So today I decided to hit up Neiman Marcus in Fort Lauderdale because everyone’s buzzing about their crazy discounts right now. Woke up early, grabbed some coffee, and drove straight to that fancy building near the beach. Place smells like money as soon as you walk in – all perfume and leather, you know?
The Hunting Begins
First thing I did? Headed straight for the clearance racks like a bloodhound. Bright red stickers screaming “EXTRA 50% OFF” slapped everywhere. Nearly tripped over some lady fighting over a Burberry trench coat – that thing was already slashed from $2k to $699. Wild! Dug through a mountain of silk blouses, found a totally crushed Rag & Bone one for $89 instead of $395. Score!
Shoe section was even crazier:
- Golden Goose sneakers looking beat up but priced at $199 instead of $500+
- Saint Laurent slingbacks with scuffed heels for $249 (retail $795!)
- Weirdly, tons of Gucci loafers swimming in size 11 – perfect for my brother’s birthday
Checkout Nightmare (But Worth It)
Here’s where things got messy. Tried paying with my Visa and the damn machine kept declining. Remembered people online said Neiman Marcus gets jumpy with cards. Sales lady made me call customer service right there at the counter. Guy asked me three security questions about my own credit card! Felt like an interrogation but finally got approved after 15 minutes of “Please hold”. Used American Express for the rest – slid through instantly. Moral of the story? Use AmEx unless you love stress.
The Loot & Lessons
Ended up with:
- That Gucci belt I’ve eyeballed online – $395 instead of $650
- Cashmere sweater that feels like clouds (70% off original $550)
- Random-ass crystal decanter for my whiskey-loving neighbor ($129 instead of $350)
Total damage? Saved more than I spent, which feels illegal. Few tips if you go:
- Wear easy-off shoes – you’ll be trying stuff on nonstop
- Check EVERY tag – some discounts aren’t marked on the ticket
- GO EARLY – good sizes vanish by lunch
- Bring patience + AmEx card
Sitting in my car now surrounded by fancy bags smelling like rich people. Worth waking up at dawn? Heck yeah. That clearance section hits different right now – looks like they’re making space for winter stuff. Gonna wear my new sweater tomorrow even if it’s still 85 degrees out.
