I Never Cared About the Nordstrom Sale—Until I Found These Outfits

Photo Credit:@laurajadestone

Every July like clockwork, my inbox gets flooded, my feed turns beige, and suddenly everyone’s obsessed with the NSale.

Influencers are calling boots “elevated,” coats are somehow “must-haves,” and everything is allegedly selling out in 30 seconds.

And for years? I ignored it.

It always felt overhyped—like a Black Friday for people who already owned everything. But this year? I gave in. And whew, I splurged. Hard.

Here’s what surprised me: Not everything was worth it… but the things that were? They’re really good. So if you’ve ever side-eyed the Nordstrom sale from afar, let me show you what I actually bought, why I bought it, and how I’m wearing it. No fluff. Just real finds that made my wardrobe better.

I Got This for Airport Days That Start at 5AM

Swim Too Deep Cardigan

Free People

$105.99 $158.00

I Got This for Running Errands When It’s 60° and Confusing Outside

Northumberland Logo Embroidered Cotton Graphic Sweatshirt

Barbour

$89.99 $135.00

I Got This for When I Need to Look Polished but Don’t Feel Like Trying

Luxe Sculpt Rib Sweater Tank

Open Edit

$38.99 $59.50

I Got This for Random Dinners That Turn Into Something More

Good Standard Straight Leg Jeans

Good American

$106.99 $159.00

I Got This for Cozy Work-From-Home Days (That Sometimes Include Zoom)

Renew Mélange High Waist Leggings

Zella

$34.99 $69.00

I Got This Because My Fall Wardrobe Needed a Grown-Up Bag

St. Barths Medium Tote

NAGHEDI

$212.99 $285.00

I Got This for When I Want to Channel My Quiet Luxury Era

Crop Jacket

MANGO

$79.99 $139.99

I Got This for When I Want to Wear Jeans But Still Feel Comfy

Superwide Leg Drawstring Jeans

Madewell

Daffodil Wash

$91.99 $138.00

I Got This for My Weekly Grocery Store Run That Always Turns Into 4 Errands

Off the Shoulder Sweater

Open Edit

$52.99 $79.50

I Got This for Chilly Mornings That Turn into Warm Afternoons

Leopard Crewneck Cardigan

Nordstrom

$65.99 $109.00

I Got This for Girl Dinners on a Patio

Sleeveless Corduroy Maxi Shirtdress

Avec Les Filles

$99.99 $148.00

I Got This for Casual Fridays That End in Happy Hour

Embroidered Long Sleeve Babydoll Mini Shirtdress

Avec Les Filles

$99.99 $158.00

I Got This for Sunday Coffee and Homegoods Runs
Soft neutral crewneck sweatshirt—oversized, cozy, and absolutely essential.

Effortless Square Neck Midi Dress

Zella

$59.99 $89.00

I Got This for When I Want to Look Effortless in Photos

Exaggerated Dolman Sleeve Sweater

Avec Les Filles

$99.99 $149.00

I Got This Because My Old Tote Bag Was Embarrassing

The Suede Shopper Tote

Madewell

$145.99 $218.00

I Got This for Those 'Is It Fall or Summer?' Kinda Days

Faye Raw Hem Denim Shirt

AllSaints

$149.99 $219.00

I Got This for Hosting Dinner (aka Sweating in the Kitchen but Still Wanting Compliments)

Strapless Ponte Tailored Weskit Top

Halogen®

$58.99 $89.00

I Got This for Last-Minute Zooms I Forgot About

Tie-Neck Button-Up Shirt

CeCe

$65.99 $99.00

I Got This Because I Finally Threw Out My Old Leggings

Supplex Control Top Leggings

Commando

$71.99 $118.00

I Got This for When I Don’t Know What to Wear

Cashmere Lounge Set

Nordstrom

$264.99 $395.00