The biggest and best sale of the year officially starts this week for Nordstrom cardholders! This is a sale to shop for things you’d normally purchase anyway but at a discount of up to 40% off. In other words, strategic shopping! Today we are sharing 10 great buys in the sale every year — think wardrobe staples, back to school items and even Christmas gifts!

If you’ve followed DoSayGive over the past nine years, then you know we provide incredibly detailed guides to this amazing sale. Our goal is to show you the absolute best finds in the sale to save you time so you don’t have to browse through the thousands of items. Many of our readers shop ahead for fall and save big. Scroll down to see the 10 best buys every year in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale as well as when you can shop the sale!

Top 10 Buys in the Anniversary Sale Each Year!

So what are the best things to purchase during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Think about what you are going to buy anyway as far as back to school, fall/winter clothes, and upcoming birthday gifts. It’s a great time to go ahead and shop holiday gifts as well! Be a savvy shopper by saving up to 40% off!  

 

Athletic Shoes:

Shop for shoes for the whole family with brands like HOKA, Asics, New Balance, On Cloud and Nike in the sale. The On Cloud Sneakers sell out fast!

 

Designer Denim:

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great time to buy designer jeans at a discount! MOTHER jeans are my favorite and there are several in the sale! Don’t miss the Veronica Beard denim.

 

Winter Coats:

I don’t like paying full-price for these brands, so I love when I find them in the Nordstrom sale! Brands like Barbour sell quickly. 

 

 

Undergarments for the Whole Family:

Bras are expensive, but we need them so why not buy on sale? It’s also a great time to stock up on underwear and socks for the whole family. Bombas are in the sale!

 

 

Athleisure and Workout Attire:

Don’t miss the cute tennis skirts and dresses in the sale!

 

Pajamas:

The sale is a great time to refresh the pajama drawer. The Moonlight Pajamas are so comfy and come in several colors! They come in long and short sets — and make great gifts, too. Teens love them as well.

 

Gifts! Gifts! Gifts!

There are so many great his year in the sale! Stock up for birthday, hostess, thank you and Christmas gifts.

 

Back to School:

Shoes, clothes, socks, coats, and more! 

 

 

Luxury Hair Care and Beauty:

If you use high end brands like Oribe or Living Proof it’s a good idea to save big in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Or if you have been wanting a high end beauty tool, the sale is the place to get it! The Dyson Airwrap is a great deal only available during Early Access! 

 

Baby Gear

If you are buying it anyway, might as well buy on sale! DOONA is in the sale!

 

When You Can Shop the Sale:

July 19: Early Access for Icon Cardholder Status (Check your status by logging on to your Nordstrom.com account)

July 10: Early Access for Ambassadors Cardholder Status

July 11: Early Access for Influencer Cardholder Status 

July 15: Sale opens to the public!

August 4: Last day of sale.

Log in to your Nordstrom.com account to check your level!

How to prepare now:

Prepare for your Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shopping by logging into your Nordstrom account (or create a new one) and save sale items to your “wishlist” for easy shopping once the sale opens. (Items in the sale will have a yellow “Anniversary Preview” sign under the product name.)