I Want to Build a New Wardrobe—30 Incredibly Elegant Pieces I'm Eyeing From the Nordstrom Winter Sale

With 2025 in full swing, I felt compelled to give my closet a much-needed refresh—new year, new me, and all that. I headed over to Nordstrom, knowing that I could rely on them to have a plethora of options that I was guaranteed to love. Thankfully, the Winter Sale is happening, which means I can find a variety of discounted gems.
I knew I wanted to go for an elegant vibe so I kept that top of mind while pursuing the sale. As I scrolled I found myself adding many elevated finds to my virtual cart. This included stellar trench coats, timeless dresses, classic jeans, standout sweaters, and so many chic shoe styles. Ahead, shop 30 incredibly elegant pieces I’m eyeing from the latest Nordstrom sale.
Cuffed jeans are a personal favorite.

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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