I’m a Picky Shopper, But These 50 Nordstrom Sale Finds Have My Stamp of Approval

Hear that sound? In the distance, a Mariah Carey song is playing, which only means one thing: the holiday season is approaching. For some, there’s no shortage of things to be excited about this time of year—from the prospect of traveling to new places to being able to host loved ones in our homes. But for fashion people, the most thrilling thing about this small window of time is, well, the Black Friday sales, if we’re being honest. Sure, being excited about sales may seem a little superficial on the surface, but that’s only if you’re not an intentional shopper. If you’re a picky shopper, you don’t see sale season solely as an opportunity to score deals on gifts for everyone on your list—e.g., your girlfriend, boyfriend, mother, sister, etc—but for yourself too. However, the savviest shoppers know that the best way to capitalize off-sale season isn’t by buying into every single trend but by investing in a few staples.

There’s no better time to begin to access what foundational pieces your wardrobe (or beauty arsenal) is missing so you can shop them while they’re marked down. Of course, knowing what to buy is the first part of the challenge; the second half is knowing where to score the best deals. While many noteworthy markdowns are happening during this period, there’s one particular event that the fashion set can’t stop talking about: Nordstrom’s Black Friday Sale. Every year, without fail, you can’t scroll through social media without hearing about this sale (for a good reason). They offer a chic curation of rising labels and designer brands in the womenswear and beauty categories that are unmatched. As if that weren’t enough, ahead of Cyber Week, Nordstrom launched an Early Black Friday Sale this year, offering up to 60% off.