Gang, we had this 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Restock Report all ready to go, and planned to update it with the details of what was restocked, to what extent, etc…but here’s the bad news:
Of our favorites, almost nothing was restocked.
For some of these products, a size or two pops back into stock, but I suspect that has more to do with return processing than restocking.
Yeah, I’m confused. In years past, Nordstrom has always reserved some stock for the public sale (something that the in-store folks confirmed would be happening again this year). But either there were crazy sales between the hours of 3-6AM EST….or Nordstrom seriously scaled back on their restocking.
We’ll put together a “best of what’s left” sort of list – look for that later today. And you can still find all of our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale top picks (they’re not ALL sold out), as well as our Dressing Room Selfies of the sale here.
If you still want to stalk a few favorites to see if your size pops back into stock, some quick links are below. You can click on the + next to each item in the collage below to be taken to the product.
2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Restock Report
TOP ROW: NOT RESTOCKED
There’s one size left in the James Perse sweatshirt jacket and one size in The North Face raincoat…but that’s it.
2ND ROW: NOT RESTOCKED
There’s a random size left (10.5) in the gray Kate Spade fringed sneakers, and two size 12s in the Vince loafers. I find this last on especially confusing because the folks at KOP Nordstrom did say that the Vince loafers specifically were going to be restocked.
3RD ROW: A FEW SIZES LEFT
The tie-front sweater is completely sold out in gray, but there are a few sizes left in pink. The rest of them have a few sizes back in stock. Not full stock, but a few random sizes.
4TH ROW: NOT RESTOCKED
At the time of writing, each of these pieces had exactly one size left. Which means that returns are coming in….but you’ve gotta act fast if your size is in stock.
Well….that’s it. Our completely underwhelming restock report. If anything else pops back into stock, we’ll update this report and throw it on The Mom Edit’s FB page.
As I’ve been writing this, I’ve noticed that a few pieces have bounced sizes. Where there was once only an XL left, now there’s only a M left. So….yeah. It might be worth checking back a bit. Disappointing, I know.
xo,
S
So, because Nordstrom is awesome, one thing they’ll do for you, if you call, or go in person, is check in-store stock, which you can’t really see online, and then have a store ship it to you. I’ve done this both leopard vans and with my favorite ugg gloves just this past winter. I’ve never tried during the anni-sale but maybe worth a shot if someone is dying for one of the soldout items (Kate Spade shoes I’m looking at you!).
I was going to say the same thing! Some random store might have the item. We don’t sell as many heavy coats or sweaters here in the South so there might be stores that have those items and they will ship it to you for free.
Returned the olive backpack yesterday and within 30 mins, after seeing how popular that color is right now in every store I browsed in, I totally regretted my decision. I kept the putty one instead, which is probably a more practical color for me, but that green one……ugh. Totally kicking myself.
OMG- I have been sitting on the olive backpack and trying to decide if I should keep it or not. I am loving the putty one and as soon as I took it out of the box, I was like the olive is going back. Then I opened up the olive one and gasped. So I’ve just had it sitting in the box for the past few days. Your comment might be what pushes me over the edge to keep it.
I sooooo wish I had waited a bit longer to decide. I love them both, but that green….I’m tempt d to call my store and see if by chance it’s been restocked yet or if I can have it pulled for me. Crazy, I know.
🙂 it was meant to be. GREAT customer service, as always. I’m a happy camper now
The leather will hold up much better! I have a nuback bag and the staining on it does not come out despite pre treating it with protector. Dark colors from jeans have also transferred onto the suede. It’s a pretty bag but for rough and tough daily wear I’d go with the leather for sure.
I’m having the same dilemma!
so disappointed…but I know from past years experience if you stalk the item you may get lucky…its happened to me..(Lucky booties;)..:)
I’m not surprised. My salesperson said this year they were not doing the restocking they had done in years past. Unfortunately the online help they used to provide years ago is also no longer existent. I used to be able to chat with a customer service person who would hunt down an item at a store for me- now you have to ask your (extremely busy) salesperson to call around. My Kate Spade sneakers eluded me this year and even as we called around my girl said stores will likeky not give them up even if they have them, and then exactly that happened. Not the greatest customer service but I was thankful for my salesperson trying so hard. Unfortunately I came up empty handed and even though I check multiple times a day- they haven’t come back up.
Note to self – just get the damn Nordstrom credit card. Everything is gone. ??
I learned that the hard way a few years ago. Now I use my sister’s card and just pay her back. It still lets me ship to my house, not hers.
Hi Karen, if you’re not a fan of credit cards the Nordstrom debit offers the same perks like points accumulation and early access but the money just debits from your checking account. Win win!
Nordstrom advised me they no longer have the debt card option. I tried to sign up last week instore!!! I was so sad.
Just can’t help chiming in: I can’t get over the idea of needing to use a credit card to get the sales price. I’m over this idea. I spend between 500-1000 (maybe more and I am just in denial?) at Nordstrom a year; it is pretty much the only place I shop for myself, it’s my go to place. I am over trying to nab things I don’t really need just because they are on sale. I am left feeling too sad when the items are no longer available and I am waiting too much mental energy thinking about this stuff. I sent customer service an email with these thought to because I don’t think it is fair to write it here and not to the source of the problem, but Nordstrom, if you are listening, I am over lusting over impulse buys during this sale. My cash is just going to have to be good enough.
I completely agree! TME, you guys give us awesome coverage and styling ideas for this sale (as always)! But I actually find the sale itself to be overhyped and always slightly disappointing. There are also better deals to be had if you’re willing to shop around. That being said, I wish us all good luck freshening up our Fall wardrobes :).
Amen sister! I’m feeling the same way. My life will still be complete without the barefoot dreams sweater I wanted.
Ugh so sporty I didn’t scoop up with Weitzman OTK boots. Nordstrom is too smart – bc now I’ll probably cave and just pay full price if they become available at a later time!
Jen- you may never see this response but I bought 2 SW’s and neither fit and I quickly ordered a 3rd pair that fits. They are amazing! I am returning the first two (7 & 8). If one of these is your size, email me and we can coordinate when I return in the store so that it’s held for you! chelmal@mac.com.
Yeah, you sort of need the Nordis card if you want anything “good.” Restocks have always been a bit patchy even when opened to the public and this year it looks like basically no restocking. I have the card and always order LIKE CRAZY up front knowing a lot of goodies will be sold out in the first day or two and knowing I can return. So, I buy a lot and return a lot but end up keeping the gems. I have the top two rows, left three items of both rows as well as a number of other pieces that sold out early. I got everything I wanted. But yeah, the card is a must with this sale. Also, these days they say that if it isn’t showing online, then it isn’t in stores either because they show stock from/ship directly from stores as well as the warehouse. BTW in all the blogging about the sale nobody was featuring/recommending the Hudson step-hem jeans…which were my favorite from the sale (I liked them better than the AGs offered during the sale although I have and love several pair of AG skinnies).
I am beyond disappointed! I do have the card and I did shop early, but that dodn’t stop me from having size exchanges I still needed to do. I’ve been waiting for the restocks…oh well! One quick tip to your readers…. buy what you want even if it’s the wrong size. When the items get restocked full price, you can do your exchanges then. Or return later. At least Nordstrom hasn’t changed that policy!
I was able to score the Vince Milos in Hydrangea and Pewter last night about 10 minutes after the public access started. The weird thing was I searched for them in the Nordstrom App and they still said sold out, but then I did a google search and they came up with a few sizes. Both have already shipped out as of this morning! I think I got lucky!
Ugh….I love/hate this sale. So many great things, but I absolutely refuse to open a credit card just for the privilege of shopping early. They also did away with the debit card option this year, which sucks. I did a lot of stalking last year and managed to pick up some items when they popped back in. Also, totally agree with the previous poster…if you can snag something you really want that is NOT your size, you can do an exchange after the sale is over and they restock. I did that last year with a few items.
I stalked a few items at 5am. Definitely not restocked. We are always at the beach this week so no access to a store. This coupled with the website crash last week is really disappointing. I wanted the Caslon drape utility jacket which sold out during the web site failure. Oh well.
In some ways I’m relieved. I’ve already spent sooo much already!
I got lucky last weekend with the James Perse blazer. Sold out online but I walked into the store after getting back from vacation and someone had returned it. The salespeople were shocked it was still there (8 hours after having been returned) and they told me 5 people had called about it. I won! This sale is crazy !
Lesson learned: if I think I may want something, I need to order it the first time I see it. I missed out on the Kate Spade fringe booties last year, and now on the fringe sneaks. I (mistakenly) thought I had the whole first day to build a cart and order. Wow. Glad I grabbed the Vince flats while they were still around even though I wasn’t sure I’d love them. Turns out they are really lovely.
Shana and TME team I have a request–please pretty please do a work edit for the Nordi sale! I have a big time interview in a couple of weeks and the sale is overwhelming especially since I don’t have a store close. Thank you so much! (Even if you guys weren’t planning on doing a work edit–I still love this blog and all the shopping enabling it inspires!)
So sad! I was waiting and even looked at midnight for the RM Julian bag ?
1. Thank you for these shopping guides! They were very helpful!!! So much work for you, but I really appreciate it!
2. My husband & I are very focused on being & staying debt free. We have the Nordstrom debit card. Something interesting I found out: the Nordstrom credit card or debit card gives you early access to the sale but you can pay however you want! I was able to shop (in store) during the early access and pay with cash and gift cards that I got for my birthday! I just had to show them my card.
3.Also! I found several things at my local store that were showing as sold out in my size online.
Thanks for the suggestions. I just got off of the phone with Jackie from KOP who found the pewter VINCE loafers in my size! Im so excited!!
I sat out this Anniversary Sale (although its killing me), since I made a mental promise to not buy myself clothes for 12 months (I’m 4 months in). It does suck that many of TME’s picks are sold out, but here is the half glass full/ rose colored lenses perspective: Sometimes, I read a blog about things people love, and the heavily sponsered items tend to be items that the advertiser sees to be pushing (i.e., they have plenty in stock and are needing to sell). I guess all the Sold Out items are proof that S and the gang are doing their own independent reviews and promoting the items they really loved, not just the ones Nordstrom suggested!
Thanks guys!!!
Great thoughts on this Rebecca. I have wondered if nordy’s shares with their “advertisers” (sponsored bloggers) what they have high inventory in. I’m impressed you are still reading fashion blogs and still able to resist the buy now ease of internet shopping. Good for you!
What size James Perse jacket do you wear, Shana?
Meh. Seems as if many items from the sale end up on clearance 2-3 months after they sale anyway.
I have to say that I was pretty surprised today. I was in Nordstrom to return something I had ordered online and they had lots of stuff in store that is listed as sold out online. Multiple sizes and colors of the Hinge tie front sweater, a Leith circle cardigan (with pockets!!!!) that’s about $30 less than the barefoot dreams ones, the gray Lucky booties, etc. I was really surprised!
So two things – I bought my size of Rag & Bone jeans early on and when they came and I tried them on they are a little too baggy – and then I read the reviews that came in after I had ordered, many said to size down. When I went back online it showed sold out of my size. On a whim, I picked the next size down and chose pick up in a store within 100 miles. One store came up about 50 miles away so I called them to see if they might happen to have my size. They didn’t but the saleswoman said she’d be happy to order my size for me. I told her it showed sold out online and she was surprised – I don’t know why it would say that?! she said because I can easily order it for you. So she did and they’re on their way!
So may be worth a try with an item folks are wanting?
Now I wasn’t too successful with the Vince Milo Loafer although I check every day and random sizes appear. My size appeared this morning but showed sold out in the amount of time it took to put it in my cart and check out. Tonight they show a different size (too small for me) so I ordered it thinking that when they re-stock after the sale I can exchange it for my size. So does anyone know if they do re-stock everything after the sale ends or is it once they’re sold out, that’s it?