The icon on my Nordstrom app has changed to yellow, which means it's time to mentally prepare yourself for the inevitable letdown that is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I'm kidding—mostly. The best items are known to sell out in the first few days when only the highest-spending customers are able to shop, which has been a source of frustration for me (and many others) for several years now. BUT I have shifted my strategy and as a result, shopping the sale feels way more satisfying now. Instead of going after the most coveted items like it's a contact sport, I use it as an opportunity to restock a lot of my go-to beauty products and wardrobe essentials, like underwear and socks. True, it's not the sexiest approach, but it does scratch that sale itch. Here are some of my favorite items to stock up on.
Nordstrom Anniversary sale items I own and recommend
Beauty faves I'll be restocking
My 2026 picks
Important dates to know
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This makes shopping the sale much easier survival race
Nice to see you back Cheryl! I missed your posts!
You found some great picks! I always try to focus on versatile pieces during the Anniversary Sale rather than impulse buys, and your selections definitely fit that approach. There are several items here that would transition beautifully into fall.
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I like the idea of using the sale to restock reliable beauty and wardrobe staples instead of chasing the items most likely to sell out. The Drift Hunters COS Easel Tote and Le Creuset Sauteuse Oven especially caught my eye from this year’s picks.
Thank you so much for this! 🙏 I love that you shifted your strategy—it makes the sale feel so much more doable (and way less stressful). The beauty restock lineup is chef’s kiss, and I’m definitely eyeing those Spanx leggings and Birkenstocks. Also, COS at Nordstrom?! Mind blown. Can’t wait to shop on the 18th—thanks for the heads-up on the dates!
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Thank you for this realistic and honestly refreshing take on the NAS! I love the shift in strategy—restocking beauty and basics is such a smart way to actually enjoy the sale instead of fighting for the "contact sport" items. That Elemis balm and Bobbi Brown set are definitely going in my cart, and I'm so curious to see how the COS tote holds up. Fingers crossed we both get lucky with our picks this year! Happy shopping! 🛍️
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