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Nordstrom vs. Lands’ End Canvas – Store Wars Rd. 2

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STORE WARS: Nordstrom vs. Lands’ End Canvas

Starting March 15th and running through April 4th, Dappered.com is hosting a bracket based tournament with the purpose of eventually crowning the all around Affordable Men’s Style Retail Champ for 2011.  For a full introduction see this post.  To see the updated bracket, click on the image to the right.  Make a case for your preferred competitor in the comments section, but don’t forget to vote at the bottom of each match up.  On with today’s showdown.
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Strengths: The upscale mid price-range department store.  Just before you hit Bloomingdale’s/Saks/Neiman Marcus territory, there lies Nordstrom . The last outpost of reasonable pricing just before you hit that unmoving gold-plated wall of luxury, but still plenty of upscale names at Nordstrom.  Their house brand dress shirts are top notch.  In-house brands like Calibrate, 1901, etc. also great.  Their Half Yearly Sale for Men.  The Rack.  Great shoe selection.  Nice watch department.  Easy to use website.

Weaknesses: They’re in the middle for pricing but sometimes they lean a little hard towards the high end.  Sales can be few and far between.
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Strengths: Another well executed J. Crewification of a normally bulky and older brand.  Trimmed down (but not actually all that slim) fits.  B+ basics at A+++ prices.  Terrific sales.  Not afraid to branch out into blazers, ties, and shoes.  Their incredible return policy, which reads: “…return anything at anytime for any reason for a full refund of its purchase price” Simple enough…

Weaknesses: You do have to pay shipping ($6.95 flat fee) to return items.  The fit isn’t as athletic as you think it’d be… it’s slimmer, but it’s not slim.  While they excel at good to very good, there aren’t many items that you’ll be completely drooling over.

Your votes determine who moves on to the next round.  Cast your ballot below:
UPDATE: L.E.C. dominates Nordstrom, and looks like they could seriously win it all.
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Store Wars: Nordstrom vs. Lands' End Canvas

  • Nordstrom (17%, 163 Votes)
  • Lands' End Canvas (85%, 804 Votes)

Total Voters: 949

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Comments

  1. Lands End Canvas is my new favorite for basics. Great value on stuff like casual button down shirts and sweaters. I even have a couple sport coats in regular rotation that I got on sale for under $40. The newer “Heritage” line really is pretty trim, but I’m not looking for Express 1MX trim when buying an oxford anyway. Paying shipping does hurt a bit, but you can return to any Sears brick and mortar store, and they’re everywhere. Also, LEC always has decent sales if your patient. Winner: LEC

  3. Nordstrom is gonna get rocked, but I think it’s a way better store. Sure it’s pricey, but it has great stuff. It’s house line (John Nordstrom) is great for accessories and basics (just never buy their suits or coats) and cheap as well when you pick them up at Nordstrom Rack and the Men’s half yearly sale.

  4. i have never paid a shipping charge on lands’ end thanks to their abundance of promo codes

    if only they incorporate more LEC sections into sears stores

  5. i have never paid a shipping charge on lands’ end thanks to their abundance of promo codes

    if only they incorporate more LEC sections into sears stores

  6. My only complaint about LEC is the collar on their oxfords is a little too small to wear with all but the skinniest of ties in my experience.

  7. LEC all the way to the end. Combining coupon codes with sales, and then being able to return them to a sears if they don’t work out is great.
    Nordstrom offers very little to this Canadian.

  8. LEC for me. Although I have gotten a few great pieces from Nordstrom, these were special occasion items. I have a lot of day to day stuff from LEC.

  10. It’s apples and oranges, really. I buy a lot from LEC, and as mentioned, it’s a great source for basics. But if you want a stunning tie, or to consult with a salesman who actually knows about tailoring, or just a high quality sweater or pair of jeans, Nordstrom is a better bet. And I live in Seattle, so their customer service/exchange policy is a deal. Oh yeah – they matched an online price for Timberland Earthkeepers boots that I found on this website, so I got them for about half-off their list price. Not bad at all – and thanks Dappered!