Yes! The Legendary Nordstrom-Half Yearly Sale Is Here—Fashion People With Good Taste Will Love These 40 Chic Items
Major discounts.


And, we're live. Yes, I'm of course referring to the launch of the legendary Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. This major shopping event is one of the year's standout sale moments because the discounts are good. Like, really good. I'm honestly in awe over how legit the sale offering is this year in particular, with savings up to 60% off..
I combed through the pages of sale merchandise to create an initial edit of the best items from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale that I think fashion people with great taste (aka, you) will love because they're fresh, cool, and modern. Keep scrolling for more info on the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, including a quick list of coveted items and then a full curation of on-sale dresses, cool basics, shoes, expensive-looking staples, and so much more.
What is the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale?
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale is one of Nordstrom's main sale moments ahead of the Anniversary Sale.
When is the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale?
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale happens twice per year. This sale in May 2025 starts ahead of Memorial Day Weekend on May 20 and goes through June 1.
What items are included in the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale?
Below is a quick list, followed by a full edit of the best fashion items to buy from the sale.
- Levi's XL Straight-Leg Jeans, $76 (originally $108)
- Nordstrom Pima Cotton-Blend Crewneck T-Shirt, $14 (originally $35)
- Tony Bianco Esmae Slingback Pumps, $90 (originally $160)
- Tory Burch Romy Small Crossbody, $209 (originally $298)
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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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