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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more My favorite shopping event of the year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and it's one of the best times to save on the most popular and beloved fashion brands. I grew up shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale with my mom before spending nearly four years working as a sales associate between Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack.

This has given me a very clear sense of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale bestsellers , what sells out first, and what gets returned. Now, I'm ready to share what's absolutely worth it and what you should skip from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Nordstrom Cardholders can shop the sale now, while the general public gets access July 15 at 12:01 ET.



This sale definitely creates a certain frenzy, and the most popular items do tend to sell out. If you're not able to shop just yet, I recommend adding your must-haves to your wishlist to make checking out easier. Don't wait too long because the sale ends on August 4 when prices return to normal.

The staples that never seem to go on sale Starting off strong, I could go into a long list of the categories of items that never go on sale; instead, let's focus on the basics: the Zella leggings I stock up on every single year, timeless boots to kick off fall with, the comfiest and on-trend Birkenstocks. These are the classic items that go on sale just a few times throughout the entire year, and then remain in my wardrobe (and .

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