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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019: Review & Try-On

Happy Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Day! Today is the first day of Early Access: so cardholders can officially shop! If you don’t have a card, no worries, you can shop the sale next week!

I know how overwhelming the sale can be (there are SO many items, and SO many people posting about it!) I hope to make it easier by giving you my honest review about the pieces and all of the sizing and fit information, so you can take advantage of this sale and confidently shop online! If you missed my tips for shopping the sale, you can read them HERE.

I have put together outfits with some of my favorite items from the sale! I made it my goal to incorporate staple items with a few trendy pieces, to create outfits that are versatile and functional. Also, watch my stories on Instagram today where you can see more details of these pieces!

OKAY LET’S DO THIS.

BP LIGHTWEIGHT SWEATER

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. Wearing size xs. Really high-quality, BEYOND soft, and the fit is perfect!
  • Styling Tip: I love the “slouchy” fit of this sweater. Looks great front tucked with jeans, and let loose with leggings.
  • Price: Sale: $25.90, After Sale: $39

ARTICLES OF SOCIETY DENIM JEANS

  • Sizing & Quality: True to size, wearing size 25. If in between sizes I would size down because they stretch! Really high-quality, lightweight denim. These are so soft and stretchy, which makes them extremely flattering.
  • Styling Tip: A true black color, which makes these so versatile! Perfect for knee-high boot. I would cuff the bottom of the pants if wearing them with booties or slides to give them a “cropped” look.
  • Price: Sale: $41.90, After Sale: $64

SAM EDELMAN BOOTS

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS, although I always go up 1/2 size in boots to allow me to wear socks, wearing a size 7.5.
  • Styling Tip:  The best boots in the entire sale! They look great with black, blue denim, leggings, or a skirt. If I could get one thing it would be these!
  • Price: Sale: $149.90–$164.90, After Sale: $224.95–$249.95

HALOGEN SNAKESKIN BELT

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS, wearing size XS.
  • Styling Tip:  This belt is the perfect way to try the snakeskin trend without overdoing it! Pairs perfectly with black, brown, beige, or all of the above!
  • Price: Sale: $31.90, After Sale: $49.00

MADEWELL RYDER STRIPED COLORBLOCK CARDIGAN

This one of the cardigans that is expected to sell out!

  • Sizing & Quality: Oversized fit, TTS. I’m wearing an XS. Everything Madewell is amazing quality, and this one is SO soft!!
  • Styling tip: I adore the color blocking trend; one of the cutest cardigans in the sale this year. Let this cardigan stand out with a simple tank and skinny jeans!
  • Price: Sale: $64.90, After Sale: $98.00

SOCIALITE LACE TRIM TANK

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing an XS. Great quality, lined so it is NOT see-through!
  • Styling tip: Front tuck this with jeans for a flatting look. Can easily be worn by itself now, or with a cardigan in the fall
  • Price: Already on sale for $20.98! Originally $35

MARC FISHER GELLYN SLINGBACK SANDAL

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing a size 7. It is Marc Fisher, so of course great quality and so comfortable!
  • Styling tip: The suede material makes these the perfect sandal to transition seasons for those times when it is too warm for boots!
  • Price: Already on sale for $64! 60% off, Originally $159.95!

ARTICLES OF SOCIETY DENIM JEANS

  • Sizing & Quality: True to size, wearing size 25. If in between sizes I would size down because they stretch! Really high-quality, lightweight denim. These are so soft and stretchy, which makes them extremely flattering.
  • Styling Tip: A true black color, which makes these so versatile! Perfect for knee-high boot. I would cuff the bottom of the pants if wearing them with booties or slides to give them a “cropped” look.
  • Price: Sale: $41.90, After Sale: $64

HALOGEN OPEN FRONT POCKET CARDIGAN

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing an XS. Fabric is made with 5% cashmere, making this unbelievably soft.
  • Styling tip: Available in several colors, but I think the pink is the perfect way to brighten up a fall outfit? Let this cardigan stand out with a simple tank and skinny jeans!
  • Price: Sale: $49.90, After Sale: $79

SOCIALITE LACE TRIM TANK

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing an XS. Great quality, lined so it is NOT see-through!
  • Styling tip: Front tuck this with jeans for a flatting look. Can easily be worn by itself now, or with a cardigan in the fall
  • Price: Already on sale for $20.98! Originally $35

MARC FISHER GELLYN SLINGBACK SANDAL

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing a size 7. It is Marc Fisher, so of course great quality and so comfortable!
  • Styling tip: The suede material makes these the perfect sandal to transition seasons for those times when it is too warm for boots!
  • Price: Already on sale for $64! 60% off, Originally $159.95!

ARTICLES OF SOCIETY DENIM JEANS

  • Sizing & Quality: True to size, wearing size 25. If in between sizes I would size down because they stretch! Really high-quality, lightweight denim. These are so soft and stretchy, which makes them extremely flattering.
  • Styling Tip: A true black color, which makes these so versatile! Perfect for knee-high boot. I would cuff the bottom of the pants if wearing them with booties or slides to give them a “cropped” look.
  • Price: Sale: $41.90, After Sale: $64

SOCIALITE LONG SLEEVE COZY TEE

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing an XS. Fabric is made with 5% cashmere, making this unbelievably soft.
  • Styling tip: Available in several colors, but I think the pink is the perfect way to brighten up a fall outfit? Let this cardigan stand out with a simple tank and skinny jeans!
  • Price: Sale: $49.90, After Sale: $79

BLANKNYC SUEDE MINI SKIRT

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing a size 25. This skirt is 100% leather and the high-waisted fit makes it so flattering!
  • Styling tip: I love this skirt with booties, boots, wedges, any color top or sweater. Truly so versatile!
  • Price: Sale: $64.90, After Sale: $98.00

HALOGEN SNAKESKIN BELT

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS, wearing size XS.
  • Styling Tip:  This belt is the perfect way to try the snakeskin trend without overdoing it! Pairs perfectly with black, brown, beige, or all of the above!
  • Price: Sale: $31.90, After Sale: $49.00

SAM EDELMAN BOOTS

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS, although I always go up 1/2 size in boots to allow me to wear socks, wearing a size 7.5.
  • Styling Tip:  The best boots in the entire sale! They look great with black, blue denim, leggings, or a skirt. If I could get one thing it would be these!
  • Price: Sale: $149.90–$164.90, After Sale: $224.95–$249.95

HALOGEN FAUX WRAP SWEATER

  • Sizing & Quality: Feels more like a t-shirt and a sweater! TTS. I’m wearing an XS. Fabric is a lightweight cotton-blend that is so soft and cozy, yet still breathable.
  • Styling tip: The faux wrap detailing allows you to wear it by itself and still look styled, compared to a plain t-shirt. Available in tons of colors!
  • Price: Sale: $49.90, After Sale: $79

SPANX DISTRESSED SKINNY JEANS

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. Wearing size XS, and meant to fit snug! It has a “shaping” panel around the waist which is co comfortable and flatters your waist.
  • Styling tip: Perfect to match with fitted tees and sweaters (or any top where you want to feel held in!) These are THE perfect jeans to wear with high-knee boots!
  • Price: Sale: $85.50, After Sale: $128.00

MARC FISHER GELLYN SLINGBACK SANDAL

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing a size 7. It is Marc Fisher, so of course great quality and so comfortable!
  • Styling tip: The suede material makes these the perfect sandal to transition seasons for those times when it is too warm for boots!
  • Price: Already on sale for $64! 60% off, Originally $159.95!

BAREFOOT DREAMS CIRCLE CARDIGAN

This was a top-selling item last year, as this is the only time it goes on sale! It is expected to sell out.

  • Sizing & Quality: Size down if you are in between! I am wearing the size xs/s. THE SOFTEST THING YOU WILL EVER TOUCH.
  • Styling tip: Will be your go-to cardigan! Perfect transitional piece to wear around the house and then head out to run errands. Works great with leggings, jeans, and even pajamas depending on how you’re feeling that day!
  • Price: Sale: $76.90, After Sale: $116.00

SPANX DISTRESSED SKINNY JEANS

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. Wearing size XS, and meant to fit snug! It has a “shaping” panel around the waist which is co comfortable and flatters your waist.
  • Styling tip: Perfect to match with fitted tees and sweaters (or any top where you want to feel held in!) These are THE perfect jeans to wear with high-knee boots!
  • Price: Sale: $85.50, After Sale: $128.00

HALOGEN SEAMLESS TWO WAY BLACK TANK

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing a small. Such a flattering tank! The material stretches and is or course so soft because it is Halogen.
  • Styling tip: The fit is meant to “smooth”, which makes it the perfect layering tank!
  • Price: Sale: Sale: $20.90 After Sale: $29.00

MARC FISHER GELLYN SLINGBACK SANDAL

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. I’m wearing a size 7. It is Marc Fisher, so of course great quality and so comfortable!
  • Styling tip: The suede material makes these the perfect sandal to transition seasons for those times when it is too warm for boots!
  • Price: Already on sale for $64! 60% off, Originally $159.95!

ZELLA LIVE IN LEGGINGS

This has been a top-selling item every year that it has been included in the sale. It is expected to sell out.

  • Sizing & Quality: I’m usually a size small in leggings and that is what I am wearing. Material is a thicker legging which makes them great quality (mine have stayed in great shape for years!)
  • Styling tip: These leggings are so versatile because they can be worn casually or to workout because they are one of those leggings that work great both ways!
  • Price: Sale: Sale: $20.90 After Sale: $29.00

BP PINK CAMO COZY TOP

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. Wearing size xs. SO COMFY I never want to take it off!
  • Styling tip: Available in multiple colors. I plan to live in this with a pair of denim shorts!
  • Price: Sale: Sale: $25.90 After Sale: $39.00

ADIDAS SWIFT RUN

  • Sizing & Quality: Runs big, go 1/2 size down. Wearing a size 6.5. Feels like you are walking on a cloud! So lightweight.
  • Styling tip: The perfect “athleisure” shoe. I usually wear these with leggings, cropped, eans, or athletic shorts.
  • Price: Sale: Sale: $63.90 After Sale: $85.00

BP MIDI SLIP DRESS

  • Sizing & Quality: TTS. Wearing size xs. The adjustable straps and midi length guarantee that you will not need to alter it!
  • Styling tip: Wear this dress NOW by itself! Easily transition this to fall with a denim jacket or cardigan.
  • Price: Sale: Sale: $38.90 After Sale: $59.00

HERE ARE FEW OUTFITS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM (VERY MESSY DRESSING ROOM)

I hope you enjoy shopping the sale as much as I did!! Overall, I was extremely happy with the sale and quality of items this year. I truly LOVE every piece that I purchased, and I hope you do too! I will be sharing more next week of items for beauty, baby items, beauty, home, etc!

All my love,

Alex

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