Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2016: Workwear & Beyond
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The below content concerns the 2017 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.
Oooh: the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale has started and it's good. Below are some of my favorites for work — what deals have you found? (I haven't even gotten to bags and shoes yet!)
Bargains at the #NSale (Under $75)
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- purple shawl blazer, now $49
- spacedye blazer (petites also), now $58
- seamed sheath dress, was $108, now $64 (tons of colors, regular & petites)
- twist sheath dress (red and black), was $118 now $70
Suits on Sale
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- Ministripe plus-size suit, 40% off
- Classiques Entier navy pinstriped suit, 60% off
- basic black blazer, 60% off (!) — was $595 now $237
- Gray check pantsuit, 60% off — was $799 now $319
Cashmere on Sale at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale
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- Cashmere V-neck, now $69 (13 colors, petite sizes too)
- Black cashmere cardigan, was $199, now $119
- white boucle turtleneck, now $149 from $249
- wool & cashmere cardigan, was $595 now $357
Amazing Deals on Workwear Basics from Designers (All Under $350)
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- Classiques Entier merino wool rib knit fit & flare, was $249, now $99
- Lafayette 148 stretch wool pants, sizes 0-18 — were $248 now $148
- Theory black blazer, was $445, now $178
- DvF v-neck dress, was $348, now $208
- navy Hugo Boss sheath dress, was $575, now $345
Sales of note for 5/23/25:
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has begun! See our full roundup here. Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Nordstrom Rack – Extra 25% off all clearance (all sales final). Also — they have refurbished Dyson hairdryers down to $199-$240 (instead of $400+)
- Ann Taylor – 40% off + extra 15% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – 50%-70% off everything + extra 25% off
- Boden – 25% off everything with code
- Eloquii – Steals starting at $19 + up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Summer kickoff event, up to 50% off 1000s of styles — and extra 50% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 70% off everything + extra 25% off $125+
- M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Weekend Sale, 30-50% off! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Rothy's – 30% off everything
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off one item and 30% off your purchase
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anyone else working today?
I am workeing all week! FOOEY b/c I would like to go shoppeing! DOUBEL FOOEY!
Still boycotting Nordstrom and I am disappointed that you are still promoting them so heavily. #GrabYourWallet