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| Similar Tank | Tie Waist Shorts | Tory Burch Miller Sandals | Monogram Necklace |
Good morning, friends and fellow Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fanatics! Friday, July 20, (well, actually Thursday in the middle of the night) the N-Sale opens to the public. I shopped the sale during public access the last two years - you can find my tips here from last year's experience. It is a bit on the crazy side, so definitely be prepared! If you're shopping online, I'd recommend you set your alarms and have your must-have items picked out and waiting for you in your wishlist so you can click add to cart and checkout as quickly as possible! Things will sell out in the blink of an eye....it is nuts!
I road tripped down to Nordstrom in Dallas over the weekend to shop the sale in person and tried on a TON of stuff + my order from opening day FINALLY arrived! The box was 15 pounds, ha! I'm sharing a little "dressing room diaries" for you below with size information. Some of this stuff is sold out currently but I'm hoping they will restock before the sale opens to the public on Friday. Let me know if you have any questions on any of these items!
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| Similar Tank | WAYF Wide Leg Trouser, $45 | Monogram Necklace |
This might be my favorite outfit of the entire sale! I wasn't even planning on trying these pants on until I saw them on Courtney from The Finishing Touch. They are stretchy, comfy, and so stylish! I bought them in store on Sunday and wore them to work Monday!
Pant Sizing: true to size, high waisted.
Pant Sizing: true to size, high waisted.
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| Similar Tank | BP Cocoon Cardigan, $31 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Monogram Necklace |
These free people jeans are AMAZING, by the way. They are super comfortable, just the right amount of high rise, a great price and not tooooo distressed. They do run very small, though, so size up. I normally wear a 27/28 and I got the 30. Big booty Judy over here.
Cardi Sizing: runs true to size but it is a bit oversized, so you could size down for a slimmer fit.
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Similar Tank | Leith Ribbed Shawl Cocoon Cardigan, $45 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Monogram Necklace |
GUYS. I wasn't planning on buying this because I thought it was a little too pricey but I touched it in store and just had to try it on. It is SO SOFT. I talked myself out of it in store, but I ordered it the next day because I couldn't stop thinking about it! I love the light blue color - pastels are all the rage this fall.
Cardi Sizing: runs true to size.
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Leith Rib Wrap Sweater, $39 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Monogram Necklace |
I was SO excited for this sweater! I ordered it in lilac the day the sale opened but I had to try on the camel color, too. It runs large, so size down. I'm wearing my usual size here and had to cinch the back up for the photo. It is really soft and very flattering!
Sweater Sizing: runs large. Order one size down for a more fitted waist.
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Caslon Button Neck Tee, $29 | Free People Jeans, $52 |
I don't know why more people haven't been talking about this top. I absolutely love it! The neck detail is so fun and you can wear it on or off the shoulder. It a great layering piece but also looks cute by itself! I bought it and it will be styled on the blog on Friday in a summer/fall transition look.
Tee Sizing: runs true to size. Order one size down for a more fitted look.
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Lace Yoke Top, $45 | Free People Jeans, $52 |
OK honesty is the best policy..... I LOVED this top online and on other gals but I thought it made me look preggo. It puffed out way too much over my stomach to where it looked like I was trying to hide something (which sometimes I am trying to hide a cupcake but still). The lace detail was gorgeous though and I loved the color so I was bummed. I think you could probably size down in this for a tighter fit, but they didn't have a smaller size for me to try in this color.
Tank Sizing: runs true to size / a bit flowy. Order one size down for a more fitted look.
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Hinge Lettuce Edge Ribbed Top, $31 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Monogram Necklace |
This top came home with me! I think it is such a good basic piece - it looks cute by itself, with a scarf, under a jacket, with a vest....so many options (and so many colors).
Tee Sizing: runs true to size / very fitted. Size up for a looser fit.
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Rose Sweatshirt | Spanx Leggings, $65 |
YA'LL. I ignored everyone last year when they raved about the Spanx faux leather leggings but I decided to try them on and I almost wish I hadn't because the second I put them on I knew they were coming home with me. They are just as good as everyone says and are marked down quite a bit from their usual $100 price tag. They suck you in SO GOOD and really smooth you out. They come in a moto version, as well.
P.S. Ignore my gallbladder surgery scab poking out.
Legging Sizing: runs small. Order a a full size up.
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| BP Twist Front Tee, $22 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Vince Camuto Kochelda OTK Boots, $160 | Similar Warby Parker Glasses |
This was the top I was most excited for. I love orange (OSU Cowgirl over here) and couldn't wait to rock this outfit at football games this fall. However, I didn't realize it would be such a crop top (even with higher waisted jeans)....it didn't show that online. I think I will be returning it but for people who wear crop tops regularly, it would be a good option!
My boots were the #1 thing I wanted from this sale. I've never had a quality pair of riding boots (except for my actual Ariat riding boots haha) so I'm very excited to wear these on upcoming fall trips without any blisters (hopefully). They are really comfy and fit TTS. I have a pretty big calf muscle and I am still able to wear the regular calf size BUT, they aren't really over the knee on me because I'm 5'9. Oh well, I still love them!
Tee Sizing: true to size; you could size up for length.
Boot Size: true to size
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Free People January Tee, $32 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Vince Camuto Kochelda OTK Boots, $160 | Similar Scarf, $12 | Similar Warby Parker Glasses |
I always always always stock up on Free People when it goes on sale! It is one of my favorite brands but I think it is overpriced when at full price. This January tee is amaaaazing. It is very softy and flowy but still flattering. You can wear it alone, with a scarf, with a vest, etc. I think it would look cute with leggings and sneaks, too. I am wishing I ordered it in white!
My scarf is from last year's N-Sale, but I linked a few from this year's sale below.
Tee Sizing: runs large, size down a full size.
Boot Size: true to size
Jeans Sizing: runs very small; order at least a full size up.
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| Leith Rib Wrap Sweater, $39 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Vince Camuto Kochelda OTK Boots, $160 | Similar Warby Parker Glasses |
This is the same sweater from the Nordstrom dressing room! I just love it! I wish I would have sized down so it would be more fitted in the waist but I think it is still flattering in my regular size. It is a slight crop, so plan to wear it with high waisted bottoms.
Sweater Sizing: runs large. Order one size down for a more fitted waist.
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| BP Raw Edge V-Neck Tee, $12 | Shiraleah Tyler Scarf, $22 | Free People Jeans, $52 | Vince Camuto Kochelda OTK Boots, $160 | Similar Warby Parker Glasses |
I think this is such a fun and easy casual look for weekend errands! It would look cute with sneaks, too. The scarf is EXTRA warm and looks very similar to the much more expensive Free People version. I love camel in the fall and winter months, especially when paired with Christmas colors!
Sweater Sizing: runs slightly large so you could size down for a tighter fit (I'm wearing my normal size)
Jeans Sizing: runs very small. Order at least a full size up.
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| Nubby Cardi, $36 | BP Raw Edge V-Neck Tee, $12 | Spanx Leggings, $65 | Similar Nikes, $64 | Similar Warby Parker Glasses |
Full disclosure: I'm returning this cardigan. I love the color and it was really cozy but I already have one very similar to it and can't justify keeping everything I ordered, HA. That being said, it was really comfy and cozy. I thought this outfit would be a cute travel outfit!
You can see my Spanx review above but BUY THEM. You won't be sorry.
Cardi Sizing: true to size
Legging Sizing: runs small; size up a full size
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| BP Varsity Stripe Sweater, $26 | Spanx Leggings, $65 | Similar Nikes, $64 | Similar Warby Parker Glasses |
I LOVE this look! Its so fun and sporty and the top is really cozy and soft but light so you won't get hot wearing it inside in the winter. Since it so light, I think it would work with shorts, too. I sized up two sizes to an XL for a big oversized look.
Sweater Sizing: true to size (?) but I sized up two full sizes for a baggy fit
Legging Sizing: runs small; size up a full size
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| Alo Goddess Ribbed Leggings, $68 | Make + Model Gotta Have It V-Neck Tee, $16 | Similar Nikes, $74 | Similar Warby Parker Glasses |
I actually bought these leggings from Beyond Studios where I teach the day before the sale started! I absolutely love them. The ribbed detailing on the bottom half of the leg makes them feel very athlesisure, almost like you're wearing leg warmers to and from dance class. They fit true to size and have a mid-rise.
This tee is a staple piece from last year's N-Sale that they brought back. I have been wearing it regularly all year. It is super soft and light weight but not see through (I think some of the other colors are a bit too see through, but the black is safe).
Tee Sizing: true to size
Legging Sizing: true to size, semi-high waisted
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| BP Plaid Shirt, $32 | Topshop Cord Mini Skirt, $40 |
I bought this button down last year in green and lived it in all fall and winter! It is very long so it looks good with leggings. I also tie it, roll the sleeves and wear it with shorts in the summer! I don't think I'm going to keep the black and white version because I already have one very similar, but I still highly recommend it.
This skirt, though, I'm 100% keeping! I LOVE it! Online it looks pretty bright OSU orange but in person it is more of a burnt Texas orange. Perfect for fall, either way. I styled it with black wedge booties but it would also look great with OTK boots!
Shirt Sizing: true to size but loose / you could size down for a more fitted look
Skirt Sizing: true to size, high waisted
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| BP Ribbed V-Neck Tee, $23 | Topshop Cord Mini Skirt, $40 |
I tried this top on in store in Dallas with jeans and hated it but I think it looks fab with this skirt! It is definitely more of a fitted crop top up top with a bit of a wider mid section so it looks weird by itself / not tucked in. However, with anything high waisted I absolutely love it. Keeper, for sure! It would be great with high waisted jeans and a scarf or moto jacket.
Shirt Sizing: true to size
Skirt Sizing: true to size, high waisted
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| Ashley from Sass and Satin | Courtney from The Finishing Touch | My Outfit: Similar Tank, Tie Waist Shorts |
Thanks for going shopping with me! SO MANY good pieces ya'll. I'll be returning a few things but I am counting the days until fall weather gets here so I can start wearing my purchases regularly. What are your favorite items so far? Are you done shopping the N-Sale or are you waiting for public access on Friday?? Let me know in the comments! I ended up buying a pair of Nikes and an Adidas tee that haven't come in yet, but besides those things, I think I'm done shopping (my wallet is exhausted).
Stay tuned for Friday's post - I'll be styling a few of my N-Sale purchases for some fall transition style inspo.
Thanks for reading and happy sale shopping!
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