I've been shopping royal style for five years, and have been writing about it for nearly two decades, so whenever a new sale drops it's my natural instinct to start scanning for royal-approved brands.

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

Nordstrom is shuttering two stores by the end of the summer, a move that comes amid a wave of closures and shake-ups across the retail industry.

Even better, it's a steal at Nordstrom Rack right now! While it retails for $128, it's marked down to only $35 in your choice of 11 colors. The selection is incredible, with neutrals like black, white, and navy alongside brighter hues like papaya, yellow, and bright green. Natural, army green, chambray, red, and cobalt round out the collection.

Thankfully, there's a similar design for a lot less at Nordstrom Rack, and you can get it for under $50 if you hurry. The Duchamp Padded Laptop Backpack is now just $48 at the Rack, an impressive 78% discount compared to its full price of $219.

When you want to stay comfortable without sacrificing style, the Blu Pepper Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress from Nordstrom Rack could be just what you need to keep your cool. This breezy option is such a great deal right now, marked down from its original $68 to ...

Now's the time to refresh your bedding, because Nordstrom Rack has deeply discounted the price of a top-rated selection. The queen-size Homespun Floral Print 3-Piece Comforter Set, which normally retails for $136, has been marked down to just $57. Don't have a queen-sized bed? Other sizes are also on sale for more than 55% off.