Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale: My $300 Vacation Wardrobe – Charm

I can’t believe Memorial Day is just days away—and once again, I’ve procrastinated planning my vacation wardrobe. With weekend trips stacking up and no off-duty outfits summer outfits to show for it, I needed a quick, affordable solution. Enter: Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale.

My style is quite minimal, so if you appreciate simple, easy-to-rewear looks that rely on summer wardrobe fundamentals like linen pants and airy summer dresses, these are perfect for you. The best part is that you can grab all of these affordable basics for up to 60% off during the Half-Yearly Sale, which runs until June 1.

So, keep scrolling to see the chicest, easiest summer outfits from Nordstrom, crafted exclusively from on-sale finds. And if you want to expand your entire wardrobe this season, I also created guides to the must-have shoes and the easiest on-sale sneakers. I also found plenty of beauty products (like a discounted Dyson hairdryer) that you can easily add to your routine.

A White Dress and Fun Accessories

Perk up your usual LWD with fun red accessories.

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You probably already have a dozen white dresses in your collection, so this is your chance to get the most wear out of them. But if you’re tired of your basic, perfect-for-work ballet flats or accessories, consider trying cherry red ones.

Rothy’s

The Espadrille Mary Janes (Were $149)

All in Favor

Embroidered Floral Cotton Midi Dress (Was $69)

Tasha

Imitation Pearl Satin Bow Ponytail Holder (Was $24)

Trendy Capris and Wardrobe Basics

woman in carpris, a white long top, and black flats

Capris are one of the trending summer styles I can’t stop thinking about.

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Capri pants continue to be on-trend, so take advantage of them by packing them for your next vacation. Pairing them with classic pieces like a longline vest and ballet flats is essential.

BY.DYLN

Melanie Lace Trim Capri Pants (Were $79)

Faithfull the Brand

Eloise Linen Vest (Was $270)

Nordstrom

Scarlet Pointed Toe Flats (Were $89)

A Tuscany-Ready Summer Dress With Classic Pieces

woman wearing an orange dress and a pair of mary-jane flats

This orange color is meant to be worn in a warm place.

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I’m usually a neutral girl, but I can’t get enough of blood orange-hued finds this summer. Naturally, I pull out my black accessories to complement my minimalist style.

MELLODAY

Peplum Hem Cotton Blend Shirtdress (Was $128)

27 EDIT Naturalizer

Carter Mary Jane Flats (Were $125)

Le Specs

Dynamite 52mm Rectangular Sunglasses (Were $55)

An All-White Affair

woman wearing all-white in New York

Make the most of your white pieces by wearing them together.

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Another thing about me is that I dislike wearing all-white outfits in New York City. There are too many chances of getting a stray stain on the subway! So, I keep my white outfits stored away for vacation.

Cotton On

Relaxed Wide Jeans (Were $70)

Cotton On Body

Active Rib Tank (Was $20)

Dr. Scholl’s

Time Off Sneakers (Were $100)

Mixed-and-Matched Textures

Woman wearing a slip skirt, jelly sandals, a white tank top, and a black and white striped shirt in New York.

Mix-and-match different textures to make the most of the items you packed away.

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I aim to pack pieces that complement each other regardless of the vibe of my trip, so this is an eclectic outfit formula that I depend on. A slip skirt, a tank top, and a striped button-down always work together.

Nordstrom

Bias Cut Satin Midi Skirt (Was $99)

Cotton On

Bondi Tank (Was $15)

Caslon

Linen Blend Button-Up Shirt (Was $60)

Linen on Linen Separates

woman wearing a white linen set in New York.

All-white layers are so dreamy.

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Another all-white outfit formula I rely on involves pairing all of my favorite linen pieces together. White linen pants can sometimes be see-through, but this pair surprisingly isn’t. Red shoes add a much-needed pop.

Caslon^®

Drawstring Straight Leg Linen Pants (Were $70)

Caslon^®

Casual Gauze Button-Up Shirt (Was $60)

Steve Madden

Cary Heeled Sandals (Were $80)

Trendy Denim and In-Office Staples

woman wearing a white button-down, denim shorts, and white heels in London

We’re having a Bermuda shorts summer, so get on board.

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I tried to avoid the Bermuda shorts trend, but folks, it got me. I am now a convert. If you’re giving them a try too, consider wearing them with wardrobe staples like a white button-down and white heels.

BP.

Frayed Mid Rise Denim Jorts (Were $55)

ASTR the Label

Layered Button-Up Shirt (Was $65)

Marc Fisher LTD

Alonde Slide Sandals (Were $130)

A Subtly Sheer Moment

woman wearing a white sheer dress, a gold bag, and black flip-flops in Helsinki.

Turn your beachy coverup into an easy night-out dress with a sparkly gold bag.

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File this under: another way to maximize every single item you packed. Your beachy sheer cover-ups can easily double as a date night look if you choose sparkly accessories.