Let's Keep It Simple and Fashionable—I Found the 35 Best Elevated Basics From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Basics are known as the foundation pieces in a solid wardrobe, and Nordstrom is consistently a go-to for uncovering those versatile staples. With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially on (early access has started for cardmembers, and everyone will be able to shop on July 12), I scrolled through the selection of discounted basics included in the offering to create an edit of the most fashionable basics. It's also worth noting that the items on sale during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale are new, which makes it even more epic.
Keep scrolling to shop a range of basics that will not only balance out your wardrobe but will also elevate it. I'm referring to items like cool tops, perfect jeans, sleek tailoring silhouettes, and more. There are also colder-weather pieces if you want to prep your fall wardrobe.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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