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Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Black Friday isn’t for another few weeks, but Nordstrom just launched an early sale if you’re already itching to shop. Through November 11, already-on-sale clearance items are an extra 30 percent off at checkout, no code needed. This is a better deal than I’ve seen the retailer offer in the past; double discounts are rare, and usually the additional percent off is 20 or 25 percent. That is to say the deals are deep and they are vast — but I’ve already seen some nice things go out of stock since I started perusing the sale this morning, so don’t dillydally. If you’re after the deepest discounts, go to the women’s section. If you’re after beauty, click over there immediately — that’s where the deals are selling out the fastest. And if you’re after gifts, head to the home section for candles and throw blankets. Women’s fashion Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Caslon Stripe Button Shoulder Long Sleeve Rib T-Shirt $24 $70 now 65% off $24 Some of the best deals are on Caslon. This striped tee is a step above the rest thanks to the buttons along the shoulder. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Levi’s Ribcage Full Length Women’s Jeans - Apply Now $41 $98 now 58% off $41 The longer-length version of the Best in Class Ribcage jeans is now just $41 in a goes-with-everything dark rinse. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Varley Harmon High Waist Shorts $26 $92 now 72% off $26 Some new gym shorts, perhaps? (They’re almost $70 off.) Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Nordstrom Nora Reversible Metallic Leather Belt $25 $59 now 58% off $25 Comes in two options: black and silver or red and tan. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Nordstrom Sheer Floral Tights $5 $18 now 72% off $5 You can’t beat the price on these subdued floral tights, which come in white and pale gray. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Caslon Cotton Trench Coat` $47 $169 now 72% off $47 A classic trench for under $50 is hard to find. This one comes in both khaki and navy blue (though sizing availability is slightly better for the latter). Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Tonal Contrast Robe From $70 $168 now 58% off From $70 A cozy little robe you might actually want to be seen in. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Børn Cascade Knee High Boot $126 $240 now 48% off $126 Slightly chunky heels so you won’t slip once the sidewalks get icy. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Nordstrom Turner Knee High Boot $69 $190 now 64% off $69 Cheaper, pointier, and available in three colors: black, dark brown, and ochre. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Nike Air Force 1 ’07 SE Sneaker - White/Stagrn, Women's $48 $115 now 58% off $48 An unbeatable price on some Air Force 1’s with a touch of color. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Nike Air Pegasus 2005 Sneaker - Women's $89 $170 now 48% off $89 A rare find for a Nordstrom sale: totally neutral sneakers. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Birkenstock Arizona Hammered Big Buckle - Zinfandel $83 $180 now 54% off $83 Your new house shoes (or next summer’s sandals). This is just about the best deal you’ll ever find on Birkenstock at over half off. Men’s fashion Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Nordstrom Knit Button-Up Shirt From $33 $80 now 58% off From $33 Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Nordstrom Solid Stretch Button-Up Shirt $42 $90 now 53% off $42 Your best bet in the men’s section is from Nordstrom’s in-house brand, where there are several nice work shirts for over half-off. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Polo Ralph Lauren Johnny Collar Cotton & Linen Pocket Polo From $39 $125 now 69% off From $39 Another nice shirt for offices that get overzealous with the heating. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Rains Mix W3 Backpack $42 $150 now 72% off $42 Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Rains Sibu Rolltop Rucksack $48 $170 now 72% off $48 Now both under $50, these waterproof backpacks from Rains — one of our favorite outdoor-gear brands — are sure to sell out quickly. Beauty Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. MAC Lip Pencil - Nightmoth $12 $25 now 51% off $12 Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick - Nocturna $13 $26 now 51% off $13 MAC’s Nightmoth — a blackened plum shade — is on sale for over half-off in two forms: a lip liner and gloss stick. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Bobbi Brown Easy Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette & Eyeliner Set $29 $69 now 58% off $29 This idiotproof eye-makeup set from Bobbi Brown is a steal at almost 60 percent off. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Kiehl’s Hair Trio With Amino Acid Gift Set $28 $79 now 65% off $28 Kiehl’s makes some of our favorite body-care products. If you want to try its hair products, the time is nigh: Three full-price products are just $28 total. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Longchamp Le Pliage Cosmetics Case From $55 $120 now 55% off From $55 Perfectly sized to hold your lip combo, keys, and ID. Home Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket - Leopard $82 $168 now 51% off $82 Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket - Willow $77 $158 now 51% off $77 Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket - Desert Bloom $77 $158 now 51% off $77 Barefoot Dreams throw blankets are beloved by teenage girls for how soft and cuddly they are. Several styles are on sale, so gift one to yourself, too. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Barefoot Dreams Ultimate Travel Set $92 $188 now 51% off $92 For $15 more, this set includes a blanket, fuzzy socks, and sleep mask — and would make a great gift for the frequent traveler. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Thymes Simmered Cider Aromatic Votive Trio $20 $48 now 58% off $20 A trio of cider-scented candles from one of our favorite holiday-candle brands. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Voluspa Japonica Mini Tin Candles - Set of 5 $80 now 65% off $28 Another brand we especially like. Personally, I would divvy these up among stockings. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Parachute Riviera Beach Towel $44 $89 now 51% off $44 Parachute’s Riviera is one of our favorite beach towels. Its checkered jacquard weave and fringed hems make it feel “more like a throw blanket,” according to senior writer Lauren Ro, who adds that it’s “plushy, soft, and great for lying out on.” Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Parachute Organic Cabana Beach Towel $44 $89 now 51% off $44 And Parachute’s (subtler) answer to those Dusen Dusen reversible striped towels. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Piecework Puzzles Floral Cocktail Napkins - Set of 4 $20 $44 now 55% off $20 Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Piecework Puzzles Citrus Cocktail Napkins - Set of 4 $20 $44 now 55% off $20 Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Piecework Puzzles Brunch Cocktail Napkins - Set of 4 $20 $44 now 55% off $20 Several whimsical cocktail-napkin sets from Piecework Puzzles are down to $20. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. Marimekko Oiva Ukonhattu Serving Dish $99 now 69% off $31 Marimekko’s serveware is very pricey, so this is an unheard-of deal on a cute platter for Thanksgiving. Saved View Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. Yes New! You can now save this product for later. $13 This Hydro Flask tumbler is also impossibly cheap, though it only comes in one Nordstrom-exclusive shade (but it’s a nice one!). More From The Strategist An Advent Calendar for Every Kind of Person I’ve Been Sleeping So Well Since I Started Spraying Magnesium on My Feet The Best Clean Anti-Aging Skin-care Routine, According to Experts The Best in Class Hall of Fame See All The Strategist is designed to surface the most useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Some of our latest conquests include the best acne treatments, rolling luggage, pillows for side sleepers, natural anxiety remedies, and bath towels. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change. What’s Worth Buying at Nordstrom’s Early Black Friday Sale
