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 5/14/25:

• Nordstrom Rack – Looking for a deal on a Dyson hairdryer? The Rack has several refurbished ones for $199-$240 (instead of $400+) — but they're final sale only.
• Ann Taylor – Suit Yourself! 30% off suiting (ends 5/16) + 25% off your full price purchase (ends 5/18) + extra 60% off sale (ends 5/14)
• Talbots – 40% off all markdowns (ends 5/18) + 30% off dresses, skirts, accessories, and shoes
• Nordstrom – Beauty Deals up to 25% off (ends 5/17)
• Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
• Boden – 10% off new women's styles with code + sale up to 50% off
• Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything + extra 60% off sale + $1 shipping on all orders
• J.Crew – Up to 50% off long-weekend styles + 50% off select swim and coverups
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100+ + extra 20% off $125+
• M.M.LaFleur – Lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Rothy's – Up to 50% off last-chance styles
• Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off

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