These 30 Chic Pieces From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Make Any Outfit Instantly Look Expensive

As someone with little time to worry about what to wear on any given day, I always want to have a selection of effortless pieces in my closet that are guaranteed to make me feel chic and put-together no matter the season. Beyond that, I strive to give my outfit rotation an expensive-looking touch thanks to the confidence boost that always brings. One place that never lets me down in this endeavor is Nordstrom, and with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in full swing, it is the perfect time to give my closet a refresh.
After taking a thorough look at all the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fashion finds, I was pleased to find myself with a wild number of tabs open. The pieces that grabbed my attention span sleek blazers, pretty dresses, stylish shoes, cool jeans, and elevated basics. Ahead, shop 30 chic pieces from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that instantly make any outfit look expensive.

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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