My Friend Has $250 to Spend at Nordstrom—I Told Her to Buy These Anniversary Sale Items

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is legendary this year with so many incredible discounts on coveted items. My best friend routinely asks me for shopping advice and, this week, specifically about my recommendations for the best items to buy from the Anniversary Sale. She has $250 earmarked for the sale, so wanted a few affordable yet expensive-looking items to elevate her wardrobe.

I sent her four chic picks to consider (the first in the list below), including a versatile shirt to wear with everything from jeans to skirts and a modern pair of flat Mary Janes. I also rounded up a range of other under-$100 pieces from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to inspire any of your shopping needs. Keep scrolling for more.

Treasure & Bond

Pintuck Cotton Poplin Button-Up Shirt

$90$60

This shirt also comes in black.

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Mary Jane Flats

$90$60

The silhouette of the moment.

Levi's

501 High Waist Crop Straight Leg Jeans

$98$65

Can't go wrong with these jeans.

Topshop

Oversize V-Neck Sweater

$75$50

My friend is obsessed with the shape of this sweater.

Madewell

Crinkled Satin Slip Skirt

$78$52

A satin skirt is always chic.

Treasure & Bond

Herringbone Oversize Blazer

$109$70

Bring polish to any look.

Free People

Swim Too Deep Turtleneck Sweater

$128$85

Get ready for fall.

Topshop

Pinstripe Wide Leg Pants

$85$55

Cool and sophisticated.

AllSaints

Stevie Long Sleeve Organic Cotton T-Shirt

$65$40

Versatile.

WAYF

Constance Rib Top

$60$40

The ribbing makes this top look even more expensive.

Sam Edelman

Farrah Kitten Heel Pointed Toe Slingback Pumps

$140$90

Beautiful slingbacks.

Madewell

The '90s High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

$128$85

Another wonderful pair of jeans.

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Oversize Shirting Short Pajamas

$75$50

Pajamas you could totally wear out.

Jenny Bird

Hidden Heart Small Huggie Hoop Earrings

$98$65

Jenny Bird earrings are fantastic.

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Rib V-Neck Sweater

$139$95

Wear this sweater with jeans, trousers, or a skirt.

BCBGeneration

Marzi Ballet Flats

$89$60

These flats will sell out.

Open Edit

Foldover Off the Shoulder Short Sleeve Rib Sweater

$70$46

The off-the-shoulder silhouette is fun.

BDG Urban Outfitters

Faux Leather Aviator Jacket

$109$73

Perfect for those chillier nights.

JW PEI

Joy Faux Leather Shoulder Bag

$109$75

Topshop

Cable Crop Cardigan

$68$45

Cute.

Linea Paolo

Mischa Mary Jane Pumps

$150$90

These pumps look designer.

BP.

Butter Rib Square Neck Bodysuit

$35$23

For that perfectly tucked-in look.

Madewell

Medium Perfect Leather Belt

$48$32

A great deal!

Open Edit

Luxe Sculpt Rib Dolman Sleeve Sweater

$60$40

You'll get so much wear out of this sweater.

Wit & Wisdom

Ab'solution High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

$78$50

Excellent wash.

Franco Sarto

Balin Platform Loafers

$100$70

Picture these loafers with your favorite jeans.

Vince Camuto

Tweed Knit Crop Jacket

$139$93

Sharp.

WAYF

Finley Satin Skirt

$84$55

This color!

Madewell

Cable Knit V-Neck Crop Cardigan

$118$79

I love a cable-knit moment.