It’s the sale event of the year — the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. What makes it truly special? You’re not sifting through last season’s leftovers. These are brand-new arrivals for the upcoming season, available at a discount before returning to full price. Whether you’re shopping for now, planning ahead for next season, or even starting your festive shopping super early, it’s the perfect time to update your wardrobe. Let’s take a look at summer outfits from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
In this article, we’re focusing on pieces you can wear right now — think vacations, sunny days, and relaxed moments at home. But don’t forget to check back next week because we’ll be sharing a curated capsule on how to shop the sale for your next-season wardrobe.
Nordstrom anniversary sale
Access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is available in stages, with cardholders able to shop first. The sale then opens to everyone from July 12th through August 3rd. So, there’s plenty of time to bag a bargain.
Some of the stylish brands on sale include Nordstrom’s own brands, Reiss, Cinq á Sept, Eileen Fisher, rag & bone, PAIGE, Veronica Beard, SPANX, Birkenstock, and New Balance – so there are plenty of our favorites at a discount.
Just remember – don’t choose your new clothes, shoes, and accessories just because they’re on sale. Shop for what you love, what you can wear with what you already have in your closet, and the items that will have longevity rather than feeling outdated after one season.
tops in the Nordstrom anniversary sale
Okay, let’s dive into our capsule wardrobe this week, entirely created with items from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This week, we’ve selected pieces that we know will work well this season, but will also last you into next season and beyond.
When it comes to your tops, look out for elevated basics, such as crisp white button-downs and beautiful shirts. You can wear these tops in many ways – with your jeans, shorts for the warmer months, and then with smarter pants for evenings out. We love the cowl neck and the asymmetric hem on the Reiss top (below), as well as the combination of masculine stripes with florals on the tie-waist shirt.
Nordstrom Crop Puff Sleeve Cotton Button-Up Shirt – Cinq à Sept Hannah Stripe Embellished Tie Hem Shirt – Reiss Simone Cowl Neck Sleeveless Trapeze Top – Cinq à Sept Hannah Jessie Floral Sleeveless Silk Top
See how you can wear the tie-waist shirt with your jeans (below). The jeans are PAIGE, which is one of our all-time favorite jeans brands. You can see more of our favorite jeans in our popular article on how to wear jeans over 40.
Cinq à Sept Hannah Stripe Embellished Tie Hem Shirt – PAIGE Sasha High Waist Wide Leg Jeans – New Balance 327 Sneaker – BAGGALLINI Coastal Flip Lock Sling Bag – Monica Vinader Tapered Huggie Hoop Earrings – Gucci 55mm Gradient Square Sunglasses
Jackets and cover-ups
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a fantastic time to shop for items that are usually a bit pricier, such as high-quality jackets. We’re concentrating here on lighter-weight, shorter jackets that you can wear with your summer outfits.
Look out for classic-cut, one-button blazers as well as moto jackets, denim dresses, and short-sleeved jackets that you can wear over your summer dresses as the weather starts to cool down. Perfect to wear over your summer outfits from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and then keep to the front of your closet for Fall.
Reiss Millie One-Button Blazer – Eileen Fisher Short Rider Jacket – rag & bone Drew Denim Jacket – L’AGENCE Cove Short Sleeve Tweed Crop Jacket
Jeans and pants
Don’t neglect your jeans and pants in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It’s the perfect time to update your jeans. Also, look out for smarter pants that you can wear in the evening during summer and then into fall and winter for dinner dates. Plus, it’s also a great opportunity to invest in your casual wardrobe. A pair of stretchy, wide-leg drawstring pants will be perfect for plane or train journeys and for casual days at home.
PAIGE Sasha High Waist Wide Leg Jeans – Veronica Beard Crosbie High Waist Crop Wide Leg Jeans – Reiss Millie Wide Leg Pants – SPANX AirEssentials Wide Leg Pants
See below how you can mix colors usually associated with fall, like olive, with your summer jeans.
L’AGENCE Cove Short Sleeve Tweed Crop Jacket – Cinq à Sept Hannah Jessie Floral Sleeveless Silk Top – Veronica Beard Crosbie High Waist Crop Wide Leg Jeans – 27 EDIT Naturalizer Via Slingback Pointed Toe Sandal – JW PEI Orla Woven Faux Suede Clutch – Monica Vinader Tapered Huggie Hoop Earrings – Gucci 55mm Gradient Square Sunglasses
Dresses and skirts
We love the choice of dresses and skirts available in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year. The stitching on the ZOE and CLAIRE denim dress (below) makes it look much more expensive than it is, and you can always layer a thin turtleneck underneath, allowing you to continue wearing it well into winter and fall. Also, look out for graphic prints and asymmetric hems. We also love the crinkle option – as given it’s meant to look crinkled, it’s ideal to pack into your suitcase.
ZOE AND CLAIRE Sleeveless Denim A-Line Midi Dress – ZOE AND CLAIRE Mixed Geo Print Belted Midi Dress – Nordstrom Crinkle A-Line Maxi Skirt – Veronica Beard Elenora Ruffle Floral Paisley Midi Skirt
shoes
Moving on to shoes, we love picking up discounted shoes during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This week, we’re concentrating on sandals and sneakers for summer. Look for brands you love at a discount. Choose a variety of sandal styles for summer – flats, wedges, and metallics should go with everything. Additionally, it’s a great opportunity to update your sneakers.
Pedro Garcia Fidelma Wedge Sandal – Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandal – 27 EDIT Naturalizer Via Slingback Pointed Toe Sandal – New Balance 327 Sneaker
Eileen Fisher Short Rider Jacket – ZOE AND CLAIRE Sleeveless Denim A-Line Midi Dress – Pedro Garcia Fidelma Wedge Sandal – rag & bone Large Prospect Tote – Ettika Favorite Dainty Open Hoop Earrings
accessories
When it comes to accessories discounted for this season, look for tote bags that can fit everything in, a smaller clutch that you can wear during summer evenings and transition into fall, and also consider discounted travel bags with security features. We also love to choose a new pair of sunglasses in the sale, as well as a lightweight scarf to wear either as a scarf or a wrap. Plus, of course, don’t forget jewelry to finish your looks.
rag & bone Large Prospect Tote – JW PEI Orla Woven Faux Suede Clutch – BAGGALLINI Coastal Flip Lock Sling Bag – Ettika Favorite Dainty Open Hoop Earrings – Monica Vinader Tapered Huggie Hoop Earrings – Nordstrom Textured Cashmere Scarf – Gucci 55mm Gradient Square Sunglasses
Your Nordstrom Anniversary Sale capsule for this season
Below, you can see the outfits from above together in one capsule for this season. You can easily switch up all the clothes, shoes and accessories to create lots of different looks.
What do you have your eye on in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? We’d love to know – tell us in the comments below
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