Presenting: The Dresses and Sandals With the Best Nordstrom Reviews
I'm an equal opportunist when it comes to retailers. Recently, I've done stories on my favorite finds from & Other Stories, the best celeb-approved sneakers on Amazon, and Meghan Markle's sold-out Topshop blouse. That said, however adventurous I get with my online shopping, I always revert to an old favorite: Nordstrom. Why? For starters, I find the reviews to be extremely helpful when deciding what to buy.
Since spring is upon us, I decided to round up my favorite dresses and sandals with stellar Nordstrom reviews. Just one of the dresses, for instance, has already racked up an impressive 2265 five-star reviews, while one pair of sandals has over 5000 five-star reviews. Shop these tried-and-true pieces below, and hear what customers have to say before you take the plunge.
Credentials: 85 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Obsessed with the fit, color, and fabric! Loved it so much I purchased it in another color. I always size up with reformation however this fit runs more true to size. Flows beautiful and has pockets!"
Credentials: 526 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "For the price of this dress, you can't beat it! I always eyed this in-store and I'm glad I can have this in my closet for emergencies or back up! Great quality dress. Runs a tad bit small."
Credentials: 23 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "I love this dress! The pockets are great, the length is perfect, and it is extremely comfortable. The sleeve length is just where I wanted it and the fabric is good quality. I don’t have any complaints!"
Credentials: 5336 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "I bought these sandals over 5 years ago and just recently had to replace them! They are so well made and so pretty! Truly, the best sandals ever!"
Credentials: 27 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Such a cute print! But the cut is really the star here. Sexy dress. Skims the body lightly. The straps of the dress are adjustable just like bra straps and I can still wear my black bra undetected under the straps which is a huge plus."
Credentials: 9 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Love this dress. Very flattering in the waist. I just had a baby and the gathering in the waist made me feel like it held in my stomach more. The color is super vibrant and cute. Such a unique dress"
Credentials: 697 five-star reviews
What reviews are saying: "This is the most comfortable sandal I’ve ever owned. There is padding in the sole and I walked all over Italy in these. No rubbing or sore feet. Bonus they are cute and go with every outfit imaginable."
Credentials: 7 five-star reviews
What reviews are saying: "The material and cut was beautiful in person. ASTR the Label doesn’t usually disappoint. Glad I snagged this one on sale."
Credentials: 235 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Love this flowy cover-up, especially for the pockets. Adjustable straps are a bonus."
Credentials: Worn by Who What Wear editors and our favorite influencers
What editors are saying: "I'm obsessed with these strappy flat sandals, which are very on-trend yet super easy to wear. I'm 5'10" so I live in flats, and these are my favorites right now."
Credentials: 30 five-star reviews
What reviews are saying: "Bang for your buck! This affordable dress is a favorite new piece to my year round wardrobe.
Credentials: 2265 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Love this dress. I bought it for a trip to Aruba and I love that it can be casual with sandals or dressed up with heels and earrings. I'm usually a size 8 or 10 (5'6, 145 lbs) and ordered a size medium. It hugs the curves nicely (without showing too much) and the bottom of the dress elongates my legs. It fits perfect."
Credentials: 35 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Initially bought this just to try, and fell in love with this dress! The leg slit catches your eye. Love the high neckline, but has a cute back detail as well. Would definitely recommend!"
Credentials: 962 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "I didn't want to spend a ton of money for the leather version of these shoes so I got these instead. I love the color and they are so comfortable to wear and go with everything."
Credentials: 87 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "This dress is beautiful and classy AND it has deep pockets! What a pleasant surprise. I got many compliments on it."
Credentials: 578 five-reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Bought this dress for a wedding—comfortable and elegant at the same time."
Credentials: 95 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Quality and workmanship is durable. The sole is hard as you can see from the pictures, but I've walked all day in them and my feet were never sore. The ONLY con is if you were to run across some rain, your foot easily slides in the sandal, but I don't take points off because it really is just that great!"
Credentials: 10 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "This dress is amazing! It fit perfect, it hugged my curves in the right places and flared where necessary. The material is beautiful."
Credentials: 526 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "This dress is perfect for work! I love the material and weight. I still wear a slip underneath just in case. I am 5'7'' and would say it is the perfect length but anyone taller might find this to be too short for the office."
Credentials: 447 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "I am absolutely in love with these shoes! I ordered them for work during which I am standing for long periods of time. They didn't hurt my feet at all and made me feel loads taller."
Credentials: 358 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Very nice summer dress. Can be casual or dressed up. I ended up getting this in three different colors (red, purple and black) since it's so versatile."
Credentials: 1074 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "A maxi dress is always a must. I add to my collection with a new color every year. They’re so perfect for the summer! They’re light and flowy so they help you stay cool while keeping some sun off you."
Credentials: 290 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Very flattering dress. Have in 2 colors. Can dress it up elegantly and make it work but it is more a casual feel. Lined. Beautiful neckline."
Credentials: 126 five-star reviews
What reviewers are saying: "Fits true to size. Has a cushioned sole and is comfortable. Fits my normal width foot. Would be too wide for a narrow foot. The back strap has room and doesn't fit too tightly."
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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.
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