I'm a Former Nordstrom Buyer—These Are the 7 Trends I'll Wear More in 2025

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing a chocolate brown leather coat and dark jeans.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

Like many of us, Susie Wright is in the process of building out her 2025 wardrobe. Given her storied fashion career as a former Nordstrom buyer and content creator (don't forget to check out So Susie), she loves testing out fresh silhouettes and trends. On that note, Wright shared the items and trends she will wear more in 2025 to keep her looks on point.

Below, you'll uncover the trends in question along with visual references to inspire your own 2025 wardrobe journey. Keep scrolling for more, including a range of shopping picks.

Navy Blue

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing an oversize navy blazer.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

On Wright: TWP blazer; Frame jeans

"Right about now, I start thinking about wearing less black and more navy blue. You can't ever go wrong with a navy blazer and a darker jean. These are sophisticated classics you'll always feel (and look) good in. Plus, navy is a universal color that looks great on everyone and works any time of year." — Wright

Leopard Anything

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing leopard print jacket and black trousers.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

On Wright: Mavi jacket

"Leopard is having a moment (it never really went away), but now, it's showing up in many of the latest designer collections. Recently, I spotted a beautiful Valentino coat with bow details, and now, I'm on the lookout for something similar but more affordable! Whether you go for a shoe or accessory or add a piece of clothing like a jacket or dress, leopard always adds a little interest to the outfit." — Wright

Denim Separates

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing a denim dress.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

On Wright: Zimmermann dress; Amina Muaddi slingbacks

"Everyone loves denim, and it doesn't only have to be jeans. This year, I'll be adding new pieces, like dresses, skirts, and shirts. Lately, I've been seeing sparkly embellishments on jeans and accessories similar to what I'm wearing above. Love this trend!" — Wright

Brown

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing a chocolate brown leather coat and dark jeans.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

On Wright: Ba&sh jacket

"Brown is a trending color that will move into early spring, and it looks really good with faded denim. I also like it with black or other neutrals. Of course, a great brown leather jacket always looks cool!" — Wright

Elevated Casual Pieces

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing a white athleisure set.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

On Wright: Lululemon set

"A matching set always looks polished, giving you an elegant monochromatic look. It's also really versatile, and pretty much any style of jacket works over the set. If you're traveling or running errands, you'll feel a little more put-together in a matching set. Plus, you can wear the pieces separately so easily!" — Wright

Of-the-Moment Accessories

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing a patterned scarf and white handbag with a black coat and light wash jeans.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

On Wright: Dior scarf

"This year, I'll be focusing on my accessory game. There's nothing more important than great accessories when it comes to completing your outfits! Look for cool belts with gold or silver hardware, beautiful scarves (any style), and accessories for your hair." — Wright

White Shoes

A former Nordstrom buyer wearing a tan trench coat, black trousers, and white loafers.

(Image credit: Susie Wright)

On Wright: Gucci shoes

"Lately, every stylish outfit that's catching my eye involves a white shoe! I was just shopping in New York, and I saw the Prada slingback that was seen on the runways. Now, I'm looking to add something similar. White shoes work with every outfit and feel fresh as we head into the new year." — Wright

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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.