
Summer dressing hits different — breezy dresses, crisp white tops, and nautical-inspired staples from poplin button-downs to boat shoes (à la the trending fisherman aesthetic) are simply everything. Add in this season’s sandal lineup (Flip-flops! Slides! Kitten heels!) and a color palette spanning butter yellow to powder pink — plus cheery prints like polka dots and stripes — and it’s officially time to refresh the rotation. Luckily, Nordstrom’s Anniversary sale is running from July 12 through August 3 (with Nordy Club members getting early access on July 8), just in time to revamp your summer wardrobe and get you excited about fall.
As a fashion editor, I’m always combing through it for the best finds — timeless staples, trend-forward styles, and everything in between. Right now, I’m stocking up on the kind of pieces that make summer dressing feel easy: cute dress-and-sneaker combos, playful bubble hems, airy raffia accessories, fun sunglasses, and standout swim. And yes, I’m still making room for loungewear — just the kind that can handle a heat wave and feel perfectly effortless during summer travel. Plus summer wedding guest dresses, breezy matching sets, and Cowboy Cartner-ready extras.
Click through for 42 of the best summer-ready finds from Nordstrom’s sale — all editor-approved and all worth scooping up before they’re gone.
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.

38% Off Dolce Vita Balen Leather Shoulder Bag
Dolce Vita Balen Leather Shoulder Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

25% Off Cotton On Body Thin Strap Low Scoop One Piece Cheeky
Cotton On Body Thin Strap Low Scoop One Piece Cheeky, $, available at Nordstrom

38% Off Loeffler Randall Izzie Knotted Slide Sandal
Loeffler Randall Izzie Knotted Slide Sandal, $, available at Nordstrom

20% Off Eloquii Stripe Strapless Cotton Poplin Fit & Flare Maxi Dress
Eloquii Stripe Strapless Cotton Poplin Fit & Flare Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

43% Off Le Specs Mermaiden 52mm Rectangular Sunglasses
Le Specs Mermaiden 52mm Rectangular Sunglasses, $, available at Nordstrom

52% Off Free People High Roller Denim Jumpsuit
Free People High Roller Denim Jumpsuit, $, available at Nordstrom

37% Off Monica Vinader Set of 2 Nura Stacking Rings
Monica Vinader Set of 2 Nura Stacking Rings, $, available at Nordstrom

9% Off Modenaire Textured Strapless Mini Dress with Ruffled Bodice and Fitted Waist
Modenaire Textured Strapless Mini Dress with Ruffled Bodice, $, available at Nordstrom

39% Off Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandal
Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandal, $, available at Nordstrom

50% Off Farm Rio Pineapple Garden Stretch Tulle Body-Con Dress
Farm Rio Pineapple Garden Stretch Tulle Body-Con Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

38% Off Ray-Ban Kai 56mm Oval Sunglasses
Ray-Ban Kai 56mm Oval Sunglasses, $, available at Nordstrom

25% Off New Balance Gender Inclusive 530 Sneaker
New Balance Gender Inclusive 530 Sneaker, $, available at Nordstrom

25% Off Madewell Airy Denim Drawstring Waist Low Slung Baggy Jeans
Madewell Airy Denim Drawstring Waist Low Slung Baggy Jeans, $, available at Nordstrom

45% Off Coach Pebbled Crossbody Bag
Coach Pebbled Crossbody Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

25% Off Adidas Gazelle Indoor Sneaker
Adidas Gazelle Indoor Sneaker, $, available at Nordstrom

39% Off Open Edit Luxe Sculpt Rib Sweater Tank
Open Edit Luxe Sculpt Rib Sweater Tank, $, available at Nordstrom

50% Off Anine Bing Fan Earrings
Anine Bing Fan Earrings, $, available at Nordstrom

40% Off Chelsea28 Smocked Drop Waist Midi Dress
Chelsea28 Smocked Drop Waist Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

37% Off Coconuts by Matisse Red Kitten Heel Sandal
Coconuts by Matisse Red Kitten Heel Sandal, $, available at Nordstrom

40% Off Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Crop Pajamas
Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Crop Pajamas, $, available at Nordstrom

33% Off On Cloudmonster Running Shoe
On Cloudmonster Running Shoe, $, available at Nordstrom

45% Off Simplify Carter Polarized Sunglasses
Simplify Carter Polarized Sunglasses, $, available at Nordstrom

40% Off Petal & Pup Flynn Cotton Tie Front Top & Drawstring Shorts Set
Petal and Pup Flynn Cotton Tie Front Top & Drawstring Shorts Set, $, available at Nordstrom

35% Off By Adina Eden XL Metal Sea Shell Hair Claw Clip
Adina Eden XL Metal Sea Shell Hair Claw Clip, $, available at Nordstrom

30% Off Béis The 22-Inch Expandable Carry-On Roller
Béis The 22-Inch Expandable Carry-On Roller, $, available at Nordstrom

29% Off Bcbgmaxazria Fit and Flare Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA Fit and Flare Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

30% Off Staud The Dude Leather Shoulder Bag
Staud The Dude Leather Shoulder Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

32% Off Ugg Scuffita Genuine Shearling Slide Slipper
Ugg Scuffita Genuine Shearling Slide Slipper, $, available at Nordstrom

17% Off Hollywood Sensation Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Hollywood Sensation Pearl Necklace Freshwater Pearl Necklace, $, available at Nordstrom

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5% Off Wayf Cara Floral Cap Sleeve Linen Blend Midi Dress
Wayf Cara Floral Cap Sleeve Linen Blend Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

30% Off Keds Platform Mary Jane Sneaker
Keds Platform Mary Jane Sneaker, $, available at Nordstrom

38% Off Mother The Hustler Roller Sneak Jeans
MOTHER The Hustler Roller Sneak Jeans, $, available at Nordstrom

38% Off Kate Spade New York Reversible Belt
Kate Spade New York Reversible Belt, $, available at Nordstrom

37% Off Bombas Assorted 3-Pack Mid Ankle Supima Cotton Blend Socks
Bombas Assorted 3-Pack Mid Ankle Supima Cotton Blend Socks, $, available at Nordstrom

37% Off SPANXshape Booty Boost 7/8 Leggings
SPANX SPANXshape Booty Boost 7/8 Leggings, $, available at Nordstrom

25% Off Nike Pacific Low Top Sneaker
Nike Pacific Low Top Sneaker, $, available at Nordstrom

50% Off En Saison Josette Floral Midi Dress
En Saison Josette Floral Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

30% Off Burberry Check Mini Bag
Burberry Check Mini Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

40% Off Damson Madder Becca Stripe Cutout Smocked Organic Cotton Peplum Top
Damson Madder Becca Stripe Cutout Smocked Organic Cotton Peplum Top, $, available at Nordstrom

40% Off Larroudé Verona Ballet Flat
Larroudé Verona Ballet Flat, $, available at Nordstrom

30% Off Reformation Cleodora Lace Trim Minidress
Reformation Cleodora Lace Trim Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom

24% Off Neil J. Rodgers Obi Flatform
Neil J. Rodgers Obi Flatform, $, available at Nordstrom
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