This year I didn't go crazy with the Anniversary Sale because I was on vacation and I really wanted to spend the time with my family! Don't get me wrong I still ordered a bunch of things and I have my eyes on a bunch more hoping they will come back in stock. My first order took FOREVER to come in. I'll use this post as my reviews of all things Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and keep adding to it as stuff comes in. I've broken in down by category and also shared links to some of my favorite pieces I've bought in years past.
TOPS
This is the category I get most in trouble with every year because there are always SO many good options. I like to get one cashmere piece each year and of course the
one I wanted sold out right away. I have this
one in my cart as a back up in case the one I want doesn't come back in stock. This is also a great time to snag my favorite cozy cardigan that can also be used for lounge wear -
Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardigan. It sells out every year but keep checking back for your color and size because with returns you might be able to snag one. This year I kept it simple to just a few -
I picked this
Caslon smocked top because I thought it would be a great transition piece. I can wear it now with white jeans (or shorts) and then transition it to jeans and booties as the weather starts to cool down. Fit is true to size. Several color/prints to pick from.
Everyone I know wanted this super cute
BP leopard cardigan and while it's super cute I knew it would be too long on me so I opted for this
Something Navy one. The colors go better with my style and the length is perfect. It's super soft and can be dressed up for work or down for weekend wear. Fit is true to size.
This
Caslon top was technically in the "outerwear" category but it's so lightweight. I consider it a top. I love the draping. It will be a fabulous layering piece. You can dress it up or down and there are a bunch of colors to pick from. Fit is true to size.
I LOVE the print of this
Topshop blouse. It's a really pretty blouse that's perfect for work or a night out. I always have a hard time with Topshop sizing and this one was too big. I went with the US 2-4 but I was swimming in it so I am going to order one size down and see if that works because I really love this top. The colors are so vibrant. Reminds me of an edgier Lilly Pulitzer print. UPDATE - I tried on the smaller size and still didn't like the fit. It had no shape.
I love Gibson...everything they make are always winners. And this
cozy twist top is super cute. EXTREMELY soft fabric. There are lots of color options to pick from. I'm in a PXS and could have sized down to a PS for a looser fit.
This
Zella sweater was on my must try list and it took FOREVER to snag. Two cancelled orders and I finally got it. I always like to get one cashmere piece during the sale and this is it. SO soft and I love the color...something I don't have in my sweater collection. Love the oversized look. Will work great with jeans but also lounging around in leggings. Fit is true to size.
SHOES
Normally with shoes and the Anniversary Sale I stock up on boots but my collection is pretty good right now and the one pair of
boots I wanted sold out (I'm stalking for them to come back in my size). This is a great sale to get staple pieces like - Hunter
short or
tall,
Converse,
Ugg slippers and
Lucky Brand booties. This year, I did get two pairs this go round - flats and dressier sneakers.
Every year I debate on getting the
Vince booties that are always part of the sale. This year I decided to at least pull the trigger to try them. They are super cute and very comfortable I'm just not sure how much wear I'm going to get out of them. Do you have a pair? Do you love them? I also found these from
Nordstrom Rack...what do you think?
Being 5'1" it's always good to get a height wear I can so I wanted to try these
wedge sneakers from Caslon. I got the black but then immediately regretted it thinking I should have gotten the taupe but of course it's sold out. I really do like the black and think I'm going to stick with it. For these shoes, sizing runs small so size up half a size.
As much as I love a little height, there's nothing like a good flat. Over the years of the sale, I've snagged some really cute and unique flats. Same with these super cute
Steve Madden loafers. Again, I had buyers remorse immediately after buying the black and wanting the snakeskin. They sold out but are back in my size so I've ordered to see if I like them better. Fit is true to size.
I LOVE my
Corso Como patent pumps but I wanted to find a pair with a lower heel. I decided to try these
Louise et Cie Hanabeth ones. They had great reviews with most people saying how comfortable they are. And they really are....nice support and even with a pointy toe my feet don't feel squished. They have a little over a 3 inch heel which is low for me but I like it. Fit is true to size. Several colors to pick from.
Ted Baker shoes are some of the MOST comfortable shoes I've ever worn. They are on the pricier side so I try and snag pairs when they go on sale. The Nordstrom sale is PERFECT for that because they are a bunch of cute options. I wear A LOT of black so a
fun snakeskin shoe like this is perfect. These are very comfortable and fit true to size. They also have a basic black (which I tried but accidentally ordered the wrong size) and nude pair that I'm hoping become available in my size so I can order to try.
I use the sale as an opportunity to get at least one outerwear staple piece that will last me for years and years.
This
one is a PERFECT lightweight piece. It's like a sweater material, super soft and can be used all fall season. Will go well with a casual outfit, athleisure wear or back and forth from the gym. I sized up to a small for a looser fit.
I LOVE this
Thread and Supply Jacket...it took FOREVER to get here. I ordered it two weeks ago I think. It's very comfortable with the fleece lining and will definitely keep me warm. I love this slate green color as it will go with so many things. I'm in an XS because I know this brand can run big. It fits great but I could probably get away with a size up too.
I got a BB Dakota faux leather jacket last year from the sale and love it so when they came out with a
new one, I had to try it. This one is so cute. The style is on point with the draping. It fits like a glove and I love the mocha brown color. Highly recommend.
Other outerwear staple recommendations would be -
North Face Winter Coat and
Nano Puff Jacket (got last year).
ACTIVEWEAR
I usually always stock up on a few Zella pieces during this sale but I'm pretty good this year. I had my eye on these
leggings,
tank and
long sleeve top but they sold out in the colors I wanted. I'm keeping my eye on them in case they come back in stock.
I did manage to snag this
tank. LOVE the color but the fit was too big. I'm going to order a size down...unfortunately this color is sold out so I'll have to go with the periwinkle color instead.
This is a fabulous
long sleeve layering tee from Zella. Normally with long sleeve tees like this I size up for a looser fit but the small is just too big. So now I just have to wait till the XS comes back in stock. I'd do this blue or the pink.
PANTS
I'm a big fan of Wit and Wisdom jeans because they come in petites for this short frame and their ab-solution style is SOOO comfortable. I really don't NEED any new jeans because I stocked up last year but I had to try a couple.
These are technically petite but as you can see they are WAY too long. It's a shame because I really liked the way they fit (other than the length). These are the
legging style. I sized down one size on these.
I didn't really look at this picture after I took so ignore my horrible facial expression. These are the
skinny Wit and Wisdom jeans and they fit is great (true to size, I'm in petite) but I wish the ankle was a little skinnier.
LOUNGEWEAR
Another category I can get myself in trouble is loungewear aka pajamas. I just love a nice pair of PJs. Everyone I know raves about the Nordstrom brand and I have never tried them till this year.
I ordered the
long sleeve and
short sleeve versions. LOVE this color. In my rush to order however I didn't size up like I usually do and these are just a little too snug for me in the waist. I like my PJs to be nice and loose. I'm hoping a small will become available in this color. Other than the sizing they live up to everyones reviews. Super soft and comfortable!!!!
The
short sleeve pajamas came in and I LOVE them. Super soft and extremely comfortable. I also ordered an XS in these but it doesn't bother me as much as the long sleeve so I think I'm going to keep these.
DRESSES
This
Topshop dress is the only dress I tried this sale and I'm on the fence about it. I think it's really flattering but I'm unsure of what shoe to do with it. What do you think? It runs very small so definitely size up at least one size...I sized up two. Should I keep this one??
BEAUTY
This sale is a great way to stock up on your beauty must haves and try new things. It was last year's sale that I discovered my love of
Alterna Caviar shampoo and conditioner and thankfully they have the jumbo sizes again this year. The only other thing I got was the
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Kit. I've been wanting to try it for a while now so I used the sale as a good excuse to pull the trigger.
