7 Fashion-Girl Staples I Found Hiding in the Sale Section at Nordstrom & Shopbop

Sure, Cyber Weekend may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean our favorite retailers aren’t continuously throwing top-notch deals our way throughout the holiday season. Yep, if you cruise over to the sale sections at both Nordstrom and Shopbop, for example, you’ll uncover a plethora of amazing discounted items. In fact, after spending the afternoon scrolling through the assortments, it became quickly apparent that a lot of those fashion-forward items in question just so happen to also be essentials in many a fashion person’s wardrobes.

Okay, clearly fashion girls rely on a wide range of must-haves depending on their personal styles, but there are some universal staples that the majority do seem to covet to achieve their chic looks. And it’s these general pieces that I found hiding in the sale sections at Nordstrom and Shopbop. To dive deeper into the matter, I’m showcasing a checklist of the seven general essentials in question (as showcased on some of the coolest fashion people), and I shopped out a variety of inspired iterations for each as well. But hurry and scroll on through—many of these essentials are already selling out.

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1. Modern Blazers
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You just can’t deny the power of a modern blazer (one that’s a tad slouchier than a traditional silhouette) to bring a polished twist to any type of ensemble. While fashion people tend to covet the plaid and striped selects out there, solids in black and camel are also front-runners.

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2. Straight-Leg Jeans
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The denim du jour among the fashion crowd? You guessed it, straight-leg jeans. Sure, skinnies and the like are still around, but it’s those ’90s-inspired blues that bring low-key polish to an outfit.

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3. Ankle Boots
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Okay, these may seem like a no-brainer, but I couldn’t even imagine a true fashion person’s wardrobe without at least one pair of perfect ankle boots. If you’re looking to upgrade your range, consider a timeless black style or one with current finishings like faux snakeskin.

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4. Layering Turtlnecks
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When it comes to basics, a lightweight turtleneck is a certified fashion-girl staple thanks to its inherent chicness and ability to be worn by itself or layered under cardigans, jackets, dresses, and so on for an even more styled vibe.

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5. Leather Separates
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Incorporating leather into your look (faux or not) is one of the simplest ways to make any outfit feel more elevated. The fashion crowd has been embracing this trend all season long (and will continue well into 2020) with luscious leather jackets, skirts, trousers, and more.

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6. Midi Dress
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If there’s one dress silhouette that reigns supreme in many style setters’ wardrobes, it’s the midi dress. Versatile and chic in nature, the ideal silhouette among fashion girls seems to really run the gamut from patterned silk picks to cozy knit options.

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7. Tailored Outerwear
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Fashion people tend to have a range of outerwear picks in their arsenals, but it’s those sleek wool coats that often complete their ensembles to keep their vibes sophisticated and on point.

Next, check out 25 cheap items bound to sell out at Nordstrom before 2020.

Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven 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. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.