2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Cheat Sheet

Well, it’s officially that time of year. Dun dun dun. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale preview JUST dropped, and yep — we’re combing through every. single. page. The good, the bad, the “wait, is that actually a good deal?” — all in the name of pulling together our top picks across every category: jeans, fall boots, beauty, coats, sweaters, bras (obvi), under $100 picks and more. This list? It’s the starting point.

Since it’s only the preview period, consider this just a taste of what we’re planning to try-on once the sale opens to Icon cardmembers on July 8. We’re talking early favorites, pieces we know will go fast, and a few surprise standouts. And because we’ve been covering this sale for more than a decade (!!!), we kiiinda know what to expect. Here’s our initial takeaway: the bags and jackets are bananas good (we’re loving the Barbour selection and barn jackets). Suuuper excited to see that Frye is back in the sale after years of being gone. Other shoe brands worth shouting out: Margaux + Rothy’s for splurge-worthy picks. Now, for the disappointments – dresses are kinda meh, and there’s very few good investment sweaters.

New to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Don’t worry — we wrote it alllll out for you in our big guide to the sale. What it is, how it works, key shopping dates, FAQs — basically everything you need to know to shop this sale in the easiest way. That page will be updated ASAP with the preview pieces, so keep it bookmarked. If you want a quick and dirty FAQ, keep on scrolling to the bottom of this article.

And if you’d like some sneak peeks of coverage, and some behind-the-scenes, sign up for our special Nordstrom Sale newsletter that we publish only during the sale. If you’re already a subscriber (thank you!) — be sure to update your preferences and select the checkbox that says, “Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (subscriber-only sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes access, etc)”.

More soon — but for now, dive in. These early picks are good. And make sure to bookmark this cheat sheet, too. This list will be updated in real-time as we comb through more, try stuff on and find the sneaky hidden gems.

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Women’s Clothing – Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025

Best Women’s Jeans

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Best Sweaters & Coatigans (Cardigans/Coat-Cardigans)

• The best cashmere splurge in the NSale – one, two and three (size up!!)
• The best coatigan & longtime editor favorite – this one
• The best chunky turtleneck – this

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Best Women’s Pants & Cargos

• The best cargos – these
• The best office trousers – this or this
• The best “leave-the-house” sweats – this

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Best Shoes & Boots

• The best fancy ballet flats – these
• Our favorite Birks – these
• The best biker boots – these
• The best knee-highs – these

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Best Handbags & Luggage In The NSale

• East West bags are trending – this
• The chicest silhouette: barrel bags – this or this
• Looks designer, priced like a steal – this

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Best Jackets, Coats & Blazers

• Best waterproof trench coat – this (also in plus-size)
• Most timeless camel overcoat – this
• The one jacket you’ll wear on repeat all fall – this (100% cotton)

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Best Activewear, Loungewear & Pjs

• The most luxe cashmere set – this
• The Moonlight PJs we’ve loved for years – these
• The long-sleeve top we grab every year – this

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Best Intimates

• A genius bralette (seamless + convertible) – this
• The softest wireless bra – this
• The comfiest athletic socks – these

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Best Dresses & Skirts

• Best dress for office-to-dinner – this
• The best denim dress – this
• The best denim skirt – this or this

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Best Tops & Blouses

• The top that looks like a work of art (hello??) – this
• Not your basic workwear top – this
• The coolest denim top/jacket hybrid – this (also in blue denim)
• The tee that reads more like a chic top – this

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NSale Women: Accessories

• The earrings that add a little pop to your everyday – these
• Because we’re all about mixed metals right now – this
• The everyday hoops that match all other jewelry – these

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Nordstrom Sale Women: The Best Under $100 Finds

• Best rain jacket under $100 – this
• The best striped sweater under $100 – this
• The best retro sneakers under $100 – these or these

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Best Beauty In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• Most gift-ready kit in the sale (even if it’s just for you): this
• The SPF set we hoard every year – this
• The cult hair tool that changed our morning routine – this

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Best Plus-Size Clothing In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• The best leggings – these
• The best wide-leg denim – these
• Best luxe sweater (cashmere!) – this

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Best Men’s Clothing In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• The best casual button-up – this
• The best linen shirt – this
• The coolest shacket – this
• The best quarter zip pullover – this
• The best fall layer – this
• The best jacket for teens – this
• The best printed shirt – this
• The most luxe sweats – these
• The best crewneck sweater – this
• The best hoodie – this
• The best crewneck sweatshirt – this
• The best henley – this
• The best active shorts – these
• The best swim trunks – these
• The best jeans – these
• The best running shoes – this or this or this
• The best flip-flops – these
• The best suit – this
• The best socks – these
• The best boxer briefs – these
• The best body & hair set – this

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Best Kids’ Clothing In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• Cutest fall outfit set (they’ll actually want to wear it) – for baby | little kids | big kids (hoodie + pants)  
• The sneaker that survives the playground and looks cool – these
• Best baby shower gift (and it’s under $50) – this 
• Most adorable jammies – these
• The jacket they’ll wear without complaining – this
• Best-value coat for growing kids (and built to last) – this 
• The toy that’ll keep them busy long enough for hot coffee – this
• Most stylish rain boots — puddle jumpers approved – these
• Can’t-believe-it’s-on-sale stroller pick – this
• The raincoat you’ll wish came in your size – this
• The school shoes that actually last – these
• The cozy layers they’ll live in this fall – this
• The cutest matching set in the whole kids’ section – this
• The practical-but-still-cute jacket for every day – this
• The most giftable baby find in the sale – this
• The softest blanket they’ll drag everywhere – this

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Best of Home In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• The prettiest throw blanket – this
• Our editors’ favorite cookware (finally on sale!) – these
• Most giftable home find – these
• Chicest bedside water setup we’ve ever seen – this
• The kitchen detail that makes you feel très French – this
• The sheets that feel like a 5-star hotel – these
• The countertop appliance that actually earns its space – this
• A kitchen upgrade that feels like a splurge…but isn’t – this
• Best-smelling hand soap (you’ll want one in every bathroom) – this
• The fancy candles that smells like a five-star spa – these
• The under-$20 hostess gift that always impresses – this
• The throw blanket we all fight over on the couch – this
• The backyard essential that makes every gathering chicer (and easier) – this
• The apron chefs swear by – this
• Best glass for sipping tequila the proper way – this
• The housewarming gift they’ll gasp about – these
• The bath towels that feel like a hotel upgrade – these
• The best cozy bedding deal in the entire sale – this
• The under-$50 home item you’ll wish you bought two of – this

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale FAQ

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Happy Nordstrom Sale 2025!

xo,

Team TME