18 Nordstrom Dress Deals Worth Shopping Ahead of the Anniversary Sale

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Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale isn’t your average end-of-season promotion. Instead of discounting existing stock, the retailer will offer discounts on new fall arrivals from July 18 (or earlier, if you’re a Nordstrom cardholder) through August 9. However, if you’re looking to shop deals on sundresses, vacation outfits, or wedding guest dresses, it’s better to shop existing markdowns in the remaining days before the sale.

Below, shop our edit of current Nordstrom deals on summer dresses from Veronica Beard, Mango, Staud, and more. Then, scroll on for Anniversary Sale access dates and details—plus, our top picks from the preview.

Shop Dresses on Sale at Nordstrom

Mango Starring Hailey Bieber Polly Dress

Now 40% Off

Damson Madder Ebba Dress

Now 45% Off

Veronica Beard Shanice Dress

Now 40% Off

Rails Jordie Maxi Dress

Now 35% Off

Hill House Home The Nap Minidress

Now 32% Off

Favorite Daughter The Favorite Slipdress

Now 35% Off

Ramy Brook Arabella Minidress

Now 32% Off

Madewell Melody Midi Dress

Now 25% Off

Rag & Bone Hallie Maxi Dress

Now 30% Off

Saylor Carly Minidress

Now 35% Off

Sandro Gingham Linen Maxi Dress

Now 50% Off

Desigual Asymmetric Sleeveless Dress

Now 25% Off

Boden Belted Denim Midi Dress

Now 33% Off

Staud Costa Maxi Dress

Now 33% Off

AllSaints Lauren Minidress

Now 40% Off

The Great. The Sunroom Slipdress

Now 33% Off

Maje Short Flared Linen-Blend Dress

Now 50% Off

Emporio Armani Techno Rayon Maxi Dress

Now 40% Off

When is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

The Anniversary Sale’s tiered entry system is another unique element to this sale. Nordstrom cardholders gain early access based on their rewards status. Here are this year’s dates:

• Icons: July 14
• Ambassadors: July 15
• Influencers: July 16
• Non-Cardmembers: July 18

If you aren’t already a cardholder, you still have a few days to become one for free. The sale ends for all tiers on August 9, but ELLE editors who religiously shop the Anniversary Sale every year recommend shopping early before items sell out. You can plan your purchase in advance using the preview that’s already live on the retailer’s site: Log in to your Nordstrom account before you browse, and add anything that catches your eye to your wish list.

What dress brands are included in this year’s sale?

This year’s offering includes dresses from Reformation, Theory, Vince, Reiss, and other editor favorites for up to 40 percent off. Below, you’ll find a selection of upcoming dress deals we’re keeping tabs on.

Preview Nordstrom Anniversary Dress Deals

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