Some people prepare for winter by weatherproofing their windows and researching soup recipes. Me? I’m shopping the Nordstrom Early Black Friday Sale. It’s a hidden treasure trove of the top Winter 2026 fashion trends, minus the four-figure luxury price tags.
But first, a quick overview: From now until November 19, Nordstrom is offering up to 60 percent off on already marked-down items. Consider it the retailer’s way of celebrating—nay, encouraging—your pre-Black Friday “shoppies”. Expect to find rich-looking cashmere sweaters under $150, the best boots that balance function with fun, and trendy winter coats that’ll be your best friend once temperatures truly plummet.
Ahead, I’ve rounded up my favorite on-sale and trending finds at Nordies. But why should you trust my taste? For the past three weeks, I’ve been combing through the Winter 2026 collections and highlighting the season’s repeat items. Think: winter’s top shoes (shout out to minimal black knee-high boots), the season’s best bags (functional and chic tote bags are on the rise), and the specific clothing items that are poised to be standouts (funnel-neck jackets, for sure). Keep scrolling to shop my 21 favorite items that’ll help you tap into luxury fashion’s top trends without blowing your entire winter budget.
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Cashmere Crewneck Sweater (Was $149)
If you want a low-effort but high-impact winter trend to try, it’s cherry red. This easy cashmere sweater is a great place to start.
Vince Camuto
Fringe Detail Tweed Jacket (Was $169)
Ladylike prep is gaining steam as an aesthetic, and this sweet bouclé jacket in winter white will help you be ahead of the curve.
Coach
North Pebbled Leather Tote (Was $395)
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Helia Knee High Boots (Were $199.95)
Every closet can benefit from a basic (complementary) black boot—especially now, considering the footwear staple was a standout on the Winter 2026 runways.
Sam Edelman
Stand Collar Wrap Coat (Was $240)
Trust me: If you buy into one coat trend this season, it should be one with a funnel-neck collar.
Open Edit
The Curator Relaxed Blazer (Was $149)
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Oversize Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater (Was $179)
Yes, this jet black mock-neck sweater is more of a closet essential than a new-in trend, per se. But it’s a smart, minimal buy that will pair well with winter’s flashier trends.
Open Edit
Skinny Fit Suit Pants (Were $79.50)
Yes, skinny-leg pants are back. This form-fitting suit pants from Open Edit will help you ease into the slim-leg look.
AllSaints
Half Moon Suede Shoulder Bag (Was $299)
Expect to see crescent-shaped bags like this tan suede option from AllSaints everywhere come December.
Open Edit
Oversize Faux Leather Jacket (Was $149.50)
It girls are going all in on cold-weather leather. This cocoa bomber makes it easy for you to be, too.
Free People
At the After Boat Neck Top (Was $48)
Alongside stiff stand collars, classic boat necks are on the rise as a prominent neckline this season. This periwinkle long sleeve from Free People is a great layering piece that does the silhouette justice.
Open Edit
Amethyst Mary Jane Ballet Flat (Was $69.95)
Levi’s
Faux Leather & Faux Shearling Bomber Jacket (Was $200)
Blondo
Frankie Waterproof Chelsea Boot (Was $189.95)
Utility balanced with style was an overarching theme of the Winter 2026 shoe trends. These no-fuss, no-frills black Chelsea boots are a great example of the trend in action.
BP.
Mid Rise Baggy Barrel Jeans (Were $69.50)
The Sak
Los Feliz Large Tote Leather Bag (Was $219)
Remember what I said about shopper bags? Factor in this tote’s supple grey suede, and it’s a two-trends-in-one find.
Mango
Straight Leg Suit Pants (Were $69.95)
Again: Skinny-leg silhouettes are having their comeback moment. I’m personally partially to these Mango bottoms in navy, a fun swap when black gets boring.
Kensie
Leopard Print Faux Fur Short Jacket (Was $230)
This leopard-print conversation coat will be a head-turner at winter parties.
Nordstrom
Ainsley Chelsea Boot (Was $129.95)
Be on the look out for sharp, pointed-toe boots—like this black leather pair by Nordstrom’s in-house line.
Avec Les Filles
Hooded Utility Coat (Was $178)
Remember what I said about utilitarianism playing a big role in Winter 2026’s fashion landscape? This nylon cargo coat is a great example of a functional piece that doesn’t forgo style altogether.