If there are times when you feel like your outfit is missing something, I can assure you it's a trendy handbag. A shoulder bag or mini top handle bag can pull an outfit together in a pinch. Luckily, Nordstrom's fall sale includes a slew of designer bags to refresh your collection.

Best time to buy a new bag: Nordstrom offers more than 300 discount options to ponder. If you're in the market for a new bag, you'll need to buy one of these bags. Or maybe you're looking for a suede handbag that will impress your fashion-forward friends. Whatever is on your shopping list, there is bound to be a pick for you.

If you'd rather not spend time scouring every page of Nordstrom, don't worry, I've done the work for you. Go ahead, find the best 36 bags from the sale section. They're all priced under $350, from editors' favorite brands like Coach, Kate Spade, and Rag & Bone. The sale runs through October 28, and I've already found a few favorite finds that will sell out quickly.

Holiday season travel is upon us. If you're going away for a short weekend, a duffel bag is the perfect size to pack the essentials. On the other hand, a practical and chic backpack will keep your carry-on organized and allow you to go hands-free at the airport.

Whether you're looking for an essential leather tote bag or a trendy mini option, Nordstrom has plenty of options on sale to fawn over. My favorites include structured picks from Rebecca Minkoff and Kate Spade, snakeskin options from Brahmin, and the now trendy bowling-style bags from Oryany.

Sometimes a cool shoulder bag is just what your outfit needs, and scrolling through Nordstrom's selection, you'll find plenty of discounted options, from hobo bags that are easy to carry to smaller silhouettes that can be paired with outfits for I discovered. I even found a few trendy ones, like a suede bag and a burgundy pick in one of fall's top colors.

If hands-free is your thing, a stylish crossbody bag is the way to go. Lucky for you, Nordstrom's fall sale is full of chic options. Rebecca Minkoff and Kate Spade offer compact options with enough room for your cell phone and essentials. If you need more space, opt for a messenger or bucket bag from Maison de Sable or Serena.