I shop for a living — and this is what I'm buying from Nordstrom's Memorial Day sale
Know what time it is? It's time to treat yourself! Whether your summer wardrobe is missing some pizzazz or you're just looking to add a few warm-weather basics, now is the time to do so — and save big in the process. The much-anticipated Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale is here — right in time for Memorial Day weekend — and the savings are ridiculous!
Caslon Cotton Gauze Top
$50 $69Save $19Caslon Track Style Linen Pants
$40 $59Save $19Barefoot Dreams Honeycomb Shawl Collar Cardigan
$142 $178Save $36Tommy Bahama Breaker Bay Reversible Lace Back One-Piece Swimsuit
$116 $175Save $59Zella Live In High Waist Leggings
$38 $59Save $21CeCe Bow Neck Short Sleeve Dress
$85 $129Save $44Halogen Pull-On Skirt
$55 $79Save $24Dr. Scholl's Madison Slip-On Sneaker
$50 $80Save $30Vince Camuto Meddrina Ankle Strap Sandal
$43 $79Save $36Erika 54mm Gradient Round Sunglasses
$124 $155Save $31Mansur Gavriel M Frame Leather Baguette Shoulder Bag
$327 $545Save $218Nisolo Go-To Flatform Slingback Sandal
$110 $138Save $28Precious Metal Plated Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings
$19 $48Save $29Adilette Comfort Sport Slide
$28 $35Save $7NeuLash NeuBrow Brow Enhancing Serum
$68 $85Save $17It Cosmetics It's Your Complexion Set
$21 $27Save $5Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment
$48 $68Save $20KNC Beauty Big 3-Pack Facial Masks
$17 $28Save $11Clinique High Impact Mascara
$16 $23Save $7Mac Chili's Crew Powder Kiss Lipstick
$16 $26Save $10Le Creuset Signature 2.75 Quart Enamel Dutch Oven
$180 $290Save $110Kate Spade South Street Picture Frame
$39 $65Save $26Voluspa Mini Jar Candle Duo
$23 $38Save $15MoMa Two-Tone Borosilicate Straw Set
$20 $28Save $8Goop Set of 2 Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pans
$72 $120Save $48Casper Mid Loft Hybrid Pillow
$79 $99Save $20Hydrocotton Bath Towel
$16 $29Save $13
You can grab 60% off flowy maxi dresses, leggings, shoes, purses, home goods and more from brands like Kate Spade, Zella and Barefoot Dreams. The sale runs through June 4, but we suggest grabbing your faves ASAP — the best brands (and the biggest deals) go quick. Need some inspiration? As your resident shopping writer, I perused the sale to pick all of my favorites. Keep scrolling to shop all of my can't-miss finds.
Best Clothing Deals
Caslon Cotton Gauze Top
Nothing beats a breezy cotton top in the warm weather. This lightweight option boasts three-quarter sleeves and a casually crinkled texture that gives it a summery feel. "This blouse is absolutely perfect. The material is a lightweight cotton and gauze blend — and it's very soft. The fit is easygoing and not slouchy," wrote one happy shopper.
Caslon Track Style Linen Pants
$40 $59Save $19
Barefoot Dreams Honeycomb Shawl Collar Cardigan
$142 $178Save $36
Tommy Bahama Breaker Bay Reversible Lace Back One-Piece Swimsuit
$116 $175Save $59
Zella Live In High Waist Leggings
$38 $59Save $21
CeCe Bow Neck Short Sleeve Dress
$85 $129Save $44
Halogen Pull-On Skirt
$55 $79Save $24
Best Shoe Deals
Dr. Scholl's Madison Slip-On Sneaker
If you want to splurge on a pair of summer shoes that'll last you season after season (and be in style for years), look no further than these Dr. Scholls Slip-on Sneakers. Along with anatomical cushioning, the sleek yet simple kicks also boast a durable rubber outsole and a perforated upper to keep your feet cool. You'll look (and feel) like a million bucks.
Vince Camuto Meddrina Ankle Strap Sandal
$43 $79Save $36
Erika 54mm Gradient Round Sunglasses
$124 $155Save $31
Mansur Gavriel M Frame Leather Baguette Shoulder Bag
$327 $545Save $218
Nisolo Go-To Flatform Slingback Sandal
$110 $138Save $28
Precious Metal Plated Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings
$19 $48Save $29
Adilette Comfort Sport Slide
$28 $35Save $7
Best Beauty Deals
NeuLash NeuBrow Brow Enhancing Serum
This brow-enhancing serum nourishes, soothes, moisturizes and protects eyebrows, while at the same time promoting growth. It's packed with proteins, peptides, essential oils and vitamins that help you get fuller, healthier-looking brows in just 30 days. "I’ve been using this for several years and it’s been a game changer. However due to a thyroid issue, I sometimes lose hair when it’s imbalanced (including eyebrows, usually just one side). It’s a constant struggle when this happens, but with NeuBrow I can get it back within weeks," raved one shopper.
It Cosmetics It's Your Complexion Set
$21 $27Save $5
Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment
$48 $68Save $20
KNC Beauty Big 3-Pack Facial Masks
$17 $28Save $11
Clinique High Impact Mascara
$16 $23Save $7
Mac Chili's Crew Powder Kiss Lipstick
$16 $26Save $10
Best Home Deals
Le Creuset Signature 2.75 Quart Enamel Dutch Oven
While Le Creuset Dutch ovens are a beloved kitchen essential, they are quite pricey. That's why we were so excited to see them almost 40% off right now! There are a variety of different colors to choose from — everything from red and orange to blue and lavender — and each enameled dish can hold up to 2.75-quarts at a time.
Kate Spade South Street Picture Frame
$39 $65Save $26
Voluspa Mini Jar Candle Duo
$23 $38Save $15
MoMa Two-Tone Borosilicate Straw Set
$20 $28Save $8
Goop Set of 2 Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pans
$72 $120Save $48
Casper Mid Loft Hybrid Pillow
$79 $99Save $20
Hydrocotton Bath Towel
$16 $29Save $13
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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