I'm a Professional Shopper—These Are the 3 Best Categories From the Nordstrom Winter Sale

The Nordstrom Winter Sale is in full swing, and it's too good to miss. I know navigating a sale can be overwhelming for most, especially when the selection is this vast and robust. Thankfully, I have a trained eye as a professional shopper, so I can help you narrow down the best of the best pieces from the sale. While I expanded on some of my favorites earlier this week, I highly recommend focusing on three categories in particular.
First up is the coat section. It is jam-packed with stellar picks that will instantly elevate any look. I'm especially eyeing longer coats in blacks or neutral colors. Next up is the denim section. Think straight-leg, barrel, and baggy options. Last but not least are the shoes. I rounded up options that are chic, elegant, and rich-looking all at once. Keep scrolling to shop three of the best categories from the latest Nordstrom sale—they are all guaranteed to sell out fast.
Coats
Jeans
Cuffed jeans are having a major moment.
Shoes

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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