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Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale takes up to 60 percent off thousands of items across the store, and there’s a lot to sift through, from bulk packs of underwear to designer leather bags. The sale includes current-season cozy stuff like sweaters and snowshoes, and post-holidays you’ll also find discounted candles and gift sets that might be nice to buy for yourself. I’ve done the clicking and scrolling required to locate some of the best deals and organized them below according to product category. Look out for Dutch ovens from both French heritage brands and Instagram ones, luxury skin care, and lots of sneakers.
Women’s fashion
A new work bag for the New Year? This leather tote fits a MacBook and looks very expensive — perhaps because it usually is.
One of our absolute favorite rain jackets is completely waterproof and has a flattering swishy silhouette.
This is the best price I’ve seen on a pair of leather ballet flats (which continue to be the shoe of the moment) for ages.
Our best overall winter boot for women is fluffy on the inside and snowproof on the outside.
Or if you just want the fluffy inside, lots of classic UGGs are on sale.
Sale season is the time to stock up on cashmere sweaters. I like the subtle stripe on this turtleneck.
Lots of Skims stuff is on sale, including this stretchy skintight tee.
Men’s fashion
Or for those who still believe in laces, cool-dad New Balances for under $100.
Sambas are played out, says Chris Black, but the lesser-worn Adidas Gazelles are a great alternative.
Prada sunglasses on deep discount, just in time for winter getaways to island climes.
Beauty
This shade is a rosier twist on Clinique’s beloved Black Honey lip stain, which we’ve been raving about since 2017.
Smell like a boy (notes of suede, saffron and patchouli) for less.
A notable discount if you’re regularly investing in Augustinus Bader’s pricey (but much-praised) skin care.
Our best hairdryer for styling has settings for hair texture (fine, medium, coarse), as well as styling type (rough dry, smooth, diffuse, volume), instead of the traditional heat and speed dials.
Home
A Le Creuset that’s big enough for stews and roasts and can be passed down from generation to generation, for under $300.
But we think Staub makes the absolute best Dutch ovens at an even better price. Strategist kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman has owned one of these for seven years and says, “It works just as well as the day I got it and has proven to be durable on the inside and out.”
A more lightweight and nimble pot from Our Place that can still be put in the oven.
Travel
I’ve tested lots of soft luggage, and Tumi makes some of the very best. I particularly like its dual-access carry-ons that can be opened two ways.
Or for hard-luggage people, a solid option from reputable British travel brand Antler.
Water bottle trends come and go, but Hydro Flask remains our No. 1 pick.
Kids
And a striped set that’s giving “tiny adorable mime.”
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