The biggest and best sale of the year officially starts this week for Nordstrom cardholders! Even if you don’t have a Nordstrom credit card you can save things to your wishlist when the card opens to the public. This is a sale to shop for things you’d normally purchase anyway but at a discount of up to 40% off. In other words, strategic shopping! Today we are sharing 10 great buys in the sale every year — think wardrobe staples, back to school items, gifts (yes, even Christmas gifts!), and more. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see when you can shop!

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Top 10 Buys in the Anniversary Sale Each Year!

So what are the best things to purchase during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Think about what you are going to buy anyway as far as back to school, fall/winter clothes, and upcoming birthday gifts. It’s a great time to go ahead and shop holiday gifts as well! You can buy so much of this in the sale and be a savvy shopper by saving up to 40% off!  

Athletic Shoes:

This year Nike, Adidas, and Ons are included in the sale! Women’s, men’s, and children’s shoes are great to shop in the sale. 

 

Popular Winter Coats and Fleeces:

I don’t like paying full-price for these brands, so I love when I find them in the Nordstrom sale! Brands like Barbour sell quickly. 

 

Undergarments for the Whole Family:

Every year my favorite bra is on sale during the sale. (Sizing note: I go up two cup sizes in this bra.) Bras are expensive, but we need them so why not buy on sale? It’s also a great time to stock up on panties. I bought these one size fits all panties last year and I am hooked. They don’t show lines! 

 

Back to School:

Shoes, clothes, socks, coats, and more! 

 

Athletic Outfits:

Zella, Alo and Bombas are included in the sale!

 

Pajamas:

The Moonlight Pajamas are so comfy and come in several colors! They come in long and short sets — and make great gifts, too. Teens love them, too. 

 

Gifts:

There are so many great gifts this year in the sale! We will do a full roundup in our complete sale post but check out these: 

 

Baby Gear:

I bought our NUNA car seat in the sale several years ago and am so glad I did! The popular Doona car seat is in the sale, too!

 

Luxury Items:

If some luxury items are on your wishlist check out things like diamonds, cashmere and designer brands on sale. 

 

Designer Denim:

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great time to buy designer jeans at a discount! MOTHER jeans are my favorite and there are several in the sale! 

 

When You Can Shop the Sale:

July 3: Everyone can preview items on sale! If you create a Nordstrom.com account you can “save” items you love to your wishlist for easy shopping when the sale opens!

July 11: Early Access for Icon Cardholder Status (Check your status by logging on to your Nordstrom.com account)

July 12: Early Access for Ambassadors Cardholder Status

July 13: Early Access for Influencer Cardholder Status 

July 17: Sale opens to the public!

August 6: Sale ends

Log in to your Nordstrom.com account to check your level!

How to prepare now:

Prepare for your Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shopping by logging into your Nordstrom account (or create a new one) and save sale items to your “wishlist” for easy shopping once the sale opens. (Items in the sale will have a yellow “Anniversary Preview” sign under the product name.)