I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—This Is What's Actually Worth Buying From the Anniversary Sale

Sandy Koszarek was a VIP Nordstrom stylist for years, where she helped clients build out their dream wardrobes. Currently, she's behind Stylish Sandy and produces content for her engaged fashion followers. Oh, and yes, she worked during many Nordstrom Anniversary Sales and curated edits of coveted sale picks for customers.
On that note, Koszarek has been sorting through the Anniversary Sale offerings for her content creation and has shared a list of specific categories she thinks are worth shopping due to the discount amount and overall versatility and chicness.
Keep scrolling to check out what a former Nordstrom stylist thinks is worth buying from the sale, including visual inspiration from inside her Nordstrom dressing room while shopping the Anniversary Sale.
Sweaters
"I love wearing sweaters and always stock up during the Anniversary Sale. I'm shopping for classic crewnecks, cozy cardigans, and a few good stripes to mix in a little pattern and interest." — Koszarek
Suede
"Suede is a big trend this year, and there are many chic pieces to choose from. I'm eyeing suede boots and handbags—perfect for adding a little texture to your fall wardrobe." — Koszarek
Boots and Shoes
"The shoes and boots look so good this year—it's a must-shop category. From slingbacks to everyday sneakers, there's a lot to love. I'm especially excited to add a pair of suede boots to my rotation." — Koszarek
Jeans
"If you've been thinking about updating your denim, now's the time. I'm loving all the straight-leg, wide-leg, cuffed, and slouchy options—there's truly something for everyone in this year's sale." — Koszarek
Versatile Dresses
"There are so many dresses on sale—it's a category worth shopping. I saw many buy-now, wear-now styles, along with easy options for work and every day." — Koszarek
Coats
"Coats are one of the largest categories in the sale. I'm shopping for styles that will pull an outfit together, like a pea coat, a trench, a longline coat, and leather jackets." — Koszarek
Navy, Brown, and Berry Tones
"I found the trending colors this year to be navy, brown, and berry tones—rich shades that feel like fall and are great colors to build your wardrobe around." — Koszarek
Handbags
"I always like to pick up a new handbag during the NSale. There are so many trending styles you can wear every day—and a few that are perfect for a night out." — Koszarek

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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