I Found a Trove of Cool-Girl Basics From the Nordstrom Sale—31 Chic Standouts

Spring is on my mind, and I am dead set on getting my closet in order. My main goal is to update my usual basics with chic options that will help me achieve the coveted cool-girl vibe I am striving for. That said, I recently hit up the Nordstrom Spring Sale, which is guaranteed to offer elevated basics that fit the bill, and I was not disappointed with the selection. Right now, select pieces are up to 50% off, so I made sure to take advantage.
After some in-depth perusing on the site, I came up with an array of standout discounted pieces that can be easily mixed and matched and worn for many seasons to come. Think classic tees, polished dresses, timeless blazers, cool jeans, elevated shoes, and more. Keep scrolling to check out 31 chic basics from the latest Nordy sale that have all my attention. Good luck picking just a few.
European women have me eyeing this duo.

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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