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The Best Items to Shop from Nordstrom's Huge Half-Yearly Sale

Summer dresses for DAYS.

By Rachel Epstein

May 23, 2018

Street fashion, Clothing, Fashion, Dress, Outerwear, Jeans, Textile, Sunglasses, Eyewear, Denim,

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Every May and December, Nordstrom presents its half-yearly sale, featuring hundreds of discounted clothing, accessories, and shoes. This time around, items are up to 40 percent off (!) from May 23 to June 3. Direct your focus to something other than Harry and Meghan and shop the best of the sale, ahead.

Clothing, Dress, Day dress, Yellow, Cocktail dress, A-line, Sleeve, Neck, Gown,

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A Ruffle Midi Dress

Sea, $435

Channel your inner Amal Clooney.

Footwear, White, Slingback, Shoe, Sandal, Beige, Tan, Slipper, Strap, Wedge,

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Elegant Mules

Lewit, $159

Clothing, Blue, Turquoise, Pattern, Design, A-line, Textile, Linens, Pattern, Skort,

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A Classic Asymmetrical Striped Skirt

Nordstrom Signature, $249

Cosmetics, Brown, Beauty, Eye shadow, Eye, Beige, Powder, Face powder, Peach, Powder,

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A Holographic Eyeshadow Palette

Mac x Patrickstarrr, $20

Footwear, Sneakers, Shoe, Skate shoe, Plimsoll shoe, Espadrille, Slipper, Athletic shoe, Beige,

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Sleek Slip-On Sneakers

Vince, $117

Clothing, Sleeve, Outerwear, Blouse, Top, Dress, Shirt, Jacket, T-shirt, Coat,

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A Silk Frock

Veronica Beard, $550

Wallet, Leather, Fashion accessory, Coin purse, Rectangle,

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A Leather Wallet

Nordstrom, $50

Bag, Handbag, Turquoise, Aqua, Tote bag, Fashion accessory, Orange, Shoulder bag, Luggage and bags, Turquoise,

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A Playful Tote

Jeremy Scott x Longchamp, $245

Bag, Hand luggage, Suitcase, Wheel, Rolling, Luggage and bags, Automotive wheel system, Baggage,

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A Chic Carry-On

Herschel, $98

Clothing, Day dress, Green, Turquoise, Dress, Sleeve, Robe, Outerwear, Dress shirt, Cover-up,

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A Silk Cold Shoulder Dress

Robert Rodriguez, $495

Clothing, Outerwear, Sleeve, Jacket, Khaki, Military uniform, Uniform, Pocket, Collar, Button,

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An Embroidered Military Jacket

The Great, $385

Clothing, White, Sleeve, Robe, Dress, Collar, Outerwear, Neck, Uniform, Blouse,

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A Silk Shirtdress

Eileen Fisher, $378

Clothing, Black, Sportswear, Trousers, Active pants, sweatpant, Shorts, Active shorts, Waist, Pocket,

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Wide-Leg Culottes

Rag & Bone, $237

Bag, Yellow, Handbag, Backpack, Tan, Product, Brown, Leather, Fashion accessory, Beige,

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A Water-Resistant Backpack

Frye, $158

Clothing, Jeans, Black, Denim, Trousers, Pocket, Sportswear, Waist,

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Bohemian High-Waisted Jeans

Veronica Beard, $298

Footwear, Sneakers, Shoe, White, Product, Beige, Plimsoll shoe, Boot, Sportswear, Skate shoe,

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A Sock Knit Sneaker

Opening Ceremony, $150

Footwear, High heels, Red, Shoe, Basic pump, Sandal, Slingback, Suede, Leather, Court shoe,

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Bold Red Heels

Vince Camuto, $72

Fashion accessory, Jewellery, Chain, Necklace,

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An 18-Karat Gold Plate Necklace

BaubleBar, $44

Clothing, Black, Sportswear, Trousers, Tights, Leggings, Sports gear, Personal protective equipment, Shorts, Cycling shorts,

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Mesh Colorblocked Leggings

Zella, $39

Footwear, Beige, Shoe, Boot, Mary jane, Buckle,

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Quilted Gloss Chelsea Rain Boots

Hunter, $104

Clothing, Trench coat, Outerwear, Coat, Beige, Robe, Sleeve, Dress, Day dress, Jacket,

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A Summer Trench Coat

Vince, $417

White, Bag, Handbag, Wallet, Fashion accessory, Coin purse, Leather,

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A Geometric-Accented Shoulder Bag

Kenzo, $325

Handbag, Bag, Blue, Turquoise, Tote bag, Aqua, Fashion accessory, Product, Azure, Luggage and bags,

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A Cool-Girl Convertible Leather Tote

Rag & Bone, $285

Clothing, Black, Shorts, Active shorts, Sportswear, Trousers, Bermuda shorts, Skort, board short,

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Belted Crossover Culottes

Vince, $195

Clothing, White, Sleeve, Collar, Shirt, Outerwear, Blouse, Top, Dress shirt, Neck,

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A Classic Button-Down

Equipment, $131

Bag, Handbag, Leather, Fashion accessory, Coin purse, Shoulder bag, Material property, Satchel, Luggage and bags, Strap,

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A Smooth Leather Bag

Rebecca Minkoff, $195

Jewellery, Fashion accessory, Turquoise, Pendant, Turquoise, Aqua, Body jewelry, Gemstone, Locket, Necklace,

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A Statement Pendant Necklace

Gorjana, $30

Clothing, Outerwear, Sleeve, Sweater, Top, Cardigan, Jacket, Long-sleeved t-shirt, Neck, T-shirt,

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An Embroidered Cardigan

Alice + Olivia, $264

Clothing, White, Plaid, Beige, Dress, Pattern, Tartan, Day dress, Design, Textile,

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A Comfy Off-the-Shoulder Dress

BP, $30

Bag, Handbag, Shoulder bag, Hobo bag, Leather, Fashion accessory, Strap,

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A Mini Calfskin Leather Saddle Bag

Givenchy, $1,267

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Rachel Epstein Associate Digital Editor Rachel Epstein is the associate editor at Marie Claire, where she covers culture, lifestyle, and politics.

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