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My Stylish Mom and I Love These Items From the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

By Swedan Margen

My Stylish Mom and I Love These Items From the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

It's that time. Yes, Nordstrom just dropped its iconic Half-Yearly Sale just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. As I've certainly discussed before, both my Mom and I love to shop at Nordstrom (ahem, stylish items for stylish people), so this is one event both my mom and I can't wait to shop for the up-to-50% deals.

The May 2026 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale (May 21 through June 1) does not disappoint, with the discounts on many of the brands we both love, including Vince, Open Edit, Tory Burch, and so many more. I took a first sweep through the sale to curate an edit for my mom. We both prefer elevated basics that are relevant yet versatile (like the pieces above), so I focused on closet staples—aka, picks I don't think she'd regret.

Keep scrolling to shop the chic tops, A+ jeans, gorgeous flats, and more that I suggested to my mom. I also rounded up even more amazing pieces from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.

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The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2026 Items I Sent to My Mom

Caslon<sup>®</sup>, Casual Linen Button-Up Shirt

Caslon

Casual Linen Button-Up Shirt

This perfect summer shirt is the first item my mom hearted on the list.

Easy Wide Leg Linen Pants

Caslon

Easy Wide Leg Linen Pants

Style these pants with the shirt above.

adidas, Handball Spezial Sneaker

adidas

Handball Spezial Sneakers

Can't go wrong with adidas sneakers.

Wedgie High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Levi's

Wedgie High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Caslon<sup>®</sup>, Merino Wool Blend Crewneck Sweater

Caslon

Merino Wool Blend Crewneck Sweater

My mom is taking a note from me—"I could wear this over my shoulders."

Pamilla Sandal

Marc Fisher LTD

Pamilla Sandals

These sandals will sell out.

Nordstrom, Stretch Cotton Microrib Tank Dress

Nordstrom

Stretch Cotton Microrib Tank Dress

A great throw-on-and-go dress.

Tory Burch, Kira Flip Flop

Tory Burch

Kira Flip-Flops

She freaked out over the color!

Open Edit, The Icon Relaxed Blazer

Open Edit

The Icon Relaxed Blazer

Longchamp, Le Pliage Small Crossbody Bag

Longchamp

Le Pliage Small Crossbody Bag

Knee Length Drawstring Satin Skirt

Open Edit

Knee Length Drawstring Satin Skirt

Marc Fisher LTD, Godina Mesh Mary Jane Flat

Marc Fisher LTD

Godina Mesh Mary Jane Flats

Vince, Cable Short Sleeve Sweater

Vince

Cable Short Sleeve Sweater

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Vince, Barcelona Jelly Cage Mules

Vince

Barcelona Jelly Cage Mules

It shoes on sale! Note that my mom already has them.

Icon Pull-On Wide Leg Pants

Open Edit

Icon Pull-On Wide Leg Pants

I love a pair of drawstring pants.

Open Edit, Short Sleeve Godet Pleat Dress

Open Edit

Short Sleeve Godet Pleat Dress

Sandra Cable Short Sleeve Cardigan

WAYF

Sandra Cable Short Sleeve Cardigan

Steve Madden, Rafe Loafer Mules

Steve Madden

Rafe Loafer Mules

Kaylen Soft Curve Sculptsystem High Rise Jeans

DL1961

Kaylen Soft Curve Sculptsystem High Rise Jeans

The material here is very soft.

PUMA, Speedcat Og Sneaker

PUMA

Speedcat OG Sneakers

Cable Stitch Cardigan

Free People

Cable Stitch Cardigan

Nordstrom, Maddox Ballet Flats

Nordstrom

Maddox Ballet Flats

Cotton Open Stitch Sweater

BP.

Cotton Open Stitch Sweater

BP., Tie Front Chiffon Midi Dress

BP.

Tie Front Chiffon Midi Dress

Marc Fisher LTD, Sidnee Sandals

Marc Fisher LTD

Sidnee Sandals

These sandals look more expensive than they are.

WAYF, Madeline Miniskirt

So here for a pink moment this summer.

Blouson Twill Utility Jacket

Treasure & Bond

Blouson Twill Utility Jacket

For transitional weather.

Juliet Print Linen Blend Midi Sundress

WAYF

Juliet Print Linen Blend Midi Sundress

Add your favorite sandals, and you're set.

Pact, Organic Cotton Coastal Double Gauze Relaxed Shirt

Pact

Organic Cotton Coastal Double Gauze Relaxed Shirt

Nordstrom, Moonlight Eco Knit Pajamas

Nordstrom

Moonlight Eco Knit Pajamas

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