IT’S HERE! The 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially ON! Starting today [July 8th], Icon cardholders get first dibs, and you better believe the LIY Team was first in line, ready to shop ‘til we dropped! While we placed a few online orders [because let’s be honest, in-store can be hit or miss sometimes], we also hit the racks in person to bring you an exclusive first look at this year’s best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale finds. Get ready, below we are sharing our favorite in-store picks from day one!
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Now that the logistics are all out of the way, let’s get to the fun part…shopping! Scroll down to see our favorite first finds from the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
P.S. Want to see what Erin’s hits & misses? Check it out here!
Erin’s Top Picks [5’4”, S/M in tops, 4/27 in bottoms]
Treasure & Bond Short Sleeve Sweater [true to size, wearing in S] // Pistola Boyfriend Jeans [true to size, wearing in 28] // Marc Fisher Booties [true to size] // Dolce Vita Bag
Adidas Gazelle Sneakers [size down .5] — they come with shoe laces in the color of the stripes as well!
Free People Sweater [size down, wearing in XS] // Wit & Wisdom Jeans [true to size, wearing in 4] // Dolce Vita Sneakers [size up .5] // Rebecca Minkoff Bag
Halogen Button Up Top [true to size, wearing in M] // Kut from the Kloth Coated Pants [true to size, wearing in 4] // Cole Haan Heels [true to size]
Lauren’s Top Picks [5’6″, Size 8/10 or M/L]
Zella Travel Lite Shirt Jacket [true to size, wearing in medium] // Pistola Lennon Raw Hem High Waist Crop Bootcut Jeans [size down! Lots of stretch] // Sperry Topsider [size down .5]
Adidas SL 72 RS Sneaker [gender neutral sizing, size down, wearing in mens 7]
Spanx AirEssentials Sleeveless Hoodie [sized up, wearing in large] // Nike Leggings // Dolce Vita Notice Leopard Sneaker [true to size]
Hannah’s Top Picks [5’2″, size XS/S or 2/4]
Farm Rio Cardigan [Size up one, wearing in Medium for an oversized fit] // Jeans [size down one, wearing in 26] // Flats [size up .5]
AllSaints Cargo Pants [size up one, wearing in 6] // Tank [true to size, wearing in XS] // Heels [size up .5]
Nike Crop Pullover [size up if in between, wearing in Small] // Leggings [true to size, wearing in Small] // Sneakers [true to size]
Steph’s Top Picks [5’4″, size M/L or 10/12]
Nike Pacific Low Top Sneaker [true to size]
I loved these sneakers so much – I took them home in both colors!!
Splendid Cece Floral Semisheer Long Sleeve Top [size up, wearing in XL] // Kut from the Kloth Rachael Fab Ab High Waist Raw Hem Crop Jeans [true to size, wearing in 12]
I don’t plan to wear this one alone, it’s way too sheer, but I’m excited to layer it all Fall and Winter!
Nike Universa Medium-Support High-Waisted Pocket 7/8 Leggings [true to size, wearing in large] // Zella Ultrasoft Boxy Knit Crew Sweatshirt [true to size, wearing in large] // ON Cloudswift 3 Running Shoe [true to size]
Devon’s Top Picks [5’8″, size S or 2]
Crop Pullover Sweater [true to size, wearing in small] // Good American Denim [true to size, wearing 2] // Pumps [true to size] // Handbag
Jacket [true to size, wearing small] // Leggings [true to size, wearing small] // Sneakers [true to size]
Zella Sweatshirt [true to size, wearing small] // Leggings [true to size, wearing small] // Sneakers [true to size]
Jen’s Top Picks [5’7″, size M or 6]
Kelsey Coated High Waist Raw Hem Kick Flare Jeans [ true to size, wearing 6] // Luxe Sculpt Rib Sweater Tank [true to size, wearing M] // Lisbeth Pointed Toe Mule [true to size, wearing 8.5]
Stripe Pajama Hoodie & Jogger Set [true to size, wearing in M]
Cloudswift 3 Running Shoe (Women) [size up if in-between]
Cassidy’s Top Picks [5’4″, Size 0/2 or XS/S]
Rails Floral Cardigan [TTS, wearing in size small] // Open Edit Ribbed Sweater Tank [size up if in between, wearing in size small] // Rag & Bone High Waisted Cuffed Denim [size up one, wearing in size 26] // Nordstrom Ballet Flats [size up if in between, wearing in size 8]
Avec Les Filles Collared Jacket [size down one, wearing in size XS] // Open Edit Ribbed Sweater Tank [size up if in between, wearing in size small] // 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]
Treasure & Bond Wool Blend Sweater [TTS, wearing in size XS] // Frame Wide Leg Green Denim [TTS, wearing in size 25] // Marc Fisher Pointed Toe Booties [size up if in between, wearing in size 8]
Claire’s Top Picks [5’5″ size M/L or 8/10]
Sam Edleman Hooded Coat [True to size, wearing 8] // Leggings [TTS] // Sneakers [TTS]
French Connection Dress [TTS, wearing M] // Boots [TTS, wearing 8.5]
Zella Pullover [TTS, wearing M] // Zella Joggers [TTS, wearing M] // Ugg Boots
Katy’s Top Picks [5’4″ size XS/S or 2/4]
Beyond Yoga City Chic Mini Shirtdress [true to size, wearing XS] // New Balance 327 Sneaker [true to size, wearing 8]
Splendid Crop Drawstring Pants [true to size, wearing small] // Rails Bomber Jacket [true to size] // Dolce Vita Western Boot [true to size, wearing 8]
French Connection Sweater Dress [true to size for oversized fit, wearing XS] // Dolce Vita Western Boot [true to size, wearing 8]
