Attention Fashion Girls: Fall's Top Trends Are Hiding in Nordstrom's Sale Section
And for under $360.
From the rise of royal purple to the cowboy boot comeback, romantic lace-trimmed everything and striped rugby shirts stealing focus, fall 2025’s fashion trends are expansive enough to have something everyone can enjoy. The same goes for shoppers of all budgets: some will have fun stockpiling their digital carts with new-in designer buys; others will find what they're looking for under $100. Case in point: Nordstrom's summer sale, which, to the joy of savvy fashion girls everywhere, is filled with discounted fall shoe trends, popular color palettes, It bags, and more.
From now until September 9, the retailer is celebrating the start of the new season by marking down its best fall fashion finds up to 60 percent. Think: the front-running boot silhouettes that walked down the Fall 2025 runways and cuddle-worthy sweaters in the season’s color trends, like decadent chocolate brown and warm cabernet. Moreover, Nordstrom is intent on keeping you cozy: all of the top 2025 coat trends are present and accounted for in its sale section, from leather bomber jackets and faux fur dusters you can swaddle into.
To simplify your scrolling (Nordstrom’s summer 2025 sale includes hundreds of items), the below edit rounds up the very best, top trending pieces for fall. Here’s to the shoppers who want to partake in the new season's fun without blowing all their funds.
This furry bomber jacket is a plush teddy bear layer that will soften any fall outfit, from well-tailored trousers and a cropped button-down to a leather midi skirt and boho blouse.
The retro sneaker trend continues into fall, and Adidas' '70s-inspired Italia shoe is a smart, sleek way of joining in.
Ask any fashion girl her favorite denim brand, and there's a high chance you'll hear the name Agolde. Its mid-rise baggy Henson jean (a foremost fall denim trend) is a chance to buy into the insider-favorite label at a discount.
You'd be hard pressed to find a coat that screams "fall fashion" louder than this Lauren Ralph Lauren single-breasted maxi in an earthy plaid print.
Moto boots are having a moment, especially when paired with boho basics. My take on the trend will include these black harness booties styled with a lace-trimmed slip skirt or dark floral maxi.
Despite being athletically-challenged (my hand-eye coordination is abysmal), I'm always a sucker for a sporty trend. This red and tan striped collared sweater is a perfect fit for the Rihanna-approved rugby shirt trend.
I resisted the barrel jean boom for months. But after seeing how It girls and fashion's top designers are styling them, I want in, starting with Madewell's best-selling darted denim.
Hands down, the most popular fall '25 bag trend is rich-looking, smooth snakeskin. Seen at Valentino, Miu Miu, and Khaite on the designer runways, Mango makes a more affordable take that's extra easy on the wallet right now at Nordies.
Any cardigan that doubles as a blanket is a win in my book. A sweater like Free People's spicy red button-down that ties into a trending fall color earns even more bonus points.
If autumn were a shoe, it would be a G.H. Bass Weejuns penny loafer. The preppy pair always peaks during fall, but specifically for 2025, a minimalistic loafers trend is spiking in tandem with the back-to-school season.
With opaque tights, a ballet pump, simple gold chain necklace, and matching dainty earrings, this navy knit fall dress by Aves Les Filles is a great addition to your fall workwear.
One of the most explosive trends of the season, feminine lace was seen across Chloé, Dior, and McQueen's runways and is now on almost every New York City block I walk down. Ease into the delicate trend with a lace maxi skirt that works as a sweet layer under an oversized blazer or boxy tee.
Verdant greens were sprinkled across the Fashion Month runways and are high up on my list to try—and what better way to test the color trend than with a two-in-one sweater dress set that's 40 percent off?
If I'm building a list of fall fashion must-haves, and a leather jacket isn't featured, something is amiss. This faux leather and shearling-lined bomber, now 35 percent off, is one I can't stop thinking about.
Alongside the reign of baggy jeans enters a new denim trend challenger: straight-leg jeans. These classic Levi's 501s encapsulate the streamlined and sleek-to-the-leg silhouette.
Clean '90s minimalism also sees a boost this season, and a fuss-free, simple slip dress honors the era to a T. I'd layer this black linen slip underneath a leather trench coat and, when the temperature drops, a chunky turtleneck sweater.
