Some people prepare for winter by weatherproofing their windows and researching soup recipes. Me? I’m shopping the Nordstrom Early Black Friday Sale. It's a hidden treasure trove of the top Winter 2026 fashion trends, minus the four-figure luxury price tags.
But first, a quick overview: From now until November 19, Nordstrom is offering up to 60 percent off on already marked-down items. Consider it the retailer’s way of celebrating—nay, encouraging—your pre-Black Friday “shoppies”. Expect to find rich-looking cashmere sweaters under $150, the best boots that balance function with fun, and trendy winter coats that'll be your best friend once temperatures truly plummet.
Ahead, I’ve rounded up my favorite on-sale and trending finds at Nordies. But why should you trust my taste? For the past three weeks, I've been combing through the Winter 2026 collections and highlighting the season's repeat items. Think: winter's top shoes (shout out to minimal black knee-high boots), the season's best bags (functional and chic tote bags are on the rise), and the specific clothing items that are poised to be standouts (funnel-neck jackets, for sure). Keep scrolling to shop my 21 favorite items that'll help you tap into luxury fashion's top trends without blowing your entire winter budget.
If you want a low-effort but high-impact winter trend to try, it's chocolate brown. This easy cashmere sweater is a great place to start.
Ladylike prep is gaining steam as an aesthetic, and this sweet bouclé jacket in winter white will help you be ahead of the curve.
Coach's bags need no introduction. This heavily discounted tote bag also ties into Winter '26's practical and polished work bag trend.
Every closet can benefit from a basic (complementary) black boot—especially now, considering the footwear staple was a standout on the Winter 2026 runways.
Trust me: If you buy into one coat trend this season, it should be one with a funnel-neck collar.
Take it from Marie Claire's November 2025 cover star, Lili Reinhart: '80s-esque corporate staples are now a cool-girl favorite.
Yes, this jet black mock-neck sweater is more of a closet essential than a new-in trend, per se. But it's a smart, minimal buy that will pair well with winter's flashier trends.
Yes, skinny-leg pants are back. This form-fitting suit pants from Open Edit will help you ease into the slim-leg look.
Expect to see crescent-shaped bags like this tan suede option from AllSaints everywhere come December.
It girls are going all in on cold-weather leather. This cocoa bomber makes it easy for you to be, too.
Alongside stiff stand collars, classic boat necks are on the rise as a prominent neckline this season. This periwinkle long sleeve from Free People is a great layering piece that does the silhouette justice.
Maximalists, rejoice: statement snakeskin is quickly usurping cheetah as fashion's new favorite animal print. These Mary Jane flats are a great first walk on the wild side.
Beyond the fact that roomy shopper bags are trending, I love this Cos style because it reminds me of Issey Miyake iconic pleats. This $64 tote will tie me over until I'm ready to make the designer splurge.
For months now, I've been tracking the '80s-era leather bomber jacket trend. Now, ahead of what will likely be another frigid season, is a great time to invest.
Utility balanced with style was an overarching theme of the Winter 2026 shoe trends. These no-fuss, no-frills black Chelsea boots are a great example of the trend in action.
Not only are barrel jeans one of the hottest denim trends to try at the moment, they're on track to dominate Spring 2026, too.
Remember what I said about shopper bags? Factor in this Mango tote's supple brown suede, and it's a two-trends-in-one find.
Again: Skinny-leg silhouettes are having their comeback moment. I'm personally partially to these Mango bottoms in navy, a fun swap when black gets boring.
This leopard-print conversation coat will be a head-turner at winter parties.
Be on the look out for sharp, pointed-toe boots—like this black leather pair by Nordstrom's in-house line.
Remember what I said about utilitarianism playing a big role in Winter 2026's fashion landscape? This nylon cargo coat is a great example of a functional piece that doesn't forgo style altogether.
