I’m My Mom’s Personal Shopper, and I’m Styling Her in 10 Nordstrom Styles—Up to 60% Off

Summer is here, but my mom feels her summer wardrobe is not up to code. She’s made do with go-to T-shirt dresses and breezy linen pants, but she still feels like there are summer essentials she’s missing. That’s where I come in: Since I’m her personal shopper, I took to Nordstrom, and with her by my side, we curated a summer capsule wardrobe with 10 pieces she can wear for any occasion. The best part is that Nordstrom is running its Half-Yearly Sale and has dropped major discounts on pieces from Madewell, Levi’s, Free People, and more for up to 60 percent off.  

10 Best Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Fashion Deals:

• Madewell Midi Shirtdress, $90 (Originally $128)
• Halogen Square-Neck Sweater Tank, $36 (Originally $79)
• Rolla’s Chicago Denim Maxi Skirt, $84 (Originally $129)
• Open Edit Tie-Waist Wide-Leg Pants, $24 (Originally $59)
• Free People Freddie Oversize Cotton Button-Up Shirt, $76 (Originally $108)
• Levi’s Wedgie High-Waist Straight Jeans, $64 (Originally $98)
• Halogen Sleeveless Peplum Sweater, $50 (Originally $69)
• Madewell Ariana Midi Dress, $49 (Originally $98)
• Dolce Vita Hardi Slingback Penny Loafer, $78 (Originally $130)
• Marc Fisher LTD Hattie Slide Sandal, $100 (Originally $150)

Halogen Square-Neck Sweater Tank

My mom already has plenty of basic tanks and wanted to try something different. I could easily envision her adding the Halogen Square-Neck Sweater Tank to her rotation. It comes in black with white striped detailing and white with black stripes. It’s made from a tightly knit sweater material that hugs the body. Plus, sizes range from XXS to XXL. There’s a square front and back neckline, scooped armholes, and the length stops at about hip length.

Levi’s Wedgie High-Waist Straight Jeans

White jeans are a staple in my mom’s summer wardrobe, so of course, we have Levi’s Wedgie High-Waist Straight Jeans in white on her list. The high-waisted jeans come in sizes 23 to 32 and feature a cropped straight-leg fit that hits at the mid-calf. They’re made from 100 percent non-stretch cotton, have a classic button and zipper closure, and spacious front and back pockets.

Madewell Ariana Midi Dress

My mom’s been looking to spruce up her dress collection with versatile styles that aren’t T-shirt dresses, so when we scrolled past Madewell’s Ariana Midi Dress, we knew it was an immediate add-to-cart. It comes in black, which is 50 percent off, and yellow, and sizes 00 through 16. The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline and shirring under the bust. It has a body-skimming fit that falls at the mid-calf and an easy pull-on design.

Shop more summer fashion deals during Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, below.

Rolla’s Chicago Denim Maxi Skirt

Madewell Midi Shirtdress

Free People Freddie Oversize Cotton Button-Up Shirt

Marc Fisher LTD Hattie Slide Sandal