I didn't plan on covering the Nordstrom Anniversary sale this year. TBH-- I haven't really been into it the last several years. I use to LOVE shopping the sale until it became so hyped up + overly saturated. I'm not sure how this year has been going but in prior years, everything always sold out immediately and was never properly restocked. If you stalked the site and your wishlist enough, you might get lucky and find a few things but the whole experience became too stressful and an ordeal. It made me feel like I had to work to spend my money there.... not fun! I work WAY too damn hard for that, ya'll.
That being said- old habits die hard. Out of curiosity, I ended up browsing through this year's sale to see if there was anything new that I hadn't seen before. I wasn't wowed by a ton, however I was excited to see several of the things I already own and love were included. Everything in this post I constantly use or wear and have been favorites for years. They're great staples which to me are way more worth purchasing than new, trendy items.
I've also found the discount + quality of these to be spot on. That can be hit or miss during the sale- some items are great, others not so much. I've found the best quality and discounts are usually on non-Nordstrom brands that you don't find on sale as often. You'll see I kept the list short-- if I haven't owned or used it obsessively, I didn't include it. I also should add that I only ever purchased one or two of these from the Nordstrom sale... most I paid full price or found elsewhere. Here's the lineup!
WORTH IT ITEMS FROM THE NORDSTROM SALE
Leggings are one of the best items to stock up on during the sale IMO. I've always been picky and three of my favorite pairs are included at great prices. All are amazing quality, flattering + will last for years if you take care of them. They're also all very different from each other which I like. Anyone else have a bunch of different kinds for different outfits/vibes? The first pair are
these from Zella- they're a thicker, stretchy material and extremely comfy. I tend to grab
these more during the cooler months so they're perfect going into Fall. I only own the black but they
come in several colors + are TTS (I wear a small).
The next two pairs are both from Spanx. The
first pair is a regular legging style- the fabric is lighter but SO comfortable. I'm always amazed because they're figure flattering + hug your body but aren't suffocating at all. I have
them in both small + medium which are very close in size. I would say go TTS unless you're in between- then size up. The other pair are the infamous
Spanx faux-leather leggings. These look like they wouldn't be as comfy but they're also super easy to wear. They elevate any look and are a bit more exciting than a regular legging. Normally they're around $100 so
the sale price is a great buy. They're a little more fitted/less stretchy than the regular so I'd go up a size!
Also love that they included my everyday sneaks- the
Adidas Swift Runs. They're lightweight, comfortable and a great price. I beat up athletic shoes pretty quickly so I don't like to spend a ton on them- I think these are
on sale for only $56. I have the black (also
on sale here for $60) but love this neutral leopard print is super cute.
The
Quay High Key minis are always a go-to-- I wear them almost every single day. Right now
this navy fade pair is on sale for under $45. You don't usually find high keys for a discount so love that they included them.
Let's talk beauty items. They usually offer some great bundled sets where you can save, however I only found two items in the sale that I've constantly used and loved for years. The first is the
Simplehuman Sensor makeup mirror. It's a splurge item but worth it to me- I love the sleek design, the sensor feature, magnification + how bright the light is. Because it's pricey, now is a great time to grab it at
the sale price. The discount is right around 25% off the regular price! Next is the
Stila Stay All Day liquid liner-- this stuff is amazing. Eyeliner is another thing I've always been particular about and I've repurchased this one time and time again. Normally they're $22 each but right now you can get this
2-pack for $33.
If you're planning on shopping the sale and looking for what to buy, these are my picks for what's worth buying. It's easy to get overwhelmed + feeling like you need it all. Been there, done that! My best advice is to only shop for what you need + know you'll actually wear. I haven't decided if I'm going to buy anything this year-- maybe just some backups of these?? Are you planning on shopping the sale? If so- what's on your list?
