What You Need to Know About the Nordstrom Sale

Hello Megan! I have been shopping the Nordstrom sale for years and love how thoughtfully you curate pieces for us. The Reiss Lucia coat in blue is calling to me this year, but I can't justify yet another coat for our mild North Carolina winters. I have plenty of quality basics in my wardrobe, so this year I am searching for a few fun, statement pieces for my "midlife glam" capsule.

"soft" blazers, Trousers, classic winter coats

Such a helpful community. I need some white cropped wide leg or flare or boot cut jeans if the sale has any.

I’m just going to say thank you. These sales always overwhelm me and I quit, not buying anything.

Looking for shoes to wear with jeans (not boots) and tops for general weekend wear.

Megan, My closet thanks you! Due to your excellent and real guidance, my outfits are growing in number - but more importantly - I am enjoying my clothes more than ever. Thank you for your explanations, time, and the care you put into your work. It is all appreciated. I look forward to your posts and will certainly be on alert for the upcoming sale. Best, Catherine

Regarding the Nordstrom sale, I am looking for classic items such as a white blouse and blazers in classic colors. I am 72 years old, size 2 or 4. I like classic looks that do not go out of style.

I love your coverage of this safe every year! And I am one of your petite readers (five foot nothing) who still trusts your recs. Petite jeans or work pants, great sweaters, and a classic coat are all things I’m on the hunt for this fall.

Would love to see some curated selections for everyday jewelry, sub $100 sale price and lingerie basics to stock up on. Thanks!

I am on the hunt for a shorter coat or jacket that will cover my bottom, like a car coat. I saw few coats in last year’s sale. I would love a wool or wool-blend car coat.

Also I am looking for business casual, because I think I will be required to go into the office 2 or 3 days per week soon.

Also I am a larger gal - so size 16/18 or XL clothes .

Love your blog and daily emails!

Agree with elevated business casual - would love to see your recommendations.

I would like to see mini capsule wardrobes for athleisure, travel, events-holiday, etc. I would also like to see what luxury brand items are worth the splurge.

I have just shopped your BR factory recommendations and love the trapeze dress. I am looking for black pants and some blazers for work. I live in Seattle so smart casual.

P.s. love your work! Discovered your blog post maternity and only newsletter that I read and shop from.

I need quality denim- in a current style with a finished hem and no distressing so that I can wear them to work. I also would love a good cashmere sweater in a rich brown or caramel color. THANK YOU Megan!!

I am looking for quality bags with minimal metal trim, no gold. I always need sleek flat low boots in real leather, Aquaitalia quality . Cropped sweaters in wool , anything in merino wool is great. Cropped or petite jackets in real materials . Tops for petite size. Dresses with sleeves.

Please, if you can, feature some shoes that come in wide widths! Nordstrom has more than most, but they can be hard to find. Thank you!

I'm probably in the smaller group of women. Retired. Looking for comfy outfits besides just jeans and joggers to wear at home and out n about.

Hi, Megan. I’d love some recommendations on petite jeans that can be dressed up with a blazer or worn with flats and a t-shirt. Thanks for all of your practical advice and good humor! Suzanne

Hi Megan! I love the anniversary sale! I stock up on beauty and good basics, but also look for those fun, glam pieces that I wouldn't necessarily buy at regular price. This year, I am on the hunt for two staple but unicorn pieces:

1.the most boring item ever, a super comfortable, cushioned, low (1-2 inch) block heel black pump with something other than a round toe. Every time I go on a trip in the fall or winter, I wish I had something that looks a little dressier than a sneaker or an ankle boot, in which I can walk a couple of miles. Oh, and it has to run wide or come in a wide width lol. Which is why I'm still searching!

2. A decent sized black bag with silver (or neutral) hardware. It's easy to find black bags with gold hardware, but harder to find silver or gunmetal.

I get so overwhelmed with the sale that it paralyzes me. I’d like guidance on what staples and business wardrobe building pieces are worth it. I have a courtroom job and I like classics. I’d also like a fun top or outfit for date night/weekends.

I wear blazers a lot! I am well stocked on the basics but I am always looking for something in a fun color.

Hi Megan! I've purchased many things based on your advice from last year's (and the year before's) Nordstrom sale. I'd love to see some dress recommendations - both for the office (knock out professional, and elevated business casual) as well as some fun sporty options for work at home and weekends. I find that I prefer dresses (with a blazer or sweater if needed) these days to trying to sort through all of my options to put together an outfit.

Also love dresses in place of shorts - much cooler and more coverage.

Thanks in advance for sifting through the sale!

Winter coats! I have a beautiful wool pea coat for the times I go into the office and a passed down formal coat for the rare occasions I need it. Most of my cold season is spent watching soccer, walking kids to school and I don’t love the really puffy/full of pockets and zipper ones I saw last year.

Hi, Megan - I have always enjoyed the pieces I’ve purchased based upon your guidance, and look forward to your Nordstrom sale guidance. This year, I have struggled with the return to office looks. I have a huge array of formal business wear, but very little that both looks a little more polished yet not formal. I wind up in jeans, not feeling like the manager I am. Any tips on Elevated business casual would be helpful.

Thanks! Julia

Thank you for your time and effort in sorting thru the Nordstrom Sale for all of us! Your approach is much appreciated! I've been a card holder and Nordstrom Sale fan for many, many years. I've found some real gems, but have always felt so overwhelmed. In my 60's now, I don't want flash from influencers. I want good looking, practical and quality fashion that I can wear in real life. Love your usual mix of quality basics, pieces with great details and pieces to try outside our comfort zone. Looking forward to your recommendations.