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As a shopping writer, I spend hours each day researching the best deals on travel essentials—and right now, Nordstrom’s Black Friday sale is a treasure trove of can’t-miss discounts on cozy layers, waterproof boots, luxury luggage sets, and more, starting at just $4. Prices are slashed on all sorts of practical and packable items, from down jackets to cushioned running shoes.
Editor-loved brands, including Madewell, Samsonite, Hoka, and more, are offering jaw-dropping discounts up to 81 percent on everything you need to refresh your travel wardrobe ahead of the holiday season. Here, I’ve compiled the 50 best deals on clothing, shoes, and luggage that are worth adding to your cart—but these styles are selling fast, so don’t wait until Black Friday to start shopping.
Best Deals Overall
- Holiday party-ready: Bernardo The Sally Faux Fur Coat, $150 (originally $240)
- Effortlessly elevated layer: Nordstrom V-neck Cashmere Sweater, $90 (originally $149)
- Designer pick: Karl Lagerfeld Paris Faux Shearling Coat, $200 (originally $400)
- Ultra-versatile layer: Lands’ End Drifter Cotton Crewneck Sweater, $54 (originally $90)
- 81 percent off: Bugatti Brussels 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $220 (originally $1,160)
- Podiatrist-recommended: Vionic Aria 2.0 Platform Wedge Bootie, $100 (originally $180)
- Elevated basic: Caslon Wool and Cashmere Cardigan, $66 (originally $100)
- Editor-approved: Samsonite Winfield 2 Carry-on, $100 (originally $170)
- Stretchy travel pants: Nordstrom Straight Stretch Cotton Chinos, $32 (originally $80)
- Water-resistant, packable tote: Lands’ End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Tote Bag, $39 (originally $65)
Best Women’s Clothing Deals
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It’s time to update your travel wardrobe—and there’s no better place to start than with Nordstrom’s stellar Black Friday sale. Right now, you can score up to 81 percent off on cozy cashmere, breathable sweatpants, packable outerwear, and more. The Lands’ End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Down Jacket hardly weighs anything and packs down into a tiny pouch, making it a wonderful travel companion and versatile layer, and it is now 40 percent off. For the fashion-forward jet-setter, don’t miss your chance to add a dash of French-girl je ne sais quoi to your wardrobe with the Karl Lagerfeld Paris Faux Shearling Coat, which is currently a whopping 50 percent off. And for less than $70, you can snag the chic and cozy Caslon Wool and Cashmere Cardigan, which is sure to become a winter wardrobe staple year after year.
Caslon Wool and Cashmere Cardigan
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Nordstrom V-neck Cashmere Sweater
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Best Women’s Shoe Deals
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Winter footwear is majorly marked down ahead of Black Friday at Nordstrom right now, with waterproof boots, cushioned flats, comfortable walking sneakers, and podiatrist-approved picks all on sale for up to 81 percent off. One truly unmissable deal? The Blondo Kayloni Waterproof Booties, which are compact enough to fit in a suitcase while offering excellent traction and weather-resistance, and not to mention, they’re ultra-cute and $60 off. Editor-loved brands like Hoka are slashing prices too, with the Hoka Kawana 2 Running Shoe on sale for just $112—this is a great style for anyone clocking a casual 10,000 steps a day on vacation.
Blondo Frankie Waterproof Chelsea Boots
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Hoka Kawana 2 Running Shoe
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Best Luggage and Travel Bag Deals
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In need of a luggage refresh? Nordstrom’s Black Friday deals have got you covered. Dozens of top brands trusted by flight attendants and T+L editors alike are on sale right now, including Samsonite, Travelpro, Tumi, and more, with epic discounts, including the Bugatti Brussels 3-piece Luggage Set, which is currently a jaw-dropping $940 off. For a budget-friendly bag that’s easy to bring in your suitcase in case you need some extra souvenir space, the Lands’ End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Tote Bag is on sale for less than $40, and it packs down into almost nothing. Meanwhile, the Samsonite Winfield 2 Carry-on is $70 off and is a perennial favorite of T+L editors, who find it to be incredibly lightweight yet durable.
- Custom handle height: Samsonite Virtuosa Carry-on, $180 (originally $200)
- 81 percent off: Bugatti Brussels 3-piece Luggage Set, $220 (originally $1,160)
- Best softside: Travelpro Versapack Lightweight Softside Carry-on Spinner, $304 (originally $380)
- Best splurge: Tumi 19 Degree International Carry-on, $665 (originally $950)
- Water-resistant, packable tote: Lands’ End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Tote Bag, $39 (originally $65)
- Editor-approved: Samsonite Winfield 2 Carry-on, $100 (originally $170)
- For souvenirs: Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Packable Nylon Tote, $139 (originally $175)
- Baggallini Carryall Laptop Tote Bag, $75 (originally $125)
- Packable weekender: Members Only Lightweight Travel Duffel, $40 (originally $70)
- Best checked: Samsonite Omni PC 28-inch Checked Luggage, $180 (originally $190)
- Travelpro Maxlite Air 3-piece Set, $288 (originally $480)
- Adventure-ready: Jeep JS006B Rolling Duffel, $140 (originally $280)
- Sustainably made: Antler Core Tote Bag, $124 (originally $165)
- Rugged and ultra-padded: Tumi Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpack, $439 (originally $550)
Bugatti Brussels 3-piece Luggage Set
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Lands’ End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Tote Bag
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Best Men’s Clothing and Shoe Deals
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Whether you’re looking for comfy sweaters, waterproof shoes, stylish jackets, or stretchy travel pants, you’ll find incredible prices on menswear from editor-loved brands at Nordstrom right now, with deals as low as $24. One of the best deals I found was the Nordstrom Straight Stretch Cotton Chinos, which make for a great travel-day outfit thanks to their built-in stretch—plus, they’re just $32. New Balance lovers can rejoice, as the famous “dad shoe” brand just dropped prices on cool streetwear styles like the New Balance Gender Inclusive 9060 Sneaker, now marked down to $112 off the original $160. And as for keeping warm in the winter, the Lands’ End Drifter Cotton Crewneck Sweater is a versatile layer that comes in 9 stylish shades, and is on sale for 40 percent off.
- Spacious pockets: Levi’s Quilted Puffer Hoodie Bomber Jacket, $89 (originally $148)
- Nordstrom Crewneck Cotton and Cashmere Sweater, $50 (originally $70)
- Cushioned and cool: New Balance Gender Inclusive 9060 Sneaker, $112 (originally $160)
- Easy layer: Lands’ End Drifter Cotton Crewneck Sweater, $54 (originally $90)
- Levi’s Hooded Corduroy Jacket, $55 (originally $138)
- Stretchy travel pants: Nordstrom Straight Stretch Cotton Chinos, $32 (originally $80)
- New Balance T500 Tennis Sneaker, $80 (originally $110)
- Midweight parka: Rokka&Rolla Ultimate Winter Parka with Fleece-lined Hood, $90
- Lands’ End Bedford Rib Quarter-zip Sweater, $48 (originally $80)
- Cushioned loafers: Marc Joseph New York Chicago Road Slip-on Technology Loafers, $100 (originally $175)
- Walking shoes: Lands’ End All Day Comfort Sneakers, $56 (originally $80)
- Gordon Rush Vaughn Chelsea Boot, $130 (originally $250)
- Super-soft sweatpants: Cotton On Super Baggy Cuffed Track Pant, $24 (originally $40)
Levi’s Quilted Puffer Hoodie Bomber Jacket
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New Balance 9060 Sneaker
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Best Under-$50 Deals
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There’s no need to overspend this holiday season, thanks to the hundreds of budget-friendly deals that Nordstrom just dropped ahead of Black Friday. Some of the most impressive styles are shockingly low-priced, starting from just $4. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable and breathable base layer, like the Halogen Absolute Camisole—now only $8—or must-have outdoor gear, like the ultra-warm and durable Backcountry Gore-tex Snow Glove, I’ve rounded up the best deals under $50 for you to add to your cart. My personal favorite? The Lands’ End CashTouch Shawl Wrap, which is currently 40 percent off and makes for a versatile, easily packable layer to keep you warm on chilly flights.
Backcountry Gore-tex Snow Glove
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Lands’ End CashTouch Shawl Wrap
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