Back to Wardrobe Basics with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Happy Thursday, ladies!  The Nordstrom Sale is continuing and opening up to the general public tomorrow, July 15th.  There are still a lot of great items in stock, and a lot of deals to be had.  We’ve covered the sale extensively over here on the blog.  On Sunday, Kelly and I shared our dressing room diaries with you.  And last Thursday, I showed you how to build an essential fall wardrobe at the sale.  I’m gonna pick up that theme today and get back to wardrobe basics from the sale.

I’ve picked 5 basic items & color combos that every woman should have in their fall wardrobe.  They are:

• black and white;
• trousers;
• jeans;
• turtlenecks; and
• chambray shirts.

While the Nordstrom Sale is sometimes criticized for its selection (or the fact that it sells out quickly), I love it because it provides a great opportunity to stock up on the basics.  So, for each of the above items, I went and pulled some great deals and built outfit inspirations featuring them.  Let’s see what I came up with.

The Summary

  Today I’m getting back to wardrobe basics and picking my 5 basic but essential fall staples

  For each category, I’ve put together an outfit for inspiration, sourcing all items from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 

  Each outfit is shoppable via a text and image-based widget

Back to Wardrobe Basics with Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

1. Black & White

The beauty of a black and white color combo is that it’s very traditional and classic yet always feels modern and contemporary. While I love, love love to add color to my wardrobe, whenever I want a classic look, I always head back to the basics with black and white.

Similar outfit

Board:  Lock Mock Neck Sweater (AllSaints) | Le Color Jeans (Frame) | Kent Cardigan Sweater (Madewell) | Field Leather Clutch (rag & bone) | Hazel Pointed Toe Pump (Sam Edelman)

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2. Trousers

A good pair of trousers will work year-round. But don’t be afraid to buy more than one pair—add a variety of colors and styles that suit your figure.  From ankle, straight leg, and wide-leg there’s a style for everyone.

Similar Outfit

Board: Stretch Knit Trousers (NYDJ) | Geo Jacquard Blouse (Vince Camuto) | Everly Pointed Toe Pump (Marc Fisher LTD) | Tyra Drop Earrings (Deepa Gurnani)

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3. Classic Denim

You can never have too many pairs of blue jeans:  boyfriend/girlfriend, ankle, distressed, frayed, flare, wide-leg, cropped flare, boot cut. The list goes on and on.

And, yes, some of these styles are trendier than others. Once upon a time, skinny jeans were a trend. Now they are a closet essential.

Similar Outfit

Board:  Fitted Cotton Poplin Button-Up Shirt (Open Edit) | Millia Ribbed Sweater Vest (French Connection) | Pama Sandal (Dolce Vita) | Le High Waist Flare Jeans (Frame)

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4. Turtleneck

Turtlenecks are timeless classics that always seem to feel fresh.  Layer them with a sweater; pair them with a ruana, or just wear them alone.  So many different stylings that keep this item on-trend.

Similar Outfit

Board:  Reversible Wool & Cashmere Ruana (Nordstrom) | Cotton Blend Turtleneck (Splendid) | Manhattan High Waist Bootcut Jeans (Paige) | Tara Bootie (Munro) | Violet Leather Hobo Bag (Kurt Geiger)

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5. Chambray Shirt

Chambray (or denim) shirts are timeless classics.  Just like the turtleneck, they go with just about everything—including jeans!  I love layering them with cosy fall sweaters or pairing them with a suede jacket.  A wardrobe basic—a chambray shirt is a must.

Similar Outfit

Board: Chambray Popover Tunic (Caslon) | Daydreamer Cardigan (Free People) | Skyline Skinny Jeans (Paige) | Colbie Suede Bootie (Aquatalia)

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