Grab Your Passports—These Vacation Essentials Are Majorly Discounted During Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

You're going places—I've got recommendations.

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 11: Lea Naumann is seen wearing black sunglasses from Prada, a white tee from Mother Denim, a black knee-length vintage skirt, brown leather boots with silver buckle closure from Miu Miu, a white leather Supernova bag from Prada and a silver suitcase from Rimowa on July 11, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
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As someone with several trips planned for the end of summer, I need some new vacation-ready finds. So, I’m turning to Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale to stock up on everything I need, like fashionable basics, must-have beauty essentials, and other travel-friendly picks.

The sale, which started on July 12 and runs through August 3, offers Nordstrom shoppers major discounts on thousands of products, from top-quality LED masks to luxury sneakers (some retailing for less than $50). However, today I'm focusing specifically on the wardrobe basics and essentials you need to keep your travel bag ready for anything that comes up. And as someone who booked a last-minute trip to London a few weeks ago, I know what I'm talking about.

Keep scrolling to shop everything on my must-buy list, like carry-on suitcases by Away, luggage sets perfect for an airport outfit photo opp, chic crossbody bags, and perfume sets from all my favorite luxury fragrance brands that you should keep on hand.

The Best Nordstrom Anniversary Travel Deals (At a Glance)

Travel Fashion Deals

Every expert traveler knows that it's important to look good while traveling. I found retro sneakers from Sam Edelman and chunkier options from New Balance, classic black leggings from the cult-favorite brand Zella, and basic tees from Nordstrom's own line that are so good you should probably pick up a few.

Travel Beauty Deals

I'm the kind of person who always keeps my travel bag packed, even when I'm not on vacation. My essentials include travel-friendly beauty products, multi-use beauty tools, and mini perfumes that I can easily keep on hand (and that help me get through TSA smoothly).

Travel Accessory Deals

When was the last time you bought a new suitcase? If you can't remember, it might be time for an upgrade. I found options from Béis, Away, Samsonite, and more that look stylish and are actually functional. I also discovered other underrated essentials, like a steamer that keeps your clothes looking fresh.

Julia Marzovilla
Fashion E-Commerce Editor

Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.

In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.

Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.