Affordable, Not Boring—28 Winter Essentials I Found in Nordstrom's New Markdowns

Levi's, Ugg, Lioness, and more.

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I've decided that it's time to perfect my winter basics. On my list are a long-sleeve T-shirt, a cropped trench coat, a casual blazer, straight-leg jeans, suede booties, and… Well, that's all I can recall for now. My motivation is certainly there, but my budget isn't. Thankfully, Nordstrom just dropped its new markdowns, and it's exceeded my needs. Even my most trusted intimates are on sale (ahem, the Wacoal Comfort First Underwire T-Shirt Bra, my favorite bra). With big ambitions and a small budget, I've kept the price filter under $75. This lets me focus on the true essentials for winter 2026, like a crewneck cardigan and chocolate-brown leggings.

With versatility and budget in mind, I've curated an edit of the best under-$75 basics from Nordstrom's new markdowns. Scroll to find editor-loved Levi's, Ugg winter essentials, and affordable Nordstrom basics from Open Edit, BP, and Caslon.

Shop the Best Under-$75 Basics From Nordstrom's New Markdowns

Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”