This time of year might seem a bit stressful with holiday prep, gatherings, gift shopping, etc. But it can also be a fun time of year if you’re really into scoring amazing deals, whether it’s for yourself or for holiday gifts. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a few days away, you really don’t have to wait to shop until you’re in a post-turkey haze. Many retailers already have some great deals and sales.
While the discounts run the gamut across all different categories, I like to take advantage of all the activewear deals time of year. Those expensive leggings or that sports bra I’ve been coveting are most likely good buys right about now. Plus, my reasoning for stocking up on activewear during the holiday season is that I’ll inevitably find myself working out more come January (typical new year, new you stuff), so it’s the perfect time to get some fresh gear.
Take a look at some notable finds below to shop for yourself and for your friends and family. (They make good gifts, too.)
Growing up, before the sun had even risen, I jumped out of bed, braided my hair, and headed out with my grandmother to do one of our favorite things together: shopping on Black Friday. And while I now live far away from my family, the one thing that hasn’t changed is my love for finding a good deal. For editors like myself, we relish the opportunity to scour Net-a-porter and Nordstrom for the best things to buy at the moment. Trust me; it is a skill in and of itself to find well-made pieces online.
But if you prefer not to spend hours in-line or online this year and still want to find a steal, all you have to do is keep scrolling. That’s right—I’ve taken the liberty of rounding up the chicest things you can buy this Black Friday, all under $150. Whether it’s for you or a loved one, the steals you’re about to score will give you the adrenaline rush without all the fuss of crowds.
A few days ago we brought you the best pre-Black Friday deals Revolve had to offer, and now it’s time for the real thing. Today, Revolve launched its official Black Friday sale event, and it comes just in time for that Thanksgiving turkey high to wear off. Sales can often mean different things for different stores, but the markdowns at Revolve are actually pretty substantial at up to 70 percent off.
Taking a look through the sale’s 50 plus pages I’ve managed to find everything from coveted Golden Goose sneakers to editor favorites like Agolde Pinch Jeans and Norma Kamali separates. Of the abundance of sales to flood the web, it’s definitely one to watch. In case you wanted a shortcut, I’ve curated a list of the 33 best pieces to grab while they’re marked down now. Keep clicking to shop the whole selection.
When deciding what to wear to the airport, I always have two questions in mind. First: Is it easy to wear through the security check? Second: Is it easy to use the restroom in? Things like complicated footwear, jumpsuits, and too-tight skinny pants are some of the biggest offenders that don’t pass the test, but Amal Clooney is out here throwing caution to the wind and making me deeply reconsider.
Photographed at JFK Airport, Clooney wore formfitting, over-the-knee leather boots while traveling, and I simply can’t imagine how cumbersome they’d be for TSA purposes. Plus, the stiletto heels aren’t exactly built for schlepping around the terminal. That said, she certainly looks as chic as ever, so can you blame her for wanting to photograph well? Scroll down to see her controversial airport shoes, and shop for more TSA-friendly boots.
Since the creation of the camera, there’s no disputing that film and fashion have become intertwined. Not only have we been able to document history itself, but it’s transformed pop culture—from being able to see celebrity icons on the red carpet to characters on-screen taking on a life of their own. And no other fictional protagonist entirely speaks to the latter than Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and The City. We may not all be fans of her personality or even the reboot, but there’s no denying her influence on the zeitgeist.
Bradshaw’s character and the series at large not only changed how women were viewed when it first aired in the ’90s, but one could argue she singlehandedly romanticized fashion at large. More specifically, Carrie made shopping for shoes a part of the conversation. Of course, buying designer shoes may not always be a plausible purchase (unless you’re living in your version of a romantic sitcom), but the visuals alone showed that it’s not impossible.
In fact, one yearly occasion does give us a chance to make the fantasy of film a reality and it’s Black Friday. For those who self-identify with Ms. Carrie Bradshaw, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to secure some of the best deals on what we love most: shoes. So, in that vein, I’ve scoured through thousands of pages on Nordstrom, Shopbop, Net-a-Porter, and a few other favorite brands in search of the best Black Friday shoe deals. Whether you want to live out your camera-ready moment or need a new pair of boots, there’s a fabulous pair waiting for you ahead.
Blonde hair may catch the light, but brunettes have a richness to their tresses that can’t be rivaled. Wondering how to make the most of your brunette hair color? Just follow our simple color guide that covers everything from pastels to brights, so that no matter what your style is, there’s a shade for you.
Obviously, skin tone plays a major factor in the colors that look best on you, but focusing on compatible hues for your hair is an ideal place to start. It all boils down to one simple concept: You want to wear colors that create a contrast between your hair and the garment so both will stand out. Then, within those contrasting colors, there are certain ones that seem to highlight brown hair the best. Easy enough, right? Just keep scrolling to see and shop the best colors for brunettes as shown on some of our favorite celebs and street style stars.
Anyone who knows me will tell you I never shut up about Viktor & Rolf perfumes. I have two that are always in my top five fragrance rotations, and I truly never get sick of them. Before giving any of the brand’s bestsellers a sniff, I think I got ideas in my head about how they would smell. I honestly wasn’t sure if I’d fall in love with any of them after looking at the notes because they seemed pretty standard, but, boy, was I wrong. They’re now some of the best designer perfumes I own and I’ll openly admit I was pleasantly surprised by how unique each one turned out to be.
If you’re in the market for a sgnature scent, Viktor & Rolf fragrances should definitely be kept top of mind. You’ll also be pleasantly surprised to learn that each is one-of-a-kind and truly worthy of a spot on your vanity. Keep scrolling for all the best ones to add to your collection.
Body inclusivity is no longer an extra asset that brands throw on their marketing techniques. It’s a default—a prerequisite for fashion brands to expand their sizes to ensure that all people have the opportunity to feel stylish, beautiful, and at their best. A clothing store without plus-size options is reminiscent of a makeup brand without foundation that caters to different skin tones. And even though fashion continues to exhibit signs of progression, there is obviously still so much more work to do. However, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to shopping for plus sizes. Most people are unaware of the unseen labor that goes into it. Contrary to their straight-size counterparts, those above a 14 don’t necessarily have the option of just popping into a Zara to find a last-minute outfit. There is a ton more research, online browsing, added-on shipping prices, and annoying returns that go into shopping for plus-size options. And if you’re looking for trendy, fashion-forward brands, the task is even harder. On top of everything, brands will oftentimes slap the “plus-size” label on a few pieces that seem to be the crumbs of what’s usually offered. But beyond these obstacles are clothing stores that are catering to these needs—with flying colors! To ease this particular shopping woe, we’ve created a list of the best plus-size stores that offer high-quality and chic products. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
Whether you’re looking for a staple piece or a statement piece, Dia & Co. has you covered. Not only does the brand offer quality pieces at a fair price point, but it also offers the Dia Box, which is your own personal set of clothing picked out by an in-house stylist.
ASOS continues to prove that it stands for fashion for all. The brand caters to plus-size fits seamlessly and offers a wide range of fashion-forward garments.
Whether you want to look sophisticated or add a touch of glamour into your look, Eloquii has you covered.
Finding plus-size athleticwear feels like a rarity, but thankfully, Fabletics has it covered. Its sleek designs make sure it’s known that athleticism isn’t defined by size.
So long to the days when plus-size clothing would seemingly cost more. Torrid offers affordable clothing without sacrificing great design.
I’m not sure if there’s much more needed to say about luxury boutique shopping that specializes in plus sizes. How can one even resist a bit of luxury?
If you’re looking to invest in some quality, high-end brands, Nordstrom’s plus-size division is the place to go. From Vince to Michael Kors, you’ll surely find a hit.
No other plus-size store is leading the way in size inclusivity like Universal Standard. With sizes ranging from 00 to 40, rest assured you’ll be able to find any wardrobe essential in your size here.
The best plus-size fashion brands understand that stylish pieces should be accessible to everyone—which is exactly what Good American is all about. Whether you’re searching for a trend-forward piece or something on this sultry side, it’s got you covered.
I don’t know about you, but I can sum up Black Friday shopping in one word: overwhelming. It’s hard to discern whether I really want something or if I’m just buying it because it’s on sale. Generally speaking, I have to fall in love with an item before I buy it, so the winter sale season can be quite stressful.
To help you take the guesswork out of Black Friday shopping, I rounded up a short-but-sweet assortment of my favorite discounted coats from Mango right now. There’s a fantastic brown suede number, a polished houndstooth coat, a fun leopard version, and so much more. Scroll down to shop my picks. Buena suerte!
Nordstrom sales don’t come around all that often, and when they do, they’re big—like Anniversary Sale big. So when one kicks off that includes over 42,000 discounted items at up to 80% off like the retailer’s current Black Friday sale does, you don’t hang around to think about it. You act fast.
Though I’m more than guilty of using the low-to-high price filter during a Nordstrom sale, this Black Friday, it’s the more luxurious end of the spectrum that I’m focusing my efforts on. After all, it’s not every day that sought-after pieces from Khaite, Balenciaga, Nensi Dojaka, BBY FAR, Commission, and more enter 50%-off territory. But trust me—they, more than anything else in the sale, won’t last long. So without further ado, scroll down to shop the most splurge-worthy finds from Nordstrom’s Black Friday designer sale. If you have expensive taste like me, you won’t leave this story empty-handed.
Shopbop is a go-to retailer for basically every editor on our team. While the assortment of designer items and more statement-making picks are always enticing, it’s the basics—especially those elevated picks—that often make it into our carts. After all, it’s these staples that act as the foundational elements in our wardrobes.
Well, as our fashion editors collectively agree, this might be the ideal time to add some of the items you’ve been eyeing to your cart because Shopbop’s Black Friday Sale is amazing. Now through November 28, you can save 25% with the code HOLIDAY. Like, wow.
To give you a bit of inspiration on some of the best basics to consider, keep scrolling for a range of standout jeans, knits, dresses, and more. Happy shopping.
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Hopefully you’ve already planned your menu, and now it’s time to plan your look for the cozy holiday. We provided plenty of outfit inspiration here, here, and here, but what about the pieces you shouldn’t be wearing on Thursday? Sadly, there are plenty.
When you’re eating, drinking, and socializing with family and friends all day, you undoubtedly want to look stylish, but comfort is key on Thanksgiving (duh). Similar to travel outfits, we’ve all made our fair share of Thanksgiving outfit mistakes. It happens, but hopefully you’ve learned from them.
In case you’re in need of a little refresher, we’re here for you. Keep scrolling to find out what to wear on Thanksgiving and, well, the seven worst things to try and avoid. Then, shop the stylish, comfortable pieces we recommend instead.
Ah, two subjects we love to talk about—French-girl style and Nordstrom! While the two things don’t usually coincide (as of now, there are no Nordstrom locations in France), we like to keep things hypothetical and fun over here, so today we’re bringing you our ultimate French-inspired guide of what our Parisian fashion friends are likely to buy should they ever find themselves across the pond and wandering into a Nordstrom. We’re also highlighting the items they would likely say “non merci” to.
Of course, there are plenty of sleek staples included in the mix and Parisian-inspired basics that are ideal for the current fall/winter weather. If you’re curious or simply love Nordstrom and French-girl style like we do, then keep scrolling for plenty of shopping inspiration.
It is officially boot season. I have hidden my sandals and heels and made room for my growing boot collection. When I first moved to New York City from Los Angeles, my boot collection needed some serious help. That was years ago, and now I have done a few fall/winter seasons in the city, and thankfully my boot game has definitely gotten better. I love knee-high boots, Chelsea boots, Western boots, ankle boots, and suede boots. I mean, when you’re planning the perfect cold-weather outfit, the boots are really what makes the look. While shopping for a new addition to my collection, I found 30 pairs that are way too good to pass up. Unfortunately, my New York apartment wouldn’t even be able to hold all 30 of these chic new boots, but that won’t stop me from sharing.
Keep scrolling to see which boots I’m dreaming about for winter.
These days, it seems like I spend half of my time in a dress. With a calendar full of various holiday events—from large-scale fashion parties to small gatherings with friends—this month has been a never-ending roller coaster of social soirées. It takes a lot of shopping and outfit coordination to come out each time with a thrilling look, but I also get a little help from my collection of dresses.
It’s been said before, but a dress is the definition of a sartorial shortcut. Sure, you need to find the right boots and accessories to complement it, but that certainly beats dreaming up an entire outfit from scratch. For my holiday wardrobe, I’ve been rotating through a selection of cheerful and elevated power dresses that steal the show every time. Read ahead to see my Rolodex of compliment-inducing dresses, from magnificent minis to pretty printed pieces, and how the fashion set is styling them.
Whether you have to dig through the back of your closet to find them or have them on constant rotation, your favorite skinny jeans are about to become your favorite essential. With bulky outerwear such as puffers and faux-fur coats trending, skinny jeans make the perfect addition to your wardrobe. We could wax poetic about the slim-fitting denim, but we have a feeling you already know and love it.
Which brings us to our next topic: shoes. We fully believe that the key to making your skinny jeans reach their full potential is the footwear you wear with them. And since we’re well into winter, you need shoes that are not only stylish but practical and warm enough to get you through even the coldest, wettest days. Ankle boots can be tricky with slim jeans (to tuck or not to tuck?), so we ventured out to find 10 pairs of cozy, winter-appropriate boots (including ankle styles), sneakers, and heels to wear with your favorite skinny jeans.
Keep scrolling to shop the shoes that will make your skinny jeans look incredibly stylish this winter, along with specific pairs of jeans to wear with them, if you’re so inclined.
I honestly don’t know what we’d all wear in the winter if denim ceased to exist. It’s simply essential and is the perfect match for all of those winter-friendly items like coats, sweaters, and boots. It’s also universally loved, so there’s a steady stream of examples of stylish women wearing incredible winter outfits with jeans.
Even though jeans are the most basic of basics and can be very affordable, they needn’t actually look cheap. I scoured street style from the past year in search of the winter jeans outfits that look ultra-expensive, thanks to a smart styling trick here and there. What does or doesn’t make an outfit look expensive isn’t a scientifically proven fact, but I have a well-trained eye for these sorts of things, so keep scrolling to learn nine tricks of the trade and shop the looks.
As a 34-year-old, I’d be lying if I said that dressing to look a bit more youthful wasn’t something I thought about often… especially in the winter. The bulky layers and dark colors that are so prevalent this time of year tend to be quite aging. When I lived in Los Angeles (from 2009 to 2015), I didn’t have to think much about this subject, but now that I’m a bit older and I live in North Carolina, where it’s surprisingly freezing, I’ve had to develop a skill set to keep my winter wardrobe from inadvertently aging me. The good news is that these “tricks” are subtle. Some are as simple as avoiding certain colors near my face, and others are as easy as switching up my shoe selection. Keep scrolling to check out my tricks and to shop pieces I rely on in the winter for their non-aging powers.
My mother and I actually have pretty similar tastes when it comes to clothes. Yes, this is despite our age difference. (I’m 34, and she’s 62.) As age has nothing to do with what you should or shouldn’t wear, it can easily make sense that we share similar sartorial sensibilities. On that note, three stores we happen to both like are J.Crew, Nordstrom, and H&M. On one of her recent visits, we actually scrolled through the websites of each of the retailers because she wanted a bit of shopping inspiration.
To give you some inspo if that’s of interest, I thought it could be fun to highlight the specific pieces from the trio of retailers that both my mom and I love for the season. Given that we’re heading deeper into the colder months and toward the holiday season, we both gravitated to those cozy knits, gorgeous outerwear moments (like the J.Crew stunner above), and pieces that could be great for gifting. Keep scrolling for more.
As a former Nordstrom buyer and current stylist and blogger, Susie Wright could easily be considered a shopping expert. As a result, we’re always interested in learning about what she’s adding to her offering to elevate her wardrobe. With Nordstrom’s Black Friday sale in action, she let us know that there are a few specific items she’s buying from the sale because of the standout deals.
Below you’ll find the categories she’s shopping for. You’ll also notice that there is quite a variety of options on sale in each category, so there’s a range of inspired shopping picks for you to consider as well.
Keep scrolling to check out Wright’s list of what’s worth buying from the Nordstrom Black Friday sale.
