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    My Mom Has Great Taste—29 Nordstrom Sale Finds She Told Me to Buy

    Great style at a great price.

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    By Julia Marzovilla
    Published 7 April 2026 In News

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    BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 01: Sophia Geiss seen wearing a woven-texture Second Female jacket paired with dark Uniqlo wide-leg jeans with turned-up hems, styled with a structured DeMellier bag, and P.J. Lobster sunglasses, with mid-length hair worn loose in soft, natural waves and a subtle center part on April 01, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
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    When my mom gives me shopping advice, I follow it. The woman has been my style inspiration since I was little, and she’s never steered me wrong. So, when I tasked her with browsing the new markdowns in Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale—and sending me the best options—I should have known her list would include some seriously top-tier picks.

    The sale, running until April 15, features a ton of must-have new-season essentials, from spring jackets for chillier days to vacation must-haves and breezy linen pieces. Naturally, my mom picked the best of every category—plus a few others I hadn’t even considered. She knows how to balance new designer options with a chic, affordable find, and her list reflects that. A new laptop-ready work bag from Tory Burch made the cut, as did a cool blue top that comes in at well under $100. In short, they’re good.

    If you want to see more of the pieces that will be hanging in both my mom’s and my closets this spring, keep scrolling. Part timeless, part trendy, these picks are 100 percent worth the investment (although nothing costs more than $300).

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    We both loved the woven texture on this find.

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    Anything that comes in this cool blue shade is a spring must-have.

    Essex Cotton Canvas Jacket

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    Moxie Paint Fleck Cotton Utility Pants

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    You can never go wrong with a great spring knit.

    Classic Cotton Pajamas

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    Matching cotton pajamas are her signature.

    Medium Alba Suede Shoulder Bag

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    We love anything from AllSaints.

    Embroidered Square Neck Dress

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    Ava Ruffle Trim Midi Skirt

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    Chocolate brown is her favorite neutral.

    The Valentina Super High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

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    Penrose Sneaker

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    My mom has been on the hunt for actually chic work sneakers, and these fit the bill.

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    She taught me how to style black and brown, so this leather jacket is on her list.

    Embroidered Eyelet Puff Sleeve Button-Up Shirt

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    Statement blouses are a key part of her wardrobe.

    Dina Blouson Sleeve Sweater & Knit Midi Dress Set

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    Shelley Lace & Ruffle Long Sleeve Midi Dress

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    Miriam Long Sleeve Shirtdress

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    She always wears shirtdresses to work, so this one is bound to be a popular one in her rotation.

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    We both gasped at this pick.

    Donatella Long Sleeve 2-In-1 Sweater & Dress Set

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    Belacey Lace Trim High-Low Tunic Shirt

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    Oversize Suede Shopper

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    $107
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    Argento Vivo Sterling Silver, Wide Concave Hoop Earrings

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