Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2016: Workwear & Beyond
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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 7/3/25:
- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Athleta – Last Chance Semi-Annual Sale – Up to 70% off + Extra 30% Off (cute gym bag!)
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
- Boden – Final call sale, up to 60% off + extra 10%
- Eloquii – Flash sale, extra 60% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, up to extra 70% off sale styles with code
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sale on sale! Extra 25% on already discounted merchandise! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Rothy's – Up to 50% off seasonal faves, plus new penny loafers and slingbacks
- Spanx – End of season sale, get an extra 30% off sale styles
- Talbots – 40% off your entire purchase, + free shipping on $150+
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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