I'm a Former Nordstrom Buyer, and I Know I Won't Regret These Trends in 10 Years
We're always down to learn more about Susie Wright's sartorial journey. After all, she has a strong fashion resume as a former Nordstrom buyer, current stylist, and influencer behind So Susie. She also has inspiring personal style. She recently highlighted some of the items she added to her wardrobe to give her closet a makeover. We also thought there could be interest in gaining further insight into the specific trends she's wearing now and will continue turning to for the next decade.
The pieces in question are staples for Wright because they're timeless and incredibly versatile. "I've been wearing versions of all these things for decades (in new ways of course), and will continue to wear for years," she said.
Keep scrolling to check out the trends Wright swears by. You may already have some of the looks in your wardrobe. If not, you might want to consider some given their chic nature.
1. Moto Jacket
On Wright: AllSaints jacket
"A cool leather jacket is a must-have in your wardrobe. Talk about adding a little extra edge to every outfit."
2. Straight-Leg Jeans (Levi's)
On Wright: Levi's jeans
"These jeans will never go out of style! Classic and timeless. Ten years from now you'll still be wearing Levi's."
3. Cool Sneakers
On Wright: Golden Goose sneakers
"I can't imagine life without cool sneakers. I've worn them my whole life and they're for all seasons, so you can't go wrong."
4. Modern Blazer
On Wright: Veronica Beard blazer
"You gotta love a good blazer. … It's the one piece that helps you look put together. It's a staple I've worn since the late '80s."
5. All-Black
On Wright: J.Crew top and Levi's jeans
"Sounds boring, I know, but I've always worn black head to toe, and I'll never stop. There's something about all black that makes you feel extra glamorous."
6. Animal Prints
On Wright: Jenni Kayne dress
"Consider animal print to be like a neutral. It works all year long and adds a little interest. Whether you go full out with a dress or just add a simple scarf, it's always in style."
7. Neutural Shoes
On Wright: Schutz sandals
"Leg lengthening, versatile, and easy to wear. … What more could you ask for? Whether it's heels, sandals, or flats, neutral shoes are the way to go."
Next, check out more items Wright loves.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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