I Have a $150 Nordstrom Gift Card—These Are the Best Items to Buy

I received a $150 gift card from Nordstrom over the holidays. Given my adoration for the retailer, I was grateful, and well, ecstatic. Shoes and basics are what I buy most from Nordstrom, so I have my eyes set on those departments specifically. Yes, the of-the-moment Gazelles are on my list. On that note, I thought it could be fun to round up a list of affordable items I think are best at Nordstrom right now to provide you with any shopping inspiration.
Basically, if one of my friends had a $150 gift card, I'd suggest the first three items in the list below to start. If you keep scrolling, you'll find a range of other affordable items that I think are versatile, chic, and could instantly elevate a wardrobe.
Keep scrolling to check out the best pieces to buy at Nordstrom right now.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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