Whoa, These 5 Elevated Basics From the Nordstrom Sale Are Incredibly Chic

The minute I hear there is a Nordstrom sale happening, you best believe that I am going to mosey over to the site to scope things out. The urgency is real since I don't want to miss out on the best on-sale pieces before they sell out in my size. That being said, I got a great look at Nordstrom's winter sale selection, and it is stellar to say the least. Get up to 50% off right now until February 20. Lucky for you, I kept a running list of what caught my eye, and right now, I am all about elevated basics.
In fact, when I shop a sale, I always keep my eye out for these five basics in particular because they're essential in creating a chic, elevated wardrobe. Think timeless button-downs, cool jeans, effortless shoe styles, and more. What's great is that these key pieces can easily be mixed and matched to make for easy dressing this season and beyond. Keep scrolling to peruse five elevated basics worth scooping up from the latest Nordstrom sale.
1. Chic Coats
2. Cool Jeans
3. Effortless Shoes
4. Timeless Button-Down Shirts
5. Simple Black Dresses

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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