5 summer wardrobe essentials you should buy during the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

Buying a whole new wardrobe every three months is just not practical. However, updating the basics like white T-shirts and slip dresses is smart, because you can wear them from season to season and year to year. You may even feel inclined to splurge on a few items if you know they’re going to last you a while — but during the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, you don’t have to.

You can find a whole lot of wardrobe essentials up to 60% at Nordstrom right now. The retailer recently kicked off its Half-Yearly Sale, where you can find clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods and more all on sale. (There’s no telling when the sale ends, so just consider this your sign to check it out now.)

But if you’re looking to give your closet a little upgrade with items that will withstand the test of time (and the weather), take a look below at five great wardrobe essentials you can get on sale at Nordstrom.

1. Open Edit Wear Two Ways Knit Midi Dress, $31.85 (Orig. $49)

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You can wear this stretchy, comfy maxi dress in two ways: with a V-neck or a high scoop neck in the front. Simply flip it around to wear it any way you’d like. It also comes in a few neutral colors — including black.

2. MANSUR GAVRIEL M Frame Leather Baguette Shoulder Bag, $327 (Orig. $545)

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Now is your chance to get a luxury leather handbag from MANSUR GAVRIEL for 40% off. This shoulder bag follows the baguette-shape trend and is big enough to carry all the essentials and then some.

3. Wit & Wisdom Slant Pocket Raw Hem Denim Jacket, $52.80 (Orig. $88)

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This raw hem denim jacket is the epitome of cool girl vibes. Wear it with black or white jeans, over dresses or with a skirt on a windy summer evening.

4. Dolce Vita Ashby Sandal, $99.99 (Orig. $140)

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We’re going out this summer! Wear these chunky braided heels with a favorite sundress or a great pair of jeans to hit the town. Of course, if you’re a heels girl, you could easily wear them during the daytime, too.

5. Topshop Cutoff Denim Mom Shorts, $47.25 (Orig. $63)

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Much like long jeans, denim shorts will never go out of style. Add this “momstyle to your wardrobe to wear with tank tops, baby tees and more this summer.

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