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The Highest Rated Items Still Left in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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highest rated items in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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The below content is about the 2016 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

As I may have mentioned a few times, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going on, featuring tons of new fall merchandise temporarily marked down until prices go back up on August 8.

I did my initial workwear review and rounded up my favorite shoes from the NAS when the sale first began a few weeks ago, but it's been interesting to watch the progress of the sale — I'm always intrigued to see what becomes a best seller, what sells out, what gets rave reviews, and more.

Much has sold out — but there are still a TON of highly rated items in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. So I thought I'd do a “highest rated edit” of the NAS — these are things that have tons of good reviews, almost entirely 4-5 stars, and almost everything here still has a ton of sizes left. I'm picturing a lot of workwear and shoes, but I'm also rounding up the highest rated lingerie, lounge, and weekend pieces in the NAS.

Ladies, what have you bought and loved, whether to wear to work or for the weekend? Have you tried any of these highly rated NAS styles — and do you agree with the reviews? 

The Highest Rated NAS Work Clothes

You can check out my initial NAS workwear review here — many of the pieces are still left but have zero reviews (or single 5-star reviews, like this dress). I always feel there's strength in numbers, so these are the highly rated styles with the most reviews:

highest rated tops for work in the NAS

Pictured tops above, L-R:

highest rated dresses in the NAS

Lots of highly rated dresses still left in the sale, also. Pictured above, L-R:

And finally, some great pants and coats in the sale as well:

highest rated NAS pants for work

Pictured L-R:

The Highest Rated Lingerie/Hosiery in the NAS

The Highest Rated Shoes in the NAS

A lot has sold out (some of these originally came in like 13 colors and now there are only a few colors!) but there are a ton of great deals to be had under $100. Not all of these are appropriate for every office — know yours!

highest rated shoes in NAS

Pictured above L-R:

highly rated shoes in the nordstrom anniversary sale

Pictured above L-R:

highest rated boots in the NAS

Pictured above, L-R:

*Know your office before wearing to work!

There are a few other highly-rated shoes that you'll probably wear mostly for weekends/commutes. Not pictured:

  • Hunter rain boots (3 styles in the sale; these short moto boots have 87 reviews and a 5-star rating)
  • Over the knee boots continue to go strong — know your office before you wear them to work! These suede ones have 35 reviews and 4.5 stars, and these have 17 reviews and 4 stars (both are $149).
  • flip flops ($42, 289 reviews, 5 stars, 19(!) colors)*
  • floral sneakers ($70, 19 reviews, 5 stars)

Highly Rated Jewelry

Best-Selling Beauty Items

Highest-Rated Denim in the NAS

Finally: there's still a lot of great denim left in the NAS — all of these are super highly rated with lots of sizes left.

highest rated denim in the NAS

Pictured above, L-R:

Highly Rated Lounge/Workout Clothes in the NAS

Weekend/Evening Clothes

  • There are so many faux leather leggings/pants that are highly rated — I got these ones from Spanx, but this one and this one are also popular
  • Over the knee boots continue to go strong — know your office before you wear them to work! These suede ones have 35 reviews and 4.5 stars, and these have 17 reviews and 4 stars (both are $149).
  • $17 relaxed slub pocket tee – 14 reviews, 5 stars, 12 colors, XXS-XXL, reg and petite
  • this simple crewneck tee is $89 but has 69 reviews and 4.5 stars
  • flip flops ($42, 289 reviews, 5 stars, 19(!) colors)*
  • these $45 ponte skinny pants seem a bit casual for most workplaces, but look like they'd be comfortable for the weekend ($45, 50 reviews, 5 stars, sizes 0-16 and petites)
  • this $52 sweater looks a bit casual for work, but looks mighty cute if you're pro-ruffle (6 reviews, 5 stars), as does this non-ruffled split-hem sweater for $59 (4 reviews, 5 stars)

Ladies, which are your favorites? What have been your hits and misses from the NAS, for workwear and beyond? 

(L-all)

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Comments

  1. NOLA

    The Louise et Cie Jayde block heel mary janes are much more red then purple. The other similar color pumps (Vince Camuto, I think?) with the studs above the heel are much more purple.

    • Of course

      It’s like this every year during the NAS. Judging from the comment sections over the last few weeks, a lot of readers really get into the NAS. This is a shopping blog, so at least this post fits with what people are here for. NAS seems to be a thing on about every blog I read when it happens, even the home decor ones, and THAT is annoying because it’s a total non-sequitor.

      (Although she probably does make money from posting Nordstrom links…because that’s how blogs, particularly shopping blogs, work. Welcome to 2016 :) )

    • Ellen

      No, it is just that Nordsrom has the best stuff when they DO have a sale. I go with Rosa to NORDSTROM’s when I am in Weschester, and she wind’s up haveing them ship back boxes of stuff to her house in Mount Kisco b/c she does NOT want to carry it all out. Then when it get’s there, we go thru it and I get to keep what she does NOT want, b/c she does NOT have to return anything after she agreed with Ed NOT to punish him for goeing to the Men’s club on West 42nd Street. I wind up with a lot of great stuff, which I wear or just give to Good Will. Ed does NOT care b/c Merill Lynch is happy with him, and he is happy with ROSA!!! YAY!!!!

  3. Anon

    No. Like most bloggers/blogs, she earns income for every click through and purchase. See her disclosure page – its excellent and clear! So if more is featured during a big store promo …

    Besides, there are so many readers here and women in offices who use NAS to stock up and earn points in the Nordstrom credit card system, it makes sense. It will be over on August 8th. Maybe you abstain from reading until then?

  4. Van Anonymous

    I went to the Nordstrom store for the sale, and based on many of the suggestions here (as well as just browsing for things I liked), tried on about 15 items. I left empty handed. I feel like I ‘failed’ the sale in a sense — I know leaving stores empty handed is just part of the shopping process, but I had high hopes, and feel like I might have ‘missed’ something. I am planning on going back to try on some more things, and maybe another hour or two at the store (spend one and half hours so far).

    I don’t mind not finding anything, but I do need a good long cardigan, (the halogen one was a shade too long on me), and wanted to love the pleione tops (they were ok, but did not fit me that well). I am also on the lookout for classy jeans, maybe a neat top, or a simple dress, and boots. I did see things that If I were to wake up tomorrow and notice them hanging in my closet — I wouldn’t mind, but generally I was not ‘thrilled.” I am an extreme hourglass shape (34H), with thin arms and legs, and take a size 12 / 14 depending on the brand – if this helps explain why I didn’t find anything that worked.

    I live in Vancouver, so is it just a smaller store, or am missing a shopping strategy or brand that might work?

    • Veronica Mars

      I think most of the really good stuff is sold out by now, unfortunately. Several bloggers have done breakdowns of their hauls and what they liked/didn’t like so you can check your favorite and see what they recommended. If you do find something you like, bookmark the page and check back, they do frequent restocks of returns, so items will “pop back” from time to time. For example, yesterday I livechatted with customer service and they told me that they were totally sold out of a dress I wanted in my size. Literally no store in the country had it in my size/color combo. Now it’s popped back in stock 2 or 3 times on the website. I got exactly what I wanted. I also managed to snag the BlankNYC Morning Suede jacket everyone is obsessed over (I was shocked when they said my order was shipping and didn’t cancel it). So it’s all about luck. And the early bird gets the worm with these sales, I think. Or the persistent bird.

      • Van Anonymous

        Thanks! This makes me feel better about my ‘first Nordstrom sale’ (I thought I was loosing my shopping prowess!) next year, I will be the persistent bird, and for now, I will check back to see if any new items have popped up in my size.

  5. S in Chicago

    Was it just me, or did things sell out a lot faster this year? I normally have no problem getting in after early access. This year, it seemed like things were sold out in my size or the desired color before I ever got a chance. Guess they’re tightening quantities to push their card. Bummer. :(

    • Van Anonymous

      It is validating to hear this! This is the first year we have a Nordstrom in our city, so I do not really have a benchmark of ‘what to expect.’ I did notice colors were sold out in my size, and perhaps it was ‘picked over.’

      • Veronica Mars

        Also remember that they do it in rounds–so the level 4 cardholders get a special presale before everyone else (and all of the Alexander Wang bags sold out during this period), and then they officially open it to the cardholders, and then the public. So everyone who’s really invested in getting the best deals has already had ample opportunity.

  6. NAS Reviews

    I might have gone a little overboard, but my NAS reviews follow. I’m a 5’8, cusp sized (12 on top, 14 on bottom) super hourglass shape with slightly wider hips and a relatively short torso.

    Franco Sarto Granite Block Heeled Bootie: Super cute, narrow cut ankle, but made my size 12 feet look even bigger than they are.

    Eliza J V-Neck Crepe Sheath Dress: Really long on me when pulled down to rest properly on my shoulders, with the waist too low. This would be a great, classic sheath on a longer-torsoed woman. The pine green color is gorgeous.

    Karen Kane Cascade Faux Wrap Dress: Again, too long in the torso, but also too big up top and too tight across the rear.

    Chetta B Faux Wrap Jersey Dress (Online Only): gorgeous dress! but too small in a 12 and too big in a 14.

    Tahari Stretch A-Line Dress: I felt like little bo peep the skirt was so wide. With the higher neckline and big skirt, this felt like a LOT of fabric. The top was huge. I ordered a 14 but probably should have gone with a 12.

    CeCe Sleeveless Knit Swing Top: This was a last minute cart addition in the flame color for late summer date nights. It’s very cute! I will be wearing it with white jeans for the rest of the summer, and maybe under a navy suit to work. Large fit fine, but could have maybe sized down.

    Maggy London Print Wrap Dress in soft white/arctic green: Another last minute addition (not part of NAS but just on sale), and this is adorable! Not too low cut, just va-va-voom enough to go from work to date night, and the print is much less dowdy in person. 12 was a perfect fit.

    “The Skirt” in camel – after realizing that it was only about two days a year I could fit into “the skirt” in a size 12, I gave in and ordered my correct size (14). The quality is ntoiceably worse. The thread used is not a good match, and the addition of the weird center seam makes it look weird and pulls. The fabric also looks more heathered than my version from two years ago. On the fence as to whether I’ll keep this.

    Halogen Seamed V-Neck Ponte Sheath Dress: I ordered a 14 and should have sized up to a 16 as the 14 was skin tight on me and the scuba fabric pretty unforgiving (you could see my cellulite through the fabric!). The Green Ponderosa Color is gorgeous, and the waist seeming is super flattering. Between the figure hugging fabric and the full length exposed zipper, I’m just not sure that there’s a way to make this work appropriate on me.

    Eliza J Jersey Sheath Dress: Wow this dress is a stunner! The Oxblood color is beautiful and rich (with more purple tones than red). The 14 was a perfect fit. This dress could even be a classy winter/fall wedding dress with the right blingy accessories. My only concern for work is that it was VERY hot/warm.

    Zella Live in Leggings: Everyone always raves about these, so I figured I’d grab a pair. Eh. I don’t really know what I would wear them with. Are these just for working out? I can imagine wearing them in public even with a longer tunic. I don’t get the hype, but they were only $30 so I may keep.

  7. anon

    That Channelled bra is amazing. They are super supportive and last Forever. I bought 2 a year ago and may buy more because I feel like they ought to be stretched out, but honestly I can’t tell. I wear them constantly, and I’m a DDD or DDDD cup. Definitely worth $58!

    • Anon

      At first, I really liked it. But it was a bit much for my skin and I found that it eventually started causing irritation/breakouts. A lot of people experience those symptoms in the beginning but mine came on later. I had to taper off use to the point where it wasn’t worth it for me. I also really wonder about how clean the brush heads stay and whether that might’ve aggravated breakouts for me.

  9. Kk

    I got the v neck dress pictured and promptly sent it right back- it’s cut like a bodycon dress from forever 21, and it’s not lined. I didnt think it was worth the sale price, and definitely dont think it’s worth the total price- I bet we’ll be seeing those at the Rack sometime soon.

  10. NAS noobie

    I’m new to this sale. I fell in love with this blazer, with the almost-but-not-quite ruffle in the back and the berry color. Unfortunately, I waited too long to order it and it sold out while it was in my cart ;( Does that mean it is sold out forever and ever, or just that it is no longer available during the sale and will be back in stores/online at the regular price after August 8 (or, considering how far off that date is, might it come back into rotation in this sale?)

    • Veronica Mars

      Refresh, refresh, refresh and keep checking back. For real stuff pops back all the time after returns are processed.

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