Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2019 Picks for Work
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The below content concerns the 2019 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.
Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale just started! Some of our top picks for work are below (and see ALL our coverage of the sale right here), but a few broader notes for you:
- tons of new markdowns for Kate Spade and a pretty nice selection of Ferragamo and AGL sale items
- great deals on Urban Decay and Clinique
- jeans from AG, Paige, Articles of Society, Wit & Wisdom, and more
- great deals on workout items from Zella and Beyond Yoga
- in terms of lingerie, don't miss the sales on Natori, Wacoal, Chantelle, and Hanky Panky — and whoa, I didn't even realize Nordstrom sold Thinx, but there's a bunch on sale!
- Specific workwear brands of note: there's lots to love in the sale from Hugo Boss, Boden (!), Tahari, Halogen, Theory, Equipment, DvF, Kate Spade New York, and Lewit. Some of these finds may be a little party focused, but if you're on the hunt or have a very feminine style they sales may be for you: Ted Baker, Maggy London, Adrianna Pappell, and Eliza J.
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2019: Workwear Suggestions
Dresses for Work in the NHYS 2019
Pictured above: $58-$76: blue / black / black with star neckline / pink
Pictured above: $82-$188: navy / blue / geo print / twofer dress
Blazers and Tops for Work in the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2019
Pictured above: $23-$35: olive / black / blue / black
Pictured above, $89-$179: plaid blazer / tweed jacket / lavender blouse / black blouse
Comfortable Shoes for Work in the NHYS
Pictured above, $88-$247: black / beige / pink / navy
Totes for Work in the 2019 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale
Pictured above: $178-$$$ (you have to check out for the price because it's a big savings): green / tan / black / burgundy
Sales of note for 12/4:
- Ann Taylor – Up to 50% off your purchase, and extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off with free shipping
- Brooks Brothers – Lots of nice markdowns and clearance, including on suits, blouses, and more
- Cuyana – Free shipping on orders of $95+ (readers love their totes!)
- Express – $19+ Cyber steals + 25-70% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off holiday picks!
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- Lo & Sons – Cyber week sale! Up to 60% off! Reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – Holiday style event: 25-50% off occasion favorites! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Neiman Marcus -25% off select styles + 20% off select jewelry
- Nordstrom – Desiigner clearance, extra 25% off
- Nordstrom Rack – $10 off your purchase if you join The Nordy Club
- Talbots – 50% off one item + 40% off everything else (ends Sun.)
- Universal Standard – At least 40% off sitewide + extra 10% off with code, including dozens of new styles
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- how do I feel less overstimulated at work?
- how can I look more put-together/expensive?
- what's the best out-of-office message to show I'm not working?
- what are some comfortable fashion sneakers?
- what brands have minimalist clothes for a more casual office?
- how to store lots of accessories
- what are good products for sparse brows?
- what do you recommend for gifts for a friend who's eloping?
- what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
- what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
- I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
- which emojis fill you with rage?
- how can I make house guests more comfortable?
- my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?

These are such great pick’s, Kat, and as soon as it is June 1, I will be buying alot of this for my collection of new clothes to replace my winter wardrobe. I want to look good this summer, and that means all new stuff! YAY!