These 35 Chic, Anti-Trend Pieces Are Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Standouts
When it comes to setting up my closet every season, I like to focus on collecting pieces that I can wear for many years to come. With this serious dedication to classic, effortless style comes a keen focus on closet staples that are the definition of anti-trend. One such place that offers a great selection that fits the bill is Nordstrom. With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale happening at the moment, there is no better time than now to scoop up some timeless gems.
When considering what discounted finds I'd like to add to my outfit rotations, I like to keep an eye out for standouts that I know I will wear on repeat and are guaranteed to elevate my look. Right now, this looks like sleek blazers, streamlined black shoes, pretty dresses, cool jeans, and more. Keep scrolling to shop 35 chic, anti-trend pieces that caught my eye from the latest Nordstrom sale.
Blazers
Tops
Jeans
Dresses
Striped shirtdresses always have my attention.
Shoes
Slingback heels are trending, but they are timeless regardless.
Sweaters
Pants
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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