In less than a week, the biggest sale of the year kicks off, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
To help you make the most of the sale and get the items you want in your closet, I’m putting a guide below with a few tricks and tricks on shopping the sale. I peeked through the catalog and above are the items catching my eye first. When the sale drops, I’ll have more posts on the items you’ll need in your closet this fall and winter.

When the Sale Starts
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicks off for cardholders July 14-21, meaning they get first pick of sale items. Items sell out quickly, so if you have a Nordstrom credit or debit card, your chances of getting your size are almost guaranteed. If you don’t already have a Nordstrom card, you can sign up here. As with any card, processing takes a few days, so if you want to shop July 14, sign up soon! The sale opens to the public July 22.

New Items, Low Price First
What’s great about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, is brand new designer items start off at a lower price, then once the sale is over August 8, they go back up. I use this time to shop for fall and winter, so I stock up on what I need now and wear it later in the year when temps cool down. You won’t find designer items including Tory Burch boots and handbags, Michele watches, Hunter Boots, Kendra Scott jewelry, Vince clothing and more at prices like these!

My Strategy
Peek into your closet and see what you need and think of on-trend items you want. Burgundy will be on trend this fall, so I know I’ll be looking to add something in the rich shade into my collection. Do you need a new winter coat, heels for work, a go-to handbag or boots? Compile a list of items you need and shop for those items first. Once you’ve checked out and paid for those Nordstrom sale items online, you can go back and peruse for items want next. The best selling items at last year’s sales were purses, jewelry, dresses, watches, skirts and outerwear in that order. But from experience, I’ve seen Tory Burch boots, Michael Kors watches, Kendra Scott jewelry and booties sell out fast.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Catalog has been released, so flip through and see what you like. Write down item numbers or style names for items you like, so you can punch them in the search bar once the sale drops.

Since I get off work at 11:30pm EST, I’ll be staying awake to compile a list of my must-haves from the sale for y’all. Be sure to swing by regardless of whether you’re a night owl or early riser!