Everything you need to know about this year's Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The key dates, why this sale is worth shopping, and my curated sale picks from each category I care about!

It's that time again... the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is BACK!! If you're new to shopping the #NSALE or just need a refresher on what to expect, this post is a comprehensive look at everything you need to know before the sale launches next week.

WHY SHOP THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE?

What makes the #NSALE so special is the opportunity to snag NEW fall merchandise at significant discounts! From high-quality cashmere sweaters and on-trend denim styles by your favorite contemporary labels, to seasonal boots, bags and accessories on a budget, there's something for everyone. In addition to getting a head start on your fall/winter wardrobe, there are so many amazing beauty exclusives + sets, home essentials, and everyday closet staples included in the sale. It's a chance to stock up on your favorite bras and underwear, re-up on your beauty and skincare must-haves and save on so much more!

KEY NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE DATES TO KNOW

Nordstrom Cardmembers get early access to the sale starting next week! If you're not a Nordstrom Cardmember, the sale opens to the public on July 12th. Below are the Early Access dates for Cardmembers!

• Icons get to shop the sale first, starting on July 8th

• Ambassadors get access to the sale on July 9th

• Influencers can shop the sale on July 10th

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 3rd.

MY CURATED PICKS FROM THIS YEAR’S SALE

As a fashion girlie, I'm thrilled to report the clothing selections are on point this year! I'm not sure I've ever had so many things in my Nordstrom wish list folder at one time! The brands participating in the sale really nailed it in terms of summer-to-fall silhouettes, eye-catching earthy neutral hues and interesting details that make these styles stand out. I'm definitely going to have trouble narrowing down my very favorites when deciding what to order! Unfortunately I can't buy everything... but below are the best of the best from the categories I care about. Consider all of these styles Merritt-approved if you're looking for guidance on what to buy from this year's Anniversary Sale!

BEST OF DRESSES

CREAM LONG SLEEVE LACE MINIDRESS WITH BELT // BEIGE SWEATER DRESS // OLIVE SLEEVELESS DRAPED BODICE MIDI DRESS // OLIVE GATHERED SATIN MIDI DRESS // COGNAC SUEDE MINIDRESS // BROWN TIE-WAIST SWEATER DRESS // NAVY DROP-HEM MINIDRESS // DENIM MIDI DRESS // PRINTED LONG SLEEVE MINIDRESS // BLACK SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTDRESS

BEST OF JACKETS

GREIGE PEPLUM LEATHER JACKET // SOFT BROWN LEATHER JACKET // COGNAC SUEDE JACKET // GREEN CROPPED TRENCH JACKET // BURGUNDY LEATHER JACKET // BROWN BUTTON-FRONT LEATHER JACKET

BEST OF JEANS & PANTS

LIGHT WASH BARREL LEG JEANS // MEDIUM WASH WIDE LEG CROP JEANS // MEDIUM WASH BUBBLE BAGGY JEANS // MODERN POCKET WIDE LEG TROUSER JEANS // DARK WASH WIDE LEG JEANS // KHAKI PATCH POCKET WIDE LEG JEANS // GREEN COATED WIDE LEG JEANS // CHARCOAL STRAIGHT LEG JEANS // BLACK HIGH WAIST WIDE LEG ANKLE JEANS // BLACK PULL-ON PONTE PANTS

BEST OF SWEATERS

Just a heads up that nearly every single one of these sweaters has more color options available! I stuck to sharing my favorite neutrals here for cohesiveness, but just know there are a ton of hues to choose from!

WHITE CHUNKY CREWNECK SWEATER // STONE SHORT SLEEVE CREWNECK CASHMERE SWEATER // GRAY CASHMERE CARDIGAN // BEIGE SINGLE BUTTON CARDIGAN // BEIGE CABLE KNIT MOCK NECK SWEATER // GRAY SLEEVELESS TURTLENECK // BROWN CAP-SLEEVE TURTLENECK // BROWN CASHMERE CREWNECK SWEATER // BROWN CASHMERE TURTLENECK SWEATER // BLACK MOCK NECK SWEATER

BEST OF SKIRTS

BROWN LEATHER PENCIL SKIRT // BROWN BIAS CUT SATIN SKIRT // BURGUNDY SUEDE MINI SKIRT // BLACK LEATHER PLEATED MIDI SKIRT

BEST OF COATS

GREIGE DOUBLE BREASTED COAT WITH BELT // CHOCOLATE BROWN WRAP COAT // OLIVE DOUBLE BREASTED COAT // BLUE WRAP COAT // NAVY DOUBLE BREASTED COAT

BEST OF TOPS

RELAXED WHITE TEE // CROPPED WHITE 3/4 SLEEVE BUTTON-DOWN // WHITE DROP HEM BUTTON-DOWN // WHITE EYELET-TRIM TOP // STRIPED SHORT-SLEEVE TEE // STRIPED LONG-SLEEVE TEE // CREAM FLORAL BLOUSE // BLACK SQUARE NECK TANK // BLACK FLORAL BLOUSE // BLACK RUFFLE TRIM TOP

BEST OF SHOES & ACCESSORIES

COGNAC SUEDE FLATS // OLIVE SUEDE FLATS // CREAM HEELED SANDALS // TAN & COGNAC SNEAKERS // COGNAC SLINGBACKS // BROWN MULES // COGNAC SUEDE BELT // KHAKI SUEDE BELT // OLIVE SCARF // BLACK SCARF // BROWN SHOULDER BAG // BROWN SUEDE BELT // TENNIS BRACELET // MIXED-SHAPE DIAMOND BEZEL TENNIS BRACELET // WRAP STUD EARRINGS // WRAP RING // BROWN DOUBLE BAND SANDALS // BROWN SUEDE SLINGBACKS // STONE FLATS // BROWN SUEDE BOOTS // BROWN HEELED SLIDE SANDALS // COGNAC KNOTTED SLIDE SANDALS

BEST OF SLEEP & LOUNGEWEAR

BLUE BUTTON-DOWN & SHORT SET // BLUE NIGHTGOWN // WHITE NIGHTGOWN // BEIGE CASHMERE LOUNGE SET // BROWN CASHMERE LOUNGE SET

BEST OF BEAUTY & HOME

TOWEL SET// U BEAUTY THE SUPER HYDRATOR // JO MALONE JUMBO WOOD SAGE AND SEA SALT HAND & BODY WASH // WESTMAN ATELIER PETITE BLUSH STICK DUO // MAISON FRANCIS KURKDIJIAN FRAGRANCE WARDROBE // DIPTYQUE ICONIC CANDLE GIFT SET // OUR PLACE 13-PIECE COOKWARE SET // KIEHL'S BODY CREAM // JO MALONE WOOD SAGE AND SEA SALT FRAGRANCE DUO // EIGHTH DAY REGENERATIVE SERUM DUO // ORIBE DRY TEXTURIZING SPRAY DUO

This full post is also available on my blog for easy access whenever you’re shopping the sale. Make sure you're keeping an eye on my Instagram next week to see what I find in store before I fly to Paris! Let me know what you’re planning to shop from the sale in the comments!

THANK YOU TO NORDSTROM FOR SPONSORING THIS NEWSLETTER!