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Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Has Comfy Travel Clothes and Shoes Up to 57% Off—Shop the 50 Best Deals From $20
If you've been struggling to narrow down the travel wardrobe essentials you'll be adding to your suitcase this summer, we're here to help. Below, we've rounded up the 50 best deals still going strong at Nordstrom, with brands like Free People, Spanx, and New Balance sporting some of the most significant markdowns we've seen. From airy summer dresses to comfy walking shoes, these are the pieces you won't want to leave behind, with prices starting as low as $20. Beyond Yoga Garden Party Space Dye Sleeveless Mini Dress, $85 (originally $128)
Lucky Brand Floral Linen Blend Dress, $67 (originally $99)
Free People All Star Sweater Tank, $39 (originally $78)
Treasure & Bond Pintuck Cotton Blend Tank, $30 (originally $60)
Madewell Drawstring Waist Low Slung Baggy Jeans, $69 (originally $138)
Wayf Eve Cotton Eyelet Drawstring Pants, $40 (originally $79)
Recess Pickleball x Zella Courtside French Terry Shorts, $33 (originally $55)
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Outlines Sports Bra, $35 (originally $70)
Toms Majorca Ankle Strap Platform Sandals, $65 (originally $100)
Rothy's The Square Mary Janes, $90 (originally $159)
From maxis to minis, Nordstrom has no shortage of breezy summer dresses marked down during its Anniversary Sale, and they're all so lightweight they'll hardly take up any space in your luggage. If you're looking to add a bright pop of color to your seasonal palette, the pink and red striped Petal & Pup Pixie Maxi Dress is a gorgeous choice, and at $27 off, it's a fraction of its regular price. But if it's a versatile, every basic you're after, you can't go wrong with the now-$50 Zella Recreation Mini Dress—especially considering it's fitted with pockets. Petal & Pup Pixie Maxi Dress, $82 (originally $109)
Faherty Isha Linen Swing Dress, $116 (originally $178)
Hope & Henry Women's Organic Ruched Chambray Dress, $35 (originally $51)
Open Edit Bateau Neck Sleeveless Mini Dress, $53 (originally $80)
Zella Recreation Mini Dress, $50 (originally $79)
Beyond Yoga Garden Party Space Dye Sleeveless Mini Dress, $85 (originally $128)
Free People Primavera Cotton Eyelet Midi Sundress, $67 (originally $168)
Petal & Pup Kinslee Corset Cotton Blend Midi Dress, $75 (originally $99)
Lucky Brand Floral Linen Blend Dress, $67 (originally $99)
BP. Puff Sleeve Minidress, $36 (originally $55)
Nordstrom is teeming with airy summer tops of all fits and colors, with marked-down picks from brands like Free People, Billabong, and Topshop at the top of our shopping list, while prices start as low as $29. Whether you're on the lookout for a versatile beach cover-up or an everyday layer, the Billabong Swell Gauze Button-up Shirt should check all your boxes, and right now it's on sale for $45 in three delicious shades (including a bold lemon color). The Topshop Lace Inset Strapless Cotton & Linen Top is 25 percent off and the perfect choice to pair with anything from flowy pants to denim shorts, while the Free People Swim Too Deep Cardigan is another cozy in-flight layer you'll want to score while it's more than $50 off. Billabong Swell Gauze Button-up Shirt, $45 (originally $60)
Lucky Brand Embroidered Short Sleeve Cotton Peasant Top, $56 (originally $80)
All in Favor Ruffle Embroidered Tie Front Cotton Tank, $41 (originally $54)
Topshop Lace Inset Strapless Cotton and Linen Top, $53 (originally $70)
Sanctuary The Time Off Flutter Sleeve Button-up Top, $53 (originally $79)
Free People All Star Sweater Tank, $39 (originally $78)
Edikted Smocked Ruffle Strapless Top, $32 (originally $42)
Topshop Papaya Cotton Graphic Baby Tee, $29 (originally $38)
Treasure & Bond Pintuck Cotton Blend Tank, $30 (originally $60)
Free People Swim Too Deep Cardigan, $106 (originally $158)
Sneakers, sandals, ballet flats, and everything in between have received generous discounts during Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale, bringing top picks from the likes of On, Rothy's, New Balance, and Sperry down to prices starting at $50. Preppy boat shoes are back in style this summer, so this is your chance to score the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoe while they're 40 percent off and test out the trend for yourself. But if you're really just looking for a comfy pair of walking shoes to reach your step goals on vacation, it's the reliable New Balance Gender Inclusive 530 Sneakers you'll want to snatch up while they're $20 off. On The Roger Advantage Tennis Sneakers, $90 (originally $140)
New Balance Gender Inclusive 530 Sneakers, $80 (originally $100)
Vionic Heloise Mary Jane Flats, $90 (originally $135)
Toms Majorca Ankle Strap Platform Sandals, $65 (originally $100)
Rothy's The Square Mary Janes, $90 (originally $159)
Adidas Brmd Sneakers, $85 (originally $110)
Olukai Ohana Flip Flop, $50 (originally $80)
Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoe, $60 (originally $100)
Rothy's The Weekend Slide, $89 (originally $139)
Sam Edelman Bay Cutout Slide Sandal, $57 (originally $90)
No matter your personal style, there's sure to be a pair of breathable travel pants waiting to be snatched up during Nordstrom's Anniversary sale, including steals from Madewell, Mango, and Eileen Fisher. We're eyeing the airy Caslon Drawstring Straight-leg Linen Pants for long travel days while they're 30 percent off, but the Wayf Eve Cotton Eyelet Drawstring Pants are another top pick for a whopping 50 percent off. And if you're hoping to level-up your airport outfit without abandoning comfort, the Mango Wide-leg Knit Pants are everything you've been looking for at 57 percent off. Madewell Drawstring Waist Low Slung Baggy Jeans, $69 (originally $138)
Caslon Drawstring Straight-leg Linen Pants, $49 (originally $70)
Wayf Eve Cotton Eyelet Drawstring Pants, $40 (originally $79)
Eileen Fisher High-waist Wide-leg Pants, $105 (originally $158)
Mango Chalk Stripe Straight-leg Pants, $40 (originally $80)
Petal & Pup Neveah Floral Print Wide Leg Pants, $52 (originally $69)
Free People Good Luck Barrel-leg Jeans, $85 (originally $128)
Marine Layer Linen Blend Wide-leg Pants, $96 (originally $128)
Billabong Free Fall Fray Hem Stretch Wide-leg Jeans, $68 (originally $90)
Mango Wide-leg Knit Pants, $30 (originally $70)
Whether you like to travel in activewear or prefer to reserve those pieces for outings during your vacation, we've found a trove of sweat-resistant tops, bottoms, and even jumpsuits that will make for valuable additions to your suitcase this summer. The Recess Pickleball x Zella Courtside French Terry Shorts are an enticing deal at 40 percent off, and they're versatile enough to be worn while exercising or lounging around your hotel while still looking cute. Meanwhile, the flattering and compressive Vuori Yosemite Sports Bra is available for under $50 for a limited time in select colors, but it's the beachy jade Tidal shade that's fully stocked in sizes XS to XL. FP Movement Free Throw Crop Tank, $20 (originally $30)
Zella Road Trip Crinkle Nylon Shorts, $37 (originally $49)
FP Movement Never Better Graphic Leggings, $79 (originally $118)
Vuori Yosemite Sports Bra, $46 (originally $58)
Recess Pickleball x Zella Courtside French Terry Shorts, $33 (originally $55)
FP Movement Champ Is Here Track Pants, $65 (originally $98)
Spanx Power Boost Shelf Bra Tank, $45 (originally $68)
On Core 2-in-1 Crop Performance Tank, $39 (originally $55)
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Outlines Sports Bra, $35 (originally $70)
Spanx Booty Boosty Jumpsuit, $105 (originally $158)
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