The 15 best things to buy on sale at Nordstrom right now
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Christmas may still be a few weeks away, but the holiday seems to have come early at Nordstrom. The site has tons of markdowns happening right now on some of our favorite brands (hello, 30% off adidas!), and we couldn't be more excited to shop them all. Case in point? The designer clearance section section, currently up to 60% off, or the new-to-site markdowns of up to 40%.
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Got your eye on a full-price item? You may be able to save up to $300 on it: Through tomorrow, December 13, you can take $50 off your order of $250 or more, $100 off your order of $400 or more, $200 off when you spend $800 and $300 off when you spend $1,200. This discount will automatically be applied in your cart at checkout, though exclusions apply on many top-rated brands, including The North Face Face, Marc Jacobs, UGG, Tory Burch, Longchamp, Patagonia, Spanx and more.
With so many great discounts going on, it can be hard to know where to start, which is exactly why we've rounded up a list of the best sale items to shop at the store. From a personalized, giftable bracelet that will cost you less than $50 to a tie-dye sweatshirt you'll want to cuddle up in every day, these top-rated picks are the cream of the clearance crop. Shipping and returns are free on all orders.
The best Nordstrom sale items to buy right now
1. This smart-looking peacoat with more than 2,000 rave reviews
Winter will be here before you know it, and if there’s one thing you need to prepare, it’s a good coat. This timeless peacoat from Thread & Supply has the official seal of approval from more than 2,200 Nordstrom shoppers, who love it for its smart aesthetic and nice cut. As one buyer gushed, “The internet does NOT do it justice. The color is beautiful in person.” Reviews mention that this outerwear does fit smaller frames best, however. Note that you can also get it in light gray.
Get the Thread and Supply Double-Breasted Peacoat for $37.90 (Save $20.01)
2. These highly rated leather boots
A perennial favorite in any color (of which there are four to choose from), these Sam Edelman Penny boots are made of burnished leather and have a super unique finish. These customer-loved shoes, which have dropped from $189.95 to $113.96, also have a 1-inch heel, a back zip and an elastic gore for stretch. (Note that you can also get them for $61 in dark brown in very select sizing at 6pm.)
Get the Sam Edelman Leather Penny Boots for $113.96 (Save $75.99)
3. This personalized and giftable bracelet
Still looking for that perfect "something something" to place under the tree this year? This eye-catching birthstone bracelet just might do the trick. This 14K gold-plated piece features a gorgeous charm at its center that corresponds to each month of the year, giving it an extra-personal touch. The adjustable slide closure ensures it will be a comfortable fit for any size wrist (up to a 9-inch circumference). While it’s normally $50, you can save 15% on it at Nordstrom right now to get it for $42.50.
Get the Baublebar Elaina Birthstone Bracelet for $42.50 (Save $7.50)
4. This all-encompassing Estée Lauder collection
While there are plenty of holiday beauty sets to shop on the site right now, this 12-piece Estée Lauder Resilience collection is one of the best values of the season we’ve seen. Complete with a 1-ounce Advanced Night Repair synchronized multi-recovery complex, a .5-ounce Revitalizing Supreme+ Global anti-aging cell power crème, a .5-ounce Advanced Night Repair eye supercharged complex, two 10-piece Pure Color Envy eyeshadow palettes in Nude and Glam, two Pure Color Envy lip glosses in Tender Trap and Flash Fire, two Pure Color Envy lipsticks in Envious and Knockout Nude, a gentle eye makeup remover, a Sumptuous Extreme mascara and a Pure Color Envy three-piece cheek palette housed in a train case, this all-encompassing set is valued at a whopping $455. Right now, you’ll pay just $60 at Nordstrom, however, which is down $15 from the usual $75!
Get the Estée Lauder Resilience Beauty Collection (Save $15)
5. These hard-to-wrinkle slacks
You don’t need to spend a fortune to look polished. For men who need to look sharp on a budget, these Nordstrom athletic-fit non-iron chinos are just the ticket. These mostly cotton slacks have a relaxed fit through the seat and are more tailored between the knee and the ankle. According to Nordstrom shoppers, they’re a good mix between casual and business-friendly and have “fantastic” quality.
Get the Nordstrom Men’s Athletic-Fit Non-Iron Chinos for $34.90 (Save $54.60)
6. These ever-popular adidas sneakers
A great pair of sneakers never goes out of style, and right now, you can get one of the most sought-after pairs adidas makes—the Stan Smiths—for 40% for both men and women, as they drop from $80 to $48. Beloved by countless reviewers, these classic leather kicks feature a cushioned footbed for comfort and a minimalist aesthetic that will pair well with any ensemble. According to the site, these shoes run large, so size down if you're on the cusp!
Get the adidas Women’s Stan Smith Sneakers for $48 (Save $32)
Get the adidas Men’s Stan Smith Sneakers for $48 (Save $32)
7. This versatile mini backpack
Our readers are wild for Longchamp bags, and you can get one at a killer price thanks to Nordstrom’s 36% price cut on the company’s mini backpack. Falling from $125 to $79, it features a sleek leather trim and a nylon body. Like most Longchamp bags, it also collapses for storage There are adjustable straps, a top-zip closure and you can choose from three different of-the-moment shades: black, navy and plum.
Get the Longchamp Le Pliage Mini Backpack for $79 (Save $46)
8. This super trendy tie-dye top
While fashion trends were few and far between in 2020, one pattern seemed to reign supreme above all others in quarantine—tie dye. This best-selling Zella tie-dye crewneck sweatshirt, once $65 and on sale for $39, pairs the popular print with two bold hues and a comfy cotton blend that reviewers say is lightweight and flattering (though it runs a bit large). Pair it with the matching joggers (on sale for $35.40) or these shorts ($23.40).
Get the Zella Tie-Dye Crewneck Sweatshirt for $39 (Save $260
9. This long and cozy cardigan
For a wardrobe staple you’ll be reaching for all season long, look no further than this Leith shawl-collar long cardigan. Available in five different neutral colors, it’s just the thing to toss over your clothes on a chilly day—just ask the more than 400 Nordstrom buyers who gave it collective 4-star-plus reviews.
Get the Leith Cozy Long Cardigan for $39.90 (Save $29.10)
10. These elegant charm flats
Elegant? Check. Affordable? Double check! These MICHAEL Michael Kors Melody cap-toe bow flats, once $69, are currently just over $50 in three different colors (black, toffee and dark berry). The lightly padded insole aims to provide added comfort and there's a darling little logo charm to boot. Depending on your shoe size, you may also be able to get them for slightly less at Amazon, where they’ve got a near-perfect rating.
Get the MICHAEL Michael Kors Melody Cap-Toe Bow Flats for $51.75 (Save $17.25)
11. This top-of-the-line cookware with a huge price drop
If quarantine has you cooking up a storm, it may be time to invest in some top-notch cookware. Hestan makes some of the best in the biz, and right now, you can get an incredible deal on a 10-piece collection from the brand. This Hestan ProBond 10-piece cookware set, regularly $1,395, is currently just $599.95 for a whopping 56% off. In our test of a similar NanoBond set ($1,299.95), we found that it delivered even heating, no burning and was heat-safe up to a shocking 1,050 degrees Fahrenheit! This sale set has a different makeup than the unit we tested—this one uses a proprietary “ProCore” aluminum and stainless-steel for quick-heat conduction—but we expect it to perform just as swimmingly—especially based on its reviews. It includes 1.5- and 3-quart saucepans with lids, a 3.5-quart sauté pan with a lid, a 6-quart lidded stockpot and 8.5- and 11-inch skillets. You'll want to hurry, though—the price is likely to go back up after tomorrow, December 13.
Get the Hestan ProBond 10-Piece Cookware Set for $599.95 (Save $795.05)
12. These comfortable winter staples
Cozy, comfy and attractive to boot, UGG’s Classic Mini Fluff quilted shoes will be your new go-to footwear this winter. With a near-perfect rating from shoppers who say these boots are cute, unique and comfortable on the feet, they pull on for easy on and off and have a 1.25-inch heel for a small lift.
Get the UGG Classic Mini Fluff Quilted Boots for $127.50 (Save $42.45)
13. This sporty chic Tory Burch timepiece
You won’t have to choose between stylish and sporty thanks to this Tory Burch Gigi silicone sport watch, which rolls both into one timepiece. Regularly $250, the retailer has taken $100 off this pick to drop it to $150 in both green and red. It’s got a silicone strap with three-hand quartz movement and a stainless-steel/goldtone plate 36 millimeter case.
Get the Tory Burch Gigi Silicone Strap Watch for $150 (Save $100)
14. One of the best water bottles we've ever tested
When it comes to water bottles, Hydro Flask’s products are among the best of the best. The brand’s 32-ounce wide-mouth bottle, in particular, was a favorite in our testing for its easy-to-drink-from opening and roomy design, which allowed for plenty of room to add ice cubes. It didn’t transmit any funky flavors in our taste tests, and its double-vacuumed build worked well for temperature control. Pick one up on sale for $33.71 (down from $44.95) or opt for a slightly bigger model in the 40-ounce version, once $49.95 and now $37.46.
Get the Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide-Mouth Cap Bottle for $33.71 (Save $11.24)
Get the Hydro Flask 40-Ounce Wide-Mouth Cap Bottle for $37.46 (Save $12.49)
15. These super snug men's basics
You can’t go wrong with an affordable basic, like these cotton-blend Nordstrom men’s socks, which you can currently snag for a steal. At 60% off, they fall from $12.50 to just $5 here. They’ve got a 4-star rating from more than 100 Nordstrom buyers and feature a reinforced heel and toe to give them a longer life span.
Get the Nordstrom Men’s Cotton-Blend Sock 3-Pack for $5 (Save $7.50)
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