The #NSALE is here you guys... you excited?? I took a poll on Insta and it seemed pretty 50/50... I think some people love the #NSALE like me and some are over it ;) Since I still had some wanting sale details I'm going to share all of the info, dates, etc. as well as the must-haves that are on sale and will sell out quickly.
I was fortunate to receive a sneak peek of the entire sale and there is SO much. So much that it honestly can be overwhelming. While a lot of the items are great buys, I know we can't all spend thousands of dollars at the sale like most of the style bloggers do! Instead of just sharing everything, I've narrowed it down to key items that always sell out fast as well as my favorites from shopping the sales the last few years.
NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE INFO
*Nordstrom hosts an annual "Anniversary" sale every July/August. The sale is brand-new Fall releases (think boots, jackets, jeans, scarfs, etc.) for a discounted sale price. It's a mixture of amazing brands and designers at all price points!
*The sale included women's clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty items, men's, home and kid's.
*The sale is tiered into different shopping days. They open the sale up first to Nordstrom Cardholders and then later to everyone or the "Public."
*The first day for all Nordstrom cardholders to shop (known as Early Access) is July 12th and runs through July 18th. If you want to shop now, you can sign up for either a Nordstrom credit card OR a Nordstrom debit card. This is an easy way to sign up to shop early as well as earn more reward points than with a regular card. I signed up last year + it was super easy. I know not everyone wants a Nordstrom credit card so it's great that you can opt for just a debit card which links to your checking account and works like a regular debit card. This year they're giving out $40 in Nordstrom Notes if you sign up! You can go to this page for more details if you're interested.
*The first day to shop without a Nordstrom card is July 19th - August 4th.
*All orders receive free shipping AND free returns. No minimum purchase required!
*Prices go back up on August 5th.
TIPS FOR SHOPPING THE SALE
*If you're open to having a Nordstrom credit or debit card, I think it's advantageous to sign up and I'm glad that I did last year. The main thing for me is that you get to shop early which is a benefit because things sell out quickly. I also like shopping at Nordstrom so getting more points and rewards for future purchases is nice too.
*If you've never shopped on Nordstrom.com before, make an account and set up your shipping/billing/payment info ahead of time. This makes it super easy to check out fast which is necessary sometimes! Every year I add things to my cart and by the time I go to check out, they're sold out. Sometimes you'll also see new sizes or colors pop up too and you have to grab them. I have my account set up so that all I need to do is input those last 3 digits of my credit card and hit "Place Order." Not sure if this is really a good thing or bad... lol ;)
*If you see something that you want before the sale starts or it's sold out/out of stock in your size/color, it helps to bookmark it on your computer or add it to your wish-list. They do restock some items and that's an easy way to find them quickly and also add them to your cart. In the past I've been lucky and have been able to grab items in my wish-list before they were actually restocked in the sale section.
*Purchase multiple sizes if you're not sure what to buy. Because everything tends to sell out I like to buy a few different sizes in an item up front. While you do have to spend a little more on the front end, the free returns make it super easy and there's nothing to lose! Note it can take a week or two after sending an item back to receive a refund so I find it's easier to just buy both versus waiting for a refund to re-buy another. It's also a lot easier to just return an item + re-order it versus trying to exchange it!
*Purchase multiple sizes if you're not sure what to buy. Because everything tends to sell out I like to buy a few different sizes in an item up front. While you do have to spend a little more on the front end, the free returns make it super easy and there's nothing to lose! Note it can take a week or two after sending an item back to receive a refund so I find it's easier to just buy both versus waiting for a refund to re-buy another. It's also a lot easier to just return an item + re-order it versus trying to exchange it!
ITEMS THAT WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!
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1. Leopard Print Blanket Scarf [$26.90, after sale $44.95]
2. Free People Long Sleeve Tee [$44.90, after sale $68.00]
Free People sizing varies. Sometimes I can buy XS, sometimes I like to buy small. I'm ordering a small in this so I can wear with leggings + jeans.
3. Lace Trim Satin Cami [$25.90, after sale $39.00]
I wear a size small.
4. Lace Trim Satin Cami [$25.90, after sale $39.00]
I wear a size small.
5. Faux Leather Moto Jacket [$64.90, after sale $98.00]
In most coats I would buy a medium but wear size small in these for a fitted, more shaped look. If you want this bigger or to layer with, I would purchase your normal coat/jacket size.
6. Wubbly Fleece Pullover [$49.90, after sale $78.00]
For an oversized fit, buy your normal sweater/jacket size. For TTS, order a size down.
8. Barefoot Dreams Leopard Throw [$119.90, after sale $180]
9. Leopard Cardigan [$45.90, after sale $69.00]
10. Waffle Knit Top [$25.90, after sale $39.00]
I wear a size small.
11. Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Cardigan [$88.90, after sale $134]
Oversized, I always buy either XXS/XS or XS/Small (some BD styles do not come in XXS/XS). My sister is a 12/14 and she always buys a Medium.
12. Faux Leather Leggings [$64.90, after sale $98.00]
I have both a size small and medium in Spanx leggings and they are very close. I would choose your normal legging size. They are very stretchy!
That's a wrap for my first #NSALE post! I wanted to kick the sale off great items that I know will sell out quickly. If you have any questions about the sale or sizing, please feel free to leave a comment or DM me on Instagram @TheKristenDiary. Also let me know below what you're ordering/have ordered from the sale! I'm excited + can't wait to shop!
Stay tuned for more posts!
xx,
Kristen
