Nordstrom’s Fashion Sale Deserves Your Attention Before Memorial Day Weekend
Shop the best markdowns from Tory Burch, Veronica Beard, Vince, and other editor-loved labels
Reported by Harper's Bazaar.
Pre-Memorial Day sales are usually a graveyard of clearance chaos — but Nordstrom's current fashion sale is actually worth your time. According to Harper's Bazaar, the edit spans everything from investment bags to the exact denim silhouette your summer wardrobe is missing, and the prices are genuinely good.
Start with the pieces that are trending right now. Toe-loop sandals are having a serious moment, and the Hartshorn Sandal — flat-soled, wide-strapped, and walkable — nails the look without sacrificing your feet. Pair them with Rag & Bone's Andi Jeans, a wide-leg, ankle-length style cut from a cotton-lyocell blend engineered specifically for hot weather. While everyone else is still wearing cropped denim cutoffs, the silhouette has already moved on: think slouchy, mid-thigh-to-knee-length shorts with finished hemlines, like the Harlowe Shorts in a vintage light wash. And if tomato red isn't already in your rotation, the Shrunken '90s T-Shirt is a low-commitment, high-impact way to work the color predicted to define summer's palette.
The Classics Worth Buying Now
A few of these picks are less about trend-chasing and more about building a wardrobe that holds. The Tory Burch Perry Zip Tote leans into '90s minimalism with a modern cut — several colorways of the larger version are also marked down. Le Specs' Shebang Rectangular Sunglasses are on sale for $50, and with a fan base that includes Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Meghan Markle, the sleek rectangular frame has earned its keep as a timeless staple. For the office, a pintuck cotton blouse offers a sharper alternative to your standard button-up, while the asymmetric Tira Mini Shirtdress is the kind of piece that transitions from desk to dinner with minimal effort.
The accessories round out the case for shopping now. Flabelus's velvet Mary-Jane flats — beloved by frequent travelers — balance comfort and style in a way flat shoes rarely manage. The Oaklynn Duffle Bag is a leather weekender with interior organization actually designed for real trips: laptop compartment, interior pockets, suitcase strap. And a short-sleeved cashmere sweater isn't just a spring purchase — it earns its place again in early fall, making it one of the smarter investments in the sale.
The window before Memorial Day weekend is short — but the pieces worth owning won't wait for you to think it over.
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