In The Mood: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 - What You Need To Know

Hey Friends - it’s that time again! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost here and I’m getting super excited.  This sale is like Christmas in July because you get so many great deals on brand new fall/winter items for up to 40% off.  This is the best time to stock up on some of your favorite fall basics and splurge-worthy pieces like boots, jackets, handbags and high-end denim. And you get major discounts on brands like SPANX, Sam Edelman, Tory Burch, Free People, NARS, North Face and so much more!  Just like last year, I want to give you all a quick run-down of all of the details that you need to know to be fully prepared to shop without any hassles.

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW

July 9 – Nordy Club Icons Shop In-Store

July 10-11 – Nordy Club Icons / Ambassadors Shop In-Store & Online on July 11

July 12-18 (at 12:30 p.m. EST) – Early Access Begins for Nordstrom Cardholders
July 19 – Anniversary Sale Opens to the Public
August 5 – Prices are back to Full Price

HOW TO SHOP EARLY ACCESS

The best way to shop the sale before everything sells out is making sure that you have Early Access.  Nordstrom Cardholders get to shop the sale a week earlier than everyone else.  And this is key takeaway because most of the best sellers are sold out within a matter of days.  So, if you want to shop early, then you will need to apply for a Nordstrom Credit Card.

If you don’t already have a Nordstrom Credit Card, then you will need to sign up here for the early access. And if you apply for the Nordstrom Card before July 10th, then you will get a $60 bonus note that can be used at a later time. 

SHOPPING STRATEGY

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale can be very overwhelming, especially if you don’t have a plan in place.  I think number one thing that you should do is to assess your fall wardrobe and make a list of items that you need to add/replace in your closet. And the second thing you need to do is to set an overall budget for yourself and really try to spend too much money.  It’s super easy to get swept up in the excitement of the sale, believe me I know.  I’ve bought and returned a plenty of items in the past that weren’t within my budget and that I ultimately didn’t need.  Pro Tip: Buy Now, Return Later - With that being said, don’t be afraid to order multiples sizes since some items sell out really fast and the shipping/return is free.  Be sure to focus on items that you use regularly and take advantage of stocking up on wardrobe basics and any home items.  This is also a good time to start thinking of holiday gifts.

CATALOG PREVIEW

The best way to get ready for the sale is to take a sneak peek of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 Catalog! The catalog will give you a good idea of some of the items that will be available even though there will be so much more.  Pro Tip: See Details Online Now - You can take the item number from the catalog and plug it into the search bar to get more details about each product on the Nordstrom site. 

Here are 12 items from the catalog that I definitely have my eye on so far. Let me know what items caught your eye! (Please note that the items won't be live until the sale starts on Friday).

WHAT SHOULD I BUY?

I’ve been shopping the Anniversary Sale for a few years now and I’ve noticed that Nordstrom tends to bring back some of the same items.  They may tweek an item here and there, but for the most part some are the same like these High-waisted Zella Leggings, this super soft Plush Throw, the Spanx Faux Leather Leggings and this Madewell Ryder Cardigan.  This year I plan to be very focused on things that I need to replace in my closet and a few items that I missed out on last year.  I plan to look for a really good pair of jeans, a couple of sweaters, basic t-shirts, a skirt and a couple of shoes.  I also plan to pick up a few beauty items and the infamous Barefoot Dreams In the Wild Throw because I've wanted one for a while now and it never goes on sale.

I’m so excited to cover the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Stay tuned for a huge try-on session on my blog and my LIKEtoKNOW.it page as soon as the sale goes live on Friday, July 12th at 12:30pm EST! I also plan to post the videos to my Instagram stories for additional references.  And be sure to check back on this post as I update the blog with additional #NSale content over the next few weeks.