Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is Now Open to All! Sharing What I Love + What I’m Sending Back!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally open to everyone today – I shopped it during the cardholders presale and already received and tried on my stash! I found several things I absolutely love while a few were no-brainers to return so I thought I’d share everything (both the good and the bad) with you. Some items are currently sold out but if there’s something that you really want but it’s showing as out of stock, keep checking back! With free shipping and free returns, Nordstrom gets a LOT of returns during this sale so things will start trickling back into inventory – I had success snagging every out-of-stock item I wanted last year by quickly checking a once or twice a day until I found the item restocked.

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What I Bought at This Year’s Sale and Love!

My favorite Nordstrom buy this year is this soft, long cardigan found {here} for $45.90 ($69 after sale). I’m only 5’3″ and am not usually too successful with long sweaters because they overpower me but this one is more fitted than most and so flattering! 

The sleeves are long but they’re made to be cuffed so are easy to make the exact length you want. I bought the Pink Adobe initially and then after liking it so much, also ordered the Burgundy. It also comes in a pretty gray, green, and cream. As far as sizing goes, I got my regular size and it’s just a tad bigger than I would have expected so if you’re in between sizes, size down.

I jumped on {this medallion bath rug} for $19.90 ($29.99 after sale) and it’s even prettier in person than in the pic! Along with the obvious use for it in your bathroom, it would work well as as a small rug to place in front of a door going outside:

I also snagged {this gray wash wood cheese board} for $28.90 ($39 after sale) that’s the perfect size for a meat and cheese charcuterie board, a serving board, or a cutting board for bread, etc. And it looks so pretty when left out in the kitchen leaning against the backsplash:  

I also really love these Pavé stud earrings in “Platinum” found {here} for $64.90 ($98 after sale). They look totally real and can easily be dressed up or down for everyday wear. They would also make a nice gift!

What I Bought at This Year’s Sale and Didn’t Love (aka The Losers)!

I love jumpsuits so I bought {this one} because it looked so tailored and cute with pretty detailing. What I didn’t notice from the image is that the pants actually have an extra panel that kind of fans out. You guys, I seriously look like a flying squirrel in this jumpsuit! Like seriously 🙂 The panels don’t lay nice and flat like the do on the model in the pic. I might just have to show you on Instagram Stories so you get a good laugh!

I’ve also been looking for a good layered necklace so I bought {this one} because I loved the look of it online but in person I thought it looked cheap:

I also had really high hopes for {this hooded cardigan} but the large pockets right around the hip area was not a flattering look for me:

It’s a really cute sweater so maybe you’d love it if you’ve got a pretty slim silhouette but if you’re bigger in the booty like me, it’s a no-go. 

What I Already Own and Would Absolutely Recommend

And in case you missed my original post sharing my favorites, these are all of the sale items that I already owned and would absolutely recommend:

Round Marble & Acacia Wood Cutting Board – $49.90 (after sale $79)

I’m sooo excited to see this marble & wood cutting board come back in stock and be part of the anniversary sale. I bought it last year during the sale and it’s been out of stock ever since. I LOVE and use it all the time – you can sit it up against your kitchen backplash as kitchen decor, use it as a pretty spot to corral a few things on your kitchen island, or go the more obvious route and use it as a gorgeous cutting and serving board:

You can find it {HERE}. 

AG Jeans $143.90 (after sale $215)

AG jeans are my hands-down favorite brand (they are the most comfortable jeans you will ever own!) but they are also hands-down the most expensive jeans in my closet. When I need a new pair I always wait and buy them during the Nordstrom sale since they’re always at the lowest price of the year. I love that they have some good stretch so they fit snuggly without being too tight and have some good “give” in the areas where I need it. My favorite style is the Prima which you can find {HERE}:

Don’t let the “skinny jeans” description of the Prima scare you off – these are actually great if you’re curvy with a smaller waist and bigger booty too 🙂 There are several other styles of Prima jeans that you can also check out {HERE}. 

Fringe Lumbar Pillow $19.90 (after sale $29.99)

I have two of these super cute fringe lumbar pillows and use them all the time. They are the perfect size for a slipping behind your back for a little lumbar support and look great by themselves in a chair or paired with one or two square pillows on a sofa or sectional:

FYI, the fringe on mine was kinda matted down when I got it out of the packaging – if yours is the same, just use a wide tooth comb to comb it out and it shapes right up! You can snag yours in gray {HERE} and in blush or navy {HERE}. 

Natori Bras $47.90 ($72 after sale)

And while bras are definitely not a typical topic of conversation on Driven by Decor 🙂 I always use the Anniversary sale as a time to buy a new bra or two because there are deep discounts on my favorite brand, Natori. 

I especially like this Rose Dream underwire bra that you can find {HERE} in several colors. You can also check out other styles of on-sale Natori bras {HERE}. 

Super Comfy PJ Pants $25.90 ($39 after sale)

My oldest daughter and I both have these lightweight “lounge” pants and love and recommend them! 

There are thousands of other items on sale too – these are some of the others that look like they could be winners:

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