Corrine StokoeOne of our very MOST popular Nordstrom Anniversary Sale posts annually is the BEST JEANS guide, so it’s making another comeback! Nordstrom really knocked it out of the park this year with sooooo much good denim at the Anniversary Sale this year. I really did seriously try on EVERY.SINGLE.PAIR of Nordstrom anniversary sale jeans to help YOU get the very best jeans in the sale, depending on what you’re looking for and your budget!
Your best bet to shopping the 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is online – so it’s a good thing you’re here! I did all the trying on for you so I could tell you how these jeans fit, and I only included jeans that I felt like were a 5/5! Ready? Let’s do this.
When can I shop the sale?
CATALOG: June 27th, 2024
ICON early access: July 9th, 2024
Ambassador early access: July 10th, 2024
Influencer early access: July 11th, 2024
Open to the public: July 15th, 2024
Sale ends August 4th!
*each level of access opens at midnight ET (so 9 p.m. PT the night before if you’re west coast!)
Table of Contents
- When can I shop the sale?
- How this guide works!
- Highest sell-out risk jeans
- Fit like a glove jeans
- Most on-trend jeans
- Make your legs look a million miles long jeans
- The best dark denim
- The gateway jean (if you’re trying to quit skinnies!)
- Best barrel (but not) jeans
- Wide-leg winners
- Best basic, affordable denim
- Bonus! THE denim skirt
- VERY BEST OVERALL
- Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks!
How this guide works!
There are so many different categories when it comes to jeans, so I included the best pick for EACH category. Whatever you’re looking for, the anniversary sale has it, and I took the time to try on every pair of jeans to figure out which ones are the most flattering, comfortable, best bang-for-your-buck, won’t give you camel toe, WILL make your booty look good and legs look long, and even finds depending on how much stretch you do (or don’t!) want.
I really employed Essentialism in crafting this guide, so I ONLY included jeans that were 5-star (out of 5) and didn’t bother taking pictures of anything where I went “ugh!” because of an uncomfortable, unflattering, camel toe inducing, low rising, not meant for a lady over 30 kind of fit!
My recommendations will most likely be helpful for a woman who’s had babies or needs jeans that flatter the lower-abdominal area.
I tried on each pair of Nordstrom anniversary sale jeans in my normal size and will tell you which are true to size (TTS), or if you need to go up or down a size.
I’m 5’10 and have had 5 c-sections, so I’m definitely not looking for anything low-rise, hip hugger or Britney Spears 1999-esque.
Alright, let’s get started so we can get you all your favorite Nordstrom anniversary sale jeans before they sell out in your size!!
Highest sell-out risk jeans
Highest sell-out risk jeans: I have a feeling that this pair is going to sell out REALLLLY fast because they’re one of the most affordable pairs of designer jeans at just under $100! They’ve got just the right amount of stretch to be comfy but medium structure too. I loved these so much that I ended up taking a pair home! I also love that they come in blue and black. 5-star, TTS!
*These are currently sold out but we will watch for any restocks!
Fit like a glove jeans
Fit like a glove jeans: if comfort is your top priority, well then, say hello to your new best friend. These 5-star jeans literally fit like a GLOVE. Crazy comfy and true to size!
*These are currently sold out but we will watch for any restocks!
Most on-trend jeans
Most on-trend jeans: The thing I loved most about this pair of jeans was the way they fit, especially on my bum! I feel like these are the style everyone’s looking for right now, and they could be worn with pretty much anything. They fit TTS!
Make your legs look a million miles long jeans
Best tall girlie jeans: If you’re looking for the best jeans to elongate the look of your legs THESE. ARE. IT. Not only that but they fit perfectly and are so flattering! These were definitely a top pick from this years denim. If you have long legs like I do you should add these to your cart asap!
*this is the ONE brand that you can size down 1 size easily. They have TONS of stretch!
The best dark denim
Mother jeans are easily one of my top denim brands of all time and this pair is no exception. They have the perfect fit and are so comfy you could wear them all day and not be bothered. I love the dark wash and the cropped fit! Fit TTS!
The gateway jean (if you’re trying to quit skinnies!)
The gateway jeans: For my girls who can’t seem to break up with skinnies, these give you a similar skinnyish fit but are still on trend … great for over the knee boots too!
Also, check out that bum lift!
Best barrel (but not) jeans
These jeans are perfect if you don’t love the look of the ever so popular barrel jeans, but want to stay on trend. They have a slight barrel look but not. (ha!) I really loved how these fit and the wash is perfect for a classic blue jean. Runs TTS!
*These are currently sold out but we will watch for any restocks!
Wide-leg winners
Wide-leg winners: These were definitely by far the winner of the best wide-leg pants of the Anniversary Sale this year. Comfy, cute, flattering, all the right hugs in all the right places! These fit TTS and fully earn a 5-star rating from me.
You could go down 1 size if you’re in between sizes in this brand!
Best basic, affordable denim
Best basic, affordable denim: if you just want a good SOLID pair of jeans that won’t break the bank, that WILL look awesome with everything, get these. They’re a solid choice and they’re $85 (reg $128) so you’re saving a LOT on designer jeans that don’t stretch out and you’ll be able to wear over and over again all year long. 5-star and TTS.
Bonus! THE denim skirt
The denim skirt of the season: Denim skirts are huge in 2024 fall fashion and I LOVED the way this one fit. Not your grandma’s denim skirt, fun and flattering, slit ends just above the kneecap. The color and the seam detail are *chefs kiss* perfection!
VERY BEST OVERALL
My FAVE jeans: These jeans are unreal. SO good that when I was figuring out which jeans to actually buy and which I could skip, this was at the top of my “do not cut” list! So slimming. So comfy. You can wear them all year round with sandals, sneakers or ankle booties. On a scale of 1-5, these are a 6! Seriously!! They run TTS!
My stylist at Nordstrom yesterday is a foot shorter than me but also owns and LOVES these jeans. She had them altered to hit her just above the ankle too at Nordstrom (which you can take in and do at yours too!).
*These are currently sold out but we will watch for any restocks!
Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks!
There are sooo many pages of things to scroll through during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and that’s why I did all the dirty work of trying on EVERY SINGLE PAIR OF JEANS so you don’t have to! I’m working hard with my team to bring you even MORE quick guides for the NSale so stick around and keep coming back in the next few days and all throughout the sale if this was helpful to you, for more bestie recs. Happy shopping!!
which DL1961 jean is darker? On line they look too similar to tell. I’d like to order the darker on on your recommendation. Thank you
The DL1961 Florence Instasculpt is the darker wash! 🙂
This is so helpful! Can you share how tall these girls are so I can get a better idea of how the jeans would fit me?
Of course! Jaquie (long dark brown hair) is 5’5, Auna (short dark brown hair) is 5’1, and Jenn (light brown hair) is 5’8. Hope that helps! 🙂 -Kourtney
The Rag & Bone raw hem skinnies are listed both in 4 stars & 2 stars with different reviews but it’s the same link. Can you clarify the difference in jeans?
Oh I’m sorry about that, I can totally see how that would’ve been confusing! Auna who is petite rated them a 2, and we concluded after that MOST petite girls don’t love Rag & Bone. However, Jaquie who is 5’5″ LOVED these and rated them a 5, and I always feel like Rag & Bone fit amazing on me at 5’10”! Hope that helps 🙂
Thank you for this, but did you not try on the AG slim ex-boyfriend jean? did it not make the cut?
Oh no, I did and I really liked them! Not sure how we missed including them in this post, I’ll see if I can dig up those pics and add them in 🙂 But those are a big YES for me!!!
Are the black wit and wisdoms jeans with slimming panels TTS?
Good question! All of the wit & wisdom jeans you should size down 2 sizes!!
I loved that you tried on so many jeans and this post is helpful but I really loved how last year you had other people of different sizes ( especially diff heights) try on the jeans and give their opinions.
Hey Jenna, thanks for your feedback. I know, last year it was fun to be able to show different heights and body types. It was a tremendous amount of extra work though outfitting several different people, which was necessary since I was almost 9 mo pregnant and couldn’t fit into 90% of the clothes! This year, with the things going on in our family (Neil’s brother’s pre-murder-trial hearing etc. and having to travel and plan for that right in the middle of the Anniversary Sale opening week) I knew I wasn’t going to be up for extra work on top of whatever we needed to do to get our content ready for the blog. I hope you can understand and that what I did provide was of value to you! 🙂
Oh my goodness. I am so sorrry and I feel terrible, Corrine! I definitely wasn’t trying to be critical. I thought this was a great post and I appreciate the energy and work you put into this sale (and your blog in general). I just thought last year’s was helpful and fun in a different way. I never even considered how it would be more work. I actually told my husband that I can’t believe how much time you must have spent trying on so much stuff! And, now that you’ve mentioned it, I completely see how it would be so much harder to have more people involved. You did a great job with this and it was valuable to me–and probably tons of other people too. Also, I’m very sorry about your loss and I’m sending lots of love your family’s way.
Oh no please don’t feel terrible!! I just wanted to give an honest and transparent answer so that it didn’t seem like I was blowing off whatever would be most helpful to people. I really do appreciate your kindness and understanding, and even the fact that you’re here as a reader in the first place!!! Can’t tell you how grateful we are for you 🙂
Your jeans guide has been so helpful! I prefer a higher waist jean, so I took a chance on the Wit & Wisdom high-rise jeggings. Per your recommendation, I ordered two sizes down. You were right on the money! The smaller size fits perfectly. They are very flattering and comfortable. I can’t wait to wear them. Thanks again!
Were there any wide leg jeans that you liked? I see that these are all skinnies. Aren’t wide legs a thing again?
I love these!! And what a task you took on!
You look great, especially right after having Harry! I know the #10 pair (Madewell) made your top ten, but weren’t your favorite, but I have to say from the pics they stand out as the most ultra flattering on you!
Thanks for the great recommendations; this is so helpful for next week’s shopping!
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this Nordstrom favorite Jean hunt! I love all your honest-talk of how things fit! Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is definitely a highlight of the year for me and your hunting down all these best jeans saves me a ton of time! Thanks a bunch! ❤️
I don’t see the brands of jeans in your post. Just the pic and your description, but I don’t see what brand they are. Am I missing something l?
Hi Jill! If you click any of the pink underlined words, it will take you to the correct jeans! 🙂 -Kourtney
Thank you!! Is there anyway you could also link the coral button down you wore in the first photo?! I love the color?
Hi Holly!! Here is the link to Corrine’s top! 🙂 -Kourtney