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Here’s how you can get the best deals during the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! 

Nordstrom’s biggest sale of the year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is LIVE!

During the Anniversary Sale, Nordy shoppers score incredible savings on thousands of items – some have been up to a whopping 75% OFF, so don’t miss your rare chance to save big on luxury brands!

Plus, shipping is FREE!

Here are a few of the deals that we spotted…

Keep reading for the best tips and tricks to shop Nordstrom’s biggest sale of the year!

1. Stock up on new fall items and save hundreds on luxury brands.

Historically, items hitting the sale rack range from designer denim and luggage savings to first dibs on some of the best workout clothes, shoes, and more – all at deeply discounted prices.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is also a great time to stock up on back-to-school kids clothes and stuff for the guys, too! 😍

2. Snag deals on amazing-smelling candles and other home decor pieces.

My, oh my, how we LOVE candles and all things home!

While we have yet to see the famous Capri candles on sale like in previous years, be sure to be ready once the sales officially kick off because the candles are always one of the first items to sell out fast! 

Keep an eye out for discounted home decor, both online and in their home section!

3. Score discounts on name-brand cosmetics and exclusive gift sets!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is also any beauty lover’s dream come true. Makeup and beauty items will sell out quickly, so don’t forget to check this section the moment the sale starts.

Luxury beauty brands often take this opportunity to launch special edition items and makeup kits, too. These FLY off the shelves every year, both in-store and online.

4. Score discounted Nordy’s gift cards to use during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

There are a few places you can score discounted gift cards to Nordstrom and using these cards at the Nordstrom sale is one way to save even more! Visit sites like CardCash and Cardbear. We’ve spotted CardCash offering Nordstrom gift cards for up to 5.1% OFF just this week! 🤩 How does this work? Just buy a gift card at a discounted price, and then use it toward your in-store or online purchase. Easy peasy! 

Do NOT wait until the sale to scoop up your discounted gift cards, though. They’ll frequently sell out of all their Nordstrom gift cards as shoppers prep for this sale.

5. Make a list and set a budget before the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts.

Make a list and check it twice!

Make a shopping game plan to get the most bang for your buck at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025. 🙌✅

My advice? Take a peek in your closet and home to decide what you’re missing so you can determine which purchases are must-haves. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great time to invest in staple pieces that you might not buy later at the regular price, but it’s also just as easy to overspend and get a little carried away (I’m speaking from experience here, people 😂).

And set a budget, too.

Just because items are marked 50% off or more doesn’t mean they’re in everyone’s budget (especially if you’re shopping for multiple items during the sale). Set your budget, and then decide what you absolutely can’t live without. Then, gather your willpower and put everything else back on the rack!

6. Don’t hesitate if you really want something.

Historically, the trendiest items that are at the top of most shoppers’ must-have lists WILL sell out, and they’ll sell out fast. Almost 100% of the time, these items aren’t restocked during the Nordstrom sale 2025. Though backorders will be allowed during early access, another reason to consider becoming a Nordstrom cardholder is so you can grab your must-have items while they’re still in stock! If something you love is sold out, you can add it to your wishlist.

All that said, there’s nothing worse than envisioning something in your closet or home, only to find that it’s gone for good. This has happened to me multiple times, so don’t hesitate!

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