The holiday season is upon us, which means it's my favorite time of the year: the Nordstrom Half-yearly Sale is finally here, and it's stocked with major deals on travel clothes, comfy shoes, accessories, and luggage at unbelievable discounts.
I shop online at Nordstrom on a weekly basis, and spent an entire day combing through the sale's best hidden deals to find can't-miss savings of up to 81 percent on traveler-loved brands including Tumi, Vuori, and Hoka. There are even some jaw-dropping designer discounts on cozy plane layers and elevated everyday shoes from brands like Vince, Ralph Lauren, and more. Keep reading to shop the 50 best deals I found, with prices starting at just $8.
Long travel days don't have to mean tired, achy feet. Nordstrom has hundreds of discounts on brands that prioritize comfort as much as style, like the Vionic Aria 2.0 Platform Wedge Bootie, which looks like a classic ankle boot but is enhanced with contoured arch support and excellent traction -- and is currently $80 off. You can also save $50 on the retro fever-dream that is the Ugg Esme Genuine Shearling Clogs, which are a breeze to slip on and off at TSA and feel like slippers on the plane. Sightseeing when you land? Opt for new, cushy walking shoes like the lightweight Hoka Kawana 2, now on sale for 30 percent off.
Nordstrom's Half-yearly Sale is packed with can't-miss deals on sneakers, boots, and slip-ons from brands like Hoka, Lands' End, Vince, and more. Right now, the retailer has slashed prices on several best-selling Hoka styles, including the Hoka Solimar Running Shoe, now $25 off. Looking for a thoughtful yet affordable gift? The warm and cozy Lands' End Fuzzy-lined Suede Moccasin Slippers are like a hug for your feet, and can even be monogrammed for a personal touch. For a more day-to-night option, the supple, stylish Vince Dillon Lugged Moc Toe Boat Shoes are currently over $100 off.
There's never been a better time to refresh your winter wardrobe, with hundreds of travel-ready styles on sale from editor-loved brands like Spanx, Vuori, and more, starting at just $8. For an oversized, Olson-inspired look, the Lilysilk Oversized Merino Wool Sweater with Slit Sleeves is a fabulous layering piece that will last for decades to come. Hoping to stand out? The charming Free People Alexie Print Boxy Quilted Jacket comes in gorgeous bohemian prints that instantly liven up any outfit. There are plenty of options for cozying up in the colder months as well, like the Levi's Quilted Fleece Long Teddy Coat -- now 45 percent off -- or the Lauren Ralph Lauren Double-breasted Teddy Faux Fur Coat, which is $80 off and features a timeless interior lining.
Shopping for the men in my life has always been the hardest part of holiday gifting -- but luckily, Nordstrom made it easy this year thanks to savings of up to 81 percent on best-selling brands like Sandro, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lands' End, and more. Score $250 off the heavy-duty Canada Weather Gear Heavyweight Arctic Parka, which is designed to keep you warm even in subzero temps. Lands' End is having a major sale, with sweaters, vests, polos, and more to choose from -- but between us, the Lands' End Long-sleeve Lambswool Crewneck Sweater might be my favorite.
Attention savvy shoppers, this is not a drill: the Bugatti Brussels 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set is currently 81 percent off, meaning you can save almost $1,000 on this gorgeous trio of expandable spinners. Nordstrom's sale section is overflowing with jaw-dropping deals on luggage from flight attendant-approved brands, including Travelpro, Tumi, and more, plus
Travel + Leisure editor-approved picks like the Samsonite Freeform 2-piece Set. If you're a light packer (or, like me, aspiring to become one in the new year), consider a compact underseater like the Travelpro Versapack Lightweight Underseat Travel Tote.
I fly monthly for work, and there are a few key accessories I won't leave the house without -- namely, a trusty travel pillow, a lightweight layer that I can wrap myself up in on the flight, and some travel-sized skincare for a little self-care session on the plane. Jewelry, sunglasses, gloves, wallets, and more are on sale at Nordstrom, with giftable picks starting at just $8.