It’s officially my favorite time of the year – the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and I’ve rounded up everything I bought in one place for you. If you’re new around here, the NSALE is the rare sale where brand-new fall arrivals go on sale before the season even starts, then jump back up to full price once it ends. Translation: it’s the best time all year to invest in the pieces you’ll actually reach for come September.
This year, as usual, I leaned all the way into elevated fall staples – the jackets, sweaters, and essentials that make getting dressed easy when the weather turns. I skipped the trend pieces that fizzle out and focused on the wear-now, wear-later items I know I’ll be living in for years. Everything below is something I personally added to my cart, and I’ve broken it all down by category so you can shop straight to what you’re looking for.
A quick editor’s note before you dive in: I’m 5’10”, so I’ve included honest fit notes on every single piece – whether it runs true to size, if you should size up, and exactly what size I’m wearing. I’ve shopped this sale for over a decade, and my goal is always to help you skip the guesswork and grab the pieces worth it before they sell out (because the best ones always do). So grab a coffee, sit back, and happy shopping!
