What Editors Are Buying From Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Before It Ends

As a fashion editor, I come across hundreds of sales each year—and yet, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale still remains one of the best. Now running through August 9, the annual event offers rare discounts on fresh fall arrivals from brands including Reformation, Madewell, Tory Burch, and Veronica Beard. And with the sale ending soon, tons of popular items—like Staud dresses, Paige jeans, and the viral Lola blanket—have already sold out.

Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

To help last-minute shoppers make the most of their haul, I’ve consulted fellow editors and offered a few strategic tips below. One thing we all agreed on: Nordstrom’s standard sale section should not be overlooked during the Anniversary Sale. There, you’ll find hundreds of additional markdowns on designer bags, clothes, and shoes.

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Finalize Your End-of-Summer Wardrobe

What items do you need right now? Nordstrom’s sale section is full of summer items like sunglasses, dresses, sandals, and shorts, so it’s worth shopping while your size is still in stock.

Prioritize Staple Pieces

Take advantage of deep markdowns on wardrobe staples that rarely go on sale. Neutral-colored handbags and shoes are typically some of the first Anniversary Sale finds to sell out. These Coach and Tory Burch bags certainly won’t last long.

Shop Ahead for Fall Essentials

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is unlike most other seasonal sales. Instead of marking down leftover spring and early summer arrivals, the retailer offers limited-time discounts on new fall styles and transitional staples you can turn to on chilly summer nights.

Find the Best Designer Deals

Be on the lookout for deep discounts on designer labels that might normally be out of your price range. During the Anniversary Sale, you can save hundreds on Prada sunglasses, Chloé bags, and other investment pieces.

Grab Crowd-Pleasing Gifts

You’d be wise to think about birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other upcoming occasions that call for presents. Nordstrom has discounts on Jo Malone candles and diffusers, Barefoot Dreams pajamas, and other must-haves that’ll leave room in your budget to buy a little something for yourself, too.

Plan for Upcoming Travels

This year’s travel offering includes popular brands like Tumi, Samsonite, and Béis. Plan ahead for upcoming trips while carry-on suitcases, luggage sets, and other essentials are heavily discounted.

Look Beyond Your Closet

Anniversary deals on home, beauty, and gifts are equally worth your time. For starters, this year’s sale includes Our Place cookware, Parachute bedding, a Cozy Earth Cuddle blanket, and other small but impactful home upgrades.

Upgrade Your Beauty Routine

Nordstrom’s markdowns on LED skin care masks and Dyson hair tools are equivalent to those we saw during Amazon Prime Day. Plus, Byredo, Diptyque, Estée Lauder, Oribe, La Mer, Dr. Dennis Gross, and dozens of other beauty brands are offering Anniversary Sale-exclusive sets.

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