The NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2023 starts next week for Icon shoppers and I want to help you prepare with this 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Guide. Answer questions, share dates & times, explain what the sale is… I’m here to be your all-encompassing sale tour guide. This year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts officially July 17th and runs until August 6. You can also gain access early! To find out how, continue reading.

TEN OF MY FAVORITES FROM THE SALE

DATES & TIMES TO REMEMBER:

• July 3 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Preview
• July 11 Early Access for cardholders with Icon status at 12:01 est!
• July 12 Early Access for cardholders with Ambassador status
• July 13 Early Access for cardholders with Influencer status Ambassador Early Access
• July 17 Anniversary Sale opens to the general public
• August 6 Sale ends

HOW TO SHOP EARLY

Early Access gives you the ability to shop up to 9 days before anyone else, and trust me, things fly off the racks (both literally and figuratively). Some items don’t even last a day! To gain access, you’ll need to be a Nordstrom cardmember. I actually opened my Nordstrom Card several years ago to shop early. There are two types of cards and both get the privilege of shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early!

NORDSTROM CARD BENEFITS:

1. Early Access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
2. A $40 bonus note when approved for use on a future purchase
3. At least 2 points per dollar spent when using your Nordstrom credit card
4. Automatically gain access to Nordy Club benefits!
5. No annual fee

Nordstrom Retail Card is a store card that can only be used to shop at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, HauteLook, and Trunk Club. You’ll earn at least 2 points per dollar spend in-store and online. 

Visa Signature and Visa Platinum Cardholders access the same perks at the retail card but earn additional Nordstrom points with any purchase using the card. You’ll shop instantly if you’re approved! To apply for a Nordstrom Credit Card, simply click HERE, then Apply Now.

WHY IS THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE SUCH A BIG DEAL?

Well, for me it’s like Christmas in July! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the one time of year Nordstrom unveils brand new Fall merchandise ON SALE. After the sale, prices go back up, so this event is an amazing time to snag late summer, Fall, and even Winter pieces you can wear for months to come. 

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE?

1. Mark your calendar and set your clocks for July 17th at 12:01am EST!
2. Clean out your closet! The Anniversary Sale is a great time to buy basics like denim, booties & boots, tees, and sweaters, etc. Knowing what you have and what you need is a great way to prepare for the sale. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of merchandise Nordstrom will have available, so having a list of needs (or wants) is helpful. 
3. Peruse the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Preview and highlight items you want to get your hands on. A lot of popular pieces will go quickly so making a list or priority items is key. I did this last year and it made the process much easier. 
4. Sign up for my newsletter! You’ll be the first to receive THE ICON, a shoppable lookbook!
5. Make sure to stop by Pardon Muah often for updates and tabs prepared with my personal sale favorites and purchases. I will be posting often!
6. Follow me on the LiketoKnow.it app as I will be posting some app-only content and it’s a super easy way to shop my sale outfits! 
7. If you don’t want another app, that’s okay! You can always find my outfits on my Instagram Outfits page here on the blog and a full blown Nordstrom Anniversary Sale SHOP.

HOW AND WHERE DO I SHOP THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE:

You can shop the NSale both in stores and online, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND shopping online for better stock and a more comfortable experience OR if you have a store near you, you can select curbside pick up. That means you order online but can get your items the same or the next day!

A lot of you ask how I can get credit for “in-store” purchases when you shop my links (y’all are so sweet) and in-store/curbside pickup orders made online totally count!

DO I NEED A PROMO CODE TO SHOP?

You don’t need any kind of promo code to shop. If you have Early Access, you’ll log in to your account and automatically be able to shop the sale. If you’re not a cardholder, you’ll be able to see the items but won’t be able to purchase until the 15th. 

WHY SHOULD I CHECK OUT THE SALE EARLY IF I DON’T HAVE EARLY ACCESS?

You can easily add items to your wishlist on Nordstrom.com so they will all be there when the time comes to check out on July 15th when the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially begins (or when your designated cardholder day opens up)! I will be posting sale content starting the 6th so feel free to add my favs and purchases to your own personal list.

Early Access gives you the ability to shop up to 9 days before anyone else, and trust me, things fly off the racks (both literally and figuratively). Some items don’t even last a day! To gain access, you’ll need to be a Nordstrom cardmember. I actually opened my Nordstrom Card several years ago to shop early. There are two types of cards and both get the privilege of shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early!

WHY SHOULD I COME TO THE BLOG EVEN IF I FOLLOW YOU ON INSTAGRAM AND/OR LTK?

Pardon Muah will be the BEST and MAIN resource for all things NSale 2023. I personally prefer shopping the sale on my computer due to the number of items being purchased and the quality of information. You’ll find blog posts with sale items styled, wish lists, my favorites, shopping drop-down menus, IG/LTK round-ups, and more!

I will also be posting often (very often) during the sale in the LTK app where you’ll find exclusive photos & looks to shop!

Make sure to bookmark this tab as I’ll be updating it as we get closer to the start of the sale. You’ll also find a helpful drop-down menu as soon as the sale begins with all of the items I’ve purchased, and my favorites from every category… clothing, shoes, beauty, accessories, home, and more.