2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The time is here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicks off this week and I always love sharing my favorite picks from the sale. (Seriously, even before it was so hyped up with bloggers, I’ve been sharing my NSale picks long before LikeToKnow.It existed!) Depending on your spend level with the Nordstrom Rewards program, you may be eligible to start shopping now. Personally, I don’t have access until Friday, but I wanted to share this post with all of my favorite things and let you know what I have on my Wish List to buy.

In years past, I’ve done a huge dressing room try-on to give you my honest feedback about how things are IRL, how they fit, etc. (You can see previous years here and here, and here.) I’m planning to go to the store on Friday, but I’m not sure what they’ll have inventory-wise, so TBD on how that post works out! Fingers crossed.

PS: If you’re not a Nordstrom Rewards member, everyone gets access to the sale on July 28th! But you can definitely log-in to your Nordstrom account now, preview the sale, and start building your wishlist.

MY SHOPPING STRATEGY | If you need a bit of a refresher for the Nordstrom Sale, be sure to check this post with FAQs. My main shopping strategy is updating your outerwear, jeans, and shoes, stocking up on your wardrobe basics (they always have great sweaters in the sale!), and finding great deals on my favorite beauty products, too. (See this post for my Top 10 items that I always look for during the sale.) For example, I only wear Hanky Panky underwear, but they are pretty expensive. Buying them in bulk during the Anniversary Sale definitely helps! Another pointer would be to think about the items you want to invest in later this fall.. A new coat? A new watch? A new pair of booties? A new work tote? Whatever it may be, this is a good time to try to find it marked down! Take a look through your wardrobe and evaluate what your needs are before going crazy with the sale.

In each category below, I’m listing out items that are on my personal wishlist, and in the widget below that, I’m sharing a curated selection of my favorite items in each category to help guide your shopping.

ATHLEISURE + LOUNGE | Joggers, pajama sets, workout sets, my favorite running shoes, Bombas socks (the best no-shows IMO!), lots of good finds in this section.

Alo Cropped Hoodie $58 (reg. $88)
Honeydew Lounge Set $34 (reg. $54)
Beyond Yoga Tank $39 (reg. $62)

I actually found this vintage-inspired crewneck sweatshirt in the men’s section, but I love it. This one and this one, too!

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OUTERWEAR | Coats are usually my favorite section of the sale! I’ve got soooo many saved to my Wish List, it’s going to be tough to narrow down.

Avec Les Filles Faux Leather Trench $129 (reg. $199)
Sam Edelman Double Breasted Wool Coat $149 (reg. $240)
Avec Les Filles Shawl Coat $149 (reg. $279)
Sam Edelman Wool Trench in Lavender $149 (reg. $320)
Sam Edelman Faux Leather Puffer $119 (reg. $180)

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DENIM + PANTS | While it seems like the denim selection has been larger in the past, there’s still a few pairs that I can’t wait to try.

Good American Classic Coated Jeans $115 (reg. $179)
Rag & Bone High Rise Slim Straight Jeans $149 (reg. $225)
Re/Done Stovepipe Jeans $176 (reg. $265)

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TOPS + SWEATERS | In this section, I tried to focus on pieces with detail. Personally, I’ve been a bit bored with the same ol’ sweater that seems to be included in the sale every year.

Vero Moda Leopard Sweater $38 (reg. $59)
WAYF Esther Collar Blouse $49 (reg. $72)
Vero Moda Chaddie Chemise in Black Briggita $29 (reg. $45)
Max Mara Mesh Top $99 (reg. $165)
La Ligne Cotton Sweater $129 (reg. $195)
Rails Cotton & Cashmere Sweater $149 (reg. $228)
La Linge Braid Striped Cardigan $175 (reg. $275)
Rails Perci Sweater $145 (reg. $218)
Madewell Striped Sweater $49 (reg. $79)
Marine Layer Sweatshirt $58 (reg. $88)