These 32 On-Sale Nordy Items Will Have You Looking Like You Jumped Tax Brackets

Ring the alarm: Nordstrom's massive Anniversary Sale is back and better than ever. From now until August 4, the retailer is putting some of its best-selling styles and fall favorites on sale, offering significant discounts for the season ahead and a welcome relief for shoppers already stockpiling their outfits ahead of the cooler temperatures expected to come.
Today's agenda is all about smart shopping, otherwise known as buying timeless and elevated styles that'll never cease to add to your closet year-round. Of course, I'm talking about luxe-looking basics, rich-girl shoes, and timeless silhouettes that'll have you feeling like a million bucks. Thankfully, the massive discounts and deals in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale mean it won't cost an arm and a leg to look this good.
Below, shop our edit of the rich-looking basics, accessories, and must-have pieces that'll have your best friend asking whether you suddenly inherited a million dollars. If it's any indication, Sofia Richie Grainge and her army of well-dressed quiet luxury cool girls would approve.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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