If you think this is just another Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post, you’re wrong. It’s the complete opposite! As opposed to featuring the best-of sale, I’m showing you what not to get and a few alternatives instead. Disclaimer: I don’t think the following items are bad, ugly, dumb, etc., I’ve simply weighed the pros and cons against their counterparts… plus, how else was I going to get your attention?

 

See what not to get from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale below!

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  • DON’T collect another pair of lounge pants (although these look ridiculously soft, $50 $33). 
  • DO try  cargo pants ($69 $46). They’re just as comfy and can be worn outside of the house. And if you still really, really want lounge pants, there’s these too.
  • DON’T travel with a faux leather duffle bag (despite the 4.5 star reviews, $85 $57) that can easily be scratched up.
  • DO carry a nylon weekender ($300 $200) — it’s durable, lightweight, and can easily be shoved into overhead bins. 
  • DON’T go lightweight with a basic  utility jacket (they’re so versatile, you might already own one, $119 $80).
  • DO slip into a warm puffer jacket ($98 $65) with an adjustable cinch detail to prevent you from looking too much like the Marshmallow Man. 
  • DON’T drag around a slouchy purse (even if the price is as good as this, $59 $39) that can lose it’s shape when not in use. 
  • DO grab a structured tote ($54 $36) for the same modern feel. It comes in navy and a the perfect shade of red. 
  • DON’T run errands in a half-zip pullover (though, this one may be an exception, $78 $52). See full-zip version here.
  • DO go on a coffee run in a moto-hoodie combo ($98 $65). Wear it over a graphic tee and jeans for a model off-duty look. Bonus: the hood is a removable!
  • DON’T get lost in heavy in funnel-neck sweater (specifically for my fellow petites, $79 $53). 
  • DO kick back in a slouchy, cropped knit ($78 $52). The v-neck will elongate your neck and the length is perfect for tucking into jeans. I love both the “do” and “don’t” so here’s a combination of both styles ($49 $32). 

 

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially starts on July 20th and ends on August 5th. Okay, I couldn’t help myself — here are a few more favorite sale pieces: