The 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially here, and we’ve been elbow deep in trying the pieces so you don’t have to! We’re sharing what was a hit and what was more of a swing and a miss in today’s post, specifically for tops and sweaters! Don’t forget to join the LIY Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Facebook Group where there are nightly giveaways happening!
PS You can check out Erin’s FULL Hit’s & Misses blog post in one spot right here!
PSS Consider THIS your NSale headquarters, with all the content in one spot!
While we’re hitting publish today on this post, we still have a decent amount of items to try on. With that being said, we will be updating this blog post often with new hits & misses so keep checking back!
If you have been shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale already, you may have missed a thing or two, but have no fear – you have until August 6th to purchase the products at a major discount. After that, prices will go back up to normal.
ANNIVERSARY SALE SHOPPING TIPS & TRICKS
- Anything that you love and want for yourself, add to your wish list and check out once the sale is live for your card level [reminder: if you don’t have a card, the public sale starts July 17th]! If it isn’t currently available in your size and color preference, things are always coming in and out of stock, so check back often!
- Remember that Nordstrom always offers free shipping and free returns! Because of this, I would recommend ordering two sizes on things you are unsure of, to make sure that you can get it at the sale price and return the one that doesn’t work!
- Some of the items I mention may currently be out of stock, but check back often for restocks! We’ll also be notifying you of restocks over on our Facebook page and #NSALE group [highly recommend joining the group for a ton of helpful info and nightly giveaways!]
- Keep in mind that while the sale lasts until 8/6, things go quick so don’t be like N*Sync and have to say “bye, bye, bye” to everything before it’s gone – shop early!
- If there’s anything I didn’t cover and you still have questions, ask away below and I’ll answer right here so check back! For more Nordstrom Anniversary Sale posts, click here!
- BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE — to see even more #NSALE looks from the team, be sure to check out our lookbook and click on NSALE LOOKS for even more goodness!
HITS
Erin’s Hits [5’4″ Small or 2/4]
If I had to pick one… Zella Vest
Zella Vest [TTS, small] / Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, small] / Halogen Shirt [ wearing a medium, size up if in between] / Nike Waffle Sneakers [TTS, 8]
Hit: Zella Cargo Joggers
Zella Cargo Joggers [true to size, wearing in small] // Madewell Tee [size down one, wearing in XS] // Nike sneakers [true to size]
Hit: Zella Textured Pullover
Zella Textured Pullover [true to size, wearing in small] // Zella Leggings [true to size, wearing in small] // Steve Madden Sneakers [true to size]
Hit: Sweaty Betty Romper
Sweaty Betty Romper [size up if in between, wearing in medium] // Nike Waffle Sneakers [true to size]
Hit: Barefoot Dreams Lounge Set
Barefoot Dreams Lounge Set [true to size, wearing in small]
Hit: Nordstrom Moonlight Pajamas
Nordstrom Moonlight Pajamas [true to size, wearing in small]
Hit: Nordstrom Moonlight Pajamas
Nordstrom Moonlight Pajamas [true to size, wearing in small]
Hit: Zella Sweatshirt
Zella Sweatshirt [wearing a small, size down if in between] / Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, small] / Adidas Shoes [ TTS, 8]
Hit: Zella Jacket
Zella Jacket [wearing a medium, size up if in between] / Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, small] / Adidas Sneakers [TTS, 8]
Hit: Zella Long Sleeve
Zella Long Sleeve [wearing XS, size down] / Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, small] / Nike Sneakers [ TTS, 8]
Hit: Sweaty Betty Sweatshirt
Sweaty Betty Sweatshirt [wearing S, TTS] / Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, small] / Nike Sneakers [size up 1/2 size, wearing 8]
Hit: Zella Jacket
Zella Jacket [wearing S, TTS] Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, small] / Nike Sneakers [size up 1/2 size, wearing 8]
Hannah [5’2″, Size 0 or 2 Bottoms / XS Tops]
If I had to pick one… Nike Bomber Jacket
Nike Bomber Jacket [TTS, wearing in XS] // Nike Tank [TTS, wearing in S] // Zella Leggings [TTS] // Sneakers [TTS]
Hit: Nike Crew Neck Pullover
Pullover [TTS, wearing in XS] // Zella Leggings [TTS] // Sneakers [TTS]
I LOVE this pullover, I just don’t think it’s good for my body shape! So I don’t to count it as a hit since it is a great pullover, just maybe try it and see what you think because it’s cute!
Steph [5’4″ / Size 10 Bottoms / M-L Tops]
If I could only pick one… Zella Strength Performance Court Dress
Zella Strength Performance Court Dress [ Size up if between, wearing in L] / ON Cloudswift Running Shoe [TTS, wearing in Alloy/ Glacier]
I was excited about this Court Dress because it is C-U-T-E, but it took it to another level when I realized the shorts are separate, unlike most activewear dresses! So comfortable and flattering!
Hit: ON Cloudswift Running Shoe + Zella
ON Cloudswift Running Shoe [TTS, wearing in Alloy/ Glacier] / Zella Anya Pullover [TTS, wearing in M in Olive Night] / Spanx High Waist Faux Suede Leggings [Size up if between, wearing in L] / Zella Strength Performance Court Dress [ Size up if between, wearing in L] / Zella Oversize Textured Half Zip Sweatshirt [Size down if between, wearing in M in Black] / Kut from the Kloth Donna Skinny Jeans [Size down if between, wearing in 8]
Claire [5’5″ size 10 Bottoms, M-L Tops]
If I had to pick one… Zella Tee
Zella Tee [size down, wearing Medium] // Zella Leggings [TTS] // ON Sneakers [size up .5]
Legging friendly and available in several colors! This relaxed tee is a LIY favorite for a reason! Fit tip: runs large, size down one!
Hit: Zella Pullover
Zella Pullover [sized up for oversized fit, wearing L] // Zella Leggings [TTS] // ON Sneakers [size up .5]
Hit: Zella Full Zip Hoodie
Zella Zip Up Hoodie [TTS, wearing M] / Zella Cargo Joggers [run big, wearing medium with plenty of room] / Zella Leggings [TTS] / ON Sneakers [size up .5]
This Zella Zip Up Hoodie is incredibly soft! I didn’t want to take it off!
Hit: Zella Leggings + Hooded Vest
Zella Vest [size down if in between, wearing Medium] / Layering Tee [runs small, size up] / Zella Leggings [TTS] / Adidas Sneakers [size down .5]
Cassidy’s Hits [5’4″, small/4, currently 28 weeks pregnant]
Hit: Ribbed Dolman Top + Ribbed Side Slit Pants
Ribbed Dolman Top [TTS, sized up for pregnancy, wearing in size medium] // Ribbed Side Slit Pants [TTS, sized up for pregnancy, wearing in size medium] // Nike Waffle One Sneakers [Size up if in between, wearing in 8]
Macy [4’11”, size 000/00 bottoms, XXS/XS tops]
Hit: Zella Hybrid Ventilated Jacket
Hit: Zella Hybrid Ventilated Running Shorts
Zella Jacket [true to size, wearing in XS] // Zella Shorts [true to size, wearing in XS]
Hit: Nike Crewneck Sweatshirt
Hit: Nike Shorts
Nike Crewneck [size down if in between, fits oversized, wearing XS] // Shorts [size down if in between, fits oversized, wearing XS]
I love how oversized and comfortable this set is! I picture myself lounging in this drop of sunshine on a rainy day.
Lauren [5’6″, Size M/L or 8/10]
If I could only pick one… Zella Intention Boxy Modal Blend Zip-Up Hoodie
Zella Intention Boxy Modal Blend Zip-Up Hoodie [true to size, wearing in medium] // Zella Studio Luxe High Waist Pocket [true to size] // On Cloudmonster [size up .5]
Hit: Zella Relaxed Long Sleeve Slub Jersey T-Shirt
Zella Relaxed Long Sleeve Slub Jersey T-Shirt // Zella Studio Luxe High Waist Pocket [true to size] // On Cloudmonster [size up .5]
Hit: Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Short Knit Pajamas
Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Short Knit Pajamas [sized up to a large for more wiggle room, could have done medium]
Katy [5’4″, Size XS/S or 2]
Hit: Zella Studio Luxe High Waist Flare Ankle Pants and Nike Phoenix Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt
Zella Studio Luxe High Waist Flare Ankle Pants [size up if in between, wearing small] // Nike Airmax 270 Sneaker [true to size] // Nike Phoenix Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt [true to size, wearing XS]
Jen [5’7″ size 6 Bottoms, M Tops]
If I could only pick one… BLANC NOIR Mastermind 2.0 Jacket
Mastermind 2.0 Jacket Blanc Noir Jacket [true to size, wearing M] // Zella leggings [true to size]
Hit: Free People The Way Home Shorts
Free People The Way Home Shorts [true to size, wearing M] // / ALO Real Sports Bra [true to size] // ON Sneakers [size up if in-between]
HIT: Sweaty Betty Sweatshirt
Sweaty Betty Sweatshirt [true to size, wearing M] // Free People The Way Home Shorts [true to size, wearing M] // ON Sneakers [size up if in-between]
Devon’s Hits [5’8″, size 2 bottoms and S in tops]
If I could only pick one… Zella Live In Leggings
Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, wearing small] // Beyond Yoga Tank [size up if in between, wearing medium] // Nike Sneaker [TTS, wearing 8]
Hit: Nike Dri-FIT Bliss Bomber Jacket
Nike Bomber Jacket [size up if in between, wearing small] // Beyond Yoga Tank [size up if in between, wearing medium] // Free People Movement Shorts [TTS, wearing small]
Online this jacket is listed as and looks like taupe. In person, there is a definite purple hue. I loved it and caused me to grab it in store! I like the snug fit of the jacket, but would size up if you want a little room!
Hit: Zella Altitude Running Shorts
Zella Running Shorts [TTS, wearing S] // Nike Bomber Jacket [size up if in between, wearing S] // On Cloudswift Shoes [TTS, wearing 8]
Hit: Zella Live In Joggers
Zella Live In Joggers [TTS, wearing S] // Zella Socks
Hit: Sweaty Betty Cropped Sweatshirt
Sweaty Betty Cropped Sweatshirt [TTS for cropped fit, size up if you want a little extra length, wearing S] // Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, wearing S] // Zella Socks
This sweatshirt online appears all white, but in reality it has purple stiching. While I was hoping for an all white sweatshirt, I really love the detail.
Heather [6′, Size Small or 4]
Zella Getaway Relaxed High-Low Maxi Dress
Zella Getaway Relaxed High-Low Maxi Dress [true to size] // Sneakers [true to size]
Heather here! This Zella dress is going to be great for traveling, lounging and anything in between. The high low style is a great length on my 6′ frame. I see it’s still available in Olive Night!
Moonlight Eco Knit Pajamas
MISSES
Erin [5’4″, Size Small or 2/4]
Miss: Sweaty Betty Pullover+ Zella Joggers
Sweaty Betty Pullover [size up one, wearing in medium] // Zella Joggers [true to size, wearing in small – just too long on me at 5’4] // Adidas Sneakers [true to size]
Miss: Zella Hoodie
Zella Hoodie [size up if in between, wearing in small but would prefer medium] // Zella Leggings [true to size, wearing in small] // Steve Madden Sneakers [true to size]
Miss: Zella Jacket
Miss: Zella Jacket [wearing M, size up] / Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, small] / Nike Sneakers [size up 1/2 size, wearing 8]
Miss: Sweaty Betty Sweatshirt [TTS, wearing S] / Sweaty Betty Skort [size up if in between, wearing M]
Hannah
Miss: Zella Hybrid Jacket
Miss: Zella Jacket [Size up one, wearing in S] // Tank [TTS, wearing in S] // Leggings [TTS] // Sneakers [TTS]
I’m not sure what was happening with this…. The sleeves were WAY too tight in my normal size but even sizing up they didn’t get any looser, they just got longer lol I really wanted to love this one too!
Claire – 5’5″ size 10 Bottoms, M-L Tops
Miss: Outdoor Voices Dress
MISS: Outdoor Voices Dress [runs small, size up 1-2 sizes, wearing L]
They’re not joking when they say this one runs small. Size up 1-2 sizes! Wearing a large here, and still wasn’t flattering on my figure! Feels like great quality, but be sure to give yourself some wiggle room. PS. there’s no built-in padding and I personally didn’t feel comfortable going braless [and certainly NOT going to opt for a strapless with this one!]
Miss: Zella Hooded Jacket
MISS: Zella Hooded Jacket [TTS, wearing M] / Zella Leggings [TTS] / Adidas Sneakers [size down .5]
I was so excited about this jacket, but didn’t love the way the mesh area draped once it was on and didn’t know what to do with the ties in the front! It just didn’t turn out the way I envisioned it. Pass for me!
Miss: Nike Set
MISS: Nike Crew [runs large, wearing L but could do M] / Nike Sweats [run large, wearing M]
Here’s the deal, I think both of these pieces would be great worn separately or in a different color. They didn’t have my size in store [runs HUGE, size down one!] and it was just so. much. pink. #Fail
Lauren [5’6″, Size Medium/large or 8/10]
MISS: Nike Crew & Nike Sweats
Miss: Nike Crew [runs large, wearing M] / Nike Sweats [run large, wearing S]
High expectations, low results. This Nike set was too big and frumpy, even though it was in the cutest pink!
Katy [5’4″, Size XS/S or 2]
Miss: Outdoor Voices Crossback Tennis Minidress
Miss: Outdoor Voices Crossback Tennis Minidress [true to size, wearing XS]
While I wanted to love this activewear dress it was just too sheer, low cut, and not supportive – maybe with a good sports bra it could work!
Miss: Zella Hybrid Ventilated Hooded Jacket
Zella Hybrid Ventilated Hooded Jacket [size up if in between, wearing small] // Zella Studio Luxe High Waist Flare Ankle Pants [size up if in between, wearing small] // Nike Max SYSTM Sneaker [true to size, wearing 8]
While I loved the overall look of this jacket I didn’t love the “frill” look when it was zipped and pulled!
FP Movement Way Home Skort
Nike Dri-FIT Bliss Bomber Jacket [size up, wearing small] // FP Movement Way Home Skort [true to size, wearing XS] // Nike Airmax 270 Sneaker [true to size]
FP shorts on sale during the anniversary sale? WIN. A skort that feels like I’m a walking pack of tissue paper? Fail. 😂
Jen – 5’7″ size 6 Bottoms, M Tops
Miss: Zella Relaxed Long Sleeve Slub Jersey T-Shirt
Zella Relaxed Long Sleeve Slub Jersey T-Shirt [ I should have grabbed a small, wearing M]
I found this long sleeve T just a tad too “relaxed” for me in the fit! I should have maybe tried it in a small to see if I liked the way it fit better, so for that – I filed it as a miss for me!
Miss: ALO Aspire Rib Racerback Tank
ALO Aspire Rib Racerback Tank [true to size, wearing M] // Zella leggings [true to size] // ON Sneakers [size up if in-between]
I really love the color of this tank, and loved that fact that it had a built in “bra” – but I found the built in “bra” not enough support for the girls! So I would still have to wear a sports bra under it.. hence the fail for having to essentially wear 2 bras haha.
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