Yep, I Found the 5 Best Nordstrom Shopping Finds for Summer
With everything from miniskirts and swimsuits to sandals and sunglasses on my radar right now, summer shopping is clearly top of mind. I have a few vacations to plan for, including trips to Nantucket and Cabo, and I'm looking to build out my collection of swimsuits, cover-ups, and all things primed for a beach holiday. I am also spending my first summer in New York City after moving here last year, so I have some gaps in my wardrobe to fill.
If you are similarly on the hunt for summer shopping finds, I've rounded up my top picks. Each find is from Nordstrom to make it a one-stop, one-cart shopping trip for your order. Though there are thousands and thousands of items on Nordstrom.com, I narrowed it down to my top five recommendations. If you are ready for more shopping after that, there are plenty more options to add to your cart.
Shop my top 5 must-buy finds:
My top pick for summer is this two-tone one-piece swimsuit from Solid & Striped. After researching the major swim trends for summer 2024, contrasting trimming stood out as one of the biggest of the season. The black-and-white colorway has proven to be especially popular as we continue to see the impact of Chanel's resurrected archival swimwear designs on its S/S 22 runway designed with two-tone contrast trim. If you buy one swimsuit this summer, make it this.
As we continue to see the rise of sophisticated, elegant fashion, new silhouettes are on the rise. Specifically, we are seeing a huge surge in midi dresses with scooped necklines, fitted bodies, and A-line skirts. Reformation just dropped a dress that checks all of these boxes in a white colorway that is versatile enough to wear everywhere from a date night to an event to a summer vacation.
Ballerina flats took over in 2023, and we saw them reimagined in updated styles such as Mary Janes, mesh iterations, and versions covered in rhinestones. Styles such as the Alaïa mesh flats proved to be so popular that they were nearly impossible to buy. The flat shoe style is evolving yet again, and in 2024, pointed leather flats are rising to the top of the must-buy list.
A great linen shirt is a smart buy for summer, in part because of just how transitional it is. In the city, it easily pairs with linen pants, jeans, and tailored shorts finished with a leather belt and slingback flats. On vacation, too, it's a workhorse piece to use as a cover-up to layer over a swimsuit or pair with a colorful sarong or Missoni skirt. This version from Mango has classic lines and is a wallet-friendly buy at $60.
Ever since Lié Studio launched its jewelry a few years ago, I became a fast fan and practically never leave the house without one of the brand's pieces on. My top buy for summer? The Louise Drop Earrings. I already own them and have been wearing them on repeat, and I can confirm they are the perfect earrings to add to looks for everything from date nights to summer weddings.
Shop more Nordstrom summer items:
Hunza G's swimsuits are so good that I've been collecting them in multiple styles and colorways.
When it comes to investment pieces, the Celine Triomphe Sunglasses are a smart buy. They were introduced several years ago but continue to be an in-demand piece among the fashion set. The time-tested sunglasses have entered the sphere of modern classics to wear this summer and beyond.
I'm heading to Cabo next month, and this feels like an essential.
The Tory Burch dress every fashion person wants to get in their closets.
I love everything about this piece, from the color to the '60s-shift-dress silhouette.
I don't wear much color, but a pop of red feels right for summer.
I'm imagining wearing this to a beachside dinner on vacation.
This feels primed for a tropical wedding guest look.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
-
I'm a Picky Shopper, But These 50 Nordstrom Sale Finds Have My Stamp of Approval
Passed with flying colors.
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
-
I Live in Basics—These 29 Elevated Styles Will Sell Out From Nordstrom's Black Friday Sale
Versatile pieces.
By Bobby Schuessler
-
I'm Buying These 30 Under-$100 Items to Look Trust-Fund Rich During Nordstrom's Early Black Friday Sale
Ready, set, shop.
By Ana Escalante
-
My Sister Asked What She Should Buy From Nordstrom's Early Black Friday Sale—Here's Every Chic Item I Suggested
Up to 50% off.
By Judith Jones
-
20 Stylish and Effective Accessories That Offer Sweet Relief for Sound-Sensitive Fashion People
Calming, efficient, and oh so chic? Yes, please.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Chic People in London and NYC Love This Winter Shoe Trend—10 Styles From Nordstrom's BF Sale
Who can say no to discounted designer footwear?
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Drop Everything: Madewell x Alexa Chung Part Two Has Arrived
Corduroy and satin are here to save the day.
By Ana Escalante
-
If a Parisian Shopped Nordstrom's Black Friday Sale, She'd Go for These 32 Chic Items
Elevated selects.
By Bobby Schuessler