2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! The time has come once again for my favorite sale of the year! It’s my fav for a few reasons but mostly because it’s unique in that all of the NEW stuff for Fall is on sale! It’s a great time to preview styles for the upcoming season! I hope this blog post serves as your guide to planning to shop the NSALE this year! I will cover all the need to know details below!
WHEN IS THE NSALE?
This is a tricky question. Short answer: it depends. ha! The whole premise of the sale is that it is a perk for Nordstrom Card holders. Therefore, it is Nordstrom cardholders that get to shop first. And beyond that it is broken down into categories based on how much you spent at Nordstrom in the past year. Icons shop beginning July 12th, Ambassador level shops July 14th and all other cardholders shop starting the 16th. The 2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale doesn’t open to the public until July 28th. That means cardholders get a BIG head start on shopping!
I COMPLETELY understand this is frustrating for many people who choose not to have a Nordstrom Credit Card. I’m not a big fan of credit cards and this is actually only 1 of 2 that I own. So I’m definitely not a proponent of opening a card just to shop the sale. But the sale was designed to be for cardholders so I’m trying to understand that perspective of why they choose to open it this way.
WHAT TIME CAN I SHOP THE NSALE?
On the day you’re able to shop, you will have access beginning at midnight PST! Due to the fact that things do sell out quickly, it might be worth a midnight or early morning browse!
2020 NSALE PREVIEW
Last year instead of a catalog, Nordstrom opted to do a full sale preview in the week leading up the sale. They are continuing with this model [which I love!] this year. You can get a look at everything included in the sale HERE.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE NSALE?
In case you’re new to shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale & don’t understand the hype… it’s so popular because it’s very different from other sales. This sale is when all of the best NEW styles for Fall are released. And they start out ON SALE! At the end of the Anniversary Sale, the items will go back up to their regular price. So basically it’s a great time to stock up on new things for the upcoming season at a discount!
STYLED BLONDE / @KELSSLAYT NSALE COVERAGE
I will be updating with blog posts throughout the sale. However!! It is best to follow me on Instagram: @kelsslayt because I will share more there! Expect Instagram posts with Fall outfit inspiration, how to wear the sale items NOW, collages, styled outfits & MORE. In addition, stay tuned to my Instastories! I will be doing frequent try-ons showing multiple ways to wear items, a close up look at the most popular finds, and most importantly!! I will be updating restock info ASAP! It’s no secret the popular things sell out quick. I’m talking within hours sometimes. So I will be glued to those items, looking for restocks and will share them to Instastories immediately!
SHOPPING IN STORE VS. ONLINE
If you’ve never shopped the sale in store, it is HECTIC. They have areas roped off that house the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items. Tons of people are there. & Most stores get very limited sizing and color selection. [Ex. a cardigan comes in 5 colors. Most stores may only get 2 0r 3 of the colors.] Add in all things Covid… & Online is definitely the place to be! OR! Even better… Nordstrom has the option for curbside pick up if you live near a store! So you can shop from the comfort of your home and select curbside/in-store pick up for ease & convenience.
WHAT I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT
This year there are hundreds of new brands with items included. The two I am most looking forward to are Dyson & Olaplex. I also always explore the home, mens and kids categories. Always a few good finds there! Other things I usually love to see included:
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Jeans
Spanx Faux Leather Leggings
Fall Hats
Fall Shoes from brands like Steve Madden, Marc Fisher, Sam Edelman & more
Tory Burch & Clare V bags
BlankNYC Moto Jackets
Barefoot Dreams blankets
Fall Cardigans
If you want to get an idea of what to expect for the 2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, you can see my big try-on session from last year here. Or browse through THESE posts to see everything I’ve shared covering this sale for the last EIGHT years!!
Happy Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shopping, friends!! xo
