I Look at Reformation, Nordstrom, and H&M Every Week—These Items Are in My Cart

I wasn’t always into fashion, and I’m not just saying this. I truly mean it. In fact, I was a walking antithesis of fashion. Up until seventh grade, I used to retain a very questionable sense of style that required sweatpants worn backward and inside out with a men’s European soccer jersey over the top, all followed by my bangs that were obviously trendier when they stuck straight up. And let’s not get into the sheer amount of outfit repeating that occurred within a week. My mother was thrilled. Apparently, this classic style saved her the money that all the other mothers of my classmates spent on various frilled skirts and new shoes. And then, I entered eighth grade, and she regretted saying that immediately. Don’t ask me where it came from, but my wardrobe became that of a tweenaged girl, and soon, I was tagging along on all my mom’s shopping trips.

Up until I was 15, I never would have thought this would be my job. I knew very little about fashion brands. Honestly, for all I knew, a moto jacket could have been a souvenir from one of my favorite Palm Beach restaurants, Imoto. Yet here I am now, browsing online retailers every day and running into store after store weekly to check out the latest styles and trends. So when I was tasked with writing about my favorite items from Reformation, Nordstrom, and H&M, it was an absolute breeze. I still may have a lot to learn, but my knowledge of fashion has come very, very far. Keep scrolling to see all the best picks, but don’t worry. No backward, inside-out sweatpants were harmed in the making of this roundup.

I’m going to need this in every color possible.

Channeling my inner ballerina.

Adding this to my cart for an event that does not currently exist.

Peplum and puff sleeves for extra movement.

Your new go-to skirt.

My next garden-party dress.

An LBD with a classy slit.

Wear this while shopping on Madison Ave or to a client brunch—your choice.

A sweater that goes with everything.

Because a matching cashmere tank and cardigan are exactly what I don’t need and will still buy.

On sale and on-trend.

A basic that you won’t regret purchasing.

This is practically half off, so don’t think twice.

The most versatile shoes ever.

Barrel-leg jeans are the denim trend that you won’t be able to resist.

Cardigans have been having a moment, and I love it.

I’ll never say no to a new button-down.

This shirt is so elegant.

You will wear this way more than you think.

I have a few pairs of these, and I won’t stop buying more.

The detail on the sleeves add just a little bit of fun to a traditional cotton top.

Another cardigan because you can never have too many.

Pair with a cropped turtleneck and black ankle booties for workday chic.

Shackets are the perfect transition piece as we enter spring. 

I live in sweatshirts, which justifies me adding this one to my cart.

An $18 sweater? Sign me up.

Name something a jean jacket doesn’t go with.

Low-rise and flare really take me back.

A simple cami to wear underneath a top or on its own.

I love fringe, especially if it’s leather.

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