My Aunt Is 54 and Works in Fashion—We Both Lost It Over These 29 Nordstrom Shoes
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: My aunt is one of my biggest style inspirations. In my 28 years as her niece, I've never seen her looking anything short of ultra-chic and pulled-together, so it should come as no surprise when I tell you that it's basically her job to help people find their personal style. Practically everyone in our family goes to her for style advice (myself included), and since we both work in fashion now, I'm constantly texting her about everything from the coolest trends to know to what I'm considering buying.
Of course, she's just as much of an avid shopper as I am, so when I'm not going to her for style inspiration, I'm picking her brain on what cool finds she's currently eyeing. Surprise, surprise—we're both big Nordstrom shoppers (our whole family is, really), so I already knew that my aunt's summer shopping list was Nordstrom-heavy when I recently texted her to ask about what she loves for the season. We chatted about the summer trends we both like until the conversation turned into one big obsession over new summer shoes. If you glanced at our text messages, you'd see a series of links to the best Nordstrom shoes for the season.
Instead of keeping them to myself, I'm dishing on all the prettiest Nordstrom shoes that my aunt and I are both losing our minds over right now. Ahead are 29 perfect pairs.
Talk about a showstopper. We're both losing our minds over Miu Miu's new crystal It flats.
Tomato red is the color of the season, and these shoes are an easy way to add a pop of red to your outfit.
Nordstrom is overflowing with pieces from Tory Burch's new era, and these beautiful sandals might be my favorite pick of the moment.
I also sent this pair to my aunt because she appreciates staples with a little something extra to them.
We both can't help ourselves when we come across a chic and affordable find, and these look anything but.
Details like the toe shape and wearable heel height help make this pair stand out to us.
My aunt isn't much of a ballet-flats person—unlike me. But we both agreed this pretty pair is special.
My aunt is just as excited about the return of wedge sandals as I am, so I knew she'd be into this modern take.
If we're talking dream shoes, both of us are after Khaite's Western ankle boots.
Calling it now: These will be sold out before you know it.
I sent these to my aunt as part of my Nordstrom wish list. I think they're so versatile and timeless.
Meanwhile, she replied that the gold pair is more her speed, and I couldn't agree more. These will be ideal for all the weddings and summer events she has coming up.
When we chatted about spring trends last month, my aunt was all about avocado green, and these mules just might be the easiest way to wear it.
It takes a lot for a pair of flats to excite my aunt, but I think these are strong contenders.
Lug-sole loafers are the one flat-shoe style my aunt approves of, so let's hear it for this $100 find.
Like I mentioned, my aunt is allergic to basics that are too plain, which is why I know she'd be into these Tory Burch classics.
Sam Edelman is the Nordstrom brand we both turn to for trendier buys.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Opening Images: @iliridakrasniqi; @annabelrosendahl
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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