Spring may be a couple of months away, but that doesn’t mean it’s (ever) too early to start prepping your warm-weather wardrobe. In fact, looking ahead to this editor’s second-favorite fashion season—after fall, of course—is not only a welcome distraction from the winter blues, but it’s also an arguably good idea. You can never be too prepared, right?
And while we already know all the major trends as runway and designer pieces are starting to trickle into our favorite stores and online shops, one should also remember to focus on getting their selection of basics up to snuff. After all, what good is having the season’s It piece if you don’t own the proper essentials to support it with? I’m talking about blazers, T-shirts, jeans, shoulder bags, and more, and of course, I found them all at Nordstrom. Just keep scrolling to see the best basics for the coming quarter in every category, and feel free to do a little (or a lot of) shopping along the way. I promise you won’t regret it.
Bonus: You can start wearing it now.
Love a gray moment.
It’s obvious why our readers have been loving this belted cardigan.
Stunning.
Everyone needs one.
This color is top of mind at the moment.
Skims always gets it right.
An essential.
I love this flattering neckline.
It’s a top. It’s a layer. It’s whatever you want it to be.
Granny vibes but make it cool.
Just yes.
I always welcome knit tanks.
I’m so glad the polo is back.
Can’t live without an oversize button-down.
Loose is key.
I’m seriously obsessed with this skirt.
Perfection.
Another Who What Wear reader fave.
Just add sneakers.
A non-boring basic if I’ve ever seen one.
No one does a slip dress like Reformation.
Special on its own…
…But even better as a set.
You’ll never want to take it off.
Love a romantic-dress moment.
Nordstrom really stepped it up with this one.
And it nailed the cut of these pants.
Dress it up or down.
You guessed it: another reader favorite.
One of the best pairs of shoes I own.
Remember—April showers.
These would pair well with any outfit.
I’m thrilled by this comeback.
An everyday bag you can’t get sick of.
It’s subtle, but I like to switch from black to brown sunglasses in the spring for a lighter touch.
