One doesn’t set their sights on becoming a fashion editor at the age of 12 if they don’t like trends. In fact, being hyper aware of them was most likely listed on my job description. So, it goes without saying that fads of all levels of viral status and critical acclaim hold a special place in my heart. But don’t let that fool you. My wardrobe isn’t some kind of time capsule for all of the trends that have come and gone in my 27 years. Rather, I’m really quite the classic dresser, a fact that anyone who’s seen me shop at Nordstrom knows all too well.
I’ve been shopping there for the better part of two decades, and despite my general affinity for of-the-moment finds, the pieces I always tend to grab for while I’m there are the ones that err more on the side of timeless than buzzy—the ones that I know I can wear again and again for all kinds of occasions and in countless different ways. My latest deep dive was hardly any different, with my Nordstrom shopping cart currently filled to the brim with too-good-to-gate-keep staples that I love far more than any of the trendy pieces I spotted along the way. Keep scrolling to see (and shop) them all.
I’m smitten with this dress in every color.
Though these would look shockingly pretty with the above sundress, I personally can’t wait to wear them with jeans and a white tee.
The summer version of everyone’s go-to black blazer.
Snakeskin might not seem like the most classic of prints, but when it’s as chic as this belt and paired with understated pieces, it takes on a whole new look.
Catch me wearing this tank everyday for the next three months.
Well, isn’t this the prettiest midi skirt you’ve ever seen? The obvious answer is yes, yes it is.
These are both loafers and Mary-Janes, making them entirely perfect.
A regret-proof purchase.
To be worn with every outfit, every day.
A little, black bikini is just as essential to your summer wardrobe as an LBD. Shop the matching Santorini Side Tie Bikini Bottoms ($59).
No more boring beach bags.
This skirt is where comfort and style meet.
I’ll never ever say no to cashmere.
I’ve already thought of a dozen plus different ways to wear these wide-leg jeans.
I haven’t stopped dreaming about this shoulder bag for months. The color is impeccable, but it’s the shape that really does it for me.
A big tee and some baggy jeans is my end-game outfit.
For weekends in the Hamptons, Italian getaways, and nights in the city.
I think I found my summer eyewear.
This color is so low key and luxurious.
I wear linen pants as much if not more than jeans or shorts in the summertime.
Sometimes, the prettiest things are the simplest ones.
Simply the perfect topper.
I’m always switching off between silver and gold jewelry.
Standard racerback and spaghetti-strap tanks are obvious, but a halter option like this one deserves just as much attention.
Skip the short shorts if you’re looking for the classic look and go with something tailored like these instead.
I suppose espadrilles are controversial, but I’ve always loved them in the summertime.
I won’t be able to eat, sleep, or work until I score a pair of these.
I need to book a vacation just so I have an excuse to wear this dress with a Mediterranean backdrop.
The spring showers have been quite prevalent this year, making one of these all the more necessary.
