It’s almost that time of year again — the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is right around the corner!
Whether you’re a seasoned sale shopper or new to the event, this guide is all about helping you make the most of it. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these deals!
First, I’ll be sending exclusive Nordstrom Anniversary Sale content to my newsletter list, so sign up here to get access!
What is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (aka the NSale) is one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year! It’s not just any sale – it’s when brand-new fall merchandise gets released at discounted prices before the season even starts!
Unlike other sales that discount older or last-season items, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale gives you early access to fresh styles, top-rated beauty products, home essentials, and more at the best prices. From high-end fashion to everyday staples, the NSale is the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe and stock up on your favorite brands at a steal.
If you’re ready to score major deals on everything from clothing and shoes to beauty and home décor, you won’t want to miss it!
When is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
Mark your calendars, because the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is coming soon! Here’s the schedule:
- Early Access for Nordstrom Cardmembers:
- Icons: July 8–11, 2025
- Ambassadors: July 9, 2025
- Influencers: July 10, 2025
- Icons: July 8–11, 2025
- Public Access: July 12–August 3, 2025
Early Access is exclusive to Nordstrom cardholders, and the sale opens to the public on July 12th. Remember, the best items often sell out quickly, so plan ahead! If you want to shop Early Access, you can sign up for a Nordstrom debit or credit card here. I would recommend signing up now!
What is the Best Way to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
- Sign Up for Nordy Club: Early access is EVERYTHING. If you’re not already a Nordy Club member, now’s the time to join. Don’t worry, it’s free and you earn points toward Nordstrom Notes!
- Make a Wish List: Start adding your must-haves to your Nordstrom Wish List now. When early access opens (or public access if you don’t have a card), you’ll be able to check out quicker and snag items before they sell out. If you’ve had your eye on anything specific, now is the time to get organized!
- Set Up Notifications: Don’t miss out on your favorites. Turn on notifications for the Nordstrom app so you get real-time updates on restocks and sales! You’ll be the first to know when your wishlist items are back in stock.
- Shop Online First: While Nordstrom does have in-store shopping, the best selection is always online. Keep in mind that stores allocate inventory based on location, so if you’re shopping for something like a thick winter coat, you’re probably not going to find the best options at a Florida Nordstrom. I recommend shopping online for those must-have items you really want, and then head to the store to browse for fun or check out new arrivals!
What Should I Buy?
- Fall Must-Haves: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is known for offering brand new fall merchandise at discounted prices. Think cozy sweaters, chic boots, denim, and outerwear. This is the perfect time to invest in pieces for the cooler months.
- Beauty & Skincare: If you’ve been eyeing any high-end beauty products, now is the time to grab them at a discount! Look for exclusive sets and bundles from top beauty brands that are only available during the sale.
- Home Essentials: The sale also has amazing deals on home items, from cozy throws to kitchen gadgets. It’s the perfect time to refresh your home for fall!
What are the Pro Tips for Scoring the Best Deals?
- Know Your Sizes: Popular items sell out FAST, so knowing your sizes in advance (clothes, shoes, beauty, etc.) will help you shop with ease.
- Check Back Often: Items tend to sell out and restock throughout the sale, so if you miss out on something, check back regularly to see if it’s available again.
- Be Strategic with Your Cart: Focus on the items you need most, then add a few fun things you’ve been eyeing. It’s easy to get carried away (trust me), but with these deals, it’s worth sticking to your must-have list.
By following these tips, you’ll be ready when the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts in a few weeks!
I’ll have a full recap of my purchases the day the sale launches (you can see last year’s here), and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter here to get first access to my picks!
Yessss, my favorite time of the year! I always love the pieces you pick out during this sale.
Do you plan to do a blog post after the preview next week with your wish list items? I’d love a sneak peak at what you’re hoping to pick up! I always stock my fall wardrobe off your picks. Love your style girl!
This is the BEST time of year!! I always look forward to your recommendations! Can’t WAIT!
You do realize how insensitive this promo is when so many people are still struggling with the effects of the quarantine and shut downs? Read Brighton Keller’s posts, she is one who realizes how unnecessary this is. She’s,featuring things in a different way, something you should do as well. Not everyone shops for a living.
Hey Lynn! Thanks so much for your feedback. I took a look at Brighton’s blog (she and I are friends!) but hers looks very similar to mine, and she has several posts with shopping links and sale roundups. If you don’t want to see Nordstrom Anniversary Sale stuff, that’s totally fine! You can skip the posts that I put up about the sale. This is how I make a living and pay my bills, so I will continue to share fashion and shopping stuff (these are my most-requested blog posts of the entire YEAR after all!), but I TOTALLY understand if people can’t shop right now and need to tune it out. <3
Wow, what an awful comment!! Some of us healthcare workers have been working our butts off and are looking forward to treating ourselves during the Nsale. Caitlin has plenty of other types of posts if you’re not “shopping for a living” Looking forward to your post, Caitlin!
How to shut down the haters in the nicest possible way. You’re the best! Keep going, I’m excited to see your posts although my credit card isn’t 😉
Great response, Caitlin! I look forward to your Nordstrom posts every year. ESPECIALLY after the last year and a half we had.
Wow, Lynn! Since you have such a strong opinion, why don’t you take your own advice and start a blog. GEEZE. It’s okay for us to not talk about the quarantine/shut downs every second.
Lynn, I totally understand where you are coming from, however, that being said, this comment seemed a bit harsh. 2020 and this current year have been hard for everyone in many different ways. Due to this, sometimes it’s nice to focus on parts of life that don’t seem so hopeless or upsetting. I don’t think the original intention was to suggest that people HAVE to buy from this (or any sale), only to highlight some beautiful items that are going to be listed. The tone of this post was not in any way shaming people for being unable or unwilling to purchase from this sale. In your comment, I read a lot of frustration – which is totally understandable given the current state of the world. You are allowed to have those feelings and they are valid. However, I feel that they are a bit misdirected in your comment. I hope you are taking time for yourself and that you are taking care of yourself and those whom you love. For some people, taking care of themselves means looking on the brighter side of things, even when the world is dark. Sometimes, doing that includes bigger topics like focusing on future goals or aspirations. But sometimes, doing that is enjoying a big sale at a store you love. And that’s okay, too. Please take care.
xoxo,
Sydney
http://www.thelotuslist.blogspot.com
Ummm I’m sorry but some of us look forward to this every year. It’s not her fault that you are struggling. Maybe instead of being so sensitive- unfollow her posts?
Sincerely,
The rest of us
These cardigans and the off the shoulder sweater, OMG! LOVE!!!
I already feel the anxiety coming on, lol! Every year I shop, purchase, and order confirmed, Nordstrom a l w a y s leaves me stranded emailing me 12 days later, “sorry, your order has been cancelled.” I’m always so bummed every single year.
My strategy last year was to prioritize my order for my “must haves” in first order, next must haves in 2nd order, and last order was for my it’s okay if it’s out of stock. Didn’t work😕. So this years strategy is “someone must need it more than I do” if order is cancelled. This mindset will help my frustrations! Haha!
Love everything about nordys and I can’t wait to read your post!!
~Traci
Their site has crashed every year for past couple of years. They don’t invest in a technology fix and leave their customers angry and very disappointed.
I’m excited for the sale – since schools here in California have been closed down this August my masked shopping partners are going to be years younger but that is totally ok! Hopefully pumpkin patches will be open in October. Fingers crossed. I’m glad this is something for fall that hasn’t been cancelled.
You always have such amazing coverage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! I am SO excited to see your picks this year!
Wow, thank you for this detailed info. I’m so excited!
Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Love the coverage of the new details you gave for the Nordy Sale! I’m excited to see how the event plays out this year too! I’m not shopping in person since Covid but their online shop has always been a great success for me.
Yay! I am so excited and can’t wait! This will be my third year shopping and I agree it feels like an early Christmas! Also, this is very exciting for me because this will be my first year shopping the sale since I started my blog this past Christmas! I can’t wait to review items and get in on all the fun! I have always came to your blog to see what you suggest getting in the sale! Can’t wait to see what your top picks are this year!
Hi Caitlin! I second what other ladies are saying here. I LOVE when you post about the Nordstrom anniversary sale. Please please please do your annual post about what you and your mom get as well as any other recommendations. I usually buy a lot of what you already “presort” and it makes it so much easier for me. You have great taste, and I love your blog posts. Forget about that woman’s nasty comment. (Btw you handled her with grace and class). If I wanted news about the quarantine, coronavirus, etc I have plenty of places where I can find it bc it is ad nauseum nonstop. I enjoy your blog every day and come because I love your style, taste and outlook. Haters gonna hate, but you just keep being the beautiful, stylish, fun and joyful person you are. Don’t ever stop your blog! All the best, Kathy in SoCal
I love your Nordstrom sale posts!
What is the brand of the striped sweater?
I’m so excited to see what you pick! This sale always gets me excited for fall!
Ahhh, I looove the NSALE! I won’t be covering it this year from a blogger standpoint, but I am always SO excited to see what pieces you pick up! I actually met you and your mom during the NSALE last year at the Nordstrom at South Park and you both were/are the sweetest ever! I’ll never forget that experience! <3
Key
https://storiesbysuddreth.com/
These looks have me wanting Fall already!
Tara
https://thefashionhousemom.com/
Hi Caitlin! Are you going to do a giveaway for the NSale on your blog? I loved how you did it a couple years ago where you only promoted it on your blog (not Instagram) so that one of your truly loyal readers won it. Only the people who really read your blog will know when the giveaway is! Can’t wait to see your NSale post!
Awesome finds! I’m loving all the items that are popping up for sale during the preview. Definitely looking forward to this event!
xoxo,
Sydney
http://www.thelotuslist.blogspot.com
These are my favorite posts!! I can’t wait!
I always love the styled outfits you put together! Especially the fall look! Can you do a baby N-sale post? I am due in September and would love your opinion on whats worth it for this sale.
I look forward to your picks EVERY YEAR! Can your post go live before early access ends? I’m ambassador status and I’d like to get my hands on things before it open to everyone.
Hi Caitlin, I’ve been wearing skinny jeans for so long, I honestly can’t remember how to make the other styles of jeans look flattering. I never feel like they’re as cute. Which is kind of funny given how much I hated skinnies when they first became so popular. Now that they’re starting to fall out of favor, I’m lost. I’ve got my fingers crossed for some denim inspiration for fall! Fall is my favorite time of year for clothes and your blog. You do such a great job!
Will you be doing g your picks and blog post before July 9 for people that can shop early?
Yes I will be! I will have all my top picks up on the blog on July 5th, and then my mirror try-on haul will be live on July 7th!