Well, it’s officially that time of year. Dun dun dun. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially here, and early access for Icon, Ambassador, and Influencer shoppers is happening right now!! So, we have our usual cheat sheet with all the good stuff and info you might be looking for. Keep refreshing and bookmark this post – we’re updating in real-time as we skim through pages and pages and pages of the sale and try stuff on in-store. Stay tuned!!

2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Cheat Sheet: Best Deals & Expert Picks

New to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Don’t worry — we wrote it alllll out for you. If you want a quick and dirty FAQ, keep on scrolling to the bottom of this article.

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Make sure to bookmark this cheat sheet for later, too. This list will be updated as the sale opens and we comb through, try stuff on and find the sneaky hidden gems.

Women’s Clothing – Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026

Best Women’s Jeans

• The under $100 pair I’ve been wearing since I got ’em – this
• The best Veronica Beard jeans in the NSale – these
• The best Mother Denim jeans in the NSale – these
• The best rag&bone jeans in the sale – these
• The best AG jeans in the sale – these
• The jeans that look like the pair your mom wore in the ’60s – these
• If herringbone trousers had a wild night out – these jeans (so good on – pics here)
• The best stretchy wide-leg denim – you know the ones
• The best rigid wide-leg denim – sexy, but still soft
• The best baggy jeans – are actually really chic
• The best straight-leg jeans if you miss skinnies – these
• The best bootcut jeans – in regular or petites!
• The best low-rise jeans – where my 90’s girls at?
• The best utility jeans – light wash or dark wash
• The best boyfriend jeans – these
• The best cuffed jeans – wayyyy cuter in person
• The best destroyed jeans – Levi’s, obviously
• French editor jeans, dark wash version – these
• French editor jeans, perfectly broken-in version – these
• The cutest summer jeans – that waist tie
• The cutest dark wash summer jeans – featherweight and drapey
• Looking for black jeans? This shape feels fresh
• Jeans in an ivory(ish) hue, perfect for fall & winter – these

If you’re looking for more – check out our article on the best jeans in the sale.

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Best Sweaters & Coatigans

• The sweater we’re most excited to wear for fall (will sell out + size up!) – this
• A beachy cotton sweater (team fav) that’s more exciting than it looks – this
• If you’re stilling pinning Copenhagen street-style – this
• Stripes, in natural fibers, and under $100 – this
• A cool, striped sweatshirt that’s so French-girl – this
• Frank & Eileen’s luxe take on rollneck sweaters – this
• Aaaand….Free People’s version – this
• The cardigan that is STUNNING in person (fire the photographer) – this
• If you like your cardigans boxy, striped, and under $100 – yup – 100% cotton, too
• A soft, pretty cardigan for date night – this
• A polished cardigan for work (incredibly chic lines) – this
• Affordable everyday cardi in black, white, or red – also, natural fibers
• The coziest wrap cardigan (that doubles as a jacket) – this
• Looks like Guest In Residence, 100% cashmere – this
• The classic, 100% cashmere sweater best bought oversized – this
• Linzi’s favorite hoodie (100% cashmere) – this
• Short sleeves and 100% cashmere – plays well with layers
• Chunky, cute, perfect to throw on with jeans – this 100% cotton sweater
• A striped cotton-cashmere tee that’s great on – it’s Vince
• A playful striped sweater that’s soooo soft – that blue! (swoon)
• A cashmere short-sleeve sweater with personality – this
• The collared sweater with sweet little stitch details (size up) – this
• The best budget-friendly pick – this
• The dopamine-inducing cardigan we ended up loving in store (SO fun) – this

If you’re looking for more – check out our article on the best sweaters in the sale.

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Best Leather Jackets

• The jacket we’re running to buy first – it’s suede
• A warm leather jacket perfect for winter (but only for tall people) – looks like Ref, but warmer
• A leather jacket in a feminine, modern shape – this
• A leather jacket that vibes only a little tough – in navy 
• A leather barn jacket – yes
• Best leather jacket under $300 – it’s real
• Best suede jacket under $300 – it’s real
• Best faux-leather jacket under $100 – surprisingly good on

If you want to see these jackets on an actual person, check out Our Guide To The Best (and Worst!) Jackets in the Nsale.

Best Wool Coats

• Our top wool coat pick is stunning in every color – 100% wool, too
• The best, all-around, classic wool coat pick – this
• The classic camel coat (wool + cashmere!) has a trendy, over-sized, menswear shape – Theory
• Classic peacoat, 100% wool – this swingy one
• For a true designer splurge – the sleeves, shape & drape
• Bold plaid, brushed soft – a statement coat if you’re extra
• Plaid, tailored, and just a little bit British – Bouclé from Reiss
• Wool coat as emotional support blanket –  light or dark

To see most of these on an actual person, we tried them on in Our Guide To The Best (and Worst!) Jackets in the Nsale.

Best Jackets: Rain, Barn, Denim, Puffer, and Fun Little Statement Ones

• The rain jacket I have + love – Barbour, of course
• The chicest rain jacket – it cinches
• It’s an icon for a reason – yup
• Plaid raincoat!! – this one
• A cute little raincoat that looks SO much better in person – ignore the model (see it on Abby, here)
• A serious raincoat in the most playful colors – Hiiii
• My new winter jacket – so freaking good
• A cable knit puffer that’s actually SO flattering – camel or navy
• A really chic North Face windbreaker – ivory
• For a preppy-but-cool fall jacket (that cord collar!!) – in French Oak only
• Our favorite barn jacket – is actually denim
• Best denim jacket for people who hate denim jackets – this one
• Denim goes playful – yee haw
• A ladylike brocade jacket with 60’s vibes – this
• So great for a night out – removable collar

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Best Boots

• The best bootie in the sale – these
• The bootie in the most gorgeous color – chestnut
• The boots with sliiiight Western vibes + a squishy footbed – we love the taupe
• The luxe combat boot that says apres ski in Aspen (and seriously beautiful + comfortable) – these
• Date-night booties that are less of a splurge + have a nice cushion – these
• The best rain boots with unbothered English countryside girl vibes – these
• The winter boots that won the top spot in S’ Winter Boot Guide for the past 2 years – these 

Best Sneakers

• The sneaks that read a little sporty, a little vintage & would look seriously cute with a dress – these
• The prettiest ballet sneakers our team loves (that now come in choc brown) – these
• The other ballet sneakers that are seriously cool (may need a break-in period – a little narrow) – these
• The best low-profile sneaks in a fresh color – these
• The sneakers that made Linzi a Hoka girl now (no branding) – these
• The adidas sneaks that are like Sambas, but more luxe – these
• The sneakers that look designer without the price tag (+ cushioned footbed!) – these

Best Flats & Sandals

• The most comfortable flats (pointed toe, too) that I’ve ever tried – these
• The under $100 mesh flats giving Freda Salvador vibes (they come in wide, too!) – these
• The Mary Jane trend, in grown-up form + super soft leather – Franco Sarto (not great for high arches)
• The ballet flats with mixed-metal details + surprisingly comfortable given the price – these (size down, run large)
• The comfortable flats that are podiatrist engineered, but don’t look it – these
• The burgundy flats that were surprisingly sexy (but size down) – these
• The flats with pump energy + super comfy footbed – these
• The Birks that are Comfort-Shoe-Queen (Linzi) approved – these
• The fisherman sandals in a beautiful taupe-y rose – these

Best Loafers

• The navy suede loafers that look way better on + comfy out of the box – these
• If you prefer a chunky loafer (with fringe) – these
• The loafers with Rothy’s famous stretchy fabric that Laura loves – these
• The loafers that had Abby’s jaw on the floor (BUTTERY soft) – these

Best Heels & Clogs

• The buttery suede mules that are actually super chic – these
• The pump equivalent of a little black dress – this
• The Sorel clogs we’ve loved for years + walked miles in – these
• Wedding season, saved – walkable platform

Check out this article for fit notes and comfort levels on the best shoes & boots in the Nordstrom anniversary sale.

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Best Women’s Pants & Cargos

• The new Cool Mom pants that blew us away – bye, sweatpants
• The pants that were a surprising yes – it’s the cord tie
• Bermudas that skew more blazer than beach – just peek
• Plaid trousers that match black or brown  – in petite or regular
• The coolest black cotton trousers for work – these 
• One of the best trousers, period – Reformation
• If you like your trousers thick, stretchy, and wildly flattering – ponte
• Holiday party pants for comfort lovers – emerald
• Holiday party pants for the badass (If you carry weight in your midsection, size up) – these
• Culotte curious? Me, too
• If Audrey Hepburn went to work – these
• The prettiest herringbone we’ve found  – in petite or regular
• Same thing but heavier for Fall – also yes 
• Like Weezer, but cuter – these

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Best Handbags & Luggage In The NSale

• My favorite bag in the sale – raffia
• Dark. Chocolate. Suede (from Madewell) that looks more expensive than it is – it’s big, too
• Like a fancy gardening tote that’s just as good as we hoped – Veronica Beard
• Clare V. is back! – bright & cheery
• This Vince bag is impossibly chic – hiiiiiii
• The best suitcase, ever – fully tested
• The work backpack we’ve loved for 10+ years – Tumi, yay!
• Budget-friendly & kind of badass – this
• No jewelry needed – an understated stunner
• The Clare V. I’m most likely to carry – yup, a belt bag
• For soccer moms – here’s your tote
• Suede crossbody in the prettiest fall shade – this
• Linzi’s bag that adds a subtle statement – this
• The pretty top handle bag S brought home for date night – this

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Best Activewear, Loungewear & Pjs

• A sporty jacket with retro vibes – this
• The hoodie for sunset chasers – this
• A perfectly oversized + slouchy long-sleeve – in 100% cotton
• The Favorite Daughter crew with collegiate vibes – this
• The best ribbed pj set for summer into fall – these
• The long-sleeve + shorts with the coziest ribbed fabric – these
• For a luxe lounge upgrade (yes, cashmere) – this
• The boxer shorts we’d be tempted to wear out (or over swimsuits) – these
• If sweatpants and trousers had a baby – these
• Cotton pjs, but gingham – these
• The elevated sweatpant of the sale – side stripe fleece
• Slouchy joggers, but in a pretty slate blue – these
• Buttery soft, don’t roll down leggings. Kat’s been raving (straight & plus sizes) – these
• The Pippa Packable Puffer (say that 3x fast) dropped in a funky-fun pattern (+ I love) – this
• The sleek city-girl half-zip – this
• The pants we recommend for traveling – these
• A retro shorts moment? – these

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Best Tops & Blouses

• The graphic tee we all immediately went for – this
• Super stretchy, cute shape, under $50 – this
• The LBT (little black top) – this
• Striped tee, but elevated – it’s the lace trim
• The little Ref top that doesn’t require a bra – hi, it’s lined
• The waffle knit long-sleeve waiting for a mountain trip – this
• The Great Lakes + perfectly long sleeves – this graphic tee
• Kinda the same, but the prettiest blue + short-sleeved – this
• The best sporty tee + long-time fave – this + v-neck version
• The rugby shirt I have in a diff color + new color (LOVE) – this
• The cool-girl button-up – this
• Because we love cotton poplin and stripes – this
• A summer-fall work top that isn’t boring + works for happy hour – this
• This year’s take on a denim top (the fit is great) – this
• The best retro striped tee – this
• The best plain white tee – this
• The polo that’s slightly sexy + really great on – this
• Something knit that works for summer – this
• Soft, stretchy, stripes – throw on and go

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Best Dresses & Skirts

• The best silk skirt – this
• The skirt I’d wear to the office – in leather
• If Milly & Fleur du Mal had a baby – this lace number
• Easy to move (and dance!) in – we tested both
• The dress that works for every season – this
• The gingham dress we’d toughen up with black leather boots – this
• Two-piece look, one dress – this
• For black dress occasions on a budget – this
• Floral print (gorg), shape (amazing) – this dress
• The ultimate wedding guest dress (that looks ahmazing on Jeni) – this
• The best denim dress that’s under $100 – check out the seams
• A fancier take on a shirt dress (but size up) – this
• The dress with the coolest stripes (+ a Linzi long-time fave) – this
• Zebra, but wearable (swear) – this
• Like a shirt dress, but upgraded – this
• The dress we’d wear to eat all the $1 tacos – this
• The dress with the most gorgeous floral print and drape (in navy) – this
• For our inner modern minimalists – this
• A ’70s print (with pockets!!) – this
• The cap sleeves got us – this
• A not-boring work dress (if you love plaid) – in brown + navy
• Goddess energy in dress form – that drape
• The tall-girl shirtdress that goes from desk to drinks – and it has pockets

If you’re looking for more – check out our article on the best dresses & skirts in the sale.

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Best Intimates

• The socks that make sneakers look prettier – these
• Boyshorts, but make them cute + breathable (I love ’em) – these
• If you like higher-rise briefs (French cut) – these
• A high-waist thong that’s a little retro – this
• High-quality socks worth stocking up on – these
• Or go for the 6-pack ankle version – these
• For full-body French briefs – these
• The prettiest unlined bra – this
• The prettiest underwire bra – this
• The best t-shirt bra – this or wire-free

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Best Accessories

Accessories are fine, but after going through everything, the stuff in our shop is what we’re really loving right now. (:

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The Best Under $100 NSale Finds

• The most interesting under $100 bag – this
• The best wide-leg jeans – these
• The jeans with the best little details I can’t stop wearing – these
• The perfect happy medium fall cardigan – this
• If you’re stilling pinning Copenhagen street-style – this
• French-editor chic – this
• Easy to wear, cute, comfy + won’t sweat in – this 100% cotton sweater
• The tee that we all love – this
• Super stretchy, cute shape, under $50 – this
• The LBT (little black top) – this
• Striped tee, but elevated – it’s the lace trim
• The little Ref top that doesn’t require a bra – hi, it’s lined
• The waffle knit long-sleeve waiting for a mountain trip – this
• The Great Lakes + perfectly long sleeves – this graphic tee
• Kinda the same, but the prettiest blue + short-sleeved – this
• The best sporty tee + long-time fave – this + v-neck version
• The rugby shirt I have in a diff color + new color (LOVE) – this
• Sporty fleece pants that aren’t boring – these
• The dress in the most-fun print – this
• The prettiest ballet sneakers (that now come in choc brown) – these
• The best retro thongs – these
• The bra with pretty lace details – this
• The best running-errands tote – this
• The coziest under $100 slippers – these
• The makeup setting spray we love – this

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Best Plus-Size Clothing In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• The Barbour jacket I have + love – this
• The classic Barbour style we love – this
• The super sleek suede jacket we’re excited about – this
• Drapey, polished, forever wearable – this shirt
• The best striped button-up – this
• A cardi that’s ‘light as a whisper’? – sold
• The best everyday sweater – this
• The best oversized turtleneck – that ribbed neckline!
• The best cozy pullover – this
• The SPANX pants that can be dressed up + Kat raves about – these
• It’s in the little details – like a cord drawstring waist
• The trousers that make your curves *chefs kiss* – these
• The best pants that aren’t jeans or sweats – these
• The best statement pants (hint: leopard) – these
• The dress with winter wedding guest vibes – this
• The go-to leggings, super soft & don’t roll down (these colors, tho) – these
• A cozy pj set – we’re going for the leopard
• The best bra for low impact workouts, soft & smoothing – this

Check out this article for Kat’s top picks in the Nordstrom Anni plus size section.

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Best Beauty In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• The sauna blanket that has us reaaal intrigued – this
• For a quick and easy eye look – this
• We’re (pretty) sure these actually work some magic – this
• If you’re headed straight for Dyson – Hair Dryer | Straightener
• A less expensive blow-out tool – this
• The luxe body wash we always stock up on – this
• The luxe hydrating shampoo & conditioner Kat loves in a set – this
• For that summer body glow – this set
• The mascara D’s sworn by for years – this

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Best Men’s Clothing In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• The coolest leather jacket for guys – this
• The best jeans for dads – these
• The jeans our teen guys wear – they’re baggy 
• The underwear flex our teens wear with baggy jeans – boxers or briefs
• The best belt for summer pants – this one
• The best belt to wear with suits – this one
• The one winter jacket teen boys will sometimes wear (and husbands love) – this
• The best polo shirt for date night – this one
• The best polo shirt for casual Fridays – this one
• My guys’s favorite workout shorts but in a shorter length (hmmmm…) – these
• The coolest date night boot – this one
• A pair of comfort sneakers that are actually cool – get the blue
• French-guy stripes, but also kinda…sexy? This.
• Best shorts to wear in Europe – these  
• Shoes that transform jeans & a tee into an outfit – get the taupe 
• Same idea, more affordable – still, the taupe
• If your guy is stylish…these are his sandals – here
• For everyone else – these
• The most welcome gift every Christmas – these
• One of the best tees we’ve tried – this one

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Best Kids’ Clothing In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• Wide-leg jeans (in gray) for trendy big kids – these
• Cozy teddy bear zip-up – nuff said
• adidas Sambas for every age – these
• If you wanna treat them to super cozy slip-ons – these
• The adidas socks you can’t go wrong with – these
• New balance sneaks in ‘Saltwater Rosewood’ ooooo, sold – these
• Because, is there anything cuter than kids in rain boots – I think not
• Actually, maybe yes – these socks (I DIE)
• For the most stylish kid ever – this
• The converse with pretty details for big kids – these
• Leopard print pants for the divas – these
• The sweetest little cardigan we ever did see – this
• Jeans that aren’t baggy – these
• The teeny tiny floral detail won us over, AHH – this
• The crewneck you can’t go wrong with (‘Low Key’) – this
• The cargo pants I wish came in our size – these
• Pointelle knit + cherries?! So stinkin’ cute – right?
• The sporty shorts they’ll wear non-stop – these
• Or – if they prefer a neutral – these
• A no-brainer set – this hoodie + these joggers
• The slightly fancy hoodie/sweater you can actually get them to wear – this
• A cool graphic tee – this
• A plaid shirt jacket for little + big kids – this
• The best quality socks – these
• Easy, everyday jeans for big kids – these

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Best of Home In The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

• Upgrade for your bar cart – this + this
• The prettiest set of glasses – these
• The coziest throw blanket that’s a little luxe – this
• For a hotel-style bed upgrade – this
• Our hands-down favorite pots + pans – these
• If faux-fur throws aren’t your vibe – this
• Resort-quality towels – these
• An air-fryer oven that actually sits pretty on the countertop – this
• If you love home fragrances that don’t involve flames – this
• For the fanciest pet – this
• A rice cooker for the minimalists – this
• For the ultimate summer outdoor (or indoor) party – this
• Treat yourself to that knife upgrade – this
• If you love a charcuterie as much as us – this
• For the days you want your wine chilled – this

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale FAQ

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Happy Nordstrom Sale 2026!

xo,

Team TME