Happy Wednesday! The Nordstrom anniversary sale is open to all shoppers, and I’m partnering with the brand to share some in-stock items that I purchased or tried on. You can also see my Beauty & skincare (well-stocked) and Kids wishlists, and the baby gear deals that remain in stock!
- Levi Wedgie jeans: As a longtime Wedgie jeans fan, I bought these from the sale since the vintage wash looked promising. They’re a little too long for me full length (see pic below), but after folding them up, I’m a fan. See how I cut my denim and my temporary heming trick, used below.
The wash is great in person – a lighter “weathered” medium blue that’s hard to get right, and reminds me of an old pair of Madewell perfect vintage jeans. The fabric is also similar to my Madewells, with that broken-in finish and minimal stretch.
- Quick note on this blue blouse – it runs big and blousy with mixed reviews, but gosh I really like the pale blue color for the “old money” trends I’ve been lapping up this past year. Size down if you can, and I have the sleeves folded up once. See it on me here paired with white linen shorts.
Size-wise, I find these jeans to run TTS. My waist measures 25″ and I’m in between size 24 and 25 in these, typical with Levi jeans. I ended up getting size 25 for a more relaxed fit through the legs (since I do a lot of sitting and bending down with the kids), though the waist is now a bit loose. Size 25 measures: 13” across waist, 10” rise, 27” inseam.
- Allsaints Dalby leather jacket (save $170) – Still a few sizes left in this timeless, high quality leather jacket. Allsaints leather jackets are some of the best you can get at this sale price point, and I’ve had mine for years. The length is slightly…
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