I'm Nordstrom's Fashion Editor—Here's What I'm Buying From Its Epic Sale

There are a lot of things we’re loving about summer right now—alfresco cocktails, long, warm days reading at the beach, invigorating dips in the pool… not to mention plenty of cute, lightweight summer clothing. It’s also about the time when all the summer sales come into full swing, and there are none we love more than Nordstrom’s epic Anniversary Sale.
The yearly sale event is unquestionably one of our favorites. Not only can we stock up on some of our all-time favorite Nordstrom items and designer pieces that we pay full price for most of the year (read: Zella leggings, Natori bras, Staud bags, and Nordstrom Made basics, to name a few), but the Anniversary Sale also offers plenty of fall items that we can get our hands on for a fraction of the price before the new season rolls around.
So what pieces are worth buying from this year’s major sale? We tapped Nordstrom’s fashion managing editor, Kate Bellman, for the insider scoop and asked her to share what items she’s buying first and foremost from the trusty retailer. From its best-selling leggings to reliable jeans and chic accessories, take a peek below at her must-have picks, then continue to shop as we share some of our own WWW editor favorites from the sale. The sale officially starts on July 28 and lasts until August 8, and if you have a Nordstrom Card, you can access the sale offers right now. Happy summer shopping!
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Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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