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It is easy to get caught up in the frenzy of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, but this post will help you navigate our favorite buys and what to avoid during the sale. This year the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts on July 9th, 2024 and ends August 5th, 2024. The day that you can access the sale to shop is based on whether or not you are a Nordstrom cardholder and what your spending level is at Nordstrom.
If you already know everything there is to know about the sale, you can skip the details on the sale itself and jump to shop our favorites – tried and true.
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is unlike other sales in that it had discounted and designer exclusive items before the season begins. It is also a sale where you can expect discounts on some things that never go on sale – like our favorite strapless bra or towels.
No. The sale opens to the public on July 15th. Both Missy and I are Nordstrom cardholders because it is one of the few luxury department stores in Columbus. Oh, and Missy worked in the handbag department throughout college. This is a big sale for the employees and a big portion of their salary. If you live near a Nordstrom, they do increase in-store inventory for the sale. If you go into the store and something is not available, the salespeople can order. The salespeople in store rely on the commission from this sale – so if you live near one, go in and visit them! The store will often still have stock of things that sell out quickly online. If you do not live near a store? Never fear – our favorites below.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items are limited quantity, so some items sell out. That is why it is so important to download the Nordstrom app and add things you want to your wishlist. When they are re-stocked, you will get a notification on your phone!
The sale features similar items from year to year. This is my fourth or fifth Nordstrom sale as an influencer, and usually the same things that go fast one year, will go fast the next. However, a lot of our favorite things do not sell out until after public access – it is probably why we even like them in the first place – we were actually able to buy them!
Missy used to work at Nordstrom throughout college, so she has always been a pro at this sale! It is how I discovered a lot of my favorite things from the sale that we post about every year – like the Hydrocotton towels and the Wacoal Red Carpet strapless bra. I don’t pay much attention to the fashion, with exception to a few pieces we know we like, like Spanx Air Essentials, and the coats. The coats are always a great deal and go quickly! Below are our tried and true favorites:
From left to right:
Hydrocotton Towels – I have been using these for three years. They are incredible towels for the price – fluffy, soft, and wash well! They did reformulate them to use organic cotton, but I purchased a few bath sheets last month to test before the sale to make sure they passed the test – and they do! They feel the same to me!
Paige Jeans – Missy has a few pairs of these jeans in different cuts that she always receives compliments on. She was always talking about how comfortable they are – stretchy, hugs your curves, but never stretch out. I was jealous I could not try them, but then I found out they make them in plus size! I tried a pair of Claudine from Anthropologie (they only have plus offerings there and their website) and I GET IT. I cannot believe I spent that much money on jeans, but feel so good in them. Below Missy is in the Sasha fit, which is a high-waisted straight leg jean. The Nordstrom sale features one pair of Sasha jeans in a darker wash. She also likes the Anessa jeans, which are an ankle length wide leg jeans, which fit her similarly – just cropped.
Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Bra – This brand hardly ever goes on sale, so the best time to buy this bra is during the sale. It is everything you would not expect in a wireless bra – support, comfort, and boosting. There is a reason it always sells out every year! True to size, but for more comfort size up in band.
Moonlight Eco Pajamas – The short set (PLUS)was one of the first things I ever purchased from the Nordstrom sale. They were incredibly soft – almost too soft because I never wanted to put on real clothes! A few years ago, the quality had gone down and they did not feel the same. However, I was gifted a pair for Christmas and they seemed like they were back to how they were. I bought another nightgown and can confirm (along with the other 4 DMs from Nordstrom employees) – they are back! This is the best time to buy them! I prefer the short sets and the night shirt. They also come in long-sleeves shirt/pants and short sleeve shirt and cropped pants. I think they run a little big, but not big enough to size down. Plus sizes are under a separate listing.
Update: There are also some ribbed Moonlight pajamas. I initially did not link them because I don’t want ribbed pajamas – I want soft pajamas. However, Missy tried them on in store – and OMG. SO SOFT. Missy kept her sandals on (wears them non-stop so she can get that cost per use down), and I think they could be used as a set that you wear outside the house. I bought the shorts pair. Although, now that I see them, I think I need this set, too: Short set | Short set plus | Cropped pants set | Cropped pants set plus
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray – I have yet to find a better hair product that multi-tasks like this one – absorbs oil, adds some hold and still gives you volume? One bottle of this is $52, so this is a great deal as you rarely see it more than 20% off.
Longchamp Mini bag – I bought one of these last year and LOVE it. It holds a lot for being so small. I like to keep my phone, wallet, sunglasses and lip balm in there. It makes it easy to switch purses or just take that out if I need to leave my tote somewhere while I do something else. They NEVER go on sale, and I think this will sell out.
Beis carry-on – This will sell out. It always sells out every year. Missy and I both have Beis checked luggage. It is a luggage company created by an actress and influencer – and you can tell. She thought of all of the details. There is a padded trolley handle to make rolling it across carpet more comfortable. There is a weight indicator in the handle so you can tell if it is too heavy. Compression zippers. It is well made and a solid suitcase. The lowest price you will see on them is during this sale.
Spanx Air Essentials – Love this polo collared pullover. However, all of the pricing on the Air Essentials is cheaper than you can buy from Spanx – even when they have a sale.
Monica Vinader Pendant – Missy has a similar pendant, but it is a different shape. Delicate, yet eye catching. We always get questions on it when she wears it!
Cole Haan Shoes – James loves Cole Haan shoes – especially these work shoes that feel like tennis shoes.
Baby Bjorn Bouncer – This is one of my nephew’s most used items. When we surveyed all of our followers about what their baby must-haves – this was at the top of the list for everyone. I was skeptical – why spend so much on a bouncer when it is not new technology? But there is something about it that makes it so responsive to the baby that they can soothe themselves, or you can bounce. Jon LOVES it. This is a great deal because it comes with a toy bar, which is like $50 by itself and a carrying case. Because you will want to bring it everywhere. This will probably sell out.
I do not usually look too much into fashion because it seems like a lot of the pieces will end up on sale later on in the season anyways. However, there are some things that I think are worth a browse that I rounded up in the following categories. Please feel free to DM us if you have any questions!
You can see a collection of all of the LTK posts for the Nordstrom Sale here.
You can see all of our Nordstrom Sale Product collections on the LTK app or website here, where I categorize our picks into different categories. If you have the app, you can click over to “products” at the top. Then scroll down and find the product sets. If you click on an item, you willsee more information on it like this:
