The 31 Trend-Forward Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks I Think Deserve Their Own Highlight Reel
My friends are always looking to me for advice on what to buy. Basically, I'm their personal stylist, and I'm responsible for keeping their closets up-to-date with all the latest trends. To tell the truth, I love it, as I get to put my fashion expertise to use. Plus, with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 starting July 18, I've got plenty of recommendations—chunky beaded necklaces, lace-trim camisoles, zebra-print kitten heels, silk scarves, high-neck trench coats, slim-straight jeans, jelly mules, two-tone earrings, cashmere crewnecks… I can keep going. Heard enough?
Well, don't worry. I put together a curated list of everything trend-forward from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that's worth shopping, and they're all pieces I have or would recommend to a friend. Think designer-looking handbags, oversize sunglasses, satin shorts, and so much more. Scroll on to shop these discounted gems.
Shop Trend-Forward Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Items
Lace-trim shorts look best peeking out from underneath an oversize sweater.

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”