I'm not normally one to condone random purchases that don't warrant much forethought, but during sale season, you don't really have much of a choice. Trust me—I spent 99% of the recent holiday weekend scouring every sale on the internet, and on multiple occasions, items I had in my cart disappeared minutes after they were added when someone else pressed purchase before I gathered the courage to do so myself. There's no room for hesitation in times like these. It's all about action.
I've never learned this lesson as intensely as I have at Nordstrom, where I've been missing out on unforgettable sale items during the company's Half-Yearly sale for almost two decades. Never again will I make that mistake—and neither should you. With that said, when I tell you that the 27 Nordstrom-sale finds below should be purchased immediately, I'm not saying so lightly. So, if you trust me at all, you'll get scrolling. Hesitation will only lead to regret.
Use this occasion to replace your over-worn black blazer. *Buys one for every day of the week.* This wash is almost too good to be true. A walker's dream shoe. If you don't own a pair of barrel-leg jeans yet, now's your chance. I'm loyal to my Hanky Panky original-rise thongs. The perfect summer skirt—found. If you've ever wanted to add a piece from The Row to your wardrobe, this bag should be stop number one. I can't stop buying white, linen pants. It's becoming a problem. I love the neckline on this Free People knit, not to mention the chic, open back.If you hate short-shorts, these are perfect for you. The prettiest skirt of all. My jaw is secured on the floor. A cuff bracelet will take any outfit up a few dozen notches. A quiet-luxury staple. Consider me obsessed. These belong in Queen Charlotte. No more boring tanks.OOO: I'm busy dreaming of these pants.I'll never say no to a cool, new pair of sunglasses. If you hate standard swim cover-ups, a big linen shirt is the perfect alternative. Gorgeous, gorgeous girls spend their entire summer wearing lightweight, billowy trousers. Slip skirts are essential—period. I truly cannot believe that these are only $50. No tucking necessary. Your tote game just got elevated. These leggings are travel attire 101.
Confession: as an editor, sale shopping is basically an Olympic sport. We train daily, scrolling through page after page of new-in items at an array of online retailers, and must be able to determine, quite quickly, what to buy on the spot and what to save in our carts for another day.
And, while many of my peers have honed the purchase with one click option down to a science, I much prefer the thrill of the hunt. That's why I always make a point of checking out Banana Republic ahead of summer's arrival with a plan to stock up on shirts, dresses, and accessories for the season ahead. Currently, BR is offering up to 40% off of sale styles online. So, even though I'm supposed to be preparing to do a closet purge ahead of my upcoming move, I couldn't help but pick out a few pieces to add to my summer wardrobe — especially at these prices.
Keep scrolling for 14 must-have items to shop from Banana Republic's current sale selection, including several pieces to wear now, and a few to save for fall. I showed some restraint, but believe me: there's plenty more in store, and some sizes are going fast!
These jeans are a steal at just $24.Breezy Dolman tops are ideal for summer.Banana Republic always nails the Western vibe, and this shirt dress is no exception.Pro tip: Most Banana Republic jeans come in petite, regular, and tall fits, so you're sure to find your perfect pair.We've seen similar cotton cardigans elsewhere for 3x the price!We love an affordable piece of jewelry that manages to both be on trend and yet totally timeless. Tiered midis work for almost any summer event. French cuffs are undoubtedly French girl approved for summer.It's never too late to enter your horse-girl era. I'm buying this now and saving it for the first crisp day of fall.For me, a mini dress with long sleeves checks all of the boxes. I'll be purchasing this design in black, too.As an expert on linen shirts, I strongly recommend adding this classic fit to your summer wardrobe. Once you see the back, you'll want to add this tank to your cart ASAP.We're perpetually in pursuit of the perfect tortoise shell cat eye sunglasses. This pair is definitely a contender. And, if you can only buy one item from Banana Republic's epic sale, make it this versatile dress. Style it as shown with high-heeled sandals and silver jewelry, or keep it casual with a denim jacket and sporty sneakers.
It's not every day that queen of luxury Jennifer Lopez wears something affordable (relative to the rest of her wardrobe, that is). So when she does, it's worthy of a bit of commentary. Over the holiday weekend, Lopez was photographed wearing a Who What Wear editor's idea of the perfect outfit. It included a cropped cardigan, bodysuit, baggy trousers, and loafers. But it was her Coach bag that got my first click.
I'd be remiss to not mention that Lopez is the celebrity face of Coach, but not everything the brand makes is as reasonably priced as the bag she just carried, and it was an excellent choice on her part. The bag in question is the Coach Studio Shoulder Bag with Quilting. It's the perfect size for day or night use and it features a crossbody strap (although Lopez opted to carry it like a clutch) and the C logo that's made such a comeback as of late. The flap bag will give all of your outfits that classic French-girl look, as quilted flap bags are their go=to style.
Now to the price. It's usually $495 but Coach is having a huge sale right now and it's been marked down by 30 percent, to $350. I have a hunch that such a great every day, celebrity-approved bag won't stick around long, especially since good mid-priced bags aren't always all that easy to find. With that, scroll to shop the bag before it's gone (or not on sale anymore), as well as a few other on-sale Coach bags I think you'll love.
On Jennifer Lopez: Coach Studio Shoulder Bag With Quilting ($347); Chanel shoes
