Pre Season Savings – The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Sales almost always look into the past. They’re a way to move out old merchandise that’s taking up the shelves which the new stuff should be sitting on. That’s not the case with the just launched Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. A huge selection of NEW items have been marked down, by a good sized chunk, in anticipation of autumn.
Remember that Nordstrom isn’t Kohl’s, so prices can get real high real quick even with the markdowns. This is also, by far, the best looking sale we’ve seen in awhile. Eye and closet candy are everywhere. So know your budget and remember that there’s no harm in sticking to just looking.
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To Boot New York “Aaron” Medallion Cap Toe Oxford – $199.90
($295)
Holy goodness that’s a shoe. Perforated details but not a wingtip. Medallion on the tapered and slim cap toe. True oxford with closed lacing and made in Italy. Unique gripping rubber buttons on the underside that in person are barely noticeable. Full in-person review coming next week. Also available in black.
Calibrate Trim Fit Wool Blend Blazer – $149.90 ($225)
Old Navy made a micro herringbone blazer like this one a few years back. You can wear it almost anywhere with just about anything come fall and winter. Calibrate is a Nordstrom house brand and the quality should be much better than an alternative from Old Navy. Also available in tall sizes.
Magnanni Rasso Wingtip – $199.90 ($295.00)
Bologna construction, which means it’ll have trim lines and plenty of flexibility. Should (should) feel like a second skin on your foot. Incredible looking toe shape and wingtip stitching. A pair of shoes that you’ll want to wear everywhere with everything. And probably will.
Ted Baker Bersary Brief – $109.90 ($165)
Here’s the deal with Ted Baker stuff. It’ll usually excel in the looks department. But when it comes to the materials? It’s anyone’s guess. This case is faux-leather. And the price reflects that. Good if you’re the vegan type, maybe not so good if you’re the traditional “I prefer my leather to be actual leather” type.
BOSS Grey Stripe Wool Suit – $499.00 ($795)
Made in Germany with a fall/winter shade of grey and stripes that are just a touch lighter. Micro patterns and tonal stripes can add serious depth to a suit that otherwise might blend in. Flat front pants and a not too skinny not too fat notch lapel. An investment, but maybe worthwhile if you’re the suited type.
Nordstrom Smartcare Trim Fit Dress shirt – $42.90 ($65.00)
Hot damn it’s back. Some of us were starting to get worried. One of the best shirts for the price available. Trim(mer) fit than most, still might need some tailoring, finish is incredible. Wrinkle resistant too.
Victorinox Maverick Rubber – $264 ($395) | Chrono Leather – $300 ($450)
Nordstrom is one of the few Victorinox authorized online retailers, so rest easy and know these are the real deal. Rubber strap watches can be dressed up more than most would think. Especially when they look like that.
Jack Spade Nylon Canvas Briefcase – $196.90 ($295)
Well executed contrast is the cleavage of the style world. It’s hard to keep your eyes off it. The nylon woven like canvas will be incredibly durable, and those light leather handles are dead square perfect. Pricey even on sale.
Thomas Pink Silk Tie – $46.50 ($70)
Razor thin skinny ties have finally fallen out of favor. Simple patterned ties that can tie a substantial (but not ESPN commentator sized) knot are your best bet. Made in Italy and the pink stripes stand out just enough.
Burberry Stripe Leather Strap Watch – $329.90 ($495)
There’s more than a few reasons to not even consider this watch. The over $300 price tag. It’s Swiss, but it’s still quartz. The fact that Burberry carries the price load and like many high end brand names, they have someone else make their watches for them. But then you look at it and think… well…
Asics Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 – $49.90 ($79.95)
Slimmer with a lower profile when compared to a New Balance retro sneaker, the Asics Onitsuka Tiger is one of the few more athletic looking sneakers that doesn’t get obnoxious. Great color combination (as well as price) on these.
Marc New York “Retro” Waxed Twill Brief – $116.90 ($175)
Leather trimmed flap over brief with the gotta have it top grab handle. Good price on a unique case and the logo patch on the front isn’t too intrusive.
Calibrate Trim Fit Medium Gingham & Blue Stripe Dress Shirts – $45.90 ($69.50)
From the Nordstrom house brand that skews a little bit younger. Their trim fits fit more like a 1MX and are noticeably closer at the sides than the plain ol’ Nordstrom trim fit shirts. Feel free to try that bold check with a grey suit. It’ll give your torso some serious (and good) pop. Also available in white.
Allen Edmonds Strand – $199.90 ($295)
Nordstrom has quickly become the place to get the best deal on new Allen Edmonds shoes. The Strand is highly recommended by many, and if you want to see how they’d look with a medium to light grey suit? Skip on over to Primer and get a look for yourself.
Nordstrom Trim Fit Egyptian cotton dress shirt – $52.90 ($79.50)
A step up on the price scale but made from better quality Egyptian cotton. Comes in the perfect shade of blue. Also available in tall sizes.
Clarks Original Desert Boot – $64.90 ($99.95)
The most classic desert boot in its most classic color. Marked down about as far as it gets (they’ve been found for under $60 before, but it’s not too common.)
Emporio Armani Large Chronograph – $229.90 ($345)
Mean lookin’ buggar ain’t it. Armani can sometimes struggle when it comes to their watches and design. This one is far, far from subtle, but for the larger watch lovers (it’s 45mm), it’s pretty eye catching.
Hugo Boss Pebble Leather Brief – $263.90 ($395)
Over $250 is probably asking a little much, but this case excels at keeping it simple and then adding just one extra detail. That detail would be the pebbled leather. Nice work Hugo Boss.
Hugo Boss Card case – $35.90 ($55.00)
Meanwhile, the slightly matching card case dips to a real affordable $36. Does unfortunately have a plastic covered ID window on the flip side.
1901 Argyle Socks – $5.90 ($9.50)
Remember that free shipping kicks in at (a whopping) $200 at Nordstrom. So if you’re close, maybe buy a couple pairs of these to push you over the top.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale prices are set to expire on Monday August 1st…
good post… still waiting on a deal on AE “McAllisters” 🙂
These are pretty close. If your willing to compromise on them not being a longwing. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/allen-edmonds-players-wingtip-oxford-men/3170711?origin=category&resultback=700
Strand’s for 200!!!?? Im gonna go broke reading this blog!!! 🙁
Magnanni Rasso Wingtip – $199.90 ($295.00) Now THAT is a shoe. Damn.
After kicking myself for not biting on the previous Allen Edmond sale, I ordered the “Strand” from Endless.com and submitted a price match using the Nordstrom sale price. Free returns (no Nordstrom near me) and 5% cashback from Citi Forward sealed the deal.
These shoe selections/sales could not have been spread out over a few months? I’m with Frank on this one. I see 3 out of 5 that I’ll end up purchasing.
Just… too many shoes. Wow.
Those Magnannis are ridiculous.
Picked up a few of the white trim fit shirts a couple weeks back. I beleive I paid about the same price.
I’ve had that exact pair of Onitsuka Tiger’s. I have since owned several more. They are a great casual weekend shoe.
They’ve been either gone, or whittled down to extreme sizes on the web. I’m just glad they’re back for another season.
I really, really shouldn’t have… but I did – walnut Strand get! (was hoping to find them in brown, but walnut works)
Joe wrote: “Razor thin skinny ties have finally fallen out of favor.”
When did this happen? I did not get a memo! Oh well, now I’ll stand out with my outdated slim knit ties and slim wool ties.
I myself believe there’s a difference between slim and razor-thin-skinny. I also think it also depends on body type. Proportions, always a good thing to take into consideration…
Dat Blazer!!!!
haha
Another great bag-filler: $15 made-in-USA shoe tree.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/combination-shoe-tree-men/2934692?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=163
The Magnannis are really nice except they looked a little too vintage in person. I went with the AE Strand instead.
Allen Edmonds just added a bunch of shoes to their clearance page – great offerings for $150-$199, no shipping.
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/cati_Clearance_1_40000000001_-1?
So, I’ve never owned a pair of Allen Edmonds, but am very interested in the ‘Strands to the point of salivation. I hear that the line typically runs a 1/2 size large, but was wondering if this general rule of thumb holds true for the Strand, as that particular shoe model seems to be on the slimmer/shorter side (at least comparing online pictures of different shoes). Any advice on sizing?
Allen Edmonds in general seem to run pretty normal in length, but fit very narrow compared to most shows I’ve tried on.
The strand, like the park avenue, is on their 5 last, which is also their longest and narrowest. If you look on their website you can get measurements.
I bought the Strand and Clarks yesterday. The Strand run true, the Clarks had to be sized down by 1/2. I tried on the Asics, they look good, but something was off with the fit. I didn’t notice the shoe trees were on sale when I went to the store otherwise I would have picked up a pair.
Some good Clarks selections here. I’m leaning toward the Oakwood color here: http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Originals-Mens-Desert-Oakwood/dp/B0031Y6URY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305699745&sr=8-1
I typically wear a 9 or 9.5 (42 euro) in Clarks or Cole Haan depending upon width (narrow = larger size). In the Strands I’m an 8.5E.
Go to the store guys. Some of the items on sale does not look as good here or in their website as it is in person. I saw those Magnanni’s and the material looked a tad cheaper at the store.
Hey Novicesseur I picked up a pair of strands. Got measured at the Allen Edmonds store and they got me perfectly in a 9 E whereas I am sized 9.5 D(a little bit past the D but not quite E yet).
You must have missed it. I picked up a pair for $250 on AE.com
Tie width should correspond with lapel width.
Well yes: http://dappered.com/2011/01/ryan-goslings-gq-cover-tie-knot/ But I think body type also has something to do with it too.
I had no idea that Fossil made so many high end designer watches for Burberry, Armani, etc. This sale is amazing and I hope they do it every year.
Was looking to pick up a pair of Strands. For $125 off of their normal price now is the time to buy! Thanks for the heads up!!
I just got back from trying a pair on. Typically I wear a 10.5 or 11 depending on the shoe. I stepped down to a 10 which fits, but may be a little snug. They only had 10.5 wide in stock so I may just order a regular 10.5 online.
‘ve been trying to find the regular women’s clothes and not the Nordstrom Sale that’s on now. I can’t seem to get around it. How can I get to the normal Nordstrom website? CB