
Staff are pretty friendly and attentive. Rep Josephine G. at the jewelry department is the most awesome of all. She saw me waiting in line to be checked out by green-​t-​shirted staff and then quickly offered to assist me even if I did not shop from her department. The sunglasses I wanted to purchase had 2 different price tags on, so she apologized for the confusion and offered me the lower price. I was very satisfied with her service and I am still really happy that I got a pair of great sunglasses with a discounted price. She should be awarded the best employee of the day.

I like this location much better than the Nordstrom rack in downtown Portland. The shoe section was definitely cleaner and more organized. This store is a lot more busy though. You can find too faced single shadows for about $ 4.95 and urban decay ²⁴⁄₇ liner for around ten bucks (mostly in colorful shades though). I also found that the shoe selection was greater than the Portland location. I was on the lookout for some wedding shoes and found some cute potentials!

Typical Nordstrom Rack, but on multiple levels in a super cool downtown Seattle setting. As usual, you have to hunt for the good deals, but all good things take effort.

I don’t normally review chain stores, but unless I caught this store on an especially good day where they just had restocked everything, this might be the best Nordstrom Rack I’ve been to. The Nordstrom Racks in LA and SF don’t even compare! Although it probably helps that this Rack is literally across the street from the regular Nordstrom’s.
I walked out with just a few things, but I easily could have bought so much more. They stock so many great brands here, and I especially appreciated the huge selection of Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade bags.

I come here mainly for the shoes. Nordstrom Rack is one of the few places that have a good selection of shoes in my size, which is a size 4. It’s almost impossible for me to find formal shoes like pumps and boots in my size. But Nordstrom Rack is the answer to my shoe problem. Of course, the section for my size is tiny compared to the other sizes but size 4 don’t even exist in other stores. If I ever need shoes, this is the first place I go to before I look elsewhere. Of course the shoes aren’t necessary cheap and affordable to most people, but if you’re a size 4, you’ll take what you can get. The shoe selection changes pretty often, so if you don’t see anything you want, you can always come back after a few weeks to see what they have then.
Nordstrom Rack is on the basement floor of Westfield Center so there is no signal down here, but they do have wifi which makes life easier when you have to consult with your friends whether to buy the shoes or not. (I’m the type of girl that needs affirmation from at least one other person before I can buy a pair of relatively expensive shoes and not feel guilty about it.)
I sometimes find good deals on cosmetics here too!

Reading all the reviews for this store, I see people either love it or hate it.
Well, I love it!
I find this store to be ENORMOUS, and for those who say it’s too small, I say, compared to what? An airport hangar? A Costco warehouse? Camp David? A small village???
This place is huge, and in a prime downtown location, smack dab between Nordie’s to the south and connected to Westlake Center to the north. It is organized with ceiling-​mounted signage, so you can see from a distance where the dresses are from the coats from the shoes, etc.
I like how they have a ton of fitting rooms and all are roomy and clean, and you can bring in up to 15 items at a time. And they are staffed by super nice people like Shannon and Josh.
The selection of clothing and shoes is fantastic. Prices are still high, mind you, but they are quite a bit less than those at the regular Nordie’s store. And there are cute and trendy tops to be found for $ 16-​$ 25 (which is on a par with prices at TJ Maxx). Yes, the shoe aisles are narrow and can get crowded if there are a lot of people in the store, but I personally would rather sacrifice space and still have the huge selection of shoes than have wider aisles and few shoe selections.
The jewelry department was pretty small (unfortunately) but all other departments are well-​stocked and represented. Love the make-​up and skin care section, with excellent prices on high-​end brands.
The return policy is a generous 90 days from date of purchase.
Even when there is a long line for the cash, it always seems to move quickly, and they are always well staffed at the cashiers.
Side note: poor to nonexistent cell phone service here. This is important to know if you’re like us with teen daughters and you all split up. They can’t text you nor you, them. Yikes! Best to have a time and place pre-​determined to meet up. FYI.

Definitely a little cramped for a retail location. I regularly bumped into to people accidentally while shopping in the shoe section. However, they do have a great selection of shoes. I was worried that they’d have barely any selection for the middle/​more average sizes but there was plenty to browse through. Some of the discounts are rather low (like 10−15%) but sometimes you can get a really good deal. They also have a well-​organized accessories section. You can find practically any style of purse or wallet at very reduced prices.
I also like that you can approach most of the employees pay for your purchase if you pay with a card (they can swipe it on their phone). That takes some of the hassle away from having to wait in long lines.

MmmmmmmmMMmmmMm yess nordstrom rack my love.
This place, while not the biggest location, still has a good stock of stuff, especially high high high end designer stuff i try for fun (since my wallet can absolutely not hang) There is also a large selection of shoes here as well, spanning aisles and aisles. The variety of Kate Spade purses are also quite plentiful.
Just a note, the reception sucks here in this store! if you need to make a call, go near the escalators!

SO MANY SHOES!!!
I think the downtown location is great.
They always have a good selection of designer bags and cute stylish shoes.
I will say I find the clothing overwhelming and disorganized. I don’t event try to shop it. If I go in I almost always leave with a new pair of shoes at what I feel is a reasonable/​good price. I never leave feeling like I got an insane deal but I am fairly certain most of my shoes have been purchased here since my move to Seattle.
If you are looking for some new quality kicks — start here I would be surprised if you leave disappointed.

~i love shopping here for great deals on high end designers like Michael Kors, coach, and Kate spade. All of my favorite brands in handbags. I always wanted a good Michael Kors watch. I bought the chronograph one. I love it! I saved $ 137 off from the original price. The lady was so nice she sized my watch there free of charge. Thank you!

While I love the Rack, it’s a bit overwhelming. They have great deals so I go here when I need basic items — tights, socks, undergarments… but this is not the place to visit on a warm, sunny weekend. Though everyone should know to avoid downtown then unless they like crowds. My favorite thing is being able to check out with any staff member on the floor if you’re paying with a card.
Bonus tip: there’s an exit that takes you straight into the tunnel to catch public trans.

Nordstrom Rack offers Nordstrom’s leftovers at slightly discounted prices (for those of you who didn’t know already).
This location was pretty big. The clothing section is just regular size but the shoe section was huge. There weren’t any great premium shoes but tons of regular shoes. I mean racks on racks on racks. It looked like a DSW clearance section up in here: P
I did find some premium designer clothes in the clearance section so you should definitely check out the clearance racks. I’m talking burberry, helmut lang, vera wang, etc