What You Need to Know About the Nordstrom Sale

What is the Nordstrom Sale?

The 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is right around the corner!

So I thought I would share everything you need to know and how we approach it.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is an annual event featuring BRAND NEW fall merchandise and Nordstrom exclusives in everything from clothing, accessories, beauty products, and home.

While the inventory is heavy with seasonal sweaters, coats, etc., there are a lot of year-round pieces too. So you can stock up on wardrobe building basics and fall and winter must-haves.

The sale is overwhelming, to say the least, but I shop it for you, using our insights, data, and analytics, sharing only the best of the best.

Our Unique Approach to The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Is the Nordstrom Sale Worth It? 

While I am the FIRST to tell you that a sale isn’t worth the hype, this one is.

Savings range from 30% to 40% off, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to stock up on better basics, especially if you have a few holes in your wardrobe. And it’s also a great way to save on a splurge. 

Looking back at the pieces in my closet that I turn to over and again; most of them were purchased at the sale. 

How We Approach the Sale

My approach isn’t as glamorous as other content creators you may follow.

You won’t see me taking selfies in a dressing room or sharing my “haul.”

Why? Because the sale isn’t about me. 

Think about it like this: if you are one of our petite readers, how do you benefit from seeing me, at 5’10, in a new pair of jeans? 

You don’t.

Instead, I take a very strategic approach.

I spend hours analyzing every piece of data I have and my knowledge of our community, and I shop the sale for YOU. Just like I did when I worked with private clients.

Last year there were 55 pages of women’s clothing alone to sort through. 

So when our round-ups go live, know that they have been curated specifically for our audience.

It’s size-inclusive and done with the same thoughtfulness you’ve come to expect from our daily style content.

And after the sale, you’ll see the items we suggested show up in our outfit ideas, so you have ways to wear them all year long. 

When Can You Start to Shop? 

Everyone can preview the sale on June 27th. However, no one can purchase during preview. This is just an opportunity to take a peak and add items to your wish list.

Top spending customers and card members are given early access between July 9th – 14th

“Status” is based on spend. The top level is ICON, who start shopping on July 9th, next is Ambassador who start on the 10th and Influencers get entry on the 11th.

On July 15th, the sale opens to the public and comes to and end on August 6th.

The most frustrating part of the sale is how fast things sell out, but it’s designed to, so if you see something, grab it.

Here’s our Sale Content Schedule

I will go live at 12:01am on July 9th so early shoppers can see the best of the best.

The rest of the week we’ll share roundups from different categories as access broadens.

How to Get Early Access

Card members get early access, so if you don’t have a card and want one, you can qualify for one here and get into the sale on the 11th at the Influencer status..

Is the card worth it? 

I think so.

Over the years, my spending at Nordstrom has dropped significantly.

I used to shop almost entirely at Nordstrom, and now, I go to many other places.

But when I do shop at Nordstrom I use my card so I can take advantage of their points on what you spend, bonuses like free alterations depending on your spending level and of course, access to the sale.

How to Shop the Sale

1. Shop Online. Don’t go to your local store, it’s an utter waste of time. They won’t have everything and sizes are always limited, especially if you are petite or plus. Returns are easy so don’t worry about it and order more than one size, try something new, etc. 
2. Join our Private Facebook Group. I share real time, up to date information throughout the duration of the sale here, letting you know about deals and restocks. 
3. To make life easier, if you see something you like and can’t yet shop, add it to your wish list, and once you can get in, pop it in your cart and check out. 
4. Consider expedited shipping. One of the downsides of the sale is that the shipping can take forever. And I’ve found over the years that if I pay for fast shipping I’m more likely to get what I want before it sells out.

I dedicate a week of content to the sale, and break each day into three categories that cover everything, and we do a bonus round-up when the sale goes public.

We start coverage when the sale opens at 12:01am on the 9th, and all cardholders can shop by the 11th, so you should be able to get what you want within those three days.

And if you are on the hunt for anything specific, let me know in the comments!