I'm a Personal Stylist to My Friends, and I Created 6 Nordstrom Outfits for Them

Pieces from the best affordable Nordstrom outfits to try.
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My technical job is fashion editor (specifically, the shopping director here at Who What Wear), but to my friends, I'm their personal stylist. And yes, I love it. Even when I'm "off the clock," fashion and shopping are still top of mind for me, so providing style tips for those in my inner circle brings me pure joy. On that note, I thought it could be fun to create a few outfit ideas for my friends and you, dear readers, for any summer fashion inspiration you may need this season.

I created outfits using stylish items from Nordstrom given that Nordy is a go-to store for all of us. Below, you'll find six chic looks that could work for different occasions, whether you're looking for a cool, casual ensemble or something a bit dressier. Keep scrolling for outfit inspiration and to shop each piece.

Outfit made up of affordable Nordstrom pieces.

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A pair of linen-blend shorts is essential to keep comfy and cool this summer. A black button-down shirt creates a nice contrast to the white shorts, and the silver earrings bring that modern feel with the heeled flip-flops.

Outfit made up of affordable Nordstrom pieces.

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A black sundress is a no-fail piece—the perfect throw-on-and-go dress. A lightweight cardigan looks quite chic draped over your shoulders and is practical if it gets chilly. The summer accessories tie this outfit all together.

Outfit made up of affordable Nordstrom pieces.

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Looking for a sleek ensemble to carry you through the season? This linen-blend suit teamed with a ribbed tank is perfect. Modern slingbacks and a black belt are elegant finishing touches.

Outfit made up of affordable Nordstrom pieces.

(Image credit: Nordstrom)

You just might want to live in this ensemble with the relaxed jeans and the white shirt opened up over the soft white tee. A forward bowling bag and the sweet red flats bring that pop of color.

Outfit made up of affordable Nordstrom pieces.

(Image credit: Nordstrom)

This outfit could be ideal for any summer party and features a cinched-waist midi dress, fun flat Mary Janes, and a cool cuff and bag.

Outfit made up of affordable Nordstrom pieces.

(Image credit: Nordstrom)

While jeans or trousers could also work with this outfit, the maxi skirt is fresh with the tried-and-true Birkenstocks.

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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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.