Overview
Amidst all the summer deals (and tempting weekend sales) vying for our attention, one in particular stands out: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. The reader-favorite retailer’s biggest sale of the year officially launches to the public on July 18, but Nordstrom cardmembers can start shopping early deals now. So if you are a cardmember, start shopping (or sign up for a credit card!) and if you're not, start perusing and build your wishlist.
To help you focus on truly killer fashion finds, we've curated the best summer dresses (and transitional-weather dresses) from Nordstrom’s sale section. This year’s edit covers every occasion, from summer weddings to office days and casual weekend plans. From versatile midi dresses and flirty minis to posh button-down styles and elevated athleisurewear, these picks will carry you straight into the fall — with prices as low as $29.
Alongside Nordstrom’s in-house labels, you’ll also spot big-name favorites like Reformation, Farm Rio, and Coa. Click on for 20 editor-approved sale dresses to shop now (while they’re still in stock).
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25% off H&M Lace-Trimmed Brocade Dress
H&M Lace-Trimmed Brocade Dress, $, available at H&M
30% off Reformation Kristine Floral Sleeveless Georgette Minidress
Reformation Kristine Floral Sleeveless Georgette Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
35% off Steve Madden Alanah Leopard Print Halter Neck Midi Dress
Steve Madden Alanah Leopard Print Halter Neck Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
30% off Farm Rio Stained Glass Lace Trim Maxi Dress
Farm Rio Stained Glass Lace Trim Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
33% off Free People Kiss My Ace Sleeveless Minidress
Free People Kiss My Ace Sleeveless Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
33% off Halogen Plus V-Neck Faux Suede Midi Dress
Halogen Plus V-Neck Faux Suede Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
36% off Socialite Hardware Detail Sleeveless Body-Con Dress
Socialite Hardware Detail Sleeveless Body-Con Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
38% off Chelsea28 Cap Sleeve Dress
Chelsea28 Cap Sleeve Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
33% off Staud Wells Stripe Stretch Cotton Poplin Midi Dress
Staud Wells Stripe Stretch Cotton Poplin Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
34% off Ever New Paris Asymmetric Mesh Dress
Ever New Paris Asymmetric Mesh Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
39% off En Saison Stripe Drawcord Waist Shirtdress
En Saison Stripe Drawcord Waist Shirtdress, $, available at Nordstrom
32% off Modenaire Long-Sleeve Pleated Mini Dress
Modenaire Long-Sleeve Pleated Mini Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
36% off Zoe and Claire Topstitch Detail Sleeveless Denim Dress
Zoe and Claire Topstitch Detail Sleeveless Denim Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
33% off Bardot Antonia Lace Trim Long Sleeve Satin Minidress
Bardot Antonia Lace Trim Long Sleeve Satin Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
38% off Julia Jordan Short Sleeve Rib Polo Sweater Dress
Julia Jordan Short Sleeve Rib Polo Sweater Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
39% off Donna Karan New York Floral Print Satin Midi Dress
Donna Karan New York Floral Print Satin Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
34% off Cos Puff-Sleeve Cotton Mini Dress
COS Puff-Sleeve Cotton Mini Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
33% off CeCe Plus Balloon Sleeve Split Neck A-Line Maxi Dress
CeCe Plus Balloon Sleeve Split Neck A-Line Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
32% off Zella Effortless Sleeveless Midi Dress
Zella Effortless Sleeveless Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
33% off Nordstrom Scalloped Lace Trim Satin Slip
Nordstrom Scalloped Lace Trim Satin Slip, $, available at Nordstrom
Beyond Yoga Garden Party Space Dye Sleeveless Minidress
Beyond Yoga Garden Party Space Dye Sleeveless Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
Sam Edelman Floral Print Sleeveless Dress
Sam Edelman Floral Print Sleeveless Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Paige Brasserie Long Sleeve Minidress
PAIGE Brasserie Long Sleeve Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
Zoe and Claire Contrast Trim Sleeveless Tweed Dress
Zoe and Claire Contrast Trim Sleeveless Tweed Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
AllSaints Fleur Handkerchief Hem Dress
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AllSaints Fleur Handkerchief Hem Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Rails Westlake Maxi Overall Dress
Rails Westlake Maxi Overall Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Chelsea28 Pintuck Shark Bite Hem Dress
Chelsea28 Pintuck Shark Bite Hem Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Faherty Isha Linen Swing Dress
Faherty Isha Linen Swing Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Eliza J. Flutter Sleeve Dress
Eliza J. Flutter Sleeve Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
French Connection Echo Sleeveless Mock Neck Dress
French Connection Echo Sleeveless Mock Neck Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Maggy London Print Sleeveless Asymmetric Ruched Midi Dress
Maggy London Print Sleeveless Asymmetric Ruched Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Ciebon Liana Placed Paisley Long Sleeve
Ciebon Liana Placed Paisley Long Sleeve, $, available at Nordstrom
Lauren Ralph Lauren Belted Cotton Blend Shirtdress
Lauren Ralph Lauren Belted Cotton Blend Shirtdress, $, available at Nordstrom
Farm Rio Flower Delicacy Paisley Slipdress
Farm Rio Flower Delicacy Paisley Slipdress, $, available at Nordstrom
Open Edit Bateau Neck Sleeveless Minidress
Open Edit Bateau Neck Sleeveless Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
Donna Karan New York Floral Asymmetric Hem Maxi Dress
Donna Karan New York Floral Asymmetric Hem Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Frame The Striped Sailor Organic Cotton Midi Dress
Frame The Striped Sailor Organic Cotton Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Caslon Tie Neck Tiered Dress
Caslon Tie Neck Tiered Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Nordstrom Front Pleat Midi Dress
Nordstrom Front Pleat Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Treasure & Bond Button Front Cotton Seersucker Dress
Treasure & Bond Button Front Cotton Seersucker Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Vince Camuto Floral Print Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Vince Camuto Floral Print Sleeveless Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Free People Eleanor Layered Sweatshirt Minidress
Free People Eleanor Layered Sweatshirt Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
Halogen Print Knot Front Maxi Dress
Halogen Print Knot Front Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Steve Madden Archie Bow Ruched Dress
Steve Madden Archie Bow Ruched Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Tahari ASL Abstract Print Pleated Belted Dress
Tahari ASL Abstract Print Pleated Belted Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Socialite Long Sleeve Tiered Ruffle Minidress
Socialite Long Sleeve Tiered Ruffle Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
Hope & Henry Organic Button Front Midi Dress
Hope & Henry Organic Button Front Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Julia Jordan Flutter Sleeve Pleated Midi Dress
Julia Jordan Flutter Sleeve Pleated Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Vince Cowl Neck Side Ruched Knit Dress
Vince Cowl Neck Side Ruched Knit Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Nic + Zoe Devon Circle Print Long Sleeve Belted Dress
Nic + Zoe Devon Circle Print Long Sleeve Belted Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
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