Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021

[Vlad]

Hi there Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shoppers and fans!

The NAS is now live on Nordstrom.com - so check it out and share in this thread what items you've shopped for!

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[lovemyrescues]

So the Treasure & Bond Hooded Poncho (one size only) was sold out before I had access to the sale. I have checked every morning for restock. It wasn't available this morning but suddenly I saw it just now and bought it. It said "only a few left" but after I placed my order it now says out of stock again (black color). Has anyone tried this one and what were your thoughts if you did?

This happened with a couple of items and so far they’ve shipped.

 

[Westie lover]

I think there are designer deals to be had at twice the discount... right before the anniversary sale things were going for 40-60% off retail, vs. 20-40% for the anniversary sale. Sometimes I feel like I have blinders on during the sale and have to remind myself NAS isn’t the only game in town.

Yesterday was the first time I have stepped into a store since the pandemic began. I have been too busy with work and my priorities shifted. It’s really easy to get caught up in the hype. We start talking about the preview and sale well in advance and they fill my inbox with very tempting items. I was really looking forward to seeing merchandise in person. My local store at Pentagon City isn’t very well stocked in a normal year much less in this post pandemic world. I have been shopping this sale at this location every year for as long as I can remember. There have been lots of changes. I agree with another’s comment about being short staffed due to labor shortage. With everything going on I think most industries are facing multiple struggles. I do miss the days when they had really special items at great prices.

I’m lucky enough to live in an area with tons of boutiques walking distance from my home. Many of them like Free People, Tory Burch, Barbour, Madewell just to name a few, are always offering sales and have excellent customer service so there is no logical reason I should be tempted by the NAS. I think it represents normalcy as this something I have participated in for so many years.

 

[bagconfusion]

Too bad when you order a lot though you don’t get it all together but instead shipped individually or atleast every item I’ve bought that has been shipped is sent individually. Honestly though I can’t imagine how stressful this event is with the influx of orders and etc. like im not gonna be happy if my order is messed up but at the same time I do understand it can be very hectic probably plus if they get paid minimum wage I no doubt expect errors or people to not really care when packaging. I haven’t ordered from Nordstrom before though because I always thought it was too expensive and as a 21 year old im kinda low budget or at least I need to be but you know, I like stuff and it’s always expensive stuff. So anyways a few of my items have shipped but none of the stuff that goes out of stock fast so fingers still crossed I get those items. I gotta full work week next week though so if it comes then sadly won’t be able to return the items right away.

 

[rutabaga]

The Vince coatigan came back in stock in M so I ordered it. Would’ve preferred the S but we’ll see if it ships.

As for the Vince pima cotton dress, I agree with the reviewers who said it’s not worth the price. I bought it in pink in size M and unlike other Vince pieces, this was TTS. The fabric was soft but the shoulder straps and belt felt unsubstantial and didn’t seem to lie flat. There was some weird puckering in the rear and there was nothing special about the tailoring or drape of the dress to be $100+. I felt like I put on a juniors fast fashion dress so I skipped taking pics and returned it. It seems to be a polarizing dress, but I think this one will be 60% off around wintertime:

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/vince-pima-cotton-sleeveless-dress/5914153

 

[piosavsfan]

Finally tried on everything that I picked up last Saturday. I had been waiting for my full order to arrive but since that’s MIA, dove in.

Loved pretty much everything of course! My faves are the oncloud charcoal/rose and the Marc Fisher Padmia boots

Was able to reorder 3 of my 5 lost items, 2 for store pickup so I’ll make another trek out there tomorrow.

Have one additional item in transit (usps). Two popbacks in getting ready and two items that are not shipping until the 6th.

And then I can be done!!

I absolutely loved the color of the oncloud in charcoal/rose but the backs are so stiff that I immediately felt pain at the top of my heel. I was so sad but knew they would give me major blisters.

 

[rutabaga]

OMG the Reiss coat arrived and I don‘t hate it. I mean I don’t love it yet either. I want to get the wrinkles out and see how I like it when I’m dressed. I bought an eight and it fits. I’m regularly a 10, or a 12. I have a 12 ready to arrive on Tuesday. I’m wondering if I’ll like the fit of the 12 better. Hmmmm.

Please post pics when you have time! I was hoping to snag a size 8 but it sounds like this coat is pretty forgiving?

 

[leopardgirl0123]

I received the P448 in glitter today! I love them. Some say they’re too pink. They are a mix of black and pink glitter with a leopard tab on the back. There was a plain version that’s sold out. I have several pairs of Vintage Havana that are plain. I’m excited to wear these blingy shoes! Very comfy whole sizes only. I’m 6.5-7 and the 37 is great.

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So cute!! I ordered a pair after seeing them on here but they got canceled. I’m going to keep checking for them.

 

[coffeecup1828]

I absolutely loved the color of the oncloud in charcoal/rose but the backs are so stiff that I immediately felt pain at the top of my heel. I was so sad but knew they would give me major blisters.

Yes learned this the hard way...I stupidly took a brand new pair as my walking shoes in Disney back in Feb. I went through an entire box of band aids for my poor heels. That said, they did break in and are now my most comfortable pair of sneakers I own.

 

[piosavsfan]

Yes learned this the hard way...I stupidly took a brand new pair as my walking shoes in Disney back in Feb. I went through an entire box of band aids for my poor heels. That said, they did break in and are now my most comfortable pair of sneakers I own.

They did seem pretty comfortable other than the heel, but I didn't want to go through the struggle of breaking them in.

 

[bobolo]

When are they going to restock the Reiss items and blazers from Smythe, Veronica Beard and L’Agence? I am so disappointed with the lack of inventory.

i just looked at the smythe pieces on line it doesnt appear up to the same quality i was surprised

 

[pixiejenna]

So cute!! I ordered a pair after seeing them on here but they got canceled. I’m going to keep checking for them.

You may have better luck in store, if they don't have it they can order them. I've noticed a few items out of stock online but in stockin store like usual. Ugg has a leopard sock that online is OOS but wheb I went to my local store to do online returns they had over 10 pairs on the floor. And a few random shirts the same thing.

 

[grietje]

I went to the Roseville store to do my returns/exchanges. It was an easy affair.

I changed the ‘meh’ Ugg slippers to the same in the blue and a smaller size. Much better!

Eileen Fisher Boxy open front cardigan: exchanged small for XS and it’s a nicer fit. A bit less ‘sclumpy’.

I bought two non NAS items that were marked down - a Vince striped sweater in coastal blue and a white EF dress.

I will write that the Vince drop shoulder sweater is really lovely. I have an everlane sweater that has a similar vibe so I didn’t get it but the fabric is soft, the color warm, and the fit relaxed but tailored

 

[unusual]

I placed an order 7 days ago for one item. I watched the item go in and out of stock at least 8 times...no movement on my order (“getting ready”). I decided to place a duplicate order when the same item came in stock again. Guess which order just shipped? The order I placed yesterday. The other one is still “getting ready.” Getting ready for what, I don’t know. It could have learned to dance a tango by now.


Anyway I recommend duplicate orders.

Ugh, I started out ordering at least 5 items in 2 sizes bc of doubts. Then had two oversized Free People turtlenecks in 2 colors each sitting "getting ready" since the 14th so when a stock notification popped up I ordered again not realizing they were actually going to ship. I now have 8 GIANT oversized sweaters to return I swear they could be throw pillows they are that plump!

I'm still waiting for 2 Spanx bodysuits who have been nicely "getting ready" since the 15th. Debating reordering but I'll probably end up just like you The amount of returns I have are embarrassing at this point. Thank God I didn't reorder everything on my $1300 order from the first Ambassador day...that one showed "getting" ready until it showed up on my doorstep, go figure.

 

[toujours*chic]

Anyone buy this NAS Eric Javits hat? 3 times tried to buy it in blush and antique, twice cancelled each and now the blush finally shipped. Antique is still getting ready (likely will cancel.....again).

It is true that you need to keep watching and make multiple orders.

 

[JoesGirl]

Please post pics when you have time! I was hoping to snag a size 8 but it sounds like this coat is pretty forgiving?

Will do!!

Eileen Fisher Boxy open front cardigan: exchanged small for XS and it’s a nicer fit. A bit less ‘sclumpy’.

I bought two non NAS items that were marked down - a Vince striped sweater in coastal blue and a white EF dress.

I will write that the Vince drop shoulder sweater is really lovely. I have an everlane sweater that has a similar vibe so I didn’t get it but the fabric is soft, the color warm, and the fit relaxed but tailored

Got any links for the EF and Vince items?