My 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul: What I Bought (& What I Left Behind)

It's officially my favorite time of the year - the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and I've rounded up everything I bought in one place for you. If you're new around here, the NSALE is the rare sale where brand-new fall arrivals go on sale before the season even starts, then jump back up to full price once it ends. Translation: it's the best time all year to invest in the pieces you'll actually reach for come September.

This year, as usual, I leaned all the way into elevated fall staples - the jackets, sweaters, and essentials that make getting dressed easy when the weather turns. I skipped the trend pieces that fizzle out and focused on the wear-now, wear-later items I know I'll be living in for years. Everything below is something I personally added to my cart, and I've broken it all down by category so you can shop straight to what you're looking for.

A quick editor's note before you dive in: I'm 5'10", so I've included honest fit notes on every single piece - whether it runs true to size, if you should size up, and exactly what size I'm wearing. I've shopped this sale for over a decade, and my goal is always to help you skip the guesswork and grab the pieces worth it before they sell out (because the best ones always do). So grab a coffee, sit back, and happy shopping!

Phase Date (2026) Who Can Shop
Catalog preview July 6 Everyone (browse + wish list only)
Early Access – Icon July 14 Icon cardmembers
Early Access – Ambassador July 15 Ambassador cardmembers
Early Access – Influencer July 16 Influencer cardmembers
Public sale opens July 18 Everyone
Sale ends August 9
Prices go back up August 10

Outerwear I Bought From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Outerwear is where I spend the most during the NSale every year, and for good reason - these are the pieces that pull an entire fall outfit together, and the sale prices make the investment ones so much easier to justify. Here's everything I added to my cart.

Outerwear I Tried On & Loved (But Left Behind)

Not everything made it home with me — here are a few I loved in the fitting room but ultimately passed on, and the honest reason why.

Sweaters I Bought From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Cashmere is always my top priority at the NSALE, and this year I kept it simple with one perfect short-sleeve style I loved so much I grabbed it in two colors. At under $90 for 100% cashmere, it's one of the best values in the whole sale.

Sweaters I Tried On & Left Behind

A few knits that were cute in the fitting room but didn't quite earn a spot in my cart — here's the honest rundown.

Tops I Bought From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The pieces that quietly do the most work in my wardrobe are elevated basics — the tops I can throw on with anything and instantly look pulled together. Both of these are that, and both are wear-now, wear-later staples I know I'll be reaching for constantly.

Bottoms I Bought From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

I kept my bottoms picks tight this year and went for two sleek, elevated pieces that instantly dress up an outfit. Both are black, both are that perfect mix of polished and edgy, and both will carry me straight from now into fall and holiday.

Shoes & Boots I Bought From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Shoes are one of the categories I shop hardest during the NSale, because the savings on quality footwear are so worth it. This year I grabbed two everyday styles I know I'll wear on repeat.

Boots I Tried On & Left Behind

I'm pretty well stocked on boots right now, so I passed on these — but every one was a great silhouette at a great price, so I wanted to share in case you're building out your fall boot lineup.

Accessories I Bought From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Accessories are where the NSALE really shines — it's one of the only times all year designer sunglasses go on sale, so I always stock up. Here's what I added this year.

Bags I Tried & Left Behind

Two really pretty faux-leather bags from JW PEI that I loved the look of but didn't end up needing — sharing in case they're just what you're after.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Products

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  1. Maggie said:
    Posted 8.5.20 · Reply

    Do you mind sharing what size Nike sweatshirt you got??

  2. Jana said:
    Posted 8.5.20 · Reply

    Love all of these pieces! I can’t wait to shop!

  3. Michelle said:
    Posted 8.6.20 · Reply

    Amazing post! Thank you!

  4. Amy Brown said:
    Posted 8.7.20 · Reply

    What is the actual inseam measurement on the Topshop Jeans? The Nordstrom site says 30 but they look to be more cropped…

  5. Regina said:
    Posted 7.13.21 · Reply

    Great overview – thank you!

    For the BLANKNYC Madison Ripped Straight Leg Jeans, they look so good! The color on the site is so different than the pics. Does it look that different in person? On the fence only due to the color. Thanks for any input.

  6. Rhiannon said:
    Posted 8.24.21 · Reply

    When I found this post on Pinterest, the picture was of you wearing an amazing chunky off white sweater with a turtleneck that had a decorative edge. It’s the 4th sweater from the left on the rack of sweaters in the top picture in this post.

    I have scoured this post and the Nordstrom site and I cannot find the sweater! It’s driving me crazy! lol help!

  7. Jennifer Ang said:
    Posted 7.6.22 · Reply

    Great picks from the sale!

  8. Christine said:
    Posted 7.6.22 · Reply

    The color of the Reiss coat looks a bit lighter than expected in your pics- do you think the pictures reflect the true color? Thanks!

  9. Charlotte Hardy said:
    Posted 7.8.22 · Reply

    First and foremost I have always loved your style and love your Nordstrom Sale picks every year. With that being said, I am really interested in getting the Veronica Beard Knee boot but I also see Sam Edelman has a knee boot as well. Any chance you tried those on as well and what your advice would be on which one to buy?

  10. Jessica said:
    Posted 7.9.22 · Reply

    Thank you so much for adding your assistant’s pic with height! Love your style and LOVE to see it on a shorter person. Also, thanks for adding some color. Love seeing you in colors. Xx