If you want to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale smart, scroll down for my top picks in the 2025 preview. While you’ll find so many great deals in this annual pre-fall sale, I suggest you use this opportunity to purchase the best quality pieces you can at the most discounted prices. These are the items that will truly impact your fall and winter wardrobe, giving you confidence and great style when you step out the door. I’m also sharing my favorite beauty exclusives and home accessory top picks.
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I’m sharing my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 top picks in a large variety of categories that I find my readers most frequently shop. But if I don’t cover a category you’re interested in, just let me know and I’ll try to update the post with my recommendations in that area. I’ve done my very best to select items in a full range of prices, but I also only recommend things I can truly stand behind. Your trust in my recommendations is golden to me, so I will not jeopardize that to recommend something I’ve tried and not really liked.
IMPORTANT: Check at the bottom of this post for the sale calendar to see when different levels in the Nordy Club begin to shop. The sale opens to non-Nordstrom cardholders on July 12th. Meanwhile everyone can sign into your Nordstrom account and build your wish list. To add an item below to your wish list, just click on the image or the highlighted text. You’ll go directly to the Nordstrom website where you can add the item in your desired size and color to your wish list.
Best Jackets in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
Jackets are outfit completers. Stock your fall wardrobe with a couple of great jackets and you’ll have outfits galore that look elevated and polished. In the past I’ve purchased leather jackets, blazers and more casual toppers in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This year the L’Agence Jenna tweed blazer caught my eye, as well as the Rag & Bone Sadie cropped leather blazer. I don’t know that I’ll purchase either of these because I’m really not in need. But if you’re looking for a sharp jacket to elevate you looks, either of these or the other jackets I’ve gathered in my shopping widget below will help you do just that.
You know I love my Veronica Beard blazers, and they do have a few good offers in the sale this year. This one includes a removable dickey, so you get multiple looks right out of the gate. This VB tweed jacket can be worn alone or with a top underneath, but it does not have the dickey function at all. So this navy cutaway jacket gets my vote for being the one that would serve you well for the most years.
Best Handbags in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
Do you love a good handbag? This is a great time to pick up a high quality bag at an amazing price. This year we’re seeing strong showings from Coach, Madewell, AllSaints and Rebecca Minkoff, all of which have been in the sale before.
But this time around Veronica Beard has a few bags for the first time. My favorites of the bunch are this suede shoulder bag from Rebecca Minkoff and this AllSaints leather hobo bag. I’ve collected more of my favs in the shopping widget below.
Best Jeans in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
This is a great time to pick up a pair of premium denim jeans. If you’ve ever worn premium denim, you know the difference. Brands such as Frame, Mother, Paige and AG get jeans right. And I’ve selected a few from the sale that I can highly recommend.
My absolute personal favorite wide leg option is the Paige Sasha shown above in the middle. This 98% cotton, 2% elastane blend jean has the perfect amount of stretch, a 32″ inseam and a true high rise at 11.75″ from crotch to top of waistband. But I’m 5’8″ and have even proportions. Make sure you study the information in the description box to determine the jeans that work best for you.
Here’s a shopping widget with my recommendations from the premium denim options in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. And a little further down I have a separate shopping widget with very good denim options from what I call value denim.
If you prefer straight leg jeans, you’ll find some good options in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, too. These classic jeans are available in ankle and full length, so check the inseam for that information.
Best Dresses in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
If you’re looking for a new dress for a special occasion, you may find some suitable in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. But I’ve also selected more casual and work-worthy dresses to recommend, too.
I love the offerings from Donna Karan, especially. And they’re very reasonably priced with the discount you get in the sale. I’ve selected options in a wide range of prices in the shopping widget below.
Best Coats in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
I’m looking for a black wool or wool blend coat in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. And I think I have landed on this double-faced wool blend belted coat from Reiss. But this Nordstrom one-button long coat is a beautiful option, too.
I’m also very partial to this Lauren Ralph Lauren peacoat in navy. It would elevate your most casual outfits. And you’ll find plenty of trending trench coats in this year’s sale as well.
Best Boots & Booties in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
To me there don’t seem to be as many boots and booties in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 as there were in previous years. But the offerings that are available are definitely beautiful. We’re seeing a lot of suede, slim shafts that fit beautifully under straight and wide leg jeans, and colors such as chocolate brown, navy and even burgundy.
I’ve collected my favorite options for booties and boots in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 below.
Best Women’s Shoes in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
They always have beautiful new shoes for fall in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This year it looks to me like loafers are moving ahead of ballet flats in the trends. And I do love a classic loafer with some modern touches. Look for striking hardware and beautiful textures. I personally am ordering these Paul Green lug sole loafers. This is the brand I return to over and over for their amazing comfort and modern styles. They also have a more traditional loafer with striking chain hardware.
Again we’re seeing slingback pumps and kitten heels for fall. And many brands are carrying them in chocolate brown, burgundy and even deep navy. I think the shoe options are so exciting in this sale. I’m also ordering the Sam Edelman block heel pump shown above, but in Parisian Plum. And I have this Vince kitten heel slingback in Cacao brown suede in my wish list, too.
I’m equally excited about the fashion sneaker options in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025. I’m trying to decide between the Rag & Bone sneaker, the Paul Green sneaker shown above and the Vince runner. But there are so many options to consider.
Best Accessories in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
As you’re putting together your fall wardrobe don’t forget about accessories. Sure, it’s still early to get too consumed with a cool weather wardrobe. But the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has some options worth consideration. This year the belt is the most trending accessory. Since we’re wearing more high rise pants, it’s very popular to tuck your shirt and belt. And a belt is a smart way to pull a look together and elevate it.
I’ve selected my favorite belts in the sale, as well scarves and sunglasses.
Best Sweaters in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
In the past sweaters have been one of the biggest categories in the sale. But It seems to me that there are fewer of them this year. However, I also think the styles are more attractive, more classic than in times past. It’s interesting to see the trends emerging in this category.
I’m seeing vests, short sleeve sweaters, lots of crochet variation and beautiful colors such as burgundy, chocolate brown and ivory. The fit seems to be more fitted than in years past, but still generous, not tight. And we’re also seeing more cardigans than in recent years. And this year those cardigans are being worn alone and buttoned up or maybe just with a camisole or tank.
I usually purchase a sweater or two from Vince during the sale. I love the quality, and the prices are discounted enough to make it more palatable in the sale. But this year I think the selections from the Nordstrom brand are just as impressive, so I’m opting for those instead. I pulled all of my favorite sweaters in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 in the shopping widget below.
Best Jewelry in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
Last year I spent a good portion of my sale budget on a piece of fine jewelry, and I didn’t regret it one bit. I’ve enjoyed having that small diamond Bony Levy necklace to wear this year, and I know I’ll wear it forever.
I don’t plan to purchase a similar piece this year, but I do see so many beautiful, classic pieces in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025. It’s a great opportunity to purchase fashion jewelry or fine pieces that will elevate your outfits.
Best Beauty Exclusives in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
While you’ll find so many beautiful new fall fashions in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025, I think the beauty exclusives are well worth consideration. This is consistently one of the strongest categories in the sale. Each year I purchase the Elemis Pro-Collage cleansing balm, the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair eye gel, the Necessaire body wash, the Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial wash and the Lancome Definicils mascara duo.
I also have and use on a regular basis the Salt & Stone deodorant, the Dermaflash Dermaplaning Set and the Oribe Dry Texturizing spray. And a couple of months ago I purchased the T3 Afar Travel Size hair dryer and have enjoyed traveling with it. It’s also compatible with European power sources with the appropriate converters, so it’s great for overseas travel. It’s lightweight and compact.
Best Home Accessories in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
In the past I’ve purchased some great Christmas gifts in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, usually among their home accessories. We sleep on Boll & Branch sheets and a waffle blanket, and they have several offerings in the sale.
This year I’m updating my kitchen with the 8-piece ceramic bowl & baking dishes set. It’s time to get rid of my plastic bowls and these look like a worthy replacement. They come in several nice colors. I’ve collected my other favorite home accessories in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 in the shopping widget below.
I focused on my wheelhouse here, which is women’s fashions and lifestyle. So I didn’t pull selections from menswear or kids. But they do indeed have great buys in both.
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Good morning Kay! Great summary of what’s available in this year’s NAS. I love that banana leaf basket and put it in my wish list. I’m also so happy to see so many clothes and footwear available in rich, non-black colors, like brown, navy and burgundy. A couple items off your inspiration boards have made it onto my wish list as well. Have a wonderful day!
I’m so glad you liked a few of my picks. I’m loving the colors, too.
I am so looking forward to what is coming this year! Can’t wait! Thanks Kay
Please offer some guidance for Activewear. I’m interested in both pieces for inside the gym and outdoors in the cold weather. Fleece is something I wear nonstop both inside and out. Thanks for all your efforts to help us shop!