I Was a Nordstrom VIP Stylist—Here's What I'm Telling Everyone to Buy From the Black Friday Sale

Nordstrom's early Black Friday deals have already landed. We filled you in on the initial discounted buys worth considering, and next up, we thought we'd get some insider intel on what a former employee at Nordstrom believes you should consider this holiday season.
Sandy Koszarek was a VIP stylist at Nordstrom for years and is the mastermind behind Stylish Sandy. Today, she is offering guidance on the general items she tells everyone to consider during the Nordstrom Black Friday sale because they're great gift ideas and/or could elevate a wardrobe.
Keep scrolling to check out what's worth buying and peruse on-sale pieces from the Black Friday sale as shopping inspiration.
Sweaters
"Sweaters are perfect gifts. Don't forget to pick something up for yourself, too. Whether it's classic cashmere, stripes, or eye-catching patterns, you'll find it all during the Black Friday sale." — Koszarek
Boots
"It's officially boot season, and Black Friday is the perfect time to add a new style to your wardrobe or to give as a gift. I have my eye on tall boots, ankle boots with kitten heels, and any boot in a beautiful shade of brown." — Koszarek
Jeans
"Get fantastic deals on jeans, whether for yourself or as gifts. Wide-leg, straight, and flare jeans are trending, and Black Friday is the perfect time to get them." — Koszarek
Coats
"Black Friday is the ideal time to get a wool overcoat for your wardrobe. It's the perfect finishing touch for achieving that effortlessly chic and polished look." — Koszarek
Sneakers
"Sneakers continue to be a popular shoe choice, and this Black Friday is the perfect time to grab the latest styles. Whether it's classic white sneakers, athletic options, or low-profile styles, there's a sneaker for everyone on your holiday list." — Koszarek
Accessories
"Accessories like jewelry, scarves, and belts are fabulous gifts to give and receive. I'm looking for scarves I can drape over my cashmere sweaters or coats to complete my looks." — Koszarek
Workwear
"Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to look for workwear essentials like trousers and jackets. You'll come across many amazing pieces that will complete your work wardrobe." — Koszarek
Beauty and Self-Care
"Stock up on beauty and self-care items. Nordstrom always offers holiday beauty gift sets, so don't forget to treat yourself to one too." — Koszarek

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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