TIPS TO SHOP THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY 2018 SALE LIKE A PRO
Today I’m prepping you for one of the biggest and best sales of the year – the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which is just a week away.. This sale is unlike any other- it’s big, it’s fast, it’s furious…and it’s FALL. It’s the only sale (or one of the only sales), where fall items go on sale well before the season starts… (in July)!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Everything included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is brand new merchandise, launching for fall at an exclusive, limited edition SALE price. When the NSALE (Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a.k.a. #NSALE on social) ends, prices go up to their regular pricing for the rest of the season. So it’s the prime time to shop new goodies, stock up for fall + winter, and even great time to shop Christmas presents (especially the beauty buys) & things that you’ve had on your list or that you’ve been wanting/needing for awhile. Many classic designer pieces end up being included in the NSALE, too.
Since this will be my FIFTH year shopping this NSALE (and my 3rd year shopping the #NSALE as a blogger), I can confidently say, that I have mastered the skill of shopping at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. But don’t worry, I will walk you through the process and share insider tips, so you can shop the sale this year, like a pro!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
The Early Access starts July 12th! My suggestion is to shop the sale first thing during their Early Access portion of the sale. I wanted to share the most important, can’t miss, must have details with ya so that you’re as prepared as possible to shop ’til ya drop.
1. GET A NORDSTROM CARD
IN ORDER TO GET THE SALE PRICE DURING THE EARLY ACCESS FROM JULY 12TH-19TH, YOU HAVE TO HAVE A NORDSTROM CARD.
BUT THE question YOU MAY HAVE IS- Is it worth it to get a Nordstrom card just for this sale? YES! The pieces with the best discounts usually are sold out by the third day of the Early Access portion of the sale. That means that if you don’t have a Nordstrom card, you won’t even get the chance to purchase the item before it sells out.
A few years ago I didn’t have a Nordstrom card, so I had to wait until the sale opened to the public to shop. I was so disappointed to find that a lot of the items on my wish list were sold out or out of my size. It’s absolutely crazy how fast some of the POPULAR items SELL OUT. If you don’t have a Nordstrom card, you can get it here.
2. NARROW DOWN YOUR CATALOG PICKS
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog is NOW available to preview it here. In the catalog you get a sneak peek of what pieces will be on sale. After looking through the catalog (a zillion times), note down the pieces that are your absolute favorites… and the ones you’d will likely order when Early Access begins.
If you aren’t sure about sizing, order 2 sizes. Nordstrom’s free shipping/return policy makes shopping so much easier. Your order will come with a return shipping label. So if there is anything you don’t want, just stick it on your box and set it outside for the mailman to pick up. You don’t even need to make a separate trip to the Post Office!
4. WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING YOU LOVE IS SOLD OUT IN YOUR SIZE?
SMART TIP: If something you love is sold out in your size, buy it in any size you can find. Then hold on to it. Two weeks or even two months later when they restock the sizes and it’s regular priced you just take yours in and do a straight exchange, so you end up buying your favorites at the SALE price, although they are out of stock in your size. There is always a small chance it might not be restocked, but since these are all pre-fall items, they almost always restock. (if you are super worried, give them a call and ask, they might be able to tell you if they will be getting more in!)
5. FOLLOW UP ON MY BLOG AND INSTAGRAM DAILY
I will have multiple blogposts up throughout the sale, and you can expect the first blogposts as soon as the Early Access sale goes live online around 6am CST , July 12th! Who doesn’t love a little late night/early morning shopping, right!? I’LL BE SHOPPING ALL NIGHT! You can also expect a haul video on my YouTube Channel over the weekend, where I will show all of my favorites + a try on! I will be posting daily on Instagram and Insta Stories (with swipe up links to instantly shop!) I hope to make it fun, quick and as easy as possible for you all to shop, so make sure you’re following along here on Fashionbeautydecor.com and on my Instagram page here!
{Also, check out my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post from last year here, it may help you answer questions about the NSALE that may not be covered in today’s post.}
XO, AVANI
11 comments
These are such great tips! I can’t wait for the sale!
XOXO
Cathy
super excited about the nsale, and isn’t curbside the best?! I’m so in love with that nordstrom service!!
alyson
http://www.themodernsavvy.com
Can’t wait for the sale! Totally agree that shopping online is the way to go.
xx, Danielle | http://www.pineappleandprosecco.com
So many good tips! I can’t wait to start shopping Nsale already!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
Buying a size that doesn’t fit is SUCH a good tip if they’re out of your size. They usually do restock! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait for the sale!
xx Mollie
Such a great post! This sale is going to be epic, I can’t wait to shop!
This is going to be another year of amazing pieces! I am not sure what I’m looking for this year but I have seen a few dresses and booties I like!
This is by far my favorite sale of the year! I can’t wait to shop!
Can’t even wait for the sale!!
These are the best tips! I can’t wait to shop the sale and get some fun fall goodies!
Omg I CANNOT wait for this sale!