Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019: All Our Picks for Work!
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The below content is about the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Early Access to The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale just started for cardholders! If you’re unfamiliar with the sale, do check out our guide — the 411 is that fall merchandise is being marked down early, for a limited time; prices will go back up after the sale ends.
I did some early picks from the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale earlier today, but this is a fuller view of what's good in the sale. The big news is that there's a TON of great dresses for work under $100 in the NAS19 — as well as some other really splurge-worthy blazers, dresses, and suits.
Readers, what are you liking in the sale this year? Are you excited for anything in particular?
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Pictured at top, row 1: black / leopard / striped / black / print / green
Pictured at top, row 2: teal / pink / royal / navy wrap / green / black
Some early notes on what to look for:
- Beauty Deals that May Sell Out Fast: Sunday Riley, ghd, LANCER, Paula's Choice, Living Proof, NARS, Dior, Charlotte Tilbury,
- Dresses for work — an awesome selection from brands like Eliza J, Tahari, Harper Rose, Chelsea28,
- Great, affordable work looks from brands like Halogen, 1.State, Sam Edelman, Eliza J, Tahari,
- Splurge-worthy looks for work from Boss, Theory, Eileen Fisher, Ted Baker
- Weekend looks – great savings from big denim brands like AG, Paige, Wit & Wisdom, Articles of Society, Kut from the Kloth, and NYDJ, as well as great deals on Madewell, Free People, Caslon,
- Workout duds – Zella! Sweaty Betty, Alo,
- Lingerie – Natori, Wacoal, Chantelle, True & Co., Hanky Panky, Commando, and Spanx, (plus reader favorite brad for pantyhose and tights)
- Great deals on accessories for work and beyond from Kendra Scott, Kate Spade, Monica Vinader,
Stuff NOT Part of the NAS 2019 That You May Want to Consider Anyway
Nordstrom is renowned for its free shipping and great return policy — so even though these brands aren't a big part of the sale, you may want to consider taking a look anyway if you're placing an order…
- Reader Favorites: these “magic” pants, these washable pants, these comfortable block heels, these comfortable pumps, this cozy dress, these comfortable pumps starting at $59
- Social Media Brands: Not a huge part of the sale, but these are brands that are relatively new to Nordstrom and hard to find elsewhere that you may want to think about adding to your cart to take advantage of free shipping and free returns: Reiss (UK brand for suiting), Bombas (socks), Thinx (period undies), True & Co. (bras), Lively (bras), Girlfriend Collective (workout duds), Outdoor Voices (workout duds), Dagne Dover (bags), Youth to the People (skincare), Tommy John (undies), Richer Poorer (lounge & sleepwear), Birdies (slippers) — Sloggi (wireless bras) is also a new brand to me that I bought in my first order today.
Reader Favorites from Previous Nordstrom Anniversary Sales
Pictured above, $45-$78 ($69-$116 after the sale): blue cardigan / long cardigan / blouse / gray cardigan / sweater blazer
not pictured: this reader favorite bra ; this sweater blazer
Dresses for Work Under $100
Inventory Update: Note that anything with a tiny superscript 1¹ has limited inventory as of July 22 — we'll leave links live in case more inventory comes back, but if your size is there you should buy it now!
Pictured above, $65-$84 ($99-$128 after the sale): black shift¹ / wrap dress / pleated shift¹ / fit & flare¹
Pictured above, $84-$91 ($128-$138 after the sale): star neck¹ / floral wrap / green sweater dress¹ / teal dress
Pictured above: $91-$98 ($138- $148 after the sale): cobalt (also in regular) / print / wrap dress / ruffle sleeve¹
Splurges for Work in the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Blazers pictured above, $165-$330 ($249 – $495 after the sale): navy plaid / leopard¹ /knit blazer / peplum blazer / tweed¹
Women's Suits in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019
There are actually a ton of great suits in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — but it takes a bit of hunting because the product pages aren't linked and the suiting separates aren't even pictured together. The emerald suit (middle in the picture) is so fabulous I may just have to make it next week's Suit of the Week.
Pictured below, $85-$528 ($129-$798 after the sale): black suit* / gray blazer & pants / emerald microcheck / pinstripe / gray silk & wool
* black suit pieces: single breasted blazer, double-breasted blazer, pants, trousers
Suits not pictured:
- gray suit in plus sizes
- glen plaid plus-size suiting $49-$89 (blazer, pants)
- plaid double-breasted blazer + pants
Readers, what are you finding in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019? Have you found any other great outfits or dresses for work under $100?
Kat, I love the Teal Vince Camuto Sheathe dress! It is so cute, and I love the fact that the neck is NOT cut low so Frank cannot peer in. FOOEY on dresses that make men look at our boobies! I do not look at their packages, so why do they have to look at ours? DOUBEL FOOEY!
Thanks! Looks like a good year for suits, with some not totally boring options available.
What is the red sheath in the top photo? I can’t find it!
It’s the same one pictured in the second grouping of dresses (black print green teal) – the teal one also comes in hot pink.
Thank you so much – that explains it!
I ordered 4 things. Will see how it goes:
1. Rag and bone jeans, black raw edge hem. I think these are the same as the ones I have in blue, but I ordered a size smaller (lost a little weight since I bought the blue and they fall down my rear end).
2. The Caslon side button cowl neck sweater dress – high hopes for this one. I had some great sweater dresses that I wore with tall boots last winter, but they’re all too big now. Ordered a petite, hoping it will be a better length on me.
3. BLANKNYC faux leather drape front jacket in berry – just because it looked like fun. We’ll see!
4. Sole Society Lanette bootie – I think I could wear these now and into the fall. I’ve been looking for something like them. Ordered a half size down because I find that Sole Society runs big in the ankle and in general.
I’ve had two items cancelled—one still shows on the website. I’m so over this. And I went in to pick up a couple of other items ordered online to take advantage of the bonus points and it took forever for them to find one of them under the mountain of bags—and they didn’t even check a receipt
Not NAS, but someone needs to buy this. Wow. Silk not poly. Nordstrom: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/5326289