What I Actually Bought: NSALE 2023

Well, I just did some damage [understatement of the century]. The verdict is in and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is not healthy for my bank account. Another understatement. Just when I think I am done shopping, I stumble upon something else that I *need* and all of a sudden I’m adding 12 more things to my cart, and well, 129 items later I’m hitting checkout. The point is, I found a LOT to try. And so try I will. While you will look at this list below and think “Erin, why did you ACTUALLY buy ALL of this?” [don’t worry, that is a normal and healthy reaction, and if you didn’t think those thoughts I might be concerned] and while the answer is yes because I need all of it [kidding, I don’t], I like to think of it as “being your official anniversary sale guinea pig”. It is my job to share with all of you what is worth spending your dollars on [and even more so, what isn’t worth spending your dollars on] so consider me a tester of sorts. I buy a lot because it’s product research [and because getting dressed is fun although full disclosure: I’m already sweating thinking about the outfit changes that are about to ensue while it’s 90 degrees and I’m prouncing around in sweaters and boots]. Additionally, without all of these items my annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Hits & Misses blog post wouldn’t be possible [here is last year’s for a taste of what is to come]!

In case you aren’t able to shop just quite yet, no worries, you can click around on the items below and add them to your wish list so that when it is go-time for you, you simply add to your cart in one swoop, hit checkout, and wait for Christmas to arrive at your doorstep! Here is a complete list of the shopping dates in case you need that!

Now, let’s get this 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale party started!

PS. Make sure to check out our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Hub for your all-encompassing guide! Bookmark it and check back often, we’ll update you with our top picks and need-to-know about blog posts throughout the sale!

Now, let’s dive in and start with the most exciting thing to shop for during the sale [or so I think] — shoes!

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Moving right along to another category that gets me giddy inside — sweaters.

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Oh denim, don’t even get me started on denim. It was so hard to narrow down the list, but here is what I ended up walking away with..

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I would be lying if I said the athleisure and loungewear didn’t make me the most excited this year! I can’t resist anything with the word “comfortable” in the description.

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You can’t get through an Anniversary Sale without shopping tops. And so shopping tops I did..

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This section gets very dangerous for me very quickly — every time I look at the coats and jackets I end up adding more to my cart. Make it stop. Or don’t 😉

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While I never go super heavy on dresses and jumpsuits, there were several that caught my this year that made me very excited

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That’s a wrap, friends! Next stop: mirror selfies galore once these make an appearance at my door! Stay tuned to see what ends up as a hit and what will be a miss! Until then, we’ll see you over in our Facebook Group sharing our in-store finds stat!

Founder and creator of LIY, Erin turned her dream of a hobby blog into a full-time career which she now runs alongside the LIY team! When not in front of her computer screen [with a La Croix or wine in hand] or in front of a mirror taking mirror selfies, you can find Erin spending time on the water, cuddled up with her two pups and husband most likely watching the latest Shark Tank episode, or getting lost in an easy beach read.