I learned that if an item from Nordstrom’s wish list goes on sale, Nordstrom sends an email alert. 
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This came up in my FB feed. I like the brown sued because it has tan rubber sole. (There are also color/material combos with white soles, but they look more sneakerlike to me.)
I get sale notifications on wish list items from my Nordstrom App
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I don’t use apps for retailers. Nothing against them. Simply my personal preference. I mostly ignore emails from them so only recently paid attention to and saw that the wool dress I’ve added to my wishlist last spring went on sale. Just in time for holiday parties!
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I have a few select ones from places that I buy from frequently - Nordies of course, Anthro (although I’m not loving their stuff lately), and I had to get the Aritzia one because their regular website crashes all my computers 
Also, some stores have app-only deals or pre-sales from time to time.
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Those Tom’s booties are super cute, @Colorado_mom !
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I have a pair of Western style boots with a small blocky heel that are surprisingly comfortable on my (majorly bunioned) feet. The toes are pointed, so even more surprising. I can walk and dance in them. (Similar to this style. Not this price point!)Bittersweet | Heritage Boot
Sometimes I’ll wear low profile type sneakers.
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I have bony feet. Not big bunions, just bony enough to be picky about my footwear. If the leather or suede is soft, the shoes will stretch and conform to the foot quickly. The booties like the ones above look very soft so no wonder they are comfortable!
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@Jolynne_Smyth - Don’t be afraid to stop by a local charity thrift shop, in case you get lucky. (Trying shoes on in person is so much nicer than mail order. And… if you don’t like them, you can re-donate.)
My example from yesterday at ARC thrift store (50% off most color tags on Saturday; ditto for seniors on Tues). I bought them because.. 1) SAS brand, which I found so comfy in work days -bought many pairs of SAS loafers and tie shoes and sandals) 2) hardly any wear 3) soft suede material - will be handy for travel, double as slippers 4) after 50% discount, they were under $4
A few hours later, these somewhat similar pair of suede loafers were part of a Madewell facebook ad- $178
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Great find, @Colorado_mom !
Thanks. Digging further I see that similar SAS Metro loafers (leather) online are now $195!
LOL - I remember many years ago lamenting when SAS shoes at the outlet went over $100. But after having a minor foot injury, I always wanted good support in my work shoes (desk job, but lots of walking around the large corporate site). Luckily my husband agreed, an we’d make a family outing to go to the outlet stores.
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Great deal, @Colorado_mom!
And I agree, Bunsen - soft suede or flexible fabric can make a lot of shoes work (even if not made for bunions specifically).
I have a pair like this (suede-look, flexible fabric) that I sometimes wear with black tights and skirt to work. It’s pushing things (because of heel) but I can get away with it for a day of mainly sitting lol.
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I saw the Zeagoo brand recommended by a FB influencer (from Amazon, or also Kohls at a higher price). I liked the look of the 3/4 sleeve button down blouses… but really looking for similar in a shorter length (how it looks tucked in) to wear over dresses as more of a jacket. Any suggestions? I’m OK paying more if I could find what I like. I have this need in summer fabric and also possibly fall/spring - I have some nice suede shackets, but they are longer than I’d like.
PS - Thanks for any suggestions. With CC political discussions going away, it will be fun (and healthy for me) to have other more upbeat forum distractions
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Just to clarify: you are looking for a 3/4 sleeve waist-length shirt that can be worn like an open front cardigan over dresses, is that correct?
For anyone looking for a bootie I order these
https://www.vivaia.com/products/XRPD01240/Ryan-Pro?gid=10016284
They didn’t work for me in the toe box but they were nice quality.
I’m on the lookout for pants for the fall and winter. (California) so no need to be heavy duty.
I have been wearing compression stockings since March and I find I like a wider leg. Summer was easy as I wore a lot of linen and hemp. I have a couple of pairs of jeans that while not a real wide leg aren’t my usual skinny or straight leg. This silhouette is outside what I’ve always worn. Any ideas? I have seen some elastic waist trousers style on Marine Layer but I’m concerned they might be too wide. Has anybody worn the brand?
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Since I know you enjoy thrift/second hand shops I feel like there are an ABUNDANCE of button down blouses/shirts in every thrift shop I enter! Have you checked???
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Oh yes - I have a few of them from thrift shops. Alas, so far only in a longish length.
I’d love to find a more cropped waist length model, if anybody happens to see such in their shopping online (or in stores). Bonus points if there is petite sizing option (or 3/4 length sleeve). Not a urgent need. Just a request to my fashion friends to alert to any such items. Past season now, but short sleeved/white would be good if noticed on sales - my favorite one is looking dingy.
https://www.jjill.com/product/contemporary-poplin-shirt-351861801m
https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/ellen-tracy-embroidered-crop-button-up-shirt/9061454
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/tommy-hilfiger-womens-cropped-collared-roll-tab-cotton-shirt
https://www.amazon.com/Avanova-Sleeve-Cropped-Blouse-Button/dp/B0HBWVFTS9/ref=sr_1_14_sspa
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBWT69JS?plpRedirect=mhFallback&ref=clp_cat_related_p_0&th=1&psc=1
https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/forgotten-grace-eyelet-short-sleeve-button-up-crop-top/8904407
https://www.amazon.com/MOMOSTAY-Cropped-Blouses-Collared-Clothes/dp/B0HG9F2Y31/ref=sr_1_16
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Thanks for the great ideas! I especially like the last link, more of a fitted style. (I just remembered a thrift shop purchase that got redonated, because it was just too blousy. especially in the back.). The Everlane and some of the others are nice too. And Lands End one is on sale - yay
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I always find something i “need” that I didn’t know I needed on this thread.
I of course like the Tuckernuck one which isn’t cheap. I like a boxy top and it doesn’t seem as short as some of the others.
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