I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—I'm Wearing These 5 Items to Make My Outfits Feel More Trend-Forward
Elevate those looks.


Styling chic and cool outfits is Sandy Koszarek's thing. After all, she spent years working as a VIP stylist at Nordstrom, where she built out wardrobes for clients. And she currently showcases her looks across her Instagram feed and her site, Stylish Sandy. On that note, she shared the list of relevant spring and summer items she's turning to more and more because they bring a modern and even more trend-forward twist to her day-to-day looks.
Below, you'll find the five fashionable items Koszsrek continues to reach for when putting together stylish outfits. You'll notice everything from a trending color to the print that fashion people are all about. Keep scrolling for more, along with visual and shopping inspiration.
Vests
"Vests are trending, and I'm wearing them with trousers and jeans for a look that feels chic and pulled together." — Sandy Koszarek
Polka Dots
"I'm wearing polka dots—a trending print that adds a playful, modern touch to my outfits." — Koszarek
Linen
"I'm all about linen sets. They're versatile, chic, and trending this season." — Koszarek
Flare-Leg Jeans
"Flare-leg jeans are part of my denim rotation—a classic style that feels cool, modern, and trend-forward." — Koszarek
Butter Yellow
"Butter yellow feels so fresh for spring and adds a modern, on-trend touch to my outfits." — Koszarek

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 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.
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