Okay, I have to say it every single year – I get SO excited about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and 2026 is no different. It is genuinely one of my favorite shopping moments, and I’ve been doing this since college, so at this point I’ve got a pretty strategic way I like to shop it. If you caught my first post, you already know my tips for timing your access and building a wish list.
Before the NSale begins, I went through the hundreds of items in the sale to pull out my actual top NSale picks from each category, so you’re not the one doing the digging.
I’m breaking down my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale favorites by category – denim, shoes, beauty, coats and jackets, and kids. Let’s get into it.
The Denim You Want To Check Out
Denim is always one of my favorite sections to dig through, and this year did not disappoint.
First up, the Levi’s Easy Dad jeans – nothing does a good fit quite like Levi’s, especially in the bum department. It just can’t be beat and these are just so cute.
Then there’s the Paige Anessa jeans, which are basically pajamas that happen to look incredible. I have worn mine a million times, they’re that comfortable, and right now they’re at a great price.
Rounding it out is the Madewell Darted Barrel jeans – I love Madewell denim. Such great quality and fits! I typically size down in Madewell jeans for a more fitted look, but would buy true to size if I wanted a looser look. The color on these is fantastic.
Below are a few more of my favorite jeans included in the Nordstrom Sale:
Shoes – My Favorite Section to Shop
If I had to pick a favorite section to shop this year, it would definitely be shoes. And this year there are just so many good ones, but I’m only highlighting a few standouts.
The Compostezza Western Boots are fabulous. That gold detail is to die for, and the color options are gorgeous. I’ll be wearing these all year long.
I also added the Japan Low Top Sneaker to my cart and I’m crossing my fingers I get these. This style is so popular, and I love it in maroon.
The New Balance 327 sneakers have been a favorite forever for a reason. People love them and they sell out constantly.
And the Veronica Beard slip-ons are phenomenal. The colorway is great, and they give that effortlessly-on-trend look without trying too hard.
Below are a few more of my favorite shoes included in the Nordstrom Sale:
Beauty Finds I Would Highly Recommend
I always love shopping the beauty section, and this year has some great things.
I try really hard to not use heat on my hair, but when I do, I use The Bio Ionic. It’s genuinely the best curling iron I’ve used, especially if you have long hair.
I was hoping the OSEA set would go on sale this year, and it did – such a great deal!
And I added the red light therapy mask to my own favorites, because light therapy is all the rage right now and some of the results I’ve seen have been unreal.
Below are a few more of my favorite beauty items included in the Nordstrom Sale:
Coats And Jackets I’m Eyeing
Coats and jackets are another favorite section of mine because I live somewhere that gets cold so I wear them a lot!
I found the most beautiful Ralph Lauren wool coat – long, magnificent, with gorgeous stitching, and it reminds me of that viral Aritzia coat from last year, at a much better price.
I also love this rain jacket, which actually has a hood and is genuinely cute – that’s harder to find than you’d think.
And I buy some kind of down jacket every single year during the sale. This year I’m loving this longer quilted one. It has great colors, a great fit, and just cute wherever you wear it.
A Quick Stop In The Kids Section
And last but not least, I always like to browse the kids section. They generally have really good deals on shoes.
I found a couple pairs of New Balance kids’ shoes that are my kids favorites. The ones above are what I got for my girls – they are so darling! And I grabbed this pair for Mason.
I also always grab a couple of Nike hoodies for each kid during the sale that are classic. I know they’ll love them and wear them to death.
And I decided to try a pair of wide-leg jeans for Avery. Jojo tends to be more picky, but I think these are so stinking cute.
A few more of my kids picks from the Nordstrom Sale below:
Overall, this Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 is looking really good so far. It’s time to add everything you love to your favorites now!! I’m serious when I say, this one tip will make your shopping so much easier. When access opens, you can go straight to your Favorites and check out – no digging, no missing out.
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Keep checking back for more of my NSale picks and Nordstrom Anniversary Sale favorites. I’ll be sharing updates by email and on Instagram, so you can stay up to date and only spend your money on the things that are actually worth it.
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