Get ready, get set … SHOP! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally open online! Today, Icon and Ambassador members can make their purchases and Early Access opens for card holders tomorrow! I am just getting home from shopping the sale in Chicago and, I have to say, while the sale is a little different than in years’ past and there are a few repeat products available again this year, I did find a lot of really great items, particular in the shoe department! For my first post to cover the sale, I am sharing my Early Access picks through some looks I put together from my purchases! Many of the items within these outfits are considered basics that can be worn over and over again throughout the Fall and Winter season! I really tried to be selective with these items so that y’all don’t get distracted by a bunch of fluff products that might be cute but you won’t get a ton of use out of.
To help make shopping a little easier for y’all, I have filmed a corresponding try-on haul that is going live on Instagram as we speak! Be sure to watch it to see how things move and for additional insight into quality. I’ll also be uploading a lot of content to the LIKEtoKNOW.it app so be sure to follow me there for additional coverage of the sale and more of my picks! Today, I’ll be uploading my beauty picks and activewear picks in the app!
Happy Shopping, friends!
PAJAMAS [go one size down] • CARDIGAN [see IG stories for a look at the fit of this cardigan]
These pajamas are always a favorite of mine from the sale, mostly because of how soft they are, and I particularly loved this gray and white version included this year! I always go one size down for the best fit.
Barefoot Dreams’ cardigans are also always a crowd favorite! I’ve actually never purchased one for myself, until this year. Because I already have quite a few neutral cozy cardigans in my wardrobe, I opted for the pretty olive green option of this one!
See more insights into this outfit in the IG try-on haul!
TEE [tts; they are longer this year] • CARDIGAN [go one size down] • JEANS [go one size down] • SLIDES [tts] • BOOTIES [tts]
Madewell’s denim selections impressed me the most this year, which really surprised me because I don’t typically buy a lot of denim from the brand. However, all of the ones I snagged from the sale fit me the best, are all under $100, and have great quality! Go one size down in these.
These slides are amazing for travel and so so comfortable! So many of y’all ask me about travel shoe recommendations so this is definitely the one pair you need to snag, especially if sneakers aren’t your style!
Be sure to see the IG story try-on haul I did for this outfit as I also featured it with this super cute booties! If shoes is what you’re shopping for today, here’s my review of these booties:
STEVE MADDEN JILLIAN BOOTIE
These booties caught my eye because of the classic style, the low heel, and the color. Every gal needs a cognac bootie but … just like a brunette best friend … it needs a lighter, ‘blonder’ bestie to sit along side it in your shoe closet! 😉 There are days where the lighter taupe will just look better with your outfit and now is a great time to get a pair that won’t break the bank. I went with my normal size in these. They come in a few other colors, as well, if you already have a taupe colored bootie!
SALE PRICE: $86.90 | AFTER SALE: $129.95
MY PERSONAL SHOE PURCHASES FROM THIS YEARS’ SALE
TEE [tts; wearing xs], • CARDIGAN [go one size down; oversized fit; SOLID VERSION] • JEANS [go one size down from normal] • BOOTIES [tts] • HAT • CROSSBODY
There are a lot of repeat basics but this is one of the ones that is new that I highly recommend because of how long it is. It makes it a perfect pairing to wear over leggings. I’m wearing it with jeans here but you’ll see what I mean in another outfit, toward the end of the try on! I am wearing an XS in this one. It’s a little loose on me, which I kind of like for a basic. I don’t want it to be hugging me.
Snag this hat before it sells out! The two hats that I snagged from the sale are seriously SO cute and I know I’m going to get SO MUCH use out of them!
See more insights into this outfit in the IG try-on haul!
SWEATSHIRT [pink not included in sale but other colors are available; size up for oversized fit; wearing a size small] • LEGGINGS [go with normal size] • SIMILAR SLIDES • LONGCHAMP TOTE • LUGGAGE [COMES AS A SET]
This is the travel outfit I wore to Chicago the other day! The sweatshirt I’m wearing is made of a thin fuzzy material and so, so soft! Sadly, they didn’t include the hot pink color in their sale options but I recommend the sweatshirt regardless. I love having tops like this to be a little baggy and oversized so I would recommend sizing up! Also, hoorrayyyyy the SPANX leggings [always a hit!] are included again this year! You will wear them to death! They are so soft and look so flattering on!
To give y’all some shoe and handbag options from the sale for this look, I opted for these Nike sneakers – which take the cake for my favorite tennis shoes from the sale – and this Longchamp tote bag, which will NOT disappoint you if you decide to splurge on it! It was available last year in a beige color and I still wear it ALL the time!! The leather is soft and Longchamp is known for the time they put into making their products and the quality of the materials. It will last you for years! For the sneakers, go with your normal shoe size!
See more insights into this outfit in the IG try-on haul!
SWEATER TUNIC • LEGGINGS • MORE FAUX LEATHER LEGGING OPTIONS: HERE AND HERE • KNEE-HIGH BOOTS • SIMILAR BOOTS INCLUDED IN THE SALE • HAT • CROSSBODY
If you’re shopping for sweaters this year, I’d highly recommend this one. It pairs so well with the SPANX leggings I know I’ll continue to get so much use out of! If you don’t have a pair, you will surely get your money’s worth and now is the time to snag them! Go with your normal size for both.
These over-the-knee boots are one of the many reasons why the shoe department was a gold mine during this years’ sale! I think these are so beautiful. They are tall, stay up, and are the perfect color to pair with all your neutral sweaters this Fall and Winter season! They are a great price, too, at $159.90 – down from $239.95!
There weren’t very many handbags that impressed me this year. I’m being really selective about the ones I recommend to you this year. I think this MCM crossbody is a low-key front-runner! A lot of y’all may not know much about MCM but I’ve had one of their handbags in the past and y’all … these things are so well made! I gave you a little peek inside this one in the IG stories try-on haul so be sure to check that out!
This snakeskin trim hat is my other top hat pick and will definitely sell out!
SWEATER [tts] • JEANS [go one size down from normal] • POINTED-TOE BOOTIES [tts; will sell out!] • TOTE
These Madewell high-waisted skinny jeans are the pair of black denim that impressed me the most! They are so flattering and soft, hit right at the ankle, and have a raw edge at the bottom!
Let’s talk about these booties! I expect these to be the hottest shoe included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year, so let’s talk about them!
VINCE CAMUTO GIGIETTA BOOTIE
These booties are so flattering on. I’ve always been a sucker for any shoe with a pointed toe. I think it is so sleek and sexy. Because I loved these booties so much, I was tempted to also get them in the snakeskin option, but I resisted. [I actually got these in the snakeskin option instead.] I haven’t had a chance to walk around in them for a long time so, I can’t speak to comfort just yet but they do run true to size and I am always able to keep Vince Camuto booties in my collection for up to three years thanks to the great quality of their shoes.
SALE PRICE: $99.90 | AFTER SALE: $149.95
SWEATER [tts] • JEANS [tts] • BOOTIES [tts]
While this sweater might not be something everyone needs, I loved the colors so, for me, it was a must. I do think this is a sweater that will sell out fast because I have a feeling they didn’t order a ton of inventory on it. Go with your normal size!
I talk about my qualms with this pair of denim in my IG stories try-on haul so head there for more info but, basically, they stretched out quite a bit [so I’ll be returning them, personally] BUT … I do think they’ll work great if you can go one size down, especially since they’re so affordable at $38.90. I just don’t have that option.
BUTTON-UP SHIRT [oversized fit, tts] • SWEATER [go one size down] • JEANS [go one size down from normal] • BOOTS [run big, go half size down from normal] • CLUTCH
I love the oversized fit of this striped button-up. It’s long enough to wear as a tunic, too, but I might go up one size if you expect to wear it like that over leggings. These boots are so comfortable! I know I could walk around in them for a long time because the heel isn’t too high! Go half size down.
V-NECK SWEATER [same as above; size down] • LEOPARD SKIRT [i’m wearing a petite xxs; go one size down; choose regular or petite based on your height] • KNEE-HIGH BOOTS [go half size down]
I restyled the sweater and boots from the outfit above with this stunning pleated leopard skirt that I have the biggest crush on!! I am going to wear this all the time!!
TURTLENECK [go one size down] • JEANS [go one size down] • BOOTIES [tts] • CROSSBODY [other colors available]
Everything in this outfit is under $100! I absolutely love the color block detail of the sweater and these jeans really hug you in all the right places! I will be wearing these all the time! They’re so comfortable!
SWEATER [size down] • JEANS [size down] • BOOTIES [tts] • HAT
This is one of my top sweater picks from the sale! You’ll wear it over and over again! With cropped styled dominating the scene right now, this is one that will appeal to those of us who still love a good loose-fitting long sweater!
These jeans are so form-flattering and the only pair I bought that were over $100. However, I absolutely love them and think they are worth the spend being that they are discounted so generously! They are also my denim pick for taller gals! I had to roll the bottoms of them but think if you are taller than 5’6, these will be great for you! Go one size down from your normal size!
I reviewed these booties in the beginning of the post!
I wanted to feature a couple of things outside of women’s fashion and this cozy loungewear set was one of them! Size down in both! I opted for the gray but also loved the navy blue and heart option!
SWEATER [tts, wearing xs] • JEANS [size down; 5’6 and below gals – these will be long on you! 5’7 and up gals – you’ll love where these hit at the ankle!] • BOOTIES [tts] • HEADBAND [not a sale item]
I love neutrals as much as the next girl but I’ve been gravitating toward color these days, particularly lavender! I couldn’t leave the sale without snagging this sweater. It’s so pretty! Also comes in a green color. Snag your normal size.
These jeans are so form-flattering and the only pair I bought that were over $100. However, I absolutely love them and think they are worth the spend being that they are discounted so generously! They are also my denim pick for taller gals! I had to roll the bottoms of them but think if you are taller than 5’6, these will be great for you! Go one size down from your normal size!
LEGGINGS [go one size down] • SPORTS BRA [go one size down] • JACKET [go one size down] • TENNIS SHOES [tts] • i’m wearing an XXS in all clothing items [except the sports bra; I accidentally grabbed an XS but you can’t really tell in the photo … I mention it in the IG stories try-on haul]
If you’re looking for great activewear options, I’d say consider the ALO, Nike and Zella options that are available this year! I’m not sure I’ll do a full post on activewear but here are the activewear pieces I purchased:
I wanted these leggings and this crop top but they didn’t have my size in either but both are SO cute and I may still snag the crop top online. The leggings were WAY too long on me.
TURTLENECK SWEATER [tts] • LONG-SLEEVE TEE [go with your normal size; wore this in the white color earlier in the post] • LEGGINGS [go with your normal size] • OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS [tts] • LONGCHAMP TOTE • CROSSBODY
This is one of my favorite outfits from this round-up of try-on’s! I love that this basic black & white long sleeve tee gives you some extra length to work with so that this turtleneck sweater [one of my absolutely favorites from the sweater options available this year!] is appropriate to wear with these SPANX leggings. It makes it even more versatile! I got this turtleneck sweater in two colors, the cognac and beige! I love that these over-the-knee boots and this crossbody handbag pull the outfit together so perfectly!
HENLEY [sized up to a small; runs tts] • JACKET [go with your normal size; there’s room for layers underneath!] • LEGGINGS [go with your normal size] • SNEAKERS [go one and a half size down; these run so big and are quite wide!] • LONGCHAMP TOTE
Nordstrom always has the best selection of Patagonia during this sale! I love that they included this white jacket this year because I’ve had my eye on it for awhile and want to make sure my Winter wardrobe is super neutral for when I move to London. I have to make a smaller number of items work with more outfits and I think this white jacket will help me do that perfectly during the cold Winter months! I also would suggest these Patagonia jackets as they are always one of the items I grab for during those seasons, as well, to stay extra warm! They’re a great layering option under the jacket. I already have the white so I’m excited to have my Winter gear – at least for some days – completely covered, ha!
CARDIGAN [size down] • HENLEY [tts; size up for oversized fit] • WHITE LEGGINGS, NOT INCLUDED IN SALE • LUGGAGE • SNEAKERS [go one and a half size down; these run so big and are quite wide!] • SUNNIES [similar style included in sale]
This luggage set will last you for years! I got mine last year and it has stood the test of time and lots of travel! These sneakers run REALLY wide! Go ONE AND A HALF sizes down! They’re also pretty wide so beware if you have a narrow foot! I wear a 6.5 and am wearing a 5 here. These sunnies are available in the sale in a pretty blue color!
To celebrate the launch of the sale, I’m giving away a $500 Nordstrom gift card to one lucky winner! See below for entry details! Also, don’t forget to LIKE and COMMENT on all of my Instagram photos this week for your chance at winning a $250 gift card! See the July Giveaway highlight for more details!
Okay! That’s it for today! I’m sure I’ll share a little bit more on stories later today after the try-on haul! I hope y’all have enjoyed today’s post, found it to be helpful, and have a blast shopping! Head back tomorrow for more sale coverage … I mayyyyyy or may not be bringing back the Friday Five! Remember those? xo.
