8 Nordstrom Rack Items You Should Buy in Summer To Maximize Savings

There are thousands of summer essentials for sale at Nordstrom Rack, but which purchases save shoppers the most money? Leave it to the team at GOBankingRates to do a deep dive on the Nordstrom Rack website and pull forth eight seasonal items where shoppers can save 60% or more.

Keep reading to see which eight Nordstrom Rack items are worth buying to maximize summer savings.

• Price: $124.97

Need a new carry-on for summer vacations and staycations? Shop Travelpro’s WalkAbout 6 spinner suitcase, now discounted 63% off its original price. 

This soft-shell carry-on rolls along on smooth spinner wheels with divided pockets and an expandable interior to pack in all your travel essentials. Reviews from shoppers praised how lightweight the bag is, the roomy pockets and the carry-on’s ability to fit snugly into smaller overhead compartments.

• Price: $77.98

Regular GOBankingRates’ readers may recall we recommended the Eric Javits Brooke visor in our roundup of the best summer clothing items to buy at Nordstrom Rack a few months ago. 

Since that piece was published, the visor has been marked down dramatically to 73% off its comparable value price. The last sale saved shoppers around $150, but this bargain comes with more than $200 in savings.

• Price: $39.97

Few seasons are as ideal for investing in a solar-powered watch like summer. 

The eco-friendly men’s Perry Ellis quartz watch is now 60% off its comparable value price and available in silver/green or gunmetal/navy shades. This watch features a four-month power reserve and is made with stainless steel.

• Price: $41.98 to $74.97

When the reviews proclaim André Assous’ Paloma slide sandals are worth every penny and they’re marked down, that’s a major win-win for your wallet and summer wardrobe. 

Depending on whether you shop the orange or blue slides, shoppers can receive anywhere from 37% to 64% off the original price.

• Price: $49.97

Receive 68% off when you buy Joe’s The Solid trouser shorts in capri sea and porpoise shades. These versatile men’s shorts can be worn just about anywhere, whether you’re on the deck of a cruise or heading to your pickleball league.

• Price: $24.47 to $39.97

You shopped for men’s shorts and now it’s time to snag a deal on women’s Tommy Bahama Tobago Bay shorts, discounted up to 72% off their original price. Sizes and colors are selling out fast, so now’s the time to stock up on these summer staples.

“Love these; bought almost all the colors and I’ve been wearing them constantly. Fabric is a nice weight yet they are very breathable on very hot days,” wrote endlessSun in a five-star review.

• Price: $49.97

DKNY’s floral fit and flare dress is one of Nordstrom Rack’s top deals with a 61% discount off its regular price. 

This multicolored, sleeveless dress is perfect for staying chic on hot days and comes fully lined with a hidden back-zip closure. Shop women’s dress sizes 4 to 18 while it’s still in stock.

• Price: $34.97

Look carefully at Blu Pepper’s tiered midi sundress and you’ll find a delightful pattern of foods, including pasta, pizza and macarons, illustrated on the material. Now, look at the price tag: Nordstrom Rack shoppers save 60% on their purchase. 

“The material on this is super soft, and the pattern is so cute and a lot more subtle in person. The fit is very flattering too!” wrote CADream in a five-star review.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 15, 2025, and are subject to change.