Minimalist Style Isn't Boring—These Nordstrom Sale Finds Prove It
21 wardrobe staples that look expensive, but aren't.
Take a peek into my winter wardrobe, and you'll see it's filled with elevated staples. As much as I love my pared-back personal style, it never hurts to update my minimalist essentials, especially during a sale as good as Nordstrom's End of Season event.
From now through February 16, Nordstrom is offering up to 50 percent off thousands of deals across every category. New markdowns include early spring picks and winter trends, but I'm personally scoping out the sale for chic must-haves. Think: elevated tops for layering, classic denim, easy-to-style boots, and cashmere sweaters.
After scrolling through page after page of the sale, I've rounded up the deals that minimalists will go crazy over. From Levi's jeans to wear-everywhere Adidas sneakers, you're bound to rewear these picks again and again. What's more, they all ring in at under $200 (most are $100 and under!).
I'm not a fan of loud colors, so this olive green is right up my alley.
Minimalist It girls are currently loving high-vamp flats like this chocolate brown pair.
A classic trench coat is the ultimate spring jacket.
I could wear these Jennifer Lawrence-approved sneakers with nearly everything in my closet.
A sweater dress is my go-to when I don't know what to wear in the winter.
Minimalists, don't be afraid to spice up your outfits with this layering tee.
Pair this sweater with jeans and boots for an easy, polished winter formula.
As far as 2026 denim trends go, I'm going all in on dark-wash jeans.
Nordstrom's cashmere sweaters are unmatched in terms of price and quality.
Bootcut jeans will be everywhere this year.
From the short heel down to the square toe, these are my ideal pair of black boots.
No minimalist shoe collection is complete without a pair of loafers.
Cool blue is the winter color trend I can get behind.
I could style this button-down shirt a thousand different ways, so it's going in my cart.
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Brooke Knappenberger is the former Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she specialized in crafting shopping stories—from sales content to buying guides that span every vertical on the site. She also oversaw holiday coverage with an emphasis on gifting guides as well as Power Pick, our monthly column on the items that power the lives of MC’s editors. She also tackled shopping content as Marie Claire's Editorial Fellow prior to her role as Associate Commerce Editor.