I’m a Senior Shopping Editor—These 29 On-Sale Nordstrom Basics Are Instant Closet Staples


Just popping in to let you know that the 2025 Nordstrom Fall Savings Event has officially started. I highly recommend quickly heading over to the popular fashion site to check out all of the seemingly endless discounted gems. Now through September 24, you can take up to 25% off a variety of fashion items as well as 15% off all beauty items. I did a first pass at the chic offerings and came across so many standout basics worth scooping up now.
Below, you can shop 29 Nordstrom basics that are the backbone to chic, effortless fall outfits. I included an array of elegant sweaters, classic jeans, effortless dresses, sleek bags, and trendy yet timeless shoes, to name a few. Keep scrolling to check out these instant closet staples that you'll wear on repeat and thank me later.
Shop Chic Basics From the Nordstrom Fall Savings Event
Nothing like a fresh white button-down shirt.
Madewell belts are a fashion editor favorite.
Brown suede bags are trending.
The corduroy pants trend is growing by the second.
A great dress for an upcoming fall wedding.
Suede jackets are everywhere right now.
Yes, always, to black slingback heels.
Cuffed jeans are a must.
How cool are these retro suede sneakers.
Brown pieces are having a major moment.
A beaded bag that you'll wear on repeat.
Moto boots will always have my heart.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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