Just in case you haven’t heard, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale has kicked off! This post is going to explain why people lose their minds over this sale, how this sale works and some key dates and also what I’m eyeing up in this year’s sale.
Why is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale SUCH a Big Deal?
People seriously go crazy over this sale…and being on the outside looking in it was a bit difficult to figure out at first. I mean, stores run sales ALL the time…why is this one so special?
Well, here’s the deal. Most sales are old, end of season merchandise. What sets this sale apart is that it is NEW fall and winter merchandise that’s on sale before the season starts. That’s a big deal. This sale also features a ton of designer merchandise that people save up all year to purchase. Want a new Kate Spade bag? How about some Tory Burch boots? Or perhaps a Movado? You can get hundreds of dollars off these timeless items in this sale.
This windbreaker was the best Nordstrom Anniversary sale purchase ever!
Now, you don’t have to drop hundreds of dollar on designer items to get good deals in this sale. I bought most of the clothes I wore for my Peru trip in last year’s sale! So, that was a waterproof windbreaker, sweatshirts, athletic pants, flannel shirts and a pair of sneakers. (Some of the stuff is pictured below.)
Sweatshirt + windbreaker were from this sale!
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Key Dates
July 12 – 19 is the “Early Access” sale. What this means is if you have a Nordstrom credit card, you get first dibs on the sale items. If you don’t have one, you can apply now and then shop the sale!
July 20 – August 5 is the “Public Access” sale. This is when everyone who doesn’t have a Nordstrom card gets to shop the sale. I personally don’t have a Nordstrom card. (My husband and I only ever use our Marriott card – we’re all about Marriott points!) But, when I went to shop the Public Access sale last year, some of my wishlist items were already gone. So, be sure to have a backup plan if you don’t have the card.
My Top Picks for This Year’s Sale
I usually try to keep items below $100 when I’m shopping. This year, though, I’m in the market for a new coat and some gorgeous designer accessories caught my eye. So, I went a bit over on a few things. I’ll save and mark the coats and designer accessories for the end, though. So, almost everything pictured below is under $100.
I’m REALLY excited to get another pair of Brooks capri workout leggings (my pair I bought last year is amazing) and to get another Brooks high-impact sports bra on sale (I swear it’s the only decent high-impact sports bra out there right now). Click on any of these photos to shop them.
Cardigans
Skinny Jeans
Dresses
Athletic Wear
Tops
Jumpsuits
Skirts
I Like This Rug!
Coats
Designer Goodies
Love This Luggage Too!
I’m curious, are any of these items also on your wishlist? And have you shopped the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before? Let me know in the comments!
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Jodie
It is an interesting concept of this sale. Yet I think because everyone makes such a big deal about it, it makes me want to ignore it—-silly, huh??
XOXO
Jodie
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haveclotheswilltravel Post author
Haha, I totally understand that. Last year was the first year I decided to try it out, just because I was ignoring it for that exact reason!
Blair Villanueva
If only we have Nordstrom in Manila, geez i would definitely be shopping! They always give awesome discounts.
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
They do need to get one in Manila! I wish we had an actual store near us too…I always have to shop the sale online.
Courtney Byers
I love this sale so much! I’ve already spent way too much. I love your picks.
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
Haha! I’m going to be in the same boat. And thank you so much, Courtney!
Mireille
I bought 2 items last year, a sweater and a pair of booties last year and wore them a lot! this year I may but a pair of wit and wisdom ab solution jeans and that’s it! I actually won the cardigan I was hoping to purchase in a blog giveaway. Yay!!
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
That is awesome!! Congrats on winning the cardigan! 🙂
awayfromtheblue
There are always a lot of nice things in the sale, and so many people share about it it’s definitely hard to avoid! 🙂
Hope you are having a great weekend so far 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
That is so true. And thank you! Hope you’re having a great week too!
stylefrontier
love your outfit! this sale looks amazing
xoxo
style frontier
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
Thanks!
frejaahr
So many great picks. I would love to wear all the dresses and the coats!
http://whatmakesmesmileblog.com/
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
Thank you! And me too! 🙂
Ms Coffee and Cream
WOW! I have to check out this Nordstrom’s Sale! I had no idea new merchandise is on sale!! So cool!
Thanks for letting us know all the details!
Cheers,
Asha
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
Isn’t that awesome?! Thank you for reading, and happy shopping! =)
Lorna
I’ve heard this sale is epic! If I was in the US I would be all over that!!
Raindrops of Sapphire
haveclotheswilltravel Post author
They really need to expand this sale so the UK can get in on it! =)