Dress [true to size, wearing small] / Cole Haan Heels [true to size]
The 2025 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 jackets and outerwear! 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!
PS 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 3rd 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 12th]! 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 8/3, 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!
- BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE — to see even more #NSALE looks from the team, be sure to check out our lookbook for even more goodness!
- Grab the Nordstrom app for the easiest shopping experience AND instant restock alerts when you add to your wish list!
HITS
Erin’s Hits [5’4” Size 2/4 or S]
If I could only pick one…Socialite Dress
Socialite Dress [true to size, wearing in S] // Sam Edelman Boots [true to size]
Dress [true to size, wearing small] / Cole Haan Heels [true to size]
Dress [size up if in between, wearing in 6] // Cole Haan Heels [true to size]
French Connection Sweater Dress [true to size, wearing in M] // Steve Madden Booties [true to size]
SEE ERIN’S FULL HITS & MISSES HERE!
Cassidy’s Hits [5’4″, Size 0/2 or XS/S]
If I could only pick one… Avec Les Filles Belted Denim Dress
Avec Les Filles Belted Denim Dress [size up one, wearing in size 2] // Steve Madden Pointed Toe Mule [TTS, wearing in size 8]
Farm Rio Belted Dress [TTS, wearing in size XS] // Dolce Vita Western Boots [TTS, wearing in size 8]
En Saison Midi Dress [true to size, wearing in size XS] // Nordstrom Ballet Flats [size up if in between, wearing in size 8]
ZOE + CLAIRE Sweater Polo Dress [size up if in between, wearing in size small] // Nordstrom Ballet Flats [size up if in between, wearing in size 8]
FYI – This dress is a little sheer – Opt for nude colored undergarments.
En Saison Midi Shirtdress [size up one, wearing in size XS] // Nordstrom Ballet Flats [size up if in between, wearing in size 8]
Rails Denim Mini Dress [size up if in between, wearing in size small] // Marc Fisher Pointed Toe Booties [size up if in between, wearing in size 8]
Lauren’s Hits [5’6″, Size 8/10 or M/L]
Lost & Wander Water Lily Floral Mock Neck Long Sleeve Dress [sized up, wearing in large] // Sam Edelman Woods Knee High Boot [size up .5]
Chelsea 28 Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Maxi Dress [size up, wearing in large] // Sam Edelman Woods Knee High Boot [size up .5]
Sam Edelman Boho Paisley Long Sleeve Maxi Dress [size up, wearing in large] // Sam Edelman Woods Knee High Boot [size up .5]
Steph’s Hits [5’4” Size 10/12 or M/L]
If I could only pick one… Steve Madden Mixed Media Dress
Steve Madden Rhodes Mixed Media Midi Dress [true to size, wearing in L]// Steve Madden Lisbeth Pointed Toe Mule [size up .5]
Katy’s Hits [5’4” Size S or 2/4]
If I could only pick one…French Connection Sweater Dress
French Connection Sweater Dress [true to size for oversized fit, wearing XS] // Dolce Vita Western Boot [true to size, wearing 8]
Socialite Tiered Dress [size up] // Dolce Vita Western Boot [true to size, wearing 8]
Claire’s Hits [5’5″ size M/L or 8/29]
If I could only pick one…French Connection Sweater Dress
French Connection Dress [TTS, wearing M] // Boots [TTS, wearing 8.5]
Free People Dress [size down one, wearing M but could do S] // Boots [TTS, wearing 8.5]
WAYF Dress [True to size, wearing M] // Boots [TTS, wearing 8.5]
Technically, this dress isn’t included in the Anniversary Sale, but our stylist pulled it for a few of us to try and we fell in love!
MISSES
Erin’s Misses [5’4” Size 2/4 or S]
Dress [size down, wearing small] // Boots [true to size]
SEE ERIN’S FULL HITS & MISSES HERE!
Cassidy’s Misses [5’4″, Size 0/2 or XS/S]
Halogen Belted Dress [Size down if in between] // Steve Madden Pointed Toe Mule [TTS, wearing in size 8]
Free People Mixed Media Mini Dress [size up one, wearing in size XS] // Black Pistola Straight Ankle Jeans [size down if in between, wearing in size 25] // Dolce Vita Sneaker Mule [size up if in between, wearing in size 8]
I loved the idea of this dress, but when I lifted my arms… my entire butt was out! Uh oh! It’s a no for me!
Vince Camuto Floral Maxi Dress [TTS, wearing in size XS] // Steve Madden Pointed Toe Mule [TTS, wearing in size 8]
I loved the look of this dress, but I did feel like it kept clinging to my belly. I didn’t feel super confident in it but it’s a beautiful dress and the length was perfect for me!
