Welcome to my Nordstrom 2020 Sale Guide! This year the sale is happening a few weeks later than usual, but the sales are still just as good! This guide will include some information about the sale, as well as dates, tips for shopping, and my favorite finds. I’ll continue to update this post through out the sale so be sure to check back on finds I might not have highlighted initially. I will also link some of my favorite items to this post so you won’t have to search for the items I am highlighting.

What is the Norstrom Anniversary Sale?

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale happens once a year and the discounts are usually BETTER than Black Friday. You are able to get amazing deals on designer items and top trends for the upcoming seasons. The items available during this sale usually set the trends for the Fall & Winter seasons, so it’s also a sneak peek at what you’ll be seeing other stores and designers release in the coming months. This is the best time to stock up on heavily discounted sweaters, cardigans, outerwear, booties, boots and other cooler weather must-haves.

When can I shop the Sale?

Access to the Nordstrom sale is based on your “status” with their brand. Those who shop Nordstrom frequently and spend an annual amount of $15,000 per year WITH a Nordstrom credit card get the earliest access to shop the sale. They will be the firsts to shop on August 4. Ambassadors are those who spend $5,000+ annually, Influencers are those who spend $2,000+ annually , and Insider is those who are card holders or those who spend $500+ annually. Below is the graphic of the sale opening dates for each status.

If you are not a cardholder already and plan to become one to shop the sale earlier than the public, Apply for your card BEFORE Insider access opens so you will have your card number available to shop your top picks for the sale as soon as access opens on August 13 at 9:30 am EST/ 6:30 am PST. You can apply for your Nordstrom Credit Card Here.

What is my “Status” ?

You can verify your status & the date you can access the sale, click here and sign into your Nordstrom account.

What time does the sale open to each tier?

Access on your Tiers date starts at 9:30 am EST/ 6:30 PST.

Pro Tip: Add all of your favorite items into your cart/wishlist so you can check out as soon as the sale opens to you. This is especially important for those with insider & public access since the hottest items sell out almost immediately (sometimes even before the sale opens to insiders)

How do I Preview the sale?

You can preview the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale here. You can also shop my top picks and best finds here on Fitsedation.com or on my Liketoknow.it page where I will be updating frequently with the best finds.

Tips to get the most out of the sale:

• Plan Ahead: The preview is the time you can pick out which items are your top choices & make a list of your must haves. Using this time helps you to not make abrupt decisions on items that are not in your budget.
• Set a Budget: It can be easy to spend your entire savings during this sale if you don’t keep yourself on budget, especially seeing all the items that are so heavily discounted. The sales are AMAZING, but don’t overspend and put yourself in a bad situation for the future. I promise you, you DON’T need booties in every single color THIS season.
• Don’t shop too many “Trendy Items”: When purchasing higher ticket items (although heavily discounted), you don’t want to spend a lot on items that will only be worn a few times for one season. Find “capsule” items that can be worn for years & even used during multiple seasons. Some examples are: boots, outerwear, sweaters, jeans & cardigans.
• Mark your Calendar & Set an Alarm: Items in this sale sell out quick! Make sure to be at your computer (or smart phone) ready to click “Check Out” as soon as your access allows you to! Last year I missed out on a few of my top items because I didn’t check out until 10:30 am (total amateur move and I don’t want the same to happen to you!)
• Don’t Overthink: The Nordstrom return period is 365 days, so although I recommend not overshopping, if there is an item you are not positive of, but still need time to decide, just order it and you have ample time to make that return.
• Buy Multiple sizes: Since many items sell out (and sometime don’t get re-stocked after the sale), if you are not sure of your sizing in a certain item, purchase the sizes you are questioning between and utilize the 365 day return period to return what didn’t fit. Since fitting rooms aren’t available in most (of not all) stores due to Covid-19, ordering multiple sizes is your best chance at not missing out on keeping an item you love from the sale.
• Get a Nordstrom Credit card early: I stated this above, but if you aren’t at Ambassador or Influencer status, get your card ahead of time to obtain access to the sale before it opens to the public. Some of the hottest items sell out and don’t get restocked during the sale, so being able to shop before public access gives the best chance of shopping the items on your list. You don’t need to checkout with your Nordstrom card, you just need it to access the ability to check out for early access !

What are your favorite finds for the sale?

This year I will be rounding up my favorite finds separated into groups. As I publish more, I will link them in this section so you have a single spot you can look for my updated lists and finds based on your interests:

• My Favorites (aka, I already own these!)
• Womens Athleisure Finds
• Cozy At Home Style for Her
• *Tory Burch* Nordstrom Sale Finds
• Top Beauty Finds

How can I thank you for sharing this information?

I love taking the time to share this information & researching for the best finds from this sale and others. The best way to thank me and allow me to continue to share this information is to shop through my links within this post as well as my Liketoknow.it page. Shopping via these links allows me to receive small commissions for the items you shop and costs nothing on your end.

I would also love if you can share this post as well as my Instagram Page with your friends & Family!

Happy Shopping!

xoxo.