August 2023 Update: Curious about the next big Nordstrom sale? The 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale just ended, but the next big sale will be their Half-Yearly Sale around Dec. 24. Unfamiliar with the NAS? Check out this page for more info on why it’s the best sale of the year.) Sign up for our newsletter to stay on top of all the major workwear sales, or check out our roundup of the latest sales on workwear!
When is the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to different groups at different times, depending on whether you are a cardmember, and what your “status” is. Here’s the info from Nordstrom:
Because Icons and Ambassadors have to spend a LOT to get that status ($15,000 net and $5,000 net), the relevant date for most Nordstrom cardholders for the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is July 13, 2023.
The sale is open to everyone on July 17, 2023.
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What is the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Preview?
Nordstrom has traditionally done a special catalog to whet people’s interest in the sale items, but since 2021 the catalog has been an online preview. You can’t buy things yet, but you can see everything that will be on sale at this link (and add items to your wishlist for easy shopping later). You can check out all of our picks from the sale at this link.
When Can I Shop the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
For the 2023 Anniversary Sale, Nordstrom has limited early access heavily to Nordstrom cardholders, and even then heavily by tiers.
Those cardholders who have spent more than $15,000 in net purchases (Icons) got earliest access, starting July 11, 2023, while Ambassadors ($5K) get access on July 12, 2023. Influencers ($500+) get access July 13, 2023.
The sale will open for everyone on July 17, 2023 — if anything is left. You can click this link to get more details on the sale; there’s also a link on that page where you can check what status you have. (You may have to log in.)
What is the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (or NAS) is a once-yearly summer sale where Nordstrom marks down new fall merchandise for a limited time. Unlike other sales, which focus on clearing out old merchandise, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale gives you discounts on brand new fall merchandise as it’s hitting the shelves.
Wait, What? Really? New Fall Merchandise On Sale?
Yes, truly. This is why readers LOVE this sale — there are a ton of sizes and colors available; it’s all current trends, shapes, lengths, and colors; and in general it’s a great time to stock up on basic things, from underwear to shoes to bags to suits, from budget picks to investment pieces. We’ve rounded up the best lingerie to buy at Nordstrom based on shoppers’ ratings; you may also want to check out our roundup of the best jeans to wear to work.
What Will Be Included In the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
You can check out all of our picks from the sale right here! In general, the selection is a bit different every year, so stay tuned here (or, even better, sign up for our newsletter!) for our picks for this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Workwear brands we’ve seen represented a lot in the past include Halogen, Vince Camuto, Boss, Sam Edelman, Eliza J, Hanky Panky, Chantelle, Natori, Wacoal, Lafayette 148 New York, Tory Burch, Theory, Zella, and more.
How Do I Get Early Access to the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
If you have a Nordstrom rewards card or a Nordstrom credit card, you can shop Early Access. You can sign up for a rewards card here.
(You can read our older thoughts on the benefits of the Nordstrom credit card — it is still one of the few “store cards” that I use.)
(Warning if you don’t have Early Access: things DO sell out!)
Should I Shop 2023 NAS Online or At the Store?
I’m Team Online in general, all the time, but especially with Nordstrom because they offer free shipping and free returns (to say nothing of a great return policy!). As of 2023 there is no end limit on returns, at least for items with tags still on.
(I always love that Nordstrom gives you prepaid return labels, though, so all you have to do is drop bigger packages at the postal counter — you don’t need to weigh anything, stand in line, or talk to the postal worker.)
That isn’t to say you should take advantage of Nordstrom — as they note, “We will do our best to take care of customers and deal with them fairly; we ask that our customers treat us fairly as well.”
That said, if you really want your stuff TODAY, do note that Nordstrom offers an “in-store pickup” option — depending on which store is your local one, they may even offer curbside pickup, where they bring it out to you. You can find your local store here.
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