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10 Best Last-Minute Luxury Gifts at Nordstrom
Welcome to the final hours of Christmas preparations — a time of higher-than-average stress levels, awkward encounters with your least favorite extended family members, and the inevitable cooking fiasco. What shouldn’t be on your pre-holidays itinerary this year? Fear over not securing the woman on your list a thoughtful and fancy gift in time for the morning of December 25. With Nordstrom’s generous same-day and next-day pickup options in local stores for qualifying purchases made online, you can make sure that your token of appreciation is wrapped and ready in a flash.
In case you’re wondering if Nordstrom’s brick-and-mortar locations stay open on Christmas Eve, that’s a yes, albeit with a caveat. Most have shortened hours of operation, like from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and we most definitely recommend double-checking that this is indeed the case for your go-to neighborhood Nordstrom. Pickup at the mega retailer is, obviously, free, but so is shipping if you can’t make it there in person (not to mention its complimentary returns should your giftee this year not be satisfied with her present, though if you’re shopping from WWD’s roundup, that’s not likely to happen!).
What we have in store for you below? Only the finest of luxury pickings across popular-with-our-readers categories like fashion, beauty, and footwear, including bestsellers from It-girl-approved brands such as Staud, Rothy’s, Acne Studios, and Reformation. Is your mom a fan of elevated fragrances? Treat her to Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum that’s been at the top of fashion insiders’ wishlists (and flooding their FYPs) for a few years now. Does your wife constantly complain of foot pain while commuting to and from work? The Daily Ballet Flat from Rothy’s will eliminate all that while bestowing upon her covetable looks guaranteed to score some much-appreciated compliments from the coworkers. And if the woman of your dreams is seeking nothing but comfort this winter, Spanx’s AirEssentials Wide Leg Pants will grant her just that during a week on which overeating (and the subsequent need for stretchy loungewear) is modus operandi.
Christmas is quite literally around the corner, so we’ll waste no more of your time. You have one job to do: Shopping for her and doing it fast. Simply click “add to cart” on these luxe goodies, pick your closest Nordstrom store, and grab the crowd favorites easily and breezily. She’ll think you’ve had them prepped for weeks now (and no, she doesn’t need to know the truth).
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Monica Vinader Siren Bezel Set Drop Earrings
This is not a drill: December 23 is the very last day this particular Monica Vinader earrings style is available to shop from Nordstrom’s online trunk show. The bezel-set green onyx gems here are guaranteed to shine bright and bolden her every last look in 2026, featuring a gold rim that will catch the light in every setting and make her feel how she was always meant to feel: nothing short of beautiful and confident.
Price upon publish date of this article: $190
Adrianna Papell Strapless Draped Floral Jacquard Gown
We came across this gown in Nordstrom’s “Mother of the Bride or Groom” apparel category, but you can just as easily gift it to a mom who doesn’t intend on attending a wedding anytime soon. Shoulder-baring, ruffle-clad, jacquard-swathed, and glamorous, it’s just the thing to don to a date night at the opera, black-tie fundraiser for work, or a cocktail soirée in her near future.
Price upon publish date of this article: $279
Rothy’s The Daily Ballet Flat
Rothy’s is one of the best footwear brands on the market right now, due in no small part to the fact that it crafts comfortable shoes for all occasions out of recycled water bottles. The Daily Ballet Flat is the ideal entryway into all things Rothy’s — being machine washable, soft and flexible, arch-supporting, as well as grippy on all surfaces. Her feet deserve princess treatment, and we don’t make the rules.
Price upon publish date of this article: $99
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540 is so iconic, it seems like a dupe for the fragrance is created every other week. Get her the real deal at Nordstrom and allow her to smell like a flower field at dusk, gaining a mysterious, sensual edge upon nightfall. Also featured here: notes of saffron, ambergris, and jasmine, creating an end result she’ll find herself spritzing on multiple times a day.
Price upon publish date of this article: $355
Staud Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag
On TikTok this past summer, Staud’s beaded bags were veritable sensations. Extend the appeal all throughout the colder months by scoring this under-$300 beaut whose fireworks design evokes the traditional New Year’s Eve spectacle. She’ll soon be slinging the handbag on her shoulder with no shortage of ensembles, while taking advantage of its magnetic closure, exterior slip pocket, and just-right size.
Price upon publish date of this article: $295
Spanx AirEssentials Wide Leg Pants
As mentioned before, roomy and stretchy pants are nonnegotiables at a time when a lot of activities revolve around the dinner table (read: the whole week between Christmas and New Year’s). That being said, go ahead and give her the gift of coziness right about now with the AirEssentials Wide Leg Pants from Spanx, which feel cloud-like, boast a drawstring waist, and pool at the ankles in a very attractive way.
Price upon publish date of this article: $118
Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Lace Trim Robe
Straight from Nordstrom’s own brand comes this lace-trimmed robe that she’ll be tempted to throw on after every bath and prior to every cup of coffee in the morning — making these rituals all the more satisfying. We adore its moody Purple Serum colorway, not to mention the item’s softer-than-soft Tencel fabric, waist-cinching tie, and length that hits just above the knees for some added breathability. Bonus points: It’s 60 percent off right now with all sizes still in stock.
Price upon publish date of this article: $27.60
Acne Studios Volly Alpaca & Wool Blend Fringe Scarf
Every city-dweller and their mother can be spotted wearing an Acne Studios scarf this time of year. The woman you have yet to shop for most definitely wants in on this trend, so you’ll be doing God’s work by snagging her the label’s Volly Alpaca & Wool Blend Fringe Scarf. The made-in-Italy find is minimalist and quiet luxury–coded to the max, providing generous warmth underneath coats and over her favorite cashmere threads.
Price upon publish date of this article: $450
Omnilux Contour Neck & Décolleté LED Device
Seeking an eleventh-hour beauty gift? This Nordstrom-exclusive Omnilux Contour Neck & Décolleté LED face mask will check all her boxes. Harnessing the powers of red and near-infrared light, it helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and redness with consistent use, all while making the skin on both the neck and chest appear more radiant and youthful. Being lightweight, she can wear the mask while doing household chores or catching up on her comfort show (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” duh).
Price upon publish date of this article: $395
Reformation Cashmere Sweater
As the saying goes (or maybe we’re making it up?), cashmere is a fool-proof gift always. Some sizes of this particular Reformation sweater can be picked up tomorrow at the retailer in question, after which your gift recipient will be able to savor its sumptuous composition, modern crewneck silhouette, comfortable fit, and ability to layer under all manner of outerwear. What’s not to love?
Price upon publish date of this article: $178
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on trending products across fashion and beauty that are also ideal for year-round gifting.
