Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 - What you need to know!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 is quickly approaching! I love a good sale and the NSale is known for some amazing deals!

{Shop the preview here or keep scrolling for all my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale guides!!!}

Before it begins, I wanted to share everything you need to know about the Nordstrom Sale so you can be well prepared and not waste time (or money!).

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 — Please note, I do make a small commission if you shop using my links. I *am so* appreciative when you shop through my blog because it helps me be able to put out even more content on this blog! So **thank you** in advance for using my links!!

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What is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

First up, what is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? The NSale is a giant sale of new arrivals from some of the top Nordstrom brands (like Topshop, Madewell, Vince).

They typically hold this sale each July but it’s happening in August this month because of the current pandemic. Other than the date change, the only other change is they’re allowing a preview period! Starting Friday July 24th, you’ll be able to preview the sale before it begins. More on this below!

When is the 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

The Nordstrom Sale dates are technically August 19th – August 30th. The sale opens up to the public on Wednesday, August 19th (my birthday!) and ends Sunday, August 30th but there’s also a way to shop before the 19th.

If you’re a cardholder, you get to shop earlier! This year the Nordy Sale begins on Tuesday, August 4th for cardholders. There are different access dates depending on your Nordy Club status.

Icons: Tuesday, August 4th
Ambassadors: Friday, August 7th
Influencers: Monday, August 10th
Insiders: Thursday, August 13th

You can check out your status here! Basically this means if you’re an Ambassador, you get early access in store (and online) on the 7th!

Benefits of a Nordstrom Card

The first year I ever really knew about the Nordstrom Sale, I applied for a Nordstrom credit card at like 6am to take advantage of the sale. Truth be told I only have a couple credit cards and rarely, rarely, open up new ones. I think I’ve only opened up 2 new credit cards in the last 10 years so trust me when I say I’m not one to open a new credit card on a whim.

With that being said, we do a lot of shopping at Nordstrom between their apparel, home and kids stuff. Our entire family shops there, especially during sale times!

There are 2 different kinds of credit cards – a Visa card and retail card. You can find info on both on this Nordstrom credit card page.

Some of the benefits of the Nordstrom card includes:

early shopping at the Nordstrom sale (obviously!)
Bonus Notes (get money towards future purchases with each do) Right now you can $60 just for signing up!!
Free alterations
no annual fee
lots more!

Here’s my one caveat – don’t get this card if you don’t have the cash to pay for what you order! There’s no sense in going in to debt for clothes and shoes, no matter how cute they are!

One other thing to note – you’ll earn rewards while you shop! Nordstrom rewards customers in stores and online at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and HautLook.

Another thing to note. It’s a great idea to schedule a Personal Double Points Date during the anniversary sale especially if you’re going to stock up on items or make a large purchase (like the UppaBaby Vista V2 Stella Stroller with Bassinet!)

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Preview!

New this year is a preview period!! Starting July 24th, you can preview everything that will be included in the sale. The preview is now live so I’ll be updating all of my Nordstrom posts with some of my top finds!

{Shop the preview here!!}

How to Shop

It can be so easy to get overwhelmed by everything in the sale! Think about your wardrobe and what you need. Do you need denim, cardigans, booties or baby items?

And make a budget! It can easy to go overboard when you see the sale prices but stay within your budget.

Make a list and check out your go to brands first…or just keep your eyes on this posts as well as my women’s fashion, baby products, accessories + shoes + beauty, and home + must have posts.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Catalog

The 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Catalog has yet to be shared but I’ll update this post as soon as it is! You can also sign up for my emails and I’ll send out an update as soon as this post (and all my other Nordstrom Anniversary Sale posts are updated)!

What to buy – Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

This a great time to stock on things like cardigans, boots, and underwear (I’m a huge fan of Hanky Panky). Rishi picked up a few sunglasses last year and I got some makeup and even a stool for our kids’ rooms!

I’ll be updating this post and my other Nordstrom posts to help weed out the duds and share some of my favorite items!

Again, I SO appreciate you shopping my Nordstrom Anniversary Sales guides! Here’s all the guides for easy access. Below you’ll find the round up photos as well to see some of the items!

Baby Products (Some of the BEST deals are found here!)
Women’s Fashion (Denim, Athleisure, Coats, Sweaters, Cardigans + more!)
Shoes + Accessories + Beauty (You can’t shop the Nordstrom Sale without getting a pair of booties!
My Sister’s 10 Ten (The casual girls guide to the Nordstrom Sale!)
Home + Gifts (The best candles, blankets + fun decor!)