My Friends, Nordstrom Is an Absolute Treasure Trove of Quietly Cool Finds

Die-hard Nordstrom shoppers know the site's drop-down menus can transport you to all sorts of highly specific product curations. (Cabincore, anyone?) If you're anything like me, you're maybe after something a bit less specific and more casually dialed in—"gently on-trend" clothing and accessories that feel intentional and nod to the current state of fashion without completely smashing you over the head with it.
Nordstrom is currently overflowing with such quietly cool pieces that warrant a spot on its homepage, but in lieu of that, I'm giving them their own story. If you're also interested in just nudging some of winter's top trends in the effortless, easy-to-wear way that's defining 2024, these low-key cool picks are definitely for you.
Here's a more low-key Prada moment if those buzzy folds and embellishments aren't quite your bag.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Natalie Cantell is an NYC-based style director, creative consultant, and fashion editor, who regularly contributes from Paris. She was the executive director of Who What Wear and Marie Claire’s brand studio until 2023, and now freelances globally on shoots, stories, and special projects.
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