You are currently viewing Julie’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 Hits and Misses!

Julie’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 Hits and Misses!

  • Post author:
  • Post category:Fashion

The Anniversary Sale is here!! It’s the BEST time to score NEW Fall items at discounted prices!! I always like to stock up on jeans, jackets and booties during this sale! After trying-on over 60+ pieces here is my list of HITS & MISSES.

A few take-away’s…don’t always believe the hype. I was super excited about some items that people had hyped up and went in wanting to love them but in the end they ended up in the MISSES. Second, Caslon (a Nordstrom brand) blew EVERYONE else out of the water. Their stuff was great quality, awesome fabrics and adorable colors and prints. Third, Wit & Wisdom continues to WIN my heart for jeans. The “ab-solution” waist-band is something you can’t get ANYWHERE else.

*Commission links below

HITS

Caslon® High-Low V-neck Sweater (size down, wearing XS)
KUT from the Kloth Donna Ripped High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans (size down)
UGG® Kriston Waterproof Bootie

These jeans were my favorite from the WHOLE sale! They are awesome!

Treasure & Bond Print Pleated Top (TTS, leopard print is currently out of stock)

KUT from the Kloth Donna Ripped High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans (I sized down)

BP. Longline Open Cardigan (size down)
BP. Longline Open Cardigan
KUT from the Kloth Donna Ripped High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans (I sized down)
UGG® Kriston Waterproof Bootie
Thread & Supply Fleece Lined Quilted Utility Jacket

I can’t say enough good things about this jacket! So cute and cozy! I love that it’s sherpa lined! Really hoping it gets restocked!

Caslon® Fluffy Cardigan (size down)
Socialite Long Sleeve Thermal Henley Top ( TTS)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Bebhina Waterproof Western Bootie (size down .5 size)

This cardigan was super crazy soft!! I also can’t get enough of all the pinks in these Fall clothes! Love it! The thermal was one of my tops picks from whole haul! I paired it with a ton of stuff! Jeans were also a favorite but I ordered 4R and they were a little big and a little long. (I’m 5’4″ for reference). Loved the booties, they slip on and the grey color goes with everything.

Gibson Print Ruched Long Sleeve Blouse (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Yimina Wedge Bootie (size down .5 size)
Halogen® Faux Wrap Sweater (TTS)
Madwell Cassia (Sold Out)
Steve Madden Feather Studded Loafer (size down .5 size)

If you are looking for quality look at Halogen. This faux wrap sweater is so nice and perfect for work or play.

Caslon® Cotton Blend Boyfriend Blazer (size down)
Plaid Boyfriend Shirt (TTS)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Ankle Skinny Jeans (size down)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

One of my favorite outfits from the whole sale. I fell in love with this blazer as soon as I put it on over the plaid top. The jeans are AMAZING and made my love for Wit & Wisdom even that much greater and the shoes…love these sneaker wedges.

Caslon® Turtleneck Sweater (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Ankle Skinny Jeans (size down)
Lucky Brand Yimina Wedge Bootie (size down .5 size)
Caslon® Boat Neck Boucle Sweater (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans (TTS)
Lucky Brand Yimina Wedge Bootie (size down .5 size)

Loving the color of this sweater and it’s a great one for Fall and Winter. The BIG HIT in this outfit were the itty bitty bootcut jeans! Flare’s are making a comeback and while I’m still on the fence I found these to be a great compromise PLUS I love the color.

Gibson Cozy Twist Front Pullover (size down)
Madewell 10-Inch High Waist Button Front Crop Skinny Jeans (TTS)

This cozy fleece was super popular last year and continues to be a favorite. I found it thinner than expected but super comfortable and ultra soft! I loved these jeans, they honestly feel like butter. The only thing I didn’t love about them was how cropped they truly were. They looked awkward with booties.

Caslon® Cotton Blend Boyfriend Blazer (size down)
Caslon® Split Neck Print Blouse (size down)
Caslon® Split Neck Print Blouse (Plus Size)
SPANX® Distressed Skinny Jeans (size up if in between)
TOMS Kelsey Bootie (TTS)

Again with this boyfriend blazer, super cute! Also this was one of my favorite blouses from my order. Great fit, super cute! Let’s talk about these jeans…you’re going to see them in my MISS section…there was so much hype but I honestly wasn’t impressed. I have SEVERAL pairs of pull on jeans but these made me lumpy and bumpy and those do not. I do love these booties. Super comfortable BUT I didn’t love the color and the only other option is black.

Caslon® Cozy Print Sweatshirt (TTS)
SPANX® Distressed Skinny Jeans (size up if in between)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

Loved this sweatshirt. Super soft and cozy. I did size down and I shouldn’t have. It fit but I would have liked more room.

Gibson Marilyn Off the Shoulder Sweater (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans (TTS)

TALK ABOUT A WIN!!! LOVE this top!!! I thought it looked so cute paired with these bootcut jeans!

Caslon® Cozy Pullover Hoodie (size down)
Zella Live In High Waist Leggings (TTS)
UGG® Kriston Waterproof Bootie
BP. Longline Open Cardigan (size down)
Gibson Smocked Mock Neck Jersey Top (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Bebhina Waterproof Western Bootie (size down .5 size)

So I’ll be honest and say I do NOT like the top but I do LOVE LOVE LOVE the cardigan! It reminds me so much of one I grabbed last year and just couldn’t part with. It’s so good!! As are the jeans and booties!

Caslon® Three Quarter Sleeve Side Slit Tunic
Zella Live In High Waist Leggings (TTS)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

Okay, so I’m 50/50 with this tunic. Love how soft it is, love the length, the color is amazing but what gets me is the 3/4 sleeve. I honestly put it one and thought maybe I ordered it in petite and it was just too short but nope it’s a 3/4 sleeve. Which is fine but I just excepted it to be a full length. Leggings and shoes are AMAZING!

Gibson Victorian Long Sleeve Swiss Dot Blouse (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)

Praying they restock this beauty for you all!! Hands down my favorite blouse of the sale!! So cute with jeans but could totally be worn to the office with work pants!

Caslon® Metallic Stitch Utility Jacket (size down)
Socialite Long Sleeve Thermal Henley Top (TTS)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Bebhina Waterproof Western Bootie (size down .5 size)

This jacket was a HUGE hit for me! Loved the cinching at the waist because it was INSIDE. Super flattering!!

Caslon® Space Dye Cardigan (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
TOMS Kelsey Bootie (TTS)

I LOVE this whole outfit…from my head to my toe. 😉 I do wish this cardigan was a little bit cheaper but I will say it’s a great heavy weight cardigan and I feel like it would go with a ton.

Treasure & Bond Mock Neck Sweater (TTS)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Yimina Wedge Bootie (size down .5 size)

Loved this curved hem sweater. Love the rib detail and the fit is so good along with the color!

Gibson Baby Ponte Bow Back Long Sleeve Top (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

This cute top was so good and just a nice ponte knit fabric! Great transitional piece!! Bonus-it has the cutest tie back!

Caslon® Cozy Sweatshirt (size down)
Zella Live In High Waist Leggings (TTS)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

You guys know I love things with word “cozy” in it and this is no exception! Sign me up for all the tops that can be worn with leggings!

Chelsea28 Side Slit Sweater (TTS)

I love an oversized sweater and this one was no exception!

Treasure & Bond Curved Hem Tee (size up!)
SPANX® Distressed Skinny Jeans (size up if in between)
Lucky Brand Bebhina Waterproof Western Bootie (size down .5 size)

I really love this top and was surprised by the reviews, but I agree with them, size up! I don’t however agree that because you need to size up you give it a bad review. This is an awesome top and I love everything about it. Just size up!

Gibson Belted Lace Top
KUT from the Kloth Donna Ripped High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans (I sized down)
Steve Madden Feather Studded Loafer (size down .5 size)

One of my favorite outfits!! Love the top, jeans and shoes. The shoes are seriously like the softest butter material.

Treasure & Bond Colorblock Crewneck Sweatshirt
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Ankle Skinny Jeans (size down)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

LOVE this cozy top, and yes it’s cozy! The colorblock makes it so fun! Also, 2nd favorite jeans out of all of them!

Socialite Long Sleeve Cozy Tee (TTS)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Ankle Skinny Jeans (size down)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

Can’t say much more about a cozy top that’s under $23 other than you should get it. 😉

Caslon® Drape Collar Knit Blazer (size down)
Caslon® Drape Collar Knit Blazer (plus size)
Caslon® Printed Sleeveless Top (size down)
Lucky Brand Yimina Wedge Bootie (size down .5 size)

One of my favorite outfits!! Bonus-it’s actually still in stock!!

MISSES

BP. Long Leopard Jacquard Cardigan (Size down)
Gibson Smocked Mock Neck Jersey Top (size down)

I really wanted to love both of these. I ended up not liking the color of the cardigan and the smocked mock neck I kept trying with different things but it always looked funny so it ended up in the miss pile.

BP. Everyday V-Neck Sweater (TTS)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Bebhina Waterproof Western Bootie (size down .5 size)

The sweater was the miss here. I loved how soft it was and the color but it was WAY too short!!

Caslon® Turtleneck Stripe Sweater (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Yimina Wedge Bootie (size down .5 size)

So I really wanted to love this sweater because I thought all the colors were fun but yeah no…it just didn’t work for me.

Halogen® Crewneck Sweater (TTS)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans
Lucky Brand Bebhina Waterproof Western Bootie (size down .5 size)

Really wanted to love this fun stripe Halogen sweater but it was just too short and boxy for my liking!

BP. Lightweight Sweater (size down)
KUT from the Kloth Natalie High Waist Bootcut Jeans (TTS)
UGG® Kriston Waterproof Bootie

Again, it’s short. Love the color, love the style, just too short. Also these jeans weren’t a favorite of mine. So the picture makes me feel like I should like them better but still not a fan. Definitely more of a flare than a bootcut.

BP. Bishop Long Sleeve Blouse (size down)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans (size down, order petite if 5’4 or under)
Lucky Brand Bebhina Waterproof Western Bootie (size down .5 size)

Just no…no no no. Short, rough…no thanks. Also the price they want for this? No thanks.

Gibson Smocked Peplum Blouse
Jeans-Sold Out

Okay…so I’m still on the fence if this is a hit or miss but since I’m even considering it I’m going to put it in the miss category.

Gibson Cozy Fleece Fitted Top (TTS, I sized down and should not have)
KUT from the Kloth Donna Ripped High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans (size down)
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

OKay, so partially my fault for sizing down when I should have HOWEVER, when you put COZY in the title, I expect coziness. It is NOT. AT ALL. Just a thin top with a HINT of fleece…maybe….

Caslon® Thermal Henley Top (size down, maybe twice)
Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution Zip Pocket Skinny Pants
Caslon® Caslon Allie Wedge Sneaker

Soooo yeah..except the shoes this whole thing was a fail. The top was like a giant sack with no shape and while I do love the camo pants I just could not find ANYTHING that paired with them well.

Round -Up TIME!

Favorite Blouse:

Gibson Victorian Long Sleeve Swiss Dot Blouse (size down)

Favorite Sweater(ish)

Gibson Marilyn Off the Shoulder Sweater (size down)

Favorite Cardigan

Caslon® Space Dye Cardigan (size down)

Favorite Jacket

Thread & Supply Fleece Lined Quilted Utility Jacket

Favorite Jeans

KUT from the Kloth Donna Ripped High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans (I sized down)

Favorite Blue Jean

Wit & Wisdom Ab-solution Ankle Skinny Jeans (size down)

Favorite Shoe

Steve Madden Feather Studded Loafer (size down .5 size)

Hope this helps!!! Let me know if you have any questions!!

~Julie