The Nordstrom Sale Is Here—and We Have Thoughts

The 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially here...and yes, we have thoughts.

After shopping this sale for more than 20 years, we’ve learned what’s actually worth buying, what isn’t, and how much it changes from year to year. We go into every sale with high expectations, and this year was no exception.

We spent hours sorting through thousands of products to narrow it down to the finds we genuinely think are worth your money. No filler, no hype—just the fashion, beauty, shoes, and home finds we’d actually add to our own carts.

If you’re new to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, here’s the biggest thing to know: this isn’t a clearance event. It’s early access to brand-new fall and winter arrivals at discounted prices before they return to full price after August 9th. Shopping access depends on your Nordstrom card status, so we’ve included all of the key shopping dates below.

Keep scrolling for our complete roundup of favorites, the pieces we'd buy first, what we think will sell out the fastest, and one hot take that might surprise you.

• Icon Early Access: July 14–17

• Ambassador Early Access: July 15–17

• Influencer (All Cardholders) Early Access: July 16–17

• Public Access: July 18–August 9

One piece you need to add to your cart immediately? This basic tee. It's hands down one of the best staples in the entire sale, and we're both buying it in multiple colors. For sizing, Emily is wearing an XS and Ashley is wearing a Medium.

Most Likely to Sell-Out:

Luxe Favorites:

Best of Loungewear:

Best of Dresses, Denim + Pajamas:

Best of Activewear

Everything Ash:

Everything Em:

HOT TAKE: We hate to say it, but the in-store experience hasn't been our favorite this year. The best selection, the best sizes, and honestly, the best finds have all been online. If you're still shopping, don't miss our complete roundup HERE—we're updating it in real time with new favorites, restocks, and sold-out alerts.

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