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!

Please consider supporting TPF by clicking/tapping the Nordstrom link on our forum prior to shopping.

 

[VancouverLady]

I'm a bit upset with myself that I allowed FOMO to get the best of me. I went into this sale with one intention: Get a new fall coat, hanky panky thongs, and a couple pairs of boots/shoes. I truly did not need anything else. I spent way more than I should have, enough where I would not be able to pay off the full credit statement in time.

I'm going to go through my items today and pick out what I actually needed, and I will keep those. I love coming to this thread but it's also so bad for people like me who struggle with controlling my shopping habits! I'm embarrassed to admit this, but perhaps others are in the same boat and may be able to relate. I'm thinking the only items I will keep are:

* Rag & Bone Dean Coat (I'm still going back and forth between this and the cheap harris wharf coat... This one would definitely keep me warmer)
* Andre Assous suede boots (not NAS item, but I got them price matched for $150 and they are beautiful)
* Blank NYC suede skirt
* Blank NYC Baxter jeans
* Free People swim too deep sweater (kind of debating this one still, it's nice but I already have so many sweaters)
* Hanky Panky thongs
* Sofft carrey sandals
* Schuz myreh sandals (will keep depending how they fit once I receive them)

I have a clare v tote, aquatalia boots, reiss sweater dress, harris wharf coat, and a few other things which I will most likely return. I know that Reiss dress looks so good on me but I have to think realistically with my money. Ugh.

Anyways, just wanted to share somewhere, as embarrassing as it may be!

Hey, no harm, no foul! This thread is for sure a double-edged sword -- it's super fun and helpful, but it can also create FOMO, which is only intensified by the "scarcity" of the sale. I applaud your honesty, and am happy for you that you figured out your priorities before you cut all those tags off! Your posts have been wonderful, and I've enjoyed seeing your photos, and have appreciated your reviews. The white Aquatalia boots, which I had been seriously considering, looked amazing on you but based on your photos, I knew they wouldn't work on my legs, which are thicker. So you really helped me out, and I'm sure others too!

PS - this could be an unpopular opinion, but I'd say if you're on the fence about the Free People sweater, return it!

 

[bagconfusion]

I haven’t received a refund for any of the items I’ve sent back yet.

Yeah I just sent back like five return boxes almost. And a week or two ago I sent back some sunglasses which I haven’t gotten a refund for yet but that’s ok as long as I get it eventually. I did as most people said for my returns and sent them individually unless the return said on it that it had certain items like when it was all part of one order it could usually be combined. So hopefully no mistakes happen.

 

[bagconfusion]

I also use the excuse, well I returned or "I don't know if this or that will fit..." generally I end up where I need to be but it is a process.. I would live to be one of those people who gets like 5 impactful/amazing pieces and then they are done...

"why can't i quit you nsale...""""

Hah yeah I know that if they had everything in stock that I wanted they would have my money but I hate doing multiple orders so I just let it sit in my cart until enough is really desired by me to check out. I ordered the BB Dakota houndstooth drape coat in small that totally didn’t fit me I’m a medium but I fell for the want it buy it try it return it. Idk if the medium would fit my arms either tbh maybe though. I am not reordering it though I don’t need it after seeing it.

 

[VSOP]

I just realized I got $30 in notes from in store pickups. What else can I buy?

I should have gotten 30 but only got 10. I don’t want to call customer service to deal with them. Ughh

 

[VSOP]

When is sale over? I have returns, lol

 

[titania029]

I should have gotten 30 but only got 10. I don’t want to call customer service to deal with them. Ughh

I was surprised I got $30. I thought it was an one-time promotion. But I get it about not wanting to call.

 

[RhiannonMR]

Yeah this it the time of the sale where FOMO starts clawing at me. I've blown the budget, not much left on site, but just have to get one more thing ... I've finished ordering as much as I am going to order but yet I still want to spend. I don't spend much the rest of the year but nSale gets me every SINGLE year.

 

[bunnylou]

I haven’t received a refund for any of the items I’ve sent back yet.

I finally got refunded for something I mailed back a week before NAS started!

 

[bunnylou]

I also know that I need to stop shopping for the life I want, and instead shop for the life I have. I'm never going to wear these cute dresses out for dinners with friends or even date nights! I should just accept that I'm a jeans-and-tee kinda person and stop throwing my money away

Let’s all start wearing our cute dresses to the grocery store!

 

[VSOP]

Oh gosh, called. Rep had a baby crying in the background. Poor baby.

He was happy when I asked for credit dept.

 

[carolswin]

I haven’t received a refund for any of the items I’ve sent back yet.

My refund that posted today was for something I mailed before the sale even started. I watched it through the newgistics tracking and today was 15 business days since they received it.

 

[p3b]

I didn’t think I’d get it, but there was a $10 note in my account this morning from the pick up in store promo. It has a 10/2021 expiration date.

I wasn't expecting them until tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up! So glad to see I got my full $30 (one order they canceled but they still gave it to me).

When is sale over? I have returns, lol

Sunday

 

[baghabitz34]

Let’s all start wearing our cute dresses to the grocery store!

That’s what I started doing.
Boyfriend: Where are you going all dressed up?
Me: The market!

 

[vanhbutterfly31]

I also know that I need to stop shopping for the life I want, and instead shop for the life I have. I'm never going to wear these cute dresses out for dinners with friends or even date nights! I should just accept that I'm a jeans-and-tee kinda person and stop throwing my money away

YES! I need to shop for the life I have even though I shop for the life I want. I always say that I like to pretend to be fancy with my attire and accessories, but I'm a more down-to-earth kind of gal.

 

[JoesGirl]

Hey, no harm, no foul! This thread is for sure a double-edged sword -- it's super fun and helpful, but it can also create FOMO, which is only intensified by the "scarcity" of the sale. I applaud your honesty, and am happy for you that you figured out your priorities before you cut all those tags off! Your posts have been wonderful, and I've enjoyed seeing your photos, and have appreciated your reviews. The white Aquatalia boots, which I had been seriously considering, looked amazing on you but based on your photos, I knew they wouldn't work on my legs, which are thicker. So you really helped me out, and I'm sure others too!

PS - this could be an unpopular opinion, but I'd say if you're on the fence about the Free People sweater, return it!

I couldn’t have said it better myself!
I think it’s very brave of you to be as honest as you have.

I love this thread so much and look forward to all of our excitement, the frenzy, disappointment and try ons! I hope you also know we are here to support you, so girl don’t be embarrassed. We got you.

Tomorrow is my 25th anni of my 29th birthday! Today my three kids and I headed up to our local Nordys (40 miles away) had lunch and did all my returns. I had 31 items!!! But I’m pretty organized and have a regular gal I go to. We have a good system. While I did return 31 items I’m sure I’m still not done. The only thing I know I’ll be keeping for sure are the TB lug boots, the tan sneaks I bought for $59 and a $59 black duster. All in all not bad.