Nordstrom Rack

Okay selection for women’s clothing — most of the stuff is picked over. Lots of warm coats and good prices on Northface. Designer shoes are limited. Great service and location is good.

I love Nordstrom Rack! I have always had a great experience at this location. The staff are very friendly and show good customer service. They have never given me a hard time when I am trying to return items even if it is past the amount of days that the receipt says I would be able to return.
The Rack does get very busy which means that there is usually clothes and shoes on the ground. But overall, the store is pretty clean and well kept.
I can always find something to leave with! They have a great selection of clothing and at a good price. I am never disappointed when leaving the Rack!

Oh dang! Where to begin? As of NOW immediately separate TheRack from the Nordstrom name. Something new and Ick has happened. I believe it started with their Haute store. The BOBEAU line is ill shapen and impossible to wear ala sacky, stretchy, yuk. Every single item has been a bust. Coupled with that is the «event» that happened this fall wherein you order the item and it allegedly ships 2 – 3 weeks from your order date. Yea, no. Order placed fully ONE MONTH AGO has yet to arrive and most items have not shipped. Try chatting to get help. I was connected to chat for over an hour when I was 2 calls from next I got a message stating chat was «unavailable at this time». Mind you this was well within chat open hours. This happened TWICE. I wonder how one goes from 12 in line to 20 and fluctuating up and down while on hold. I actually screen shot this phenom while waiting. So people take chat cuts? Weird, right? I have messaged NordstromRack several times to get some resolution esp to find out why the heck there is such a delay in shipping from «the event». Have I heard back? Once a pathetic apology that was an «I will investigate» over a week ago and now crickets. Anyway, there are still some bargains to be found but many of the items are looking more low end all of the time. I could never imagine some of the crappy items that I have received being sold in a Nordstrom store. In sum, no more are the Rack items populated by what didn’t sell in the store or past season they appear to be made for a far inferior web sell. I’m done.

Before I walk in, I always max the time on the meter for my car. I also bring headphones. Because I know I’m going to spend a lot of time here.
I’m actually a fan of this location (and was surprised by the mediocre reviews). Sure, it doesn’t have the biggest stock of merchandise (compared to say, the Beaverton location), but that’s because it’s downtown and doesn’t have as much space.
But I’ve been coming to Nordstrom Rack downtown since I was a kid, when it was in the basement of an office building. So I know I’m a little biased, and I connotate Nordstrom Rack with a cramped, florescent-​lit ground floor bursting with fashion (and aggressive shoppers).
This particular location has two floors – which aren’t big, but have a great selection.
I usually find a pair of jeans or shoes that fit with what I’m looking for. What’s also great about this spot is its proximity to the max train, or other stores (like H & M or Pioneer Square) if you want to keep shopping.

Around August I bought my mother a bunch of new shoes here. Our cashier was nice enough but very very chatty which was fine until she would not stop pressuring us to create a store card. I think her name was Eileen. I turned her down about 3 times because I explained we were moving out of state in a week. I asked her if this was a card that could be activated without my information by other people if it got into the wrong hands. She told me no & all I had to do once I received it was change my phone number/​address at the store in my new home town. I really wasn’t eager to do this right before my move but let me tell you THIS WOMAN WOULD NOT BUDGE. No matter how many times I said no she kept talking about how easy it was & it was all safe & yada yada. It got to the point where my mother who was right there next to me just said «make the damn card already so we can get out of here» & we were pressured into doing so. So we made the card & guess what of course it didn’t arrive before we moved… actually it NEVER arrived. It never even got forwarded to the new address. I received the welcome letter which oddly did not come with the card. I tried to call Nordstrom but could not get through the line. I ended up going to a Vegas Nordstrom rack & had a gal call for me, cancel my card that never came but was in the system, & send me a new one. It was an extremely stressful experience that was not even worth it. The whole experience has really pushed me off Nordstrom rack all together, all for a few bucks discount. I would have rather payed in full like I had intended before I met miss pushy. I imagine she must have received a kickback for getting us signed up because why on earth would she push so hard? Even now that I have a new card the bills barely come on time. It’s an unreliable company & useless store card.
On top of that unfortunate experience this particular Nordstrom is ew ew ew. Have you been to the upstairs shoe rack? Does no one work here or are they too busy coercing people to make store cards? It’s a mess & all the shoes are on the floor. You might find one you like but you won’t be able to find the match to it. Zero respect for merchandise, zero respect for fashion… Bargains are nice & all but I want to feel like I’m buying nice designer things for a steal, not digging through heaps of destroyed & badly treated items like at the Goodwill… after all it’s not a used goods store. Plus it’s located in the butthole of Portland aka downtown. Thinking about this place frustrates me… it needs honest workers & consideration for the items being displayed.

Love this location. The two story open space has the right amount of stuff in it.
I love that all the shoes and workout material is upstairs, so you aren’t squeezing through people who are also looking at the rack that is pushed up against the shoe wall.
There is also a great selection of various brands, and prices. Some Racks have small sales section. This one is ½ a room and there is plenty of options. I have never been disappointed with what I find here.

Bargains galore! The top reason I go here remains the shoe section upstairs: it is just plain fab. I don’t think I have been to Nordstrom Rack when there was not some type of sale going on… However, if you are into Vince Camuto, Free People, DKNY, other designer brands, sale can still mean quite a bit of money for a nice piece of clothing.
One thing I also keep an eye on, is the quality and damage on the clothing pieces I am searching for. Often a nice blouse that I finally find in my (rather popular) size is still hanging there because either (a) it has been torn or spotted somehow, or (b) it just doesn’t fit right on any body type. So look carefully when purchasing here and do try it on – even if it means waiting in line.
The suitcases, though also better quality, cost the same as at a proper luggage place, and are not a reason to go here, and this is also the case for handbags or purses.
My daughter looks at the jewelry (apparently nice and cheap earrings) and workout pieces, but she prefers to hit sport clothing stores for a better selection.
Good luck and enjoy your search!

Great shoe selection even for smaller sizes (4 – 5)!!! Walked out with two pairs of perfect flats and a pair of supple knee high camel colored boots, all for a ridiculously low price.
Also loved the jeans selection, though the tops were a bit limited. And there’s no formal women’s business wear in the store.

Annoying retail atmosphere, but awesome deals every once in a while.

Great branch but dangerous, I always find more then I need to here. Then I have to talk myself out of that great Burberry shirt for less then $ 200… but it was really nice. No I am not going back, $ 200 is to much for a shirt.
Shoes are upstairs with weird stuff like sheets. Men’s cloths in back.
Its a nice store, and the lines aren’t to bad here. Only negative here is it is so tight packed it can be hard to get around in.
But I did find a nice Shirt on a good discount, Calvin Klein and almost as nice as that Burberry at a fraction of the price.

Of course I had to forget to pack something for my trip to Portland to attend a wedding. Conveniently located in downtown, it is among several retailers. The nice salesperson helped me with measurements for a shirt I had to buy. There is wide price range and it’s likely higher than that of Ross across the street but the quality seemed better.
The store was clean and the staff was nice. Come by if you want something nice and don’t want to pay full retail. If you don’t something that suits you, you can always try other stores nearby. And being in Oregon, there is no sales tax.

To be 100% upfront, I have never purchased anything here, but my husband does and this review is solely based on my experiences with him and his purchases.
My husband generally only buys his suite separates and dress attire from here. He has expensive taste, and let’s be real, we don’t want to pay full Nordy’s prices. The last 3x we’ve come here, all for pretty special occasions to us, we’ve been lucky enough to receive service from the same great employee — her name is Lori.
She is beyond helpful. As my husbands describes, she has a way of guiding you and opening your ideas of what you want without being pushy or rude. She really is terrific at what she does. She is able to always help multiple people but you always feel like you have 100% of her attention.

Eh, not the biggest Nordstrom Rack I’ve been to, but it’s decent. They rarely have what I’m looking for, and the shoe section is a mess. I’ve found some hidden gems, but for this most part, this place is more of a mess than a success when it comes to shopping.
I head out to Tigard to get most of my real shopping done.

Always the very first place I go when I’m looking for a hot new outfit, pair of kicks or other fashion accouterments! Sure, it’s somewhat like searching for buried treasure when you come here, but treasure is more than likely to be discovered than not, and you’ve gotta love the giant markdowns on designer labels! You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you reach the check stand…
Avoid peak times — weekends and right after work (4−6pm) during the week — to miss the crowds. I think the «Magic Hour» is 7:30 — 8:30pm on weeknights, and you practically have the whole place to yourself. Also, I recommend dropping by often for new items that are always being stocked on the racks! You won’t be disappointed!

Huge Nordstrom rack! Two stories. It was not super clean which is my only complaint. Everything was sort of jumbled together. Overall though I was impressed by how many options they had.

I give this place five stars because i found Tory Burch Ballet Flats here for 27% off! Omg! And there was NOTHING wrong with it. Best deal ever. The line was super long but it was because it was after christmas, but it moved fast wtih people directing the lines. If you can find a associate with a hand barcode, they can check you out instead of waiting in line. Good sales! plus no sales tax! Woot!

Been to this location a few times now. It was surprisingly busy today even several days after Christmas. I usually like browsing their shoes, which is located upstairs. The shoe section was a hot mess today. I mean, it normally is but today was crazy! I was shocked to see Too Faced single eyeshadows downstairs in their makeup department for only four dollars and ninety five cents. If I didn’t have too many shadows already, I definitely would have picked those up. Urban decay ²⁴⁄₇ liners were about nine dollars and ninety five, but they were mainly neon colors. I had never really browsed their cosmetics before but after today’s trip, I may need to during each visit!

This is a simple story about a bad day turning into a good one.
I had a meeting down in Lake Oswego and hit the 35 bus. Got off the bus and by accident left my jacket on it… that was the crappy part of my day. Thankfully there was nothing important in the jacket, although there were a few pins on it that I liked having.
Anyways, after my return to Portland, I ended up at the Pioneer mall and visited several places but didn’t find any sort of lightweight jacket I liked. It was raining out and I wanted something with a hood. No dice there. I exited and ended up across the street from Nordstrom Rack.
What the heck, let’s see if this day can get better. I don’t go to Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack often, in fact it’s been around 10 or more years since I’ve been in one. I went looking at jackets and saw some good brands at good prices. Ezekiel, Andrew Marc and some others, but none with hoods. I saw a cool green «puffy» style jacket, but the price, even discounted, was still way too high. So I thought, well, no dice here either… until I started heading for the exit, and then noticed a black jacket mixed in with a rounder of shirts. A North Face jacket with a hood! No Sh*t! Wind proof, water resistant and over 60% off. I could not pass this up.
What made this find even better, is that the cashier who checked me out, just put it back out there, she had almost bought it for her son, but had just gotten him something else the other day. So I lucked out. Yay for my eagle-​eye.
There were some other cool shorts and things I could have gotten as well, but not for today. Another time.
Enjoy.

My shopping rules for success at this Rack:
1. Expect the unexpected. Sure, you may be looking for a black turtleneck but when you come upon those bad ass burgundy suede boots at 65% off — BUY THEM! NOW! I have found some beautiful, high end pieces at stellar prices here.
2. Be selective. Sure, it’s 75% off. But do you LOVE it? Or are you just wanting the adrenaline rush for the deal? On my student budget, every dollar needs to count so I opt for clothes that are a bit made better and flattering.
3. Buy gifts early. This Rack often has great jewelry and accessories at deep discounts. When I find something cute, I buy it and have it on hand for a friend’s birthday so I’m not scrambling and buying something stupid and overpriced at the last minute.
4. Parking here sucks. Make sure you have more than enough time on your meter. Coming back to a ticket can certainly dampen your shopping experience.
This rack isn’t huge, but it’s relatively clean (so much more than Ross or wherever) and organized and I have found all the sales associates to be very congenial. Happy shopping!

I have loved you for a good many years, Nordy’s Rack, and as a sign of my devotion, I’ve followed you around like a lovesick pup for years as well. Remember when we first met over at Lloyd Center back in the olden days? You were the only Nordy’s Rack in the area at the time. You’ve branched out since then to several locations, and I’ve visited them all.
If I remember correctly, we were first introduced back when I was in high school and you were my dealer for my shoe obsession. You provided me with so many temptations in the shoe arena that I eventually had over 100 pairs by the time I finished college (so many of Italian origin). Sigh … but of course you made me buy many more pretty things from you as well.
By the time, you moved to your former location downtown (and now this current location), I worked downtown, and we have spent many lunch hours and even Friday evenings together as I pursued my wardrobe needs. I love your sales, particularly the jewelry sales, and I love your prices, like earrings for $ 1.90 a pair that made all my friends green with jealousy at my shopping skills. Remember the jacket that the main store bought way too many of and sold originally for $ 600, and how I stalked that jacket until it went on sale for $ 6.95? Yes, good times indeed!
And let me not forget what a great source you are for fitness wear and wedding gifts. Many friends walking down the aisle have received some wonderful gifts from you and me! I hope I haven’t been remiss in telling you how pleased they were with the gifts and how pleased I was at saving so many dollars on fabulous items.
Well, I’m glad we had this time to chat about all the good times. I know we’ll talk soon the next time I need something wonderful for a good price. You will shine the Nordy Rack light in the night sky to let me know, won’t you?