Gather round, girlies! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 is HERE. AKA my Super Bowl, my Hunger Games, my Met Gala — if the Met Gala had better pajamas and an unbeatable return policy. Every July, I stock up on the things I actually wear — the comfy, cute, and functional staples that keep me alive through the year.
We’re talking PJs. Activewear. Sneakers. Bras that don’t suck. And okay, fine, a couple of jeans and beauty bits because I’m a shopaholic. Below is the holy grail list of what I bought this year, grouped by category (for your convenience and my Type A tendencies), with my honest thoughts and exact affiliate links. If you like what you see, I’d love if you bought through my links so I can make a buck or two. It’d really mean a lot to me. Let’s get into it.
Pajamas: Because I Deserve to Look Hot While I Rot
I take my pajamas very seriously. If I’m going to spend 30% of my life horizontal, you better believe I’m doing it in buttery-soft, Instagrammable sets.
Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Short Pajamas
[Shop This Set] (Size: Small in both)
This is my forever set. For real. Soft like a baby’s thigh. Doesn’t shrink weird. Doesn’t cling in the wrong places. Comes in cute neutrals and pastels. Every year I restock these because God forbid I run out mid-laundry cycle.
Moonlight Eco Long Sleeve + Pants Set
[Shop This Set]
For when you want to feel like a Nancy Meyers main character but still eat Hot Cheetos in bed. Luxurious but washable. Cozy without overheating you. Ten out of ten. Every time I wear these, people ask if I’m wearing a much more expensive set. Love that for me.
And because I love this brand’s jammies so much, I also bought the crop pajamas set!
Activewear: Sets That Make Me Want to Actually Work Out
Matching sets are my love language. This year I invested in versatile, comfy pieces I can wear to Orangetheory and when I’m power walking through Target like it’s the runway.
Beyond Yoga (The Softest Stuff You’ll Ever Own)
- City Chic Jacket + City Chic Cargo Pants: If a hug were a matching set. Travel-approved, couch-approved, errands-approved.
- Spacedye Refocus Racerback Crop Tank + Keep Pace Space Dye Bike Shorts: These run small, so size up unless you enjoy being emotionally humbled by spandex.
SPANX (Yes, They Make Workout Clothes — and They Slay)
- Get Moving V-Neck Active Tank + Booty Boost 7/8 Leggings: Your butt will look criminally good. You’ve been warned.
- FlexFeel Low Impact Sports Bra: Comfy enough to nap in, but cute enough to be seen in.
Zella (Always Reliable)
- In Black: Studio Luxe Jacket + Renew Melange High Waist Leggings + Renew Melange Support Crop Tank
- In Fiery Red: Studio Luxe Sports Bra + High Waist 7/8 Leggings + So Soft Half-Zip Pullover
Sneakers: For Chasing Dreams (or Just the Dog)
- Hoka Bondi 8: Cloud-like cushion. Runs big — size down. These are my joint-hugging, errand-running, I’m-a-put-together-person shoes. I wore these to Disneyland on a 20k step day and they came in clutch.
- On Cloudnova 2: Stylish, lightweight, and the laces don’t come undone mid-sprint. A flex. But why does the O look like a Q?
Bras That Won’t Suffocate the Girls
- Wacoal How Perfect Wire-Free T-Shirt Bra: This is the everyday bra. Invisible under tees, no wires, no regrets. I have 3 because I love them so much and can’t bear to go without if one is dirty.
- Natori Revelation Wireless Contour Bra: Smooth, soft, and cute enough for someone to see it. Hypothetically.
- Soft Form V-Neck Bralette: For the days when even pretending to wear a bra feels like too much.
Workwear & Everyday Basics
- Commando Butter Thong Bodysuit: My secret weapon. Tucks clean, layers flawlessly, and feels like nothing.
- Good American Patch Pocket Palazzo Jeans: A structured wide-leg moment. These make me feel like I have my life together.
- Ponte Perfect-Fit Zip Leggings: These are perfect for workwear, but I also plan to wear them to work from home meetings and to lie dramatically on the couch.
Beauty & Tech: So We Always Look Amazing
- Dyson Airwrap ID Multi-Styler: Because I deserve a blowout without the blowout trauma. Great for straight or wavy hair or touching up my overnight heatless curls.
- GHD Chronos Flat Iron: Sleek AF. Curls and straightens. Also makes me feel like a professional. (Inspired by Kylie Jenner’s wavy hair tutorial, natch.)
- Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Red Light Mask: Red light = skin barrier repair, reduced wrinkles, and improved collagen. I use it while I scroll TikTok. What can I say? I’m a multi-tasking queen.
Shoes & Accessories: Add a Little Bit of… Spice
- Dingo Hensley Western Boot: Vintage western fantasy. I don’t know who I become when I wear these, but she has stories.
- Steve Madden Lisbeth Mule in Burgundy Leather: A little boss babe, a little Sofia Coppola. Couldn’t pick a color — they’re all hot — but burgundy won.
- Fendi First Cat Eye Sunglasses: These were almost HALF OFF. Do I even need to justify it? Chic, sharp, on sale. Done.
- MAISON de SABRÉ Leather Laptop Sleeve: Because I’m a corporate girlie, not a corporate casualty. Keeps the MacBook safe and aesthetic.
Final Thoughts: Buy the Basics, Babe
If you made it this far, congratulations — you have taste, stamina, and possibly a shopping addiction (twinsies). This haul wasn’t about flashy trends or impulse buys. It was about stocking up on what I’ll actually wear: soft pajamas, supportive bras, chic sneakers, and activewear that doesn’t make me cry.
And listen — The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is not the time for restraint. It’s the time to hoard high-quality basics like a squirrel prepping for winter. Stock up on what you actually use and thank me later when you’re cute, comfy, and smugly whispering “oh this? It was on sale.”
Shop all my picks on LTK: Full LTK Post
Now go forth and click “Add to Cart.” I believe in you. 💅
xo, Debra Jenn
