I'm 63 and a Former Nordy Stylist—My 35-Year-Old Daughter and I Love These Trends
Sandy Koszarek has spent decades offering top-notch fashion and shopping advice with her work as a Nordstrom stylist, influencer, and content creator with her blog, Stylish Sandy. She mentioned that there are a typically few key items and trends every season that often become front-runners in her wardrobe. These special selects—typically highly versatile items that can be mixed and matched with a variety of pieces—are also at the top of the list when she's recommending pieces to her clients and followers. Koszarek also has a stylish 35-year-old daughter, and the two love similar items. There are currently seven coveted items they both are recommending.
Below, you'll uncover the trends that Koszarek and her daughter, Lauren, think are the chicest right now and can work for anyone, as age has absolutely nothing to do with what you should or shouldn't wear. Interested in adding one of the selects to your own wardrobe? There's shopping inspiration as well.
Maxi Skirts
"Maxi skirts are a carefree trend we both love to wear. Their versatility allows us to dress them up or down easily, making them the perfect choice for stylish and comfortable outfits."
Wide-Leg and Flared Jeans
"My daughter Lauren and I love denim. We are currently wearing wide-leg and flared denim, trends that anyone, regardless of age, can wear. When it comes to styling, our go-to is to style these jeans with a blazer for a chic and confident look."
Relaxed Button-Down Shirts
"Button-down shirts are a classic favorite for both of us and a timeless staple in our wardrobes. Whether we dress them up with trousers or go for a more casual look with jeans, they effortlessly elevate our style."
Blazers
"We love wearing our favorite third piece, the well-structured blazer. Whether wearing jeans, trousers, or dresses, the blazer is timeless and polished and completes our looks."
Monochromatic Color
"Monochromatic dressing is a trend that both of us love to wear. Not only is it an easy look to style, but it also makes a bold statement. Embracing this trend allows us to create effortless and memorable outfits."
Cargo Pants
"Cargo pants are trending, and we love wearing the casual style. They easily combine style and comfort, making them the perfect choice for a relaxed and fashionable look."
Raffia Bags
"The trendy raffia bags have become a year-round accessory and are perfect for a casual and carefree look."
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven 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. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.