The 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially here, and after lots of try-ons, fit checks, and new favorite finds – we’ve narrowed it down to the 10 dresses we think are trulyyyy worth adding to your cart from this year’s sale!
Need tips to shop the NSale?! We’ve mapped everyyything out HERE but as always, Nordstrom cardmembers get early access to shop before the public, with Icon Status members kicking things off on Tuesday, July 14. The higher your Nordy Club status, the earlier you’ll shop! NOTE: Simply log in to your Nordstrom account to determine your Nordy Club status! If you’re not already a cardholder, you can apply here. BONUS: You’ll get $60 off your next Nordstrom purchase the day you’re approved for a card!
Because one NSale blog post is never enough 😉, here are all the ways to shop along with us this year:
- 🛍️ Shop our Nordstrom Storefront to browse all of Team LIY’s favorite Anniversary Sale finds across every category – not just the top 10 featured here!
- 💬 Join our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Insiders Facebook Group, where thousands of shoppers share reviews, ask sizing questions, swap styling ideas, get restock alerts, and enter exclusive nightly giveaways – all dedicated to the NSale!
- 📲 Follow along on Instagram Stories for behind-the-scenes try-ons, honest fit reviews, styling ideas, daily favorites, and a first look at everything we’re testing throughout the sale!
NSale at a Glance
- 🛍️ Early Access: July 14–17
- 🎉 Public Access: July 18
- ⏰ Sale Ends: August 9
- 💸 Prices Go Back Up: August 10
Now, let’s get to the good stuff – our Top 10 dress picks from this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! 👖✨
Chelsea28 Lace Mini Dress [true to size, wearing in S] // Sam Edelman Heels [true to size]
Treasure & Bond Denim Dress [true to size, wearing in S] // Steve Madden Boots [true to size]
Socialite Floral Mesh Dress [true to size, wearing M] / Sam Edelman Pointed Mule [true to size]
Chelsea28 Midi Dress [true to size, wearing M] / Sam Edelman Pointed Mule [true to size]
Cassidy [5’4″, size S or 4]
ZOE + CLAIRE Denim Midi Dress [true to size, wearing in small] // Sam Edelman Pointed Mule [true to size]
5’6″, typically size M/L or 8/10
Chelsea 28 Dress [true to size, wearing in large] // Booties [true to size]
Devon [5’8″, size S or 2]
Cinq à Sept Denim Dress [true to size, wearing 2] / Shoes [true to size]
Claire’s Top Pick [5’5″, size Small or 6]
Dress [True to size, wearing small] // Marc Fisher Boots [True to size]
Jen’s Top Pick [5’7″, size M or 6]
Melloday Print Satin Dress [true to size, wearing medium] // Cleo Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mule [true to size]
Katy’s Top Pick [5’4″, size XS/S or 2]
Open Edit Rib Knit Mock Neck Sweater [size down if in between, wearing S] // Sam Edelman Scottie Block Heel Bootie [true to size]
