29 Best Things to Buy at Nordstrom: An Editor’s Guide

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It’s no secret that we have a lot of love for Nordstrom. Since the heritage department store is also an unequivocal R29 reader-favorite shopping destination, you can find us frequenting the site on a daily basis, in search of everything from look-at-me swimwear to crowd-pleasing long sundresses and marked-down designer bags from the Anniversary Sale. Thanks to our frequent constitutionals down Nordstrom’s digital aisles, we’re well acquainted with its bounty of hidden-gem products (both beauty and fashion) and how overwhelming sifting through that selection can be.

If you’re looking to snag a few new summer wardrobe pieces but don’t know where to start, then you've already landed on the right page. To help guide you through Nordstrom's thicket of appealing options, we've plucked out the winningest wares, from trusty activewear pieces to limited-edition designer collab items. Ahead, check off your very own list containing the best things to buy at Nordstrom — sussed out and hand-picked by an actual R29 fashion editor, at your service.

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