What to Buy and What You Should 100% Skip From Nordstrom's Epic Anniversary Sale
The Nordstrom anniversary sale is brimming with amazing finds that are worth adding to your cart immediately. With seriously marked-down pieces across the site through August 4, it’s one of the best sale events of the year to stock up on everything from fashion trends for the season ahead and staples like underwear to investments like luggage and pricey beauty essentials at a deep discount.
To point you in the right direction, I combed through all of the Nordstrom sale products to find the very best items to add to your cart—as well as the ones you’re better off skipping. Whether you want to avoid old trends or pass on products with bad reviews, I’m breaking down the pieces you should 100% steer clear of. Ahead, see the 10 best pieces to order from the Nordstrom anniversary sale and the 10 you should skip. Now, it’s time to get shopping.
The Sneakers to Skip:
The Sneakers to Buy:
The Jeans to Skip:
Cropped jeans are a silhouette that fashion girls have been passing on recently, so they aren't worth the investment right now.
The Jeans to Buy:
But you know which style will be huge this fall? Skinny jeans. That's right—they're back, everyone. We spotted them on the runway at Celine paired with slouchy boots, which is how everyone will be wearing them in a few months.
The Boots to Skip:
The Boots to Buy:
The Bra to Skip:
The Bra to Buy:
With over 1.1K reviews averaging 4.8/5 stars, this bra is hugely popular among Nordstrom customers. One reviewer says, "This is my go-to everyday bra, and [I] stock up on a few every year at the Anniversary Sale. Fits well and holds up nicely. Highly recommend!"
The Underwear to Skip:
The Underwear to Buy:
The Pajamas to Skip:
The Pajamas to Buy:
The Leggings to Skip:
The Leggings to Buy:
The Beauty Set to Skip:
The Beauty Set to Buy:
The Beauty Tool to Skip:
The Beauty Tool to Buy:
If you've been looking to invest in a professional-quality hairdryer, this one is backed up with 135 reviews awarding it 4.2/5 stars. Reviewers describe it as the "best dryer ever," noting that it has cut their drying time in half to leave a smooth, frizz-free finish so it's worth every penny.
The Suitcase to Skip:
The Suitcase to Buy:
Instead, buy this sleek black chevron suitcase. Reviewers give it 4.7/5 stars and note that it's the perfect bag for all kinds of travel. There's no better time to invest in great luggage than a sale like this, so order this and start planning that next trip.
Next, the six fall trends from the Nordstrom sale you'll be mad you passed on.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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