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 dresses & jumpsuits! 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 I’m hitting publish today on this post, I still have a decent amount of items that are still on their way to me. With that being said, I 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

1. 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!
2. 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!
3. 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!] 
4. 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!
5. 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!
6. 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 could only pick one … Charles Henry Dress

Charles Henry Dress [true to size, wearing in small]

HIT: Caslon Dress

Caslon Dress [TTS, wearing a small] // Dolce Vita Boots [TTS, 8]

HIT: Charles Henry Dress 

Charles Henry Dress [runs a little big, wearing a small] // Schutz Sandals [TTS, 8]

Cassidy’s Hits [5’4″, normally size small/4, currently 28 weeks pregnant]

If I could only pick one …Treasure + Bond Ribbed Sweater Dress

Treasure + Bond Ribbed Sweater Dress [TTS, wearing size small] Franco Sarto Ankle Strap Pumps [TTS, wearing size 8]

HIT: Madewell Floral Maxi Dress

Madewell Floral Maxi Dress [TTS, wearing size small] Franco Sarto Ankle Strap Pumps [TTS, wearing size 8]

HIT: Rails Floral Smocked Maxi Dress

Rails Floral Smocked Maxi Dress [TTS, wearing size small] Franco Sarto Ankle Strap Pumps [TTS, wearing size 8]

Lauren’s Hits [5’6″, size 8/10, Medium/Large]

If I could only pick one … Chelsea28 Pleated Puff Shoulder Long Sleeve Midi Dress

Chelsea28 Pleated Puff Shoulder Long Sleeve Midi Dress [true to size, wearing medium] // Aquatalia Luissa Bootie [true to size] 

HIT: Julia Jordan Tiered Long Sleeve Drawstring Waist Dress

Julia Jordan Tiered Long Sleeve Drawstring Waist Dress [true to size, wearing medium]  // Aquatalia Luissa Bootie [true to size]

Steph’s Hits [5’4″, Size 10 in Bottoms / M-L in Tops]

If I could only pick one … Steve Madden Pleated Cap Sleeve Minidress

Steve Madden Pleated Cap Sleeve Minidress [Size up if between, wearing in L] / Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS]

Hit: French Connection Long Sleeve Faux Wrap Sweater Dress

French Connection Long Sleeve Faux Wrap Sweater Dress [TTS, wearing in M in Black – anxiously awaiting for it to arrive in Deep Teal!] / Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS]

Hit: 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: Chelsea28 Floral Print Long Sleeve Chiffon Dress

Chelsea28 Floral Print Long Sleeve Chiffon Dress [Size up if between, wearing in L] / Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS]

Hit: Halogen Pleated Faux Wrap Midi Skirt

Halogen Pleated Faux Wrap Midi Skirt [TTS, wearing in M] / BP Bodysuit [Size up wearing in L] / Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS]

Hit: Halogen Houndstooth Check Mixed Media Skirt

Open Edit Mock Neck Rib Sweater [Size up, wearing in L] / Halogen Houndstooth Check Mixed Media Skirt [TTS, wearing in M] / Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS]

Macy’s Hits [4’11”, size 000/00, XXS,XS]

If I could only pick one … Steve Madden Pleated Cap Sleeve

Steve Madden Pleated Cap Sleeve Minidress [size up if in between, wearing xs] // Sandals

Katy’s Hits [5’4″, Size XS/S or 2]

If I could only pick one…Chelsea28 Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress

Chelsea28 Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress [size up if in between, wearing small]

If you need a wedding guest dress – THIS IS THE ONE! Feels amazing on, beautiful colors, and under $60 during the #NSALE

Heather [6′, Size Small or 4]

Zella 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!

Aundrea’s Hits

Chelsea28 Puff Shoulder Long Sleeve Dress

Chelsea28 Puff Shoulder Long Sleeve Dress // Tory Burch Sandals [size up .5]

Chelsea28 Ruffle Midi Dress

Chelsea28 Ruffle Midi Dress // Tory Burch Sandals [size up .5]

MISSES

Erin’s Misses [5’4″ Small or 2/4]]

MISS: Steve Madden Dress 

Steve Madden Dress [TTS, wearing a small] / Schutz Sandals[TTS, 8]

MISS: Melloday Dress 

Melloday Dress [TTS, wearing a small] // Schutz Sandals [TTS, 8]

MISS: Julia Jordan Dress 

Julia Jordan Dress [TTS, wearing a small] // Schutz Sandals [TTS, 8]

MISS: Julia Jordan Dress

Julia Jordan Dress [TTS, wearing a small] // Aquatalia Booties [TTS, size 8]

Cassidy’s Misses [5’4″, normally size small/4, currently 28 weeks pregnant]

MISS: Beyond Yoga Midi Tank Dress

Beyond Yoga Midi Tank Dress [TTS, wearing in size small]

MISS: Zella High Low Maxi Dress

Zella High Low Maxi Dress [TTS, wearing in small]

This dress didn’t have a ton of shape to it and kind of had a tent feel. It doesn’t have any sort of base layer or built in bra and I wish it did!

MISS: Smocked Bodice Maxi Dress

Smocked Bodice Maxi Dress [TTS, wearing size small] Franco Sarto Ankle Strap Pumps [TTS, wearing size 8]

I didn’t love the fit of this dress and the texture kind of gave it a “crunchy” feel 🤣 For the price tag, it was a miss for me!

Lauren’s Misses [5’6″, size 8/10, Medium/Large]

Miss: Chelsea28 Floral Print Long Sleeve Chiffon Dress

Chelsea28 Floral Print Long Sleeve Chiffon Dress [true to size, wearing medium]

As much as I love the print and overall fit of this dress, the tightest part is my widest apart [belly and hips], which you may not notice from the front, but from the side made pretty self-conscious!

Steph’s Misses [5’4″, Size 10 or M/L]

Miss: Caslon Long Sleeve Chambray Shirtdress

Caslon Long Sleeve Chambray Shirtdress [Size down… a lot. Wearing in S] // SÖFFT Emeline Waterproof Wedge Bootie [TTS]

Miss: Sleeveless Wide Leg Jumpsuit

Sleeveless Wide Leg Jumpsuit [Size down in between, wearing in L but could wear M] / Ina Pointed Toe Bootie [TTS]

This one made me feel like I was a dancing queen straight out of Mama Mia! Fun concept, but too much for my style!

Miss: Steve Madden Chiffon Dress

Steve Madden Chiffon Dress [Size up if between, wearing in L] / Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS]

Miss: Side Knot Crepe Dress

Side Knot Crepe Dress [TTS, wearing in 10] / Steve Madden Havannah Pointed Toe Bootie [TTS, wearing in Mushroom]

I didn’t hate this one, but there was just toooooo much fabric for me, and it was kind of heavy material!

Katy’s Misses [5’4″, Size XS/S or 2]

Miss: Madewell Floral Maxi Dress

Madewell Floral Maxi Dress [size down]

OKAY this dress looked so beautiful on Cassidy (shown above) but on me I just felt very frumpy and children of the corn LOL

Miss: Halogen V-Neck Midi Dress

Halogen V-Neck Midi Dress [size down]

I had HIGH hopes for bringing this dress home, but once I slipped it on it was an immediate no.

Claire’s Misses [5’5″, size M/L or 10]

MISS: Outdoor Voices Dress 

 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!]