The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the biggest sales events of summer. When you can access it depends on whether you are a Nordstrom club member or not. Take a look at what to expect from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale as well as the most timeless, stylish clothes, shoes and accessories that are already discounted.
Altogether we have 4 sale round ups for you, featuring what to wear now, and what to wear later.
Take a look at:
- Totally timeless classics;
- Get ready for Fall;
- What to buy and wear now – best buys for summer;
- Our all-round picks from the Nordstrom Sale and 40+style favorites.
- Best shoes in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale
What to expect from the Nordstrom anniversary Sale in 2023
Everyone has access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale from July 17th through August 6th. But if you’re a Nordstrom cardholder, you can shop earlier. If you want early access without a Nordstrom credit card, it’s worth joining the Nordy Club, Nordstrom’s loyalty program, as it’s free to join and, depending on how many points you have, you can get rewarded with earlier sale access.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access runs from July 6th depending on your status in the Nordy Club rewards program. If you’re not yet a member or a Nordstrom cardholder, you can get early shopping access and a bonus if you want to apply and are approved.
Nordstrom will release a digital catalog on July 3rd, giving you the chance for a sneak peek at close to 7,000 sale items.
The best brands to look out for in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale
You’ll find there are more than 100 brands in the Anniversary Sale. We’re expecting to see Barefoot Dreams, Good American, MOTHER, BOSS, Halogen, Vince Camuto, Kate Spade New York, Marc Fisher LTD, Tory Burch, SARTO by Franco Sarto and Stuart Weitzman.
Even before the sale officially starts, keep checking because you can usually preview the sale items and start a wishlist.
Why the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is worth shopping
While there are Nordstrom sales at other times of year, the Anniversary Sale is different as you can actually purchase new Fall items at a discount, rather than it simply being past season items.
So, you can look for timeless winter coats, blazers, knitwear and shoes, along with clothes you would wear now. That way, you can create capsule wardrobes for the rest of year, at a discount.
Getting ready for the sale
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is always incredibly popular, so I’d recommend taking a look at the preview to plan what you want. That way, you can ensure that you aren’t making a snap decision so your sales purchases will see you through the rest of the year, and beyond, and will go with other items you have in your closet.
40+style’s favorite items
Now, let’s take a look at some of the sales clothes, shoes and accessories we have our eye on that are already discounted.
clothing in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale
There will be plenty of discounts to choose from when the anniversary sale starts. But, you don’t have to wait. Nordstrom already has lots of its range in the sale. Take a look below at our round up.
halogen wrap blouse
A wrap blouse is a staple of any closet. The cross front blouse (below) looks good with jeans or dressed up with smarter pants for work or dinner.
Twist front top
Your t-shirt doesn’t have to be boring. Choosing a t-shirt with a twist like the Caslon t-shirt (below, up to 30% off) adds interest.
Caslon Asymmetric Twist T-Shirt
camisole
A camisole is perfect for summer or for layering in cooler weather. The Karen Kane camisole (below) comes in a striking shade of red and has 30% off.
Karen Kane Pebble Crepe Camisole
veronica beard Stripe shirt
Stripes are always on trend. Wear the Veronica Beard shirt (60% off below) with your favorite jeans.
Veronica Beard Ozzie Stripe Faux Wrap Shirt
faux wrap top
Wrap styles are flattering on all body types. The Loveappella top (30% off, below) comes in a good choice of colors.
Loveappella Long Sleeve Faux Wrap Top
cropped sweater
A v-neck sweater is flattering and versatile as you can wear it on its own or with a shirt underneath. The Nic+Zoe sweater below has up to 50% off depending on the color you choose.
NIC+ZOE Cropped V-Neck Sweater
Barefoot dreams cardigan
Barefoot Dreams cardigans are super cozy. Wear with your jeans or for spending time at home in your loungewear.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Ultra Lite® Open Front Cardigan
unstructured blazer
A blazer can elevate any outfit, as well as adding a little warmth when the weather starts to cool down. The Open Edit blazer (below) comes in a choice of colors and has up to 35% off.
belted blazer
Wear your belted blazer with a camisole underneath. The blazer (below) comes in ivory or the autumnal shade shown and has up to 25% off.
wool blend coat
Get ready for cooler weather with the classic wool blend coat (below). The style is completely timeless so you can wear it year after year, and it has 44% off.
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat
belted coat
Wearing a bright color is the perfect way to cheer up your outfit even on dreary cold days. The Karl Lagerfeld coat (below) is a flattering shape as you can emphasize your waist. Choose between pink and green at 47% off.
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Belted Wool Blend Patch Pocket Coat
high waist jeans
High-waisted jeans are perfect for women over 40 as they keep everything tucked in and make sure you don’t have that dreaded ‘muffin top’. The slim style (below) is ideal with longer tunics and shirts. 30% off.
Mavi Jeans Kendra Supersoft High Waist Jeans
bootcut jeans
Bootcut jeans are super flattering as they create the illusion of longer legs, particularly if worn with heels, and they’re very much on trend again. The Wit & Wisdom jeans (below) are ideal for summer as they’re a cropped length. 40% off.
Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Skyrise Barely Bootcut Jeans
Take a look also at how to wear jeans for women over 40.
crop jeans
Another crop style for you, the Wit & Wisdom jeans (below) come in three colors and are perfect with sneakers for casual days and sightseeing on vacation. 40% off.
Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Scallop Hem Straight Leg Crop Jeans
wide leg pants
On the look out for the perfect vacation pants? The Karen Kane pants (below) feature a stylish print and are perfect to wear with flat or heeled sandals. 30% off.
Karen Kane Floral Bandana Print Wide Leg Pants
denim shorts
Finding the perfect pair of shorts is tricky, but these Wit & Wisdom shorts fit the bill. They’re a great mid-length and the perfect dark denim shade. 20% off.
Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Cuffed Denim Shorts
There’s more inspiration in this article on the most flattering shorts for women over 40.
leggings
A pair of leggings is ideal for weekend days or exercise. The Zella leggings (below) have 40% off.
Zella Studio Luxe HW Curve Leggings
maxi dress
A maxi dress always looks glamorous. You could easily dress down with sandals, or up with heels. The Loveappella jersey dress (below) packs well, comes in a good choice of colors and has 30% off.
Loveappella V-Neck Jersey Maxi Dress
t-shirt dress
Dress up the Eileen Fisher T-shirt dress (below) with statement jewelry or wear casually with your sneakers. 20% off.
Eileen Fisher Stretch Organic Pima Cotton Midi T-Shirt Dress
slip dress
If you love the print pants we showed you earlier, how about a dress in the same pattern? The Karen Kane dress (below) is cool, stylish and slimming. 30% off.
Karen Kane Floral Print Midi Slipdress
tie dress
You can’t have too many little black dresses! The Nic+Zoe dress (below) will cover upper arms if this is a part of your body you prefer now to show, and you can alter exactly where and how tight you tie it for the most flattering effect. 30% off.
printed dress
The print maxi dress (below) can be worn so many ways – with flat sandals for vacations, or dressed up with heels and a clutch bag for parties and events. 30% off.
Eliza J Sleeveless Snakeskin Maxi Dress
pull-on skirt
A pull-on slip skirt is a versatile addition to your closet. Wear with a t-shirt and sneakers, or add a sweater when the weather cools down. The Halogen skirt (below) has up to 40% off depending on the color you choose.
asymmetric skirt
Asymmetry always adds a stylish element to your outfits. The Veronica Beard skirt (below) has 60% off, and would look good with a simple tank top or t-shirt.
Veronica Beard Mac Mixed Paisley Asymmetric Skirt
underwear
Any good outfit starts with the right underwear. But this can be part of your closet that you neglect. The sales can be the ideal time to stock up on well-fitting underwear.
natori bra
The Natori underwired bra (below) has a lace trim at the back and is smooth at the front so it doesn’t show under clothing.
Natori Cherry Blossom Lace Underwire Push-Up Bra
sports bra
A good sports bra is essential to keep everything in place while exercising. The Zella bra (below) comes in a choice of colors at up to 50% off.
Zella Interlude Rib Longline Sports Bra
swimsuits
Still looking for the right swimsuit for your vacation this summer?
one piece swimsuit
We love the twist detailing and cap sleeves on the BLEU swimsuit (below). It looks sexy and grown up, and has up to 30% off.
BLEU by Rod Beattie Let’s Get Twisted Cap Sleeve One-Piece Swimsuit
printed swimsuit
The one-shoulder one-piece (below) has a fun print perfect for vacations, and has 30% off.
FARM Rio Colorful Rio One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit
You’ll find more swimsuit inspiration in this article on the most flattering bathing suits for women over 40.
Shoes in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale
Now, let’s take a look at some of the shoes in the Nordstrom sale, that you can wear this summer into Fall.
flats
If you don’t like to wear heels but you want to create the illusion of height, then a pair of pointed sole shoes is a good choice. The Vana flat (below) can be worn for casual days or nights out. Up to 40% off selected colors.
pumps
A pair of pumps is always a timeless option. Wear the LifeStride pump (below) with your jeans and a blazer to give them a modern edge. Up to 40% off.
LifeStride Santorini Asymmetric Pointed Toe Pump
ankle strap sandal
The Nine West ankle strap sandals (below) are timeless and ideal for any daytime events you have coming up. Up to 40% off.
Nine West Pruce Ankle Strap Sandal
asymmetric sandal
The asymmetric strap on the Franco Sarto sandals (below) add a stylish point of difference. They come in a choice of colors and have up to 40% off.
sneakers
A pair of white sneakers will go with absolutely everything from your jeans and T-shirts to your summer dresses. The Dr. Scholl’s sneakers (below) have an energy-absorbing insole and have up to 37% off.
Dr. Scholl’s Madison Slip-On Sneaker
booties
A pair of booties is perfect for transitional weather when summer turns to Fall. The Jeffrey Campbell booties (below) would look good with your summer dresses or jeans, and have up to 60% off.
Jeffrey Campbell Rosalee Bootie
accessories
We would also take the opportunity to look for well made handbags while the sale is on.
tote bag
Totes are completely timeless, and are ideal for day-to-day or for travel. The Tory Burch tote (below) comes in a pretty mint color, and is reduced from $398 to $278.60.
Tory Burch Perry Triple Compartment Leather Tote
crossbody bag
A crossbody bag is stylish and practical for running errands, shopping or sightseeing as you can keep your hands free. The crossbody (below) comes in a striking yellow/lime shade and has 30% off.
Tory Burch Mercer Pebbled Zip Crossbody Bag
longchamp bag
The sales are perfect to treat yourself to your favorite designer. The Longchamp bag (below) is an ideal shade for both summer and fall.
Longchamp Box Trot Extra Small Crossbody Bag
leather bag
Choose natural, luxurious fabrics and materials in the sale. The slouchy style of the tote (below) is ideal for casual days. 33% off.
necklace
Finish your sales outfit with statement jewelry. The layered necklace (below) will look good with a white shirt.
SAINT MORAN Luli Labradorite Toggle Pendant Necklace
hoop earrings
Adding contemporary jewelry to your outfit can be an easy way to update your existing looks. The Monica Vinader earrings (below) combine the classic look of a hoop with a more contemporary shape.
Monica Vinader Medium Deia Lyre Hoop Earrings
drop earrings
A pair of drop earrings will dress up most outfits. Nordstrom’s linear earrings (below) have 40% off.
Nordstrom Stone Bar Drop Linear Earrings
stud earrings
Even if you don’t like to wear a lot of jewelry, a pair of stud earrings can be worn to dress up your outfits everyday. The Siren stone earrings (below) have 30% off.
Monica Vinader Siren Semiprecious Stone Stud Earrings
huggie earrings
Red goes with so many other colors. Match the drop earrings (below) to your outfit, or wear with neutrals like white, black or beige. 30% off.
Monica Vinader Rio Stone Huggie Drop Earrings
sunglasses
The sale is also a good time to look out for a pair of designer sunglasses. They will add glamour to your summer outfits and make sure your eyes are also protected from the glare of the winter sun.
The Fendi First 53mm Round Sunglasses
scarf
Add a designer touch to your outfit with the Alexander McQueen scarf (below), which has 40% off.
Alexander McQueen Biker Skull Wool Scarf
More 40+ style favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Below are some of our favorite choices that are discounted in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Take a look!
Best jeans from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
- These Paige ankle flare jeans are great to wear with booties in the Fall. WAS $229, NOW $152.99
- NYDJ is another of our favorite jeans brands. These Marilyn mid-blue jeans are a style classic. WAS $119, NOW $78.99
- Bootcut jeans are on-trend again – these Madewell jeans are a great deep blue. WAS $88, NOW $58.99
- We love the trouser styling of these Cinq a Sept jeans. WAS $325, NOW $219.99
- These KUT from the Kloth skinny jeans will look good with longer tops and booties. WAS $99, NOW $65.99
Best tops
- This Vince silk-blend top looks very elegant. WAS $325, NOW $209.99
- This All Saints blouse has an interesting high-low hem. WAS $219, NOW $139.99
- Dress up your jeans with this beautiful silk shirt. WAS $320, NOW $205.99
- Caslon’s t-shirt is a classic, and it’s a great price so you could choose one in every color. WAS $19, NOW $12.99
- Nordstrom’s poet sleeve top has a flattering v-neck. WAS $89, NOW $59.99
Best dresses
- This Sam Edelman cocktail dress is very classy. WAS $138, NOW $81.99
- This chiffon dress will work for any summer events. Then wear with tights for cooler months. WAS $99, NOW $58.99
- The gathered detail adds interest to this print shirt dress. WAS $, NOW $
- This wrap dress would look good on its own or worn with leggings underneath. WAS $179, NOW $106.99
- This black and white floral dress would work for any season. WAS $158, NOW $93.99
Best sandals
- These Eileen Fisher sandals look sporty and chic. WERE $198, NOW $119.99
- These Bernado sandals feature edgy styling, a bow and peep-toe. WERE $238, NOW $169.99
- We love the cage styling of these strappy sandals. WERE $268, NOW $159.99
- Birkenstock sandals are a summer classic. WERE $170, NOW $129.99
- These Sofft bootie-style sandals feature a cushioned insole for comfort. WERE $145.95, NOW $94.99
Best comfortable shoes and sneakers
- These Blondo booties are always popular as they’re popular and stylish. WERE $149.95, NOW $99.99
- ECCO’s sneakers come in three shades and have a cushioned footbed. WERE $149.95, NOW $99.99
- Eileen Fisher’s Derby shoes will add a menswear-inspired edge to your outfits. WERE $235, NOW $149.99
- These Franco Sarto flats look really dressy without needing to wear a heel. WERE $125, NOW $79.99
- Kenneth Cole’s flats are simple yet sophisticated. WERE $119.95, NOW $69.99
Best bags
- Longchamp’s expandable Pliage tote is a travel classic. WAS $195, NOW $139.99.
- We love the soft slouchiness of Aimee Kestenberg’s leather shoulder bag. WAS $228, NOW $149.99
- Cole Haan’s leather tote will add color to your Fall outfits. WAS $358, NOW $239.99
- This All Saints black tote gives a twist to a classic. WAS $299, NOW $199.99
- This HOBO leather crossbody is the ideal size for a few essentials. WAS $168, NOW $109.99
What are you hoping to find in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Let us know in the comments below.
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