I Buy All My Basics From Nordstrom—I'm Scooping Up These 41 From Its Big Sale

For most of us, basics are the bread and butter of our wardrobes—dependable and versatile. Whether it's a white tee or a staple pair of straight-leg jeans, they ground our outfits, look effortlessly chic, and are as reliable as they come. But not all basics are created equal, and I have a handful of brands I gravitate toward when it comes to shopping for them, many of which can be found at Nordstrom. In fact, I'd say 90% of my wardrobe consists of staples from the trusty retailer, so now that Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale is taking place this week, I wanted to share the must-have pieces to get your hands on first.
Between May 25 and June 6, you can get up to 60% off everything from trend-forward tank tops to versatile jeans and sleek minimalist sandals during the big sale. Luckily, I've waded through hundreds of pages (so you don't have to) to bring you the essentials I highly recommend. Take a peek below to give your basics a fresh update this season.
You can never go wrong with a sleek, high-quality black tank.
I always stock up on Natori bras when Nordstrom has a sale.
I've had my eye on this pretty sweater ever since it hit the site.
I'd like to lounge around in this set all summer.
Up next, These Are the 10 Affordable Brands I Buy at Nordstrom
Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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