Best Deals of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018

It’s finally here, the sale of the year! If you follow any bloggers at all, surely you are aware that today is the first day of Early Access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. As for me, I’ve been up since 3am when the sale first went live and have put together a comprehensive guide to the top 20 pieces in each category… ok, I know that’s A LOT but the truth is, there are over 1500 products this year… and there were SO many good tops, sweaters, denim and booties that I couldn’t resist.

What I’ve done is made note under the collage of the VERY BEST ITEMS, what’s in my own shopping cart and what I’m planning on trying on when I head to the store later. Keep in mind– if you’re at work today, you should definitely place an online order for store pickup… to make sure that what you have your eye on doesn’t sell out.

So what should you be buying?

Typically, Nordstrom Anniversary is the time to stock up on fall basics and must-have items. My favorite thing about the sale is that it’s the only sale out there that’s all, never-before-seen merch… NEXT season’s merchandise! Most sales are CLEARANCE or on products that have been out for awhile,  so if you have your eye on something, you have to wait to get a deal. The great thing about this sale is that you can get it at a discount, right away. (And you’ll kick yourself if you miss it on sale and end up scoring it full price, trust me.)

Some of the best bargains:

Tory Burch riding boots are always a hot ticket item during the Anniversary Sale. Snag ’em for $349 on sale. After the sale, the boots will retail for $578. 

The Classic Tall Hunter Boot is on sale for $99.90. After the sale, they’ll retail for $150.

The best selling AG jean style ‘The Legging’ is always one of the Anniversary Sale’s top selling items. This year’s version is a raw hem version, on sale for $149.90. After the sale they will retail for $225. Or you can go for the distressed version, ‘The Legging’ ripped ankle skinny. 

The Free People Saturday Morning Cardigan is back! I shared it on the blog in the fall and LOVE it! It’s on sale for $98.90 and after the sale will retail for $148.

If you want to read more about the sale, you can check out this post here! 

Keep in mind that you can only shop now if you have a Nordstrom card. (You can apply here!) To access the sale, you have to log in to your account.

If you don’t have a Nordstrom card, sadly you’ll have to wait until all-access starts on July 20th. (A lot of the good stuff is gone by then, but it’s still worth shopping!)

So without further ado, let’s check out my initial, first impression favorites! 

1. Slouchy Pullover Shirt, $31.90, After Sale: $49
2. BP Lace Trim Satin Cami, $22.90, After Sale: $35
3. Paige Jesslyn Tee, $72.90, After Sale: $109
4. Madewell Stripe Oversized Tunic, $47.90, After Sale: $72
5. Free People Fearless Love, $84.90, After Sale: $128
6. 1.STATE Spaghetti Strap Top, $52.90, After Sale: $79
7. Topshop Twist Peplum Top, $35.90, After Sale: $55
8. Gibson Ribbed Cozy Fleece Top, $42.90, After Sale: $64
9. Madewell Courier Stripe Top, $45.90, After Sale: $69.50
10. Billabong Birds on High Top, $32.90, After Sale: $49.95
11. Billabong Meadow Swing Top, $32.90, After Sale: $49.95
12. BP Twist Front Tee, $22.90, After Sale, $35
13. Wayf Lace-Up Ruffle Cami, $38.90, After Sale: $59
14. Leith Easy Wrap Top, $32.90, After Sale: $49
15. Tank, $18.90, After Sale: $29
16. Caslon Peplum Top, $32.90, After Sale: $49
17. BP Raw Edge VNeck Tee, $11.90, After Sale: $17
18. O’Neill Twirl Longline Shirt, $32.90, After Sale: $49.50
19. Madewell Off the Shoulder Top, $58.90, After Sale: $88
20. Socialite Thermal Henley, $24.90, After Sale: $38

In My Cart…

Gibson Ribbed Cozy Fleece Top

Billabong Birds on High Top

Wayf Lace-Up Ruffle Cami

Leith Easy Wrap Top

BP Ribbed Top

1. Free People High Waist Jean, $51.90, After Sale: $78
2. DL1961 Florence Instasculpt, $99.90, After Sale: $179
3. STS Blue Emma High Waist Jean, $38.90, $59
4. AG The Legging Ankle Skinny, $149.90, After Sale: $225
5. BLANKNYC The Rivington Jean, $64.90, After Sale: $98
6. Topshop Jamie Flare Jean, $49.90, After Sale: $75
7. AG The Farrah Ankle Skinny, $149.90, After Sale: $225
8. SP Black Stretch Denim Skirt, $35.90, After Sale: $55
9. Free People High Waist Jean, $51.90, After Sale: $78
10. BP Ripped High Waist Skinny Jean, $42.90, After Sale: $65
11. JBrand Maria High Waist Jean, $99.90, After Sale: $198
12. 1822 Denim Butter High Waist Skinny, $28.90, After Sale: $44
13. Madewell Oversized Denim Jacket, $84.90, After Sale: $128
14. STS Blue Emma Ripped High Waist Jean, $38.90, $59
15. STS Blue Emma Raw Hem Jean, $42.90, After Sale: $65
16. BLANKNYC Raw Hem Denim Skirt, $51.90, After Sale: $78
17. BP Distressed Longline Denim Jacket, $56.90, After Sale: $85
18. Good American Good Legs Jeans, $99.90, After Sale: $149
19. PAIGE Verdugo Ankle Skinny Jean, $109.90, After Sale: $189
20. Levi’s 501 High Waist Jean, $64.90, After Sale: $98</span

In My Cart…

Free People Ripped High Waist Jean
STS Blue Emma High Waist Jean
Madewell Oversized Denim Jacket
Levi’s 501 High Waist Jean

1. Topshop Long Open Front Cardigan, $49.90, After Sale: $75
2. BP Varsity Stripe Sweater, $25.90, After Sale: $39
3. Topshop Popover Crewneck Sweater, $25.90, After Sale: $40
4. Free People Saturday Morning Cardigan, $98.90, After Sale: $148
5. Madewell Waffle Stitch Cardigan, $99.90, After Sale: $150
6. Woven Heart Chenille Sweater, $36.90, After Sale: $56
7. Hinge Ruched Bell Sleeve Cardigan, $58.90, After Sale: $89
8. Treasure & Bond Off the Shoulder Sweater, $45.90, After Sale: $69
9. Hinge Fringe Detail Cardigan, $65.90, After Sale: $99
10. BP Cocoon Cardigan, $31.90, After Sale: $49
11. Billabong Off the Shoulder Sweater, $42.90, After Sale: $64.95
12. 1.STATE Blouson Sleeve Cardigan, $65.90, After Sale: $99
13. BP Exposed Seam Sweater, $31.90, After Sale: $49
14. BP Balloon Sleeve Sweater, $31.90, After Sale: $49
15. Leith Boxy Cardigan, $43.90, After Sale: $65
16. BP Twist Front Sweater, $31.90, After Sale: $49
17. BP Shrunken Boyfriend Cardigan, $38.90, After Sale: $59
18. BP Oversized Waffle Stitch Cardigan, $45.90, After Sale: $69
19. BP Stripe Pullover, $31.90, After Sale: $49
20. O’Neill Galley Cardigan, $48.90, After Sale: $74

In My Cart…

Topshop Long Open Front Cardigan

BP Varsity Stripe Sweater

Free People Saturday Morning Cardigan

Hinge Fringe Detail Cardigan

BP Oversized Waffle Stitch Cardigan

1. Thread & Supply Wubby Quarter Zip, $51.90, After Sale: $78
2. Caslon Faux Shearling Jacket, $85.90, After Sale: $129
3. Rails Collins Military Jacket, $149.90 After Sale: $228
4. Topshop Boxy Oversize Corduroy Jacket, $55.90, After Sale: $90
5. Treasure & Bond Convertible Leather Jacket, $219, After Sale: $329
6. J.Crew Dover Blazer, $131.90, After Sale: $198
7. The North Face Vest, $62.90-$68.90, After Sale: $99
8. Mural Blazer Midi Coat, $84.90, After Sale: $128
9. Free People Cold Rush Jacket, $64.90, After Sale: $98
10. Madewell Crop Anorak Jacket, $64.90, After Sale: $98
11. BLANKNYC No Limit Suede Moto Jacket, $125.90, After Sale: $188
12. BB Dakota Leopard Faux Fur Coat, $79.90, After Sale: $120
13. Sam Edelman Walker Coat, $178.90, After Sale: $265
14. Levi’s Wool TopCoat, $149.90, After Sale: $228
15. Woven Heart Faux Fur Coat, $69.90, After Sale: $105
16. Levi’s Oversized Denim Jacket, $109.90, After Sale: $169
17. Levi’s Faux Leather Jacket, $99.90, After Sale: $168
18. Levi’s Cotton Hooded Anorak, $119.90, After Sale: $188
19. Madewell Abroad Trench Coat, $91.90, After Sale: $138
20. BLANKNYC Meant to Be Moto Jacket, $64.90, After Sale: $98

In My Cart…

Thread & Supply Wubby Quarter Zip

BLANKNYC No Limit Suede Moto Jacket

Madewell Crop Anorak Jacket

1. Self-Portrait Asymmetrical Dress, $374.90, After Sale: $560
2. O’Neill Clady Off the Shoulder Dress, $32.90, After Sale: $49.50
3. Madewell Ruffle Gingham Dress, $64.90, After Sale: $98
4. Julia Jordan Illusion Neckline Jumpsuit, $98.90, After Sale: $149
5. BP Ruffled Floral Print Jumpsuit, $42.90, After Sale: $65
6. BP Ruched Ribbed Body Con Dress, $31.90, After Sale: $49
7. Leith Sleek Knit Midi Dress, $42.90, After Sale: $65
8. Ribbed BodyCon Midi Dress, $29.90, After Sale: $45
9. Leith Melange Wrap Dress, $37.90, After Sale: $56
10. BP Plaid Button Front Dress, $31.90, After Sale: $49
11. 1.STATE Spaghetti Strap Jumpsuit, $85.90, After Sale: $129
12. BB Dakota Caite Chambray Dress, $82.90, After Sale: $125
13. Socialite Lace Romper, $56.90, After Sale: $85
14. Eliza J Off the Shoulder Dress, $84.90, After Sale: $128
15. ASTR the Label Belted Jumpsuit, $58.90, After Sale: $89
16. Soprano Asymmetrical Dress, $35.90, After Sale: $55
17. Chelsea28 Tie Front Jumpsuit, $92.90, After Sale: $139
18. Billabong Forever Wild Floral Dress, $42.90, After Sale: $54.95
19. Socialite Tie Waist T-Shirt Dress, $31.90, After Sale: $49
20. Eileen Fisher Crop Jumpsuit, $252.90, After Sale: $378

In My Cart…

BP Ruffled Floral Print Jumpsuit

BP Ruched Ribbed Body Con Dress

Leith Sleek Knit Midi Dress

BB Dakota Caite Chambray Dress

Socialite Lace Romper

Socialite Tie Waist T-Shirt Dress

1. Steve Madden Brinkley Over the Knee Boot, $86.90, After Sale: $129.95
2. Marc Fisher Miggi Bootie, $124.90, After Sale: $198.95
3. Marc Fisher Yente Bootie, $129.90, After Sale: $209.95
4. Vince Camuto Movinta Bootie, $99.90, After Sale: $149.95
5. Vince Camuto Pevista Bootie, $99.90, After Sale: $149.95
6. Steve Madden Reece Sock Bootie, $86.90, After Sale: $129.95
7. Hunter Original Tall Rainboot, $99.90, After Sale: $150
8. Louise Et Cie Cela Leopard Slide, $84.90, After Sale: $129.95
9. Tory Burch Marsden Over the Knee Boot, $349.90, After Sale: $578
10. Louise Et Cie Sonya Pointy Toe Bootie, $99.90, After Sale: $149.95
11. Blondo Lila Waterproof Bootie, $99.90, After Sale: $149.95
12. Steve Madden Rumble Bootie, $86.90, After Sale: $129.95
13. Steve Madden Carter Slingback, $72.90, After Sale: $109.95
14. BP Tonya Open Toe Mule, $49.90, After Sale: $79.95
15. Converse Chuck Taylor, $42.90, After Sale: $65
16. Puma Ignite Flash Sneaker, $59.90, After Sale: $79.95
17. Steve Madden Trace Slide, $49.90, After Sale: $79.95
18. Tory Burch Benton Ballet Flat, $164.90, After Sale: $248
19. Vince Camuto Reeista Bootie, $99.90, After Sale: $149.95
20. Marc Fisher Valen Sandal, $99.90, After Sale: $159.95

In My Cart…

Steve Madden Brinkley Over the Knee Boot

Marc Fisher Miggi Bootie

Vince Camuto Pevista Bootie

Louise Et Cie Cela Leopard Slide

BP Tonya Open Toe Mule

1. Gucci  57mm Square Sunglasses, $210.90, After Sale: $315
2. BP Plaid Poncho, $25.90, After Sale: $39
3. Sole Society Fronto Faux Leather Tote, $42.90, After Sale: $64.95
4. Kate Spade One in a Million Necklace, $31.90, After Sale: $48
5. BP Leopard Scarf, $12.90, After Sale: $19
6. J.Crew Bead & Raffia Earrings, $42.90, After Sale: $65
7. Madewell Bladedrop Necklace, $24.90, After Sale: $38
8. Madewell Colorblock Blanket Scarf, $35.90, After Sale: $55
9. Sole Society Fluri Faux Leather Backpack, $39.90, After Sale: $59.95
10. Rebecca Minkoff small leather Love Bag, $149.90, After Sale: $225
11. Sole Society Mixed Plaid Scarf, $29.90, After Sale: $44.95
12. Tory Burch Marsden Leather Wallet, $91.90, After Sale: $138
13. Madewell Lafayette Leather Bucket Bag, $129.90, After Sale: $198
14. Ray-Ban 53mm Polarized Round Sunglasses, $135.90 After Sale: $203
15. Tory Burch Marsden Pebbled Leather Tote, $352.90 After Sale: $528

In My Cart…

BP Leopard Scarf

Rebecca Minkoff small leather Love Bag

Madewell Colorblock Blanket Scarf

 

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Duo, $24, Value: $36
2. Charlotte Tillbury Pretty Glowing Skin Palette, $75, Value: $153
3. Charlotte Tillbury Sun Glowing, $75, After Sale: $214
4. La Mer Exclusive Large Size, $1095, Value: $1445
5. Bobbi Brown Mini Glow Set, $32, Value: $53
6. Charlotte Tillbury The Pretty Pink Lipstick Duo, $60, Value: $90
7. T3 Blow Dryer, $134, After Sale: $200
8. Estee Lauder Repair + Renew Collection, $98, Value: $154
9. NARS Hot Escape Eye & Cheek Lip Palette $49, Value: $131
10. Stila Good to Glow Liquid Eyeshadow Set, $35, Value: $72
11. Hourglass Ambient Light Palette, $65
12. Giorgio Armani Glow Set, $85, Value: $126

In My Cart…

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Duo

Stila Good to Glow Liquid Eyeshadow Set

I am headed off to a blogger brunch this morning with some of my gal pals and then I’m zipping right on over to Nordstrom to pick up my online order and to try on some favorites! Make sure you stay tuned to InstaStories for my try-on session!

I’ll also be sharing a Dressing Room Diary blog post soon! Make sure you visit my NSale tab in the menu bar at the top to check out even more favorites!

I know that Nordstrom Sale coverage can be daunting. Every blogger goes freaking crazy with the sale, and with good reason… YOU guys love it and you SHOP ’til you drop. So, I’m trying my best to share the best of the sale with you without annoying you! 🙂

I’d love to know– are you planning on shopping the sale? What are you most excited to buy? Hit the comments and let me know!

xo Steph