33 Designer Steals Savvy It-Girls Are Snapping Up at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
From boho Chloé trousers to The Row’s cult-favorite mules


After a decade of hunting for the best fashion deals and following a 'buy less but buy better' shopping philosophy, I've built a capsule wardrobe of discounted designer pieces I'm proud of. Think: half-price Prada pumps, Khaite tops on clearance, and under-$1,000 heritage designer bags. My best-kept secret for curating such a collection without racking up an obscene amount of credit card debt is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the retailer's once-a-year event where top shoe trends, luxury basics, and much more are discounted.
Since my collection is complete—trust me, I couldn't fit even one more pair of pants in my tiny New York City closet—I'm here to share my discounted designer wisdom with you, so you can start building your own. Consider the below a one-stop guide to the best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals, from celebrity-approved on-sale sneakers and effortless linen pieces to rich-looking essentials for European vacation outfits.
But, first, some more need-to-know information: Nordy's biggest annual sale runs from July 12 to August 3 and offers shoppers discounts across various categories, including beauty tools, steals across skincare, makeup, and haircare, as well as fragrance sets for a fraction of their original price. Now, if you're ready to dive in, keep scrolling to discover the best affordable designer deals Nordstrom has to offer.
The Best Deals We've Found (So Far)
- Best Designer Sweater on Sale: Khaite Morgane Crop Wool Blend Polo Sweater (Was $1,280), Now $346
- Best Designer Pants on Sale: Eleventy Straight Leg Virgin Wool, Silk & Linen Pants (Were $1,095), Now $394
- Best Designer Dress on Sale: Max Mara Sarah Stretch Poplin Wrap Shirtdress (Was $995), Now $697
- Best Designer Bag on Sale: Mulberry Small Pimlico Leather Tote (Was $1,695), Now $1,305
- Best Designer Shoe on Sale: The Row Novus Derby (Was $1,490), Now $536
- Best Designer Sunglasses on Sale: Tiffany & Co. 56mm Gradient Oval Sunglasses (Were $461), Now $246
Best Designer Tops and Jacket Deals on Nordstrom
For those unaware, Khaite is one of the coolest downtown New York brands (look at Katie Holmes, who might be the biggest fan of the label). It's praised by fashion editors and merchandisers for its knitwear, which is why I suggest grabbing this light gray polo sweater.
A purple color trend is set to dominate fall and winter 2025. Stay ahead of the curve by adding this gorgeous eggplant button-down shirt by Dries Van Noten to your cart.
Plaid is having a moment, and, naturally, the print will keep trending once we reach back-to-school season.
Another NYC insider favorite is FFORME, known for its minimalist and creative twists on feminine essentials, like this draped white tee made of luxurious silk.
Who doesn't love a classic Breton striped shirt? Max Mara pulls off the mariner print perfectly with this white and navy ribbed sweater featuring gold shoulder buttons.
Best Designer Pants Deals on Nordstrom
I'd style these Eleventy linen-blend trousers in a summer work outfit with a short-sleeved white button-down shirt and pointed-toe flats.
If you want to try 2025's new boho trend, it's best to start with Chloé, since the French fashion house is largely responsible for the modern-day boom. Try these ornate jacquard pants with a slightly sheer blouse and a solid black loafer.
Best Designer Dresses Deals on Nordstrom
Best Designer Bags Deals on Nordstrom
As someone who has thoroughly researched the all-time best Coach bags, trust me when I suggest you add this white C-motif shoulder bag to your virtual Nordy's cart.
After a banner fall 2024 season, suede bags are still going strong. This chocolate brown All Saints bag showcases the supple leather texture very well.
Following butter yellow is bright mustard—trust me: I know a thing or two about the summer 2025 color trends.
Best Designer Shoe Deals on Nordstrom
You won't want to miss these cherry red ballet flats by Gianvito Rossi, an Italian luxury footwear brand known for its exquisite leatherwork and timeless style.
While I love a pop of color as much as any maximalist, a cool white sneaker makes an undeniable style statement of its own.
You already know what I'm going to say. It's The Row, a brand that, in my opinion, can’t produce a non-beautiful piece. Any product from the cult-followed label on sale with a discount is worth considering.
I've always liked silver shoes because they add a touch of flash and fun to any outfit. I love that these square-toe kitten heels by Stella McCartney are both playful, like the silver vegan leather, and sophisticated, with the Mary Jane strap and comfortable pump design.
A simple way to upgrade your summer shoe collection is to include a strappy leather sandal like these from Stuart Weitzman. The criss-crossing kitten heel is a major upgrade from a rubber pool slide or flip-flop.
Best Designer Sunglasses Deals on Nordstrom
Isabel Marant is another boho brand associated with the aesthetic that first gained popularity in the early 2000s and is now making a comeback.
Pretty and polarized in pink—these Coach sunglasses are a simple way to add a soft, feminine touch to any summer outfit.
With their dramatic, angular cat-eye shape and warm tortoiseshell frame, I can easily picture these Saint Laurent sunglasses—40 percent off, by the way!—paired with a sleek white sundress and tan sandals.
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Emma Childs is the fashion features editor at Marie Claire, where she explores the intersection of style and human interest storytelling. She covers viral, zeitgeist-y moments—like TikTok's "Olsen Tuck" and Substack's "Shirt Sandwiches"—and has written hundreds of runway-researched trend reports. Above all, Emma enjoys connecting with real people about style, from picking a designer's brain to speaking with athlete stylists, politicians, and C-suite executives.
Emma previously wrote for The Zoe Report, Editorialist, Elite Daily, and Bustle and studied Fashion Studies and New Media at Fordham University Lincoln Center. When Emma isn't writing about niche fashion discourse on the internet, you'll find her stalking eBay for designer vintage, doing hot yoga, and "psspsspssp"-ing at bodega cats.